Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Join me in the canadian wreath hop where you will see 15 diy wreath projects including my book page wreath. My husband was really surprised when i told him they were made out of book pages. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog. Book wreath craft ideas recycle your old books into a gorgeous wreath. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel.
Im sharing what i believe are the best book page crafts to try with you. 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. A paper art project cloth paper scissors the cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. Ive been looking forward to beginning to change over the decor from summer to. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. I couldnt tote along my silhouette or wood boards, so i looked around for something that would be easily portable, and decided a book page project made the most sense, so i decided to make. Its one of those projects that i get started onthinking it was going to be a quick and easy job. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. Browse dozens of wreath ideas for various seasons and celebrations. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Then start layering the leaves onto the wire wreath or cardboard wreath form.
Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart. Apr 11, 2014 mine measures about 2 feet from end to end. Glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. For this craft, we chose the handy arrow tr400ws glue gun kit, which allowed for easy access to glue sticks and glue gun from the handy kit workstation for this glueintensive project. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. We went to our sons basketball tournament last week and had a 5 hour drive each way and a lot of hotel time throughout the week, so i knew i needed to take along a project to work on, or id go stircrazy. A paper art project the cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. I snapped a picture with my phone and figured id try to diy my own version. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I wanted to add more book page leaf crafts in this corner of the kitchen, so i took two small embroidery hoops and glued the leaves around alternating layout. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Create a beautiful fall wreath with items from the dollar store and supplies that you may have around your house.
With a wreath form, hot glue fun, an old book and a little bit of time and patience, you too can make a book page wreath for your home. These projects are all very easy to do and are relatively quick to complete. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Book page crafts book wreath, paper rosettes, book page wreath. How to make a gorgeous fall wreath from book pages hometalk. This is a soft, subtle change ive made in this corner of the kitchen using book page leaf crafts. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall crafts, fall diy. I love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish.
A paper art project cloth paper scissors today how to make a wreath out of book pages. What you need for it is some pages from an old book, glue, twine and optional embellishments. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this bookpage wreath. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. 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. Got to love all those printed pages from books we dont read from. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.
Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Rustic fall book leaf wreath book wreath, book page. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper how to make a wreath out of book pages. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. Since launching her handcrafted lifestyle site with her first paper rose in 20, lia and her team have developed thousands of original diy templates, svg cut files, and tutorials to empower others who want to learn, make, and create. Ive been looking forward to beginning to change over the decor from summer to autumn.
How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book wreath. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lia griffith is a designer, maker, artist, and author.
Have found i really like look of book page leaves or feathers. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Made with a cardboard frame and pages from a book, this diy wreath is so simple to make, yet gives any room in your home a stunning accent piece that everyone will love. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath.
It is made of 2629 paper flowers of two different sizes. I have the perfect spot for it, so im going to have to copy your idea and will give you and buddy all the credit. Very neat because i love to read but not sure i could rip books apart. You can make so many of these projects with just one book, which means you will likely be able to try all of the crafts in this list.
Then hot glued the leaves to the wreath, one by one. It does have more color and texture than the plain cut leaves one, but it still was not quite right. If you dont have one of these, you could always just cut out a giant ring out of cardboard. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Sep 15, 2016 i really love this simple little wreath. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Pages from an old book please do not damage a good book cardboard, foam core or cake circles ribbon fall decor. The perfect ribbon for the book pages seemed to naturally be a black and white check. Dec 15, 2011 it seems like a complex project but it is, in fact, pretty simple. This project is one of my make n take projects featuring. Sep 11, 2019 i created the grateful book page wreath a few years ago and its still one of my favorite things to pull out of storage every fall.
This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. It would look great with origami paper that comes it great colors. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Two years ago, i saw this beautiful wreath in a magazine. Depending on how much you need to buy from dollar store, determines your cost. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka dot chair. Make an autumn book page leaf garland pretty handy girl. I learned quickly that rubbing the tea bag on the pages is a very bad idea, as it tears the bag and leaves little brown tea leaf particles everywhere.
Since im still catching up on projects ive got a great one by my friend erika. Everybody has already posted how to make a book page wreath all over blogworld, but im in a creative slump, so i thought id just do something anything just to get my juices flowing again. Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to. Dec 27, 20 recycle water damaged or old books into a wreath. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. I took the oak leaves and just taped them to the pipe cleaners. Sep 23, 2011 and i know we are discussing 20 ways to decorate with book pages but just to remind ourselves how to get in that creative mood 1. This will depend on the size of the wreath form you use, and also how big of a book you decide to rip pages from. So, after a few days of looking at my little empty leaf garland i took it off the stairs and neatly gathered it so i could. I have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some time now. It seems like a complex project but it is, in fact, pretty simple.
Past creations using book pages are book page 2 minute quick print art quote, decorative birdhouse and paper roses using vintage book pages. This week i am in las vegas at the create n connect show. See how to make your own with this unique style of using book pages to create a magnolia wreath. I left the leaves and uncut pages sit the pot of tea to stain for several hours until. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Glued strips of pages to my green foam wreath from dollar tree. I wrapped the ribbon around the top of the wreath to create the hanger. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books.
Or maybe even make a little wreath bookpagefall leaves. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, crafts. Decorative vintage paper wreath book crafts, book page. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Imagine this using a book whose pages are lined in gold or another color. I am a sucker for paper and book page projects, this is the cutest. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper crafts hectanooga1 crochet, knitting, jewelry, crafts, cooking. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book.
My inspiration for emilys party was the displays at anthropologie and any book page ideas i could get my virtual hands on. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Use several of these pieces to make the vines that will form the wreath. Lia griffith gorgeous diy projects, because everyone can. Sep 15, 2010 first, i wanted to age the edges of the book pages, so i used a wet tea bag and dabbed it on the edges of the pages. Fyi, i just covered a pumpkin the other day, using brown edged, brittle pages from an old book. Heres 16 gorgeous and easy to make handmade christmas wreaths that will make decorating the front of your home fun and as budget friendly as. This way you can cut multiple leaves at the same time. Leaves made from books pages use in wreath projects ideas and. Book page wreath i have pages from old books coming out my ears, so in my quest to use of some of them, i created 2 wreaths from some antique german pages.
Easy diy fall basket wreath with book page garland. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart february 2, 2015 june 11, 2019 a few friends asked me to please do a post on how i made the book page wreath that i have hanging above my fireplace mantel in my living room after seeing it on my valentine heart craft post. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. How to make a paper wreath using old book pages, a piece of wire and glue. I have some old music books that might be interesting for this project. 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 lightly crimped each book page leaf down the middle to add. Use some extra satin ribbon to hang your wreath, and youre done.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall. Jan 03, 2017 my husband is an art teacher and i have seen him do cool projects with book pages which then inspired to use the pages from the book to make a paper magnolia wreath. Jun 03, 2010 while i like them, they just werent quite my thing. First, i wanted to age the edges of the book pages, so i used a wet tea bag and dabbed it on the edges of the pages. I am sure everyone has seen these before but year after year i get. Nov 21, 2011 ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. 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.
Or maybe even make a little wreath bookpagefallleaves. This is an easy project and a great way to reuse damaged books knick of time book page wreath that has neutral colors, so you can display it yearround. Book page wreath tutorial use this techniquelayout but instead of cones accordian fold pages and staple. Koszoru regi konyvbol old book crafts, book page crafts. 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. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. Cut multiple leaves at one time for an easier project. To start, i made a leaf stencil on card stock by simply drawing a leaf in the size i imagined a magnolia.
Embroidery on paper book page magnolia wreath magnolia wreath a little too pricey. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Diy book wreathcould probably do with origami in winter colors. The most time consuming part was covering the foam wreath form with paper. Last week i showed you my fall mantel and told you that i would be posting a tutorial about the paper leaf wreath i made as the feature of that mantel. I found this beautiful quote that i thought would be perfect for autumn and the leaf decor. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Even if you arent quite ready for fall, you may want to do a little project or. Easy diy fall wreath basket decorating idea see the tutorial on how to make this wreath basket with faux lambs ears and a diy book page garland.
I bought a wreath from her thats made out of an old copy of pride and prejudice and i love it my other favorites from her were simple glass ball ornaments that she covered in strips of book pages. How to make a rolled bookpage wreath i cant remember when i first saw an example of this kind of wreath, but i do know ive been wanting to make one ever since. Then lay that page on the top of a few others and fold in half. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional.
This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. While the weather has turned hot again and the calendar tells us summer has three more weeks to go, i am beginning to make simple transitions in our home toward fall decor. Add it to your front door or decorate an empty corner of your home for autumn. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i have a diy tutorial for you. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Make these adorable book page leaves with this simple paper craft project from handcrafted lifestyle expert lia griffith. And i actually liked the plain one better than this one. I have had many requests for the instructions but alas, i have not been able to find the website i read it on. Do this with different leaf shapes and until you have enough leaves.
I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book. Id love to hear about book art projects youve tried. Karianne wood shows us how to make a diy fall wreath from book pages. For the base of the wreath, i used a wire wreath form from the floral department of the craft store. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Jun 10, 2019 what unfinished projects to do you have hiding in your home. My husband is an art teacher and i have seen him do cool projects with book pages which then inspired to use the pages from the book to make a paper magnolia wreath.