All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. Start your second layer as pictured below approximately 30 pages. 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.
Get inspiration for all occasions with our great range of card making supplies. 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. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. It was starting to make me feel a little crazy christmas lady. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. 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. So, i pulled another dusty paperback off the shelf and set. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. Ive seen hundreds of book page wreaths with rolled pages, but i love this one with the folded pages even. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Spruce up your home during any season of the year with gorgeous wreaths. So, i tore the page in half, folded it any which way, placed glue on the bottom, and then stuck it into the wreath where it was needed. See more ideas about cards, christmas cards and card making.
I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. I might make some smaller ones this year if i have the time. Sep 23, 20 love love the ribbon and of course the entire wreath i tried to make one of these but the black and white pages do not really match jewel toned decor id love to know how to age them, with a more old brownish color to the page opposed to the white but without blanking out the words any suggestions. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Comes ready to hang with a twine loop and a clothespin stamped with french script.
Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. Each petal is hand cut, and the edges of each petal are hand inked in a deep red. Pin the rosettes into a straw wreath, already wrapped with bookpages so the straw wont show through and then hot glue the needle and rosette down for extra protection against it falling apart 595 pages latermy rosette wreath.
Mar 28, 20 i would love to make the book page wreath but i am so confused by the directions. After searching the internet for a good book page wreath tutorial and not finding one i wrote a step by step to followeasy to do and very inexpensive. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sep 15, 2010 and i also realized that on these filler pages, theres no need to fold up the bottom edge to hold the folds, as the pages surrounding each page will do that job. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. For the third, fourth, and fifth layer, you will glue the cone over the ring as shown below. Beautiful book page wreath made with pages of one of my favorites, pride and prejudice.
Dec 03, 2010 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. My hymnal was 500 pages and i used almost the entire book. Book page wreath french book wreath paper cone wreath. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Jan 26, 2010 except i knew it was really a christmas wreath. Mar 26, 20 you can also use a straw or stick wreath.
This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Instead of spending your money on a regular wreath, create a blossoming paper rosette that you can keep or recycle just as easily without any mess. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. This wreath turned out lovely, but i seriously hated every minute of it. Created from vintage french book pages, the center is embellished with a vintage paper rose.
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. I also wanted my wreath to look a bit aged instead of bright white, so i picked up a 1952 baptist hymnal from a local antique store. Sad, yes, but i do plan on making a new pom pom wreath this winter. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. Wreath making is a lot easier than you might expect and its a great way. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Each book page in hand rolled into a cone shape and secured to a foam core base. Free teacher appreciation printable gift card holder. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online decorative accessories store. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. Buy wreaths online at overstock our best decorative. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath.
Popup cards add animation to the tradition of exchanging cards on special occasions. Book page wreath love book art book page wreath paint the edges with tea before you start to add stunning extra detail a book page wreath. Welcome your business associates, employees, friends and family to receive your good wishes for thanksgiving, the entire holiday season, and throughout the new year. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Ive used it for photo pages in my kitchen, book page flowers and now book page wreaths and i still have like 800 pages left. We may earn money from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.
You will need a ton of pages, so make sure you get a very long book or two books just to be safe. I envisioned a new kind of book wreath that could safely carry me through another month. This floral wall hanging is beautiful, and totally unique. I wanted to reshare it because i thought it may have gotten lost in the mix of over 600 posts ive published and i thought it was a fun book page craft.
With more than a dozen wreath holiday cards from which to choose, you are sure to find a christmas card that will. Make a popup card with tips from a scrapbooker in this free video on arts and crafts. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. I still have plenty of credit cards believe it or not. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. If youre looking for unique christmas card ideas, nothing is more. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. Dec 04, 2014 my mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. Jul 31, 2011 i left my hubby feeling very empowered yesterday after he finished putting together my picture ledges for the living room pictures and instructions to come. You can even get a free, printable template for the wreath and leaves. 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 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. Bullseye office powerful magnetic wreath hooks 2 pack scratchfree silver hangers hold up to 10 lbs. There are two layers of music page cones, all adhered together with hot glue. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Adhesive styrene sheet for making a round lampshade, make a. I also finished up the worst project i have ever startedthe bane of my existencemy rosette bookpage wreath. I feel foolish not understanding why you cant simply use a hole punch then feed it on the wire. This craft is so simple and easy, your kids can do most of it by themselves. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Please, i know its difficult but could you please try to make me understand. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different.
It was the only non grapevine wreath in the house so i dismembered it and wrapped fabric around the wreath so i can use the wreath again later if i ever choose to take the book page wreath apart. Discover the benefits of various credit cards offered by amazon, including the amazon rewards visa card, the store card. 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. Perfect for hanging tools in garage, christmas wreaths, or as a heavy duty magnetic hook. For security, when you choose continue, we will send you a onetime, numeric passcode by phone or text. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Rip out pages i used old relief society manuals since theyre now online step 2. This wreath making kit includes 4 different sizes of. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. This french book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting. The paper flower is also hand cut and gently secured to the center of the wreath, embellished with a decorative button.
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