You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. If you like them as much as i do, then youll also fall in love with this origami old book page wreath or this rustic old book page wreath. I recently came across an old bed frame at a flea market and thought that it would make a wonderful diy project. The only problem was that i didnt quite know what diy project i wanted to do. There are so many ways that you can turn trash into treasure. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom.
Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. How to make a gorgeous fall wreath from book pages hometalk. Im sure you have all seen the book page wreath phenomenon that has been blowing up the blogosphere, but i decided to jump in on the action. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. From there, just fill in as many as you can glue between the first 4 cones, about 810 then create a second row so you end up with a fuller wreath. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. There are many variations to how some like to make their book page wreathes. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing.
This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. 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. Tear out pages from your book as cleanly as possible and lay them out flat. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I live a busy life but i try to post at least one or two videos per week. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. My book page wreath was really shabbilicious friday link party shabby art boutique april 3, 2014 love anything made with vintage book paper so carmodys book paper wreath over at paper and fox was a stand out for me this week and i also love that it is a little different to the ones ive. When i first made this wreath, i thought it was just a pretty addition to a room. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. Gorgeous old book page wreath video tutorial book page.
This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. I usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when i spotted this wreath made from book pages on design crush, i instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage feel. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. Oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. Turn an old book into this gorgeous folded old book page wreath. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Wreath is sixteen, alone after the death of her mother and on the run from a horrid man named big fun. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book.
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. I hope you have been catching all of the other posts in this series if. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. So, i started looking for creative ways to upcycle old bed frames. That being said, this book is more helpful than the first one i started with and was shocked to see more than a fee wreaths appear in that one too, they were. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Diy vintage book page wreath as i stated in yesterdays post, i have been very busy on our halloween decor, so here i am again to share with you all a few more diy projects. I have made them many ways and personally feel this way works best. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. 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 book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. And here i am preparing a birthday book party for my daughter, emily. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life. Instead of spending your money on a regular wreath, create a blossoming paper rosette that you can keep or recycle just as easily without. You may like to some of the other ways people roll and glue on their pieces. Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make one of these, and it was a good way to push myself to do something. So, i pulled another dusty paperback off the shelf and set.
Have made one for my home and one for my cubical at work. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. 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. 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. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages.
Its a little early i know but i have so many cute projects i want to share with you, and i cant share unless they are done and displayed. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. When we visted the nester last month i was in complete awe of her book page wreath. If this is your first time creating a book page wreath, i encourage you to look at other variations before starting. So i get to enjoy the holiday a little longer this year, and im ok with that.
It was about the 4th wreath book i had read, third explanations about crowns to wade through, and closing in on more than a few handful of floralcrafting books read in the past 4 weeks. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. It was starting to make me feel a little crazy christmas lady. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. 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. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found. I chose to mist each page with gold on one side and silver on the other. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together.
How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Its a gorgeous addition to your door or home decor with just a few supplies. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it that really appealed to my taste. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book. Of course, i also have tutorials for making a gorgeous rose old book page wreath that is just a bit different but still stunning to hang up. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Shabby chic decor vintage home decor vintage ideas home decor signs cheap home decor old book pages old books easy crafts to make crafts for kids. I am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. Book page wreath been wanting to do something like for a long time using book pages. I really love how easy it is to make, and that it fits really any home decor style. Make your wreath personal about the things you love. And ironically, she created this beautiful book party in celebration of her sister, emily, writing her first book, grace for the good girl. I finished book one, and started book two at that time, but there it sat. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time.
Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. You can fold, roll, tuck, cut, and glue them in so many different ways to make a gorgeous addition to a wall or door. The three volume set of kristin lavransdatter has been on my currently reading shelf since 2016. 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. 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. Jun 1, 20 viewers have sent me pics of their wreaths inspired by my video. If you choose, this would be a good time to lightly mist them with spray paint on either or both sides and add glitter. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. For those of you who want the nitty gritty behind the scenes stuff. I envisioned a new kind of book wreath that could safely carry me through another month. I even attempted a video to show how stunning it is. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door.
My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. 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. Beautiful paper wreath made of book pages new and old. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. Gorgeous old book page wreath video tutorial make this rustic old book page wreath with adorable red button accents as a fun addition to your front door for any season of the year. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial diy. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. This one is so simple even your little kids can help you make it. 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. So im deleting the set from my shelves, and separating them out, as i restart book 2. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found. I would have thought it would have more up to date styles but was still a good book for the price and for anyone that wanted older styles.
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