Christmas wreath out of old book pages

I ripped a bunch of pages out of the book and created a bunch of different sized cones. 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. As the holiday rolls around, my house fills with small, alternative trees that have either been purchased or made at home. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. So, express your spirit with tasteful designs and create book page christmas ornaments for amazing diy home decoration. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected. Instead of letting all that paper go to waste, repurpose it into a unique diy christmas decoration. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously.

Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. If you have plenty of old sheet music around, the musical christmas wreath is a perfect book craft. I have many, many pictures to help you see exactly what to do. 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. 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. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Christmas wreath out of old book pages i kinda cried a. 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 christmas tree with folded book pages holidappy. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. 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.

At the very end of the roll, add glue to the bottom and secure. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note. I have an addiction to the scent of old books and noticed an inscription that read. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. I also painted the edges of my book pages with gold paint before i cut the book up gave it a vintage look came out quite nice with gold ornaments in the middle. I love them and these rustic paper butterflies using old book pages. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. I noticed them in the sidebar of your site, so i had to check them out.

I have fallen in love with this old book page wreath. I used wilton cardboard cake boards very cheap to use and can purchase them with coupons at craft stores 10 in pacs they come in all sizes. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. The holidays could be so much fun and also the indoor decoration could be absolutely astonishing. This vintage book wreath is easy to assemble, with very few items required, usually things you will. Ahbut i have several partial books from making those book page trees for christmas. Find your oldest book to make yellowed wreaths with a very vintage feel, or use a newer book to create a crisp white wreath. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath so i got one for fifty cents at the thrift store. Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed vintage book wreath.

Dont forget to like and share this video with family and friends if you found this trick handy. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. Things you need to create book page valentines day wreath. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Old book pages stars wreath ajs trash2treasure blog. I love the vintage style of this christmas book page wreath, dont you. Mar 28, 20 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. At my request, my daughterinlaw gave me two stacks of old book pages. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. So cute to add to the window or on a wall next to this wreath. Dec 04, 2014 i have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. To mamma, love, lucy december 1895 needless to say, i.

This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages. Sep 10, 2019 one christmas tree is never enough for me. 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 tore out about 50 pages from the book and made sure they were ones that had equally spaced texted on either side basically i didnt want a big chapter title or large dark font showing up on my wreath. Perfectly bind a book with two different methods how to. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. Christmas wreath out of old book pages i kinda cried a little when. But you can be a little extra this christmas and make your wreath that too of papers. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. So many great ways to use up what would have been trash. I expanded the compass as far as it would go for the outer circle. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home.

Apr 11, 2014 mine measures about 2 feet from end to end. These ideas for decorating for an old fashioned vintage style christmas with retro christmas collectibles. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I could do 8 pages at a time so the timing worked out perfectly for my project. Watch the video below and learn how to make a diy wreath for your christmas decoration. Make use of an old, forgotten book by crafting the rolled book page wreath. Nov 14, 20 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. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting. Book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. 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. 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.

Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Fall wreaths, christmas wreaths, christmas crafts, xmas, wreath crafts, diy wreath. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. 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.

This video demonstrates how to make a wreath using the pages from an old book. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. 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. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. And today i came across your diy book page ornaments. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. How to make a christmas tree with folded 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.

If you are making a regular book page wreath, you can just add hot glue around the edges and glue the whole thing into the center of your wreath. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. If you hang any of these wreaths on your front door, just make sure theyre protected from the elements. Book page wreath tutorial christmas decorations 38 trendy ideas 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. Jan 03, 2017 on the blog i have seen a lot of farmhouse decorating with magnolia wreaths and i fell in loveuntil i found out how much they cost. It took us a minute to figure out how to roll the pages. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. 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.

Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Oct 30, 20 christmas wreath out of old book pages i kinda cried a little when i saw the book taken apart but it is a cool project. Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. How to make a book page garland the shabby creek cottage. Old book pages and paper punches do make for a harmonious. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Im not trying to say im unique here seems lots of people with blogs are making decorations with book pages. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. I made this one smaller as vintage, paint and more. I have a face book page called jinny christmasshoppe i have plenty of pics on there xx.

You will need several depending upon the size of your embroidery hoop. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Craft projects made out of recycled book pages including gifts, home decor, party decorations, and embellishments. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. 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. A step by step tutorial on how to make a book page garland with only two things. Start out by tearing your book pages from your book. Hold firmly for a few seconds so they dont unravel. I am going to frame my wreath in the dollar tree picture frame.

Upcycled book page christmas wreath using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Book page valentines day wreath diy just that perfect piece. Who doesnt love budget friendly elegant home decor. Allow yourself to get creative and design different color schemes.

This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything. Mar 16, 2020 how to make an origami old book page wreath. Create fiber art journal pages or fabric books how to. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Start rolling the pages into cone shapes, starting from the top. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. 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. Using the compass, draw the circles to create your wreath base. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Fold an origami christmas angel from old phone books.

Mar 15, 2020 if you have extra book pages after making this wreath, you should make a few of these adorable little hanging paper birds. I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed wreath. 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. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. On the blog i have seen a lot of farmhouse decorating with magnolia wreaths and i fell in loveuntil i found out how much they cost. 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. It just takes a little bit of time, but i promise its not hard. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. I have had many requests for the instructions but alas, i have not been able to find the website i read it on.

Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas. Now that you have all the items you need check out the video below and see how you can make your very own book wreath for the christmas season. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. The folds of the pieces on this wreath add depth and give it real. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation.

I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. Today i like to show you a wreath that i made out of things you already have home book pages. Dec, 20 i had originally intended on glueing red and white striped straws to the record and making a retro 50s looking wreath. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Book page wreath i have pages from old books coming out my ears, so. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great decor for all year.

How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper. If you are making an interchangeable book page wreath, you need to add some height so that the velcro can touch in the center without smashing your wreath. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. I love using up something that would otherwise be trash, and this is a great example of how you can turn trash to treasure in no time.

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 it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. All you need is an old and unwanted book, a hard foam, glue and glue gun, tape, scissors, stapler, circle compass, sharpie, razor blade, and some glittery ornaments. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale.