How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Create a beautiful fall wreath with items from the dollar store and supplies that you may have around your house. That one wasnt made from book pages but i just couldnt resist using my old thrift store book for this one too. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. Here in the pnw leaves are changing and falling from the majestic hardwoods. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. I have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some time now. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. 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.
Then lay that page on the top of a few others and fold in half. What you need for it is some pages from an old book, glue, twine and optional embellishments. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Watching the leaves change colors has to be one of my favorite fall events. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. 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. 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. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this.
Try one of our diy decorating projects with leaves, including wreaths. It seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. How to make a gorgeous fall wreath from book pages hometalk. Plus, you can add scrapbook paper or painted book pages to create the leaves, which gives them a completely different look.
It is made of 2629 paper flowers of two different sizes. 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 started by drawing leaves on book pages and using watercolors, i filled the leaves with color. I made a book page feather wreath with aqua and silver papers also. Licia upcycled an old frame by spray painting it deep purple and then painted a purple bird on a book page as the central motif. If youll recall, not so long ago on deja vue designs, i made a wreath from book pages. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. One of my favorite simple projects is this butterfly wreath that i came up with a while back using recycled book pages and watercolor filled drawings and i knew i wanted to use the same concept. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog.
Book page wreath book wreath paper cone wreath etsy. Or maybe even make a little wreath bookpagefallleaves. Bathroom makeover with vinyl planked floors and pi. If you truly love repurposed craft projects, this one is for you. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. These projects are all very easy to do and are relatively quick to complete. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka dot chair. I took the oak leaves and just taped them to the pipe cleaners. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds.
So without bending the rules too much i thought why not blend the two seasons and came up with a farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath to share with you. I needed only 2 things from the store for this project and what better place to check out than the dollar store. Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Book page wreath tutorial large book page wreath i want to do this with a little poof of burlap in the center and a little bunch of flowers nestled within that. Home arts and craft make an autumn book page leaf garland. For the base of the wreath, i used a wire wreath form from the floral department of the craft store. 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.
How to make a book page garland the shabby creek cottage. Be careful as to where you glue each leaf on the wreath because you want it to look natural and full. The cool thing about this wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. How about using a red tint with a gold ribbon for winter holidays. Now for my project update book wreath with red glitter tips bit cloudy here this morning, so i tried a couple of different settings on my little camera. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. You will need to cut out a lot of leaves to make this oak book page wreath. Created from vintage book pages, the center is embellished with a vintage paper rose. Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel.
Incredibly easy ideas to decorate for fall and a simple diy. Autumn wood slice wreath and book page leaf garlan. Then i cut out a leaf sheet from each folded paper. 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. Love that you put your wreath on the chalkboard and the pretty burlap bow. Or maybe even make a little wreath bookpagefall leaves. Two years ago, i saw this beautiful wreath in a magazine. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. I just guessed the left shape then threaded them on some twine.
Then start layering the leaves onto the wire wreath or cardboard wreath. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. If you have been following our blog for any length of time, you probably know that we love book page projects. My inspiration for emilys party was the displays at anthropologie and any book page ideas i could get my virtual hands on. It seems like a complex project but it is, in fact, pretty simple. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book. 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. Since im still catching up on projects ive got a great one by my friend erika. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. The form for the wreath was even made from tree branches. 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.
Dec 04, 2014 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. I left the leaves and uncut pages sit the pot of tea to stain for several hours until. Book page wreath been wanting to do something like for a long time using book pages. 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. Since she doesnt have a blog, i will give you a quick run down on how they are made and show you the changes that i made to mine so i didnt have to pack it away with my christmas decorations. Stacking a few pages on top of one another will help to speed up the process and save your hands from getting tired. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Mar 28, 20 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. Do this with different leaf shapes and until you have enough leaves. Make an autumn book page leaf garland pretty handy girl. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family.
Diy old book craft ideasll liven up any room in your home and dont cost a lot to make. 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. Pages from an old book please do not damage a good book cardboard, foam core or cake circles ribbon fall decor. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. Bring those autumn colors indoors, or to your front door, with a fall book page wreath jumping into a pile of leaves is pretty fun. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing.
Cut out the leaves and attach to 2 feet ofhemp cord with a dab of hot glue. This week i am in las vegas at the create n connect show. While i like them, they just werent quite my thing. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. This project is one of my make n take projects featuring. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. It was a really fun project and one that you can make from materials you may already have around your houseyard. Dec 15, 2011 it seems like a complex project but it is, in fact, pretty simple.
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. 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. 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. Book page wreath tutorial a step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. That one wasnt made from book pagesbut i just couldnt resist using my old thrift store book for this one too. The perfect ribbon for the book pages seemed to naturally be a black and white check. 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. Paper leaf autumn wreath tutorial and lots of gorgeous fall wreath ideas. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me.
How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. This book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Cut multiple leaves at one time for an easier project. Oct 30, 2017 after allowing the painted book pages to dry i folded each page in half twice to create a rectangle four layers thick. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Jun 10, 2019 this project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. Then i looped a diy hemp cord and dictionary page oak leaf garland around the front of the basket. Apr 11, 20 this is actually a bit of a cheater project for me, as i bought the book page wreath from a friend of mine at her christmas craft sale. Easy diy fall basket wreath with book page garland.
Sep 21, 2014 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. I lightly crimped each book page leaf down the middle to add more dimension. Add a unique touch to your home with our best art designs for 2020. 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. 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. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pages color washed book page wreath easy and very sophisticated looking. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Today im back with the diy for the paper leaf wreath i made for our fall outdoor decor. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. For this project i used nearly an entire hard back book from the dollar tree, some left over coffee for staining the pages, and my trusty stapler. Book page wreath tutorial book page wreath, book page.
You see this month its all about diy fall projects but we are moving into spring here in australia. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. That book tree you listed is very festive too may have to try it. Fyi, i just covered a pumpkin the other day, using brown edged, brittle pages from an old book. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pagesyou can find old book pages and more on our website. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Love colors of papers you used and the contrast with book page leaves. Paper magnolia wreath using book pages the organized dream. Whenever i see a mixedmedia art project like this diy wreath made from book pages below, i immediately plan to make one for myself and one as a gift. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it.
Past creations using book pages are book page 2 minute quick print art quote, decorative birdhouse and paper roses using vintage book pages. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Use several of these pieces to make the vines that will form the wreath. I came across rachaels paper magnolia wreath over at her blog. Adhere pressed leaves to pennantshaped pages of an old book to.
I lightly crimped each book page leaf down the middle to add. Maybe its because im a writer and i love being surrounded by words where ever i can squeeze them in, but i also love the look of the written word on a page. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Have found i really like look of book page leaves or feathers. 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. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. Sep 20, 2010 the color of the pages varied from book to book, and i thought that the color variance would add interest and depth to the wreath. If you dont have one of these, you could always just cut out a giant ring out of cardboard. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. I threaded ribbon through the grapevine on the back of the wreath and then wrapped it loosely around the wreath to tie a simple bow in front. I have a huge pile of vintage books from the nineteenth and early twenieth centuries. Sep 14, 2018 holidays incredibly easy ideas to decorate for fall and a simple diy book page project. I wrapped the ribbon around the top of the wreath to create the hanger. Day 1 stools 1 sunroom 2 thrifty finds 30 toilet 3 top 10 2 tuesdays farmhouse fancy 14 valentines.
Autumn wood slice wreath and book page leaf garland. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. 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. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Even if you arent quite ready for fall, you may want to do a little project or.
Real magnolia leaves slightly roll up on the edges. Leaves made from books pages use in wreath projects ideas and. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. While the coffee filters are drying use my oak leaf template to trace and cut out oak leaves on the book pages. This project was inspired somewhat by that very project. Beautiful paper wreath made of book pages new and old. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. I placed my template over the book pages and used a supersharp exacto knife to cut around the leaf template. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall crafts, fall diy. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. Jun 03, 2010 it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. This way you can cut multiple leaves at the same time. I am a sucker for paper and book page projects, this is the cutest.
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. Boredom buster self isolation mindfulness gift project diy craft set. Once the paper was dry, i wrapped the styrofoam ring with the uncut pages and used hot glue. Use some extra satin ribbon to hang your wreath, and youre done.
This paper leaf wreath takes less than 30 minutes to make and it is sure bring warmth to your home this fall. To make the diy oak leaf garland print out two images of oak leaves in different shapessizes and trace their outlines onto a few dictionary pages or book pages. One by one, i hot glued the leaves onto the wrapped styrofoam ring. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Sep 05, 2012 start by printing out the leaf template or make your own by following mural makers guide to painting an oak leaf. How to make an inexpensive book leaf wreath live creatively. Dec 23, 20 if youll recall, not so long ago on deja vue designs, i made a wreath from book pages. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. My first vision was to create a garland of book page leaves to swag over the chalkboard in my kitchen.
Comes ready to hang with a twine loop and a clothespin stamped. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Book page leaf wreath i saw a gorgeous book page leaf wreath in another blog post several weeks ago and i just knew i had to make one for myself. Got to love all those printed pages from books we dont read from. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Handcut paper leaves wreath book or music pages vintage style antique look. Sep 15, 2016 i really love this simple little wreath. Lay the leaf templates onto the book pages and trace around the leaf.