Old book pages wreaths

I expanded the compass as far as it would go for the outer circle. Books are beautiful and sacred and should never be destroyed and blah blah blah. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Dont worry, i looked it up on ebay and it is not worth a lot of. Click over to see how easy it is to make with embroidery hoops and old book pages. Diy old books old book crafts book page crafts recycled books book page art book art old book pages how to make wreaths crafts to make. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book.

Make a set of unique and custom christmas trees with old book pages or music sheets, vintage tart tins and finish them with the silver glitter stars on top. The dimensions and shadows in the rose and medallion lend themselves so nicely to photography. Rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine.

This origami old book page wreath is a great one that i just shared. Yes, i know crafts with book pages can be controversial. You will also fall in love with this old book page rose wreath, and this rustic old book page wreath. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it that really appealed to my taste. This is one of the prettiest book pages wreaths that i have seen. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Just like our recent dollar store hack on how to make wreath with a laundry basket, in this tutorial, the stock. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book.

More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. The only problem was all the hymnal wreaths i liked were actually pinned from etsy, so there were no tutorials. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel.

When i first made this wreath, i thought it was just a pretty addition to a room. Using the compass, draw the circles to create your wreath base. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. Gina, i love the book wreath and plan to try it with a layer of an old bible that had missing pages and some old songbook pages for the middle layer. To start, i made a leaf stencil on card stock by simply drawing a leaf in the size i imagined a magnolia would be, cut it out, and then used it to trace leaves onto the ripped out pages from the book. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Heres a lovely closeup of all the pretty glitter in my vintage book wreath.

This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable. You all should totally make a wreath from an old book but were really here to talk about wreaths. Etsy will be dropping support for older versions of your web browser in the near future in order to ensure that user data remains secure. Paper flowers fashioned from old book pages, newspaper or brown kraft paper are a frugal alternative to storebought ribbons and bows. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel.

Do you love the scrolling detail on an ornate ceiling medallion. For the uglies of this project, i used floral wire between the wreath wire and the cup hook in the wall to hang the old book wreath. If youre looking to upcycle old books or show your love of all things reading, these 30 diy crafts with old books are for you. I used this old readers digest condensed books book given to me. Now i just made a hook in both ends and looped them together to close the wreath. Old book pages stars wreath ajs trash2treasure blog.

An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. First you have to hunt down for of five different shades and prints of book pages, and tear out a bunch of those. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. Are you drawn to the amber color of aging book pages. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. I have many, many pictures to help you see exactly what to do. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting. I love book page wreaths too, and have had making one on my to do list for so long, and every time i see another i want to make one all over again. Today we are making a grape vine wreath from old books, with the aid of a large stock pot.

Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. I made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second. An old book preferably with some brown discolored aging. Book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living.

Pages from old hymn books rolled and ties with twin and placed in a vase, to create a unique home decor. A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop. These pages are over 100 years old, so they had naturally aged pretty color, but if you use newer book pages, you could teadye them to age them up a bit. Place them between the book pages spaced evenly around the wreath to create a balanced look. Id just seen a book page wreath on the shabby creek cottage so when i found this old book in my donate pile, i knew i could make my own book page wreath. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Or use an old book and add a burlap bow for a vintage look. After searching a bit, i found a few howtos which i combined into this hymnal wreath tutorial.

Towards the end you will have to squish the fans together. Our bloggy friends have more to show you so hop on. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Share on thriftyfun this page contains the following solutions. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. If you want more fun wreaths to make, i have you covered.

Book pages, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Staple the end approximately 34 inch 2 cm from the tip. So easy and perfect for all of those old books to be put to good use. I took a short blogging break last week, but now im back now and i am ready for a new year and lots of diys. Suddenly, i had a unique addition to really add to my midcentury modern decor. Mine was fairly new, but looked antique along the outside edge. It will go with farmhouse style wreaths or as a christmas wreath. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog.

Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. As much as ive loved the previous book page wreaths ive made in the past, i really love the added interest of pops of red and green colors in. Draw and cut a spiral shape starting from the edges of the circle. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Old book pages about 70 licia likes to use paperback books because the pages tear out easily and the paper is a nice weight for rolling. I am a lover of old books and words printed on almost anything so it was a given that i would fall in love with this book page wreath when i saw it on the internet. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i.

I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I want to make one for my mom and i using my grandmas old sheet music. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.

They are great for decorating, scrapbooking, and package trim. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. Once you are satisfied with the look, unplug the glue gun and grab a snack because youre finished. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath using the pages from an old book. I then boiled a pot of water and threw in about 45 tea bags and stirred until the water was nice. If you love the look of this wreath but just dont feel like making it yourself, you can buy several variations of old book page wreaths on etsy.

Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. There are just tons of great options for using up old book pages whether it is for everyday gift labels like these decorative old book page feathers. I love that its so versatile, textured and easy to make. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. An elegant and unique paper wreath made from the vintage old book pages. It saddens me a tad to rip old books apart, but the end results just make you love the written word on a whole new level. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You can use an old book you have around already or. Book page wreath tutorial front of wreath with first row finished a step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. I must say, i really enjoyed photographing this tutorial.

Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial. All it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed wreath.