Great use for old books that you hate to throw away. Items similar to paper flower, book pages wreath, upcycled, giant paper flower. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. 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. Now i just made a hook in both ends and looped them together to close the wreath. Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art book folding paper folding wreath crafts diy wreath book page wreath tutorial 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. Burlap wreath between mirrors in dining room 25 fall decor ideas for a neutral color palette see more. I ripped a bunch of pages out of the book and created a bunch of different sized cones. It was made with book pages but it was different than most book page wreaths id seen and it wasnt for sale not that i could afford anything. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected. To make the flowers, start by drawing spirals on the top page of small. How to make a gorgeous fall wreath from book pages hometalk. In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content.
You just mix up a vinegar solution to clean the cloud from your mirror and then tackle any wood or paint fixes that the frame may need. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. You can use an old book you have around already or.
I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. 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. Go to your local used bookstore and find a book or two that obviously no one will really want to read again. See more ideas about book wreath, wreaths and book page wreath. Refashion up cycle clothing turn one old sweater into three new. Dec, 20 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. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. See more ideas about book page wreath, book wreath and book pages. 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. Before you can make this wreath, you have to be okay with tearing apart a book. We made simple ring chain garland from book pages, clear balls filled with strips of sheet music and book pages, sweet little glittered book page birds and accordionfold rosettes in all sizes. 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.
Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Creatief lifeblog met dagelijks nieuwe content over persoonlijke groei, lifestyle, creativiteit en ondernemen. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. As you may or may not know, book page projects mostly wreaths have been. 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. I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips. Buy upcycled paper roses book pages wreath vintage paper rolled roses wreath. Depending on how much you need to buy from dollar store, determines your cost. 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. Towards the end you will have to squish the fans together. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party.
I saw a wreath similar to this a couple of months ago and got an old classical music book that a friend was giving to goodwill to use. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book wreath, book. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed.
How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. Nov 22, 2015 i put stripes of glue all the way around my circle wreath form. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Jan 10, 2015 make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun.
This would be perfect for the bathroom or bedroom or you could. Book page wreath book wreath paper cone wreath 910. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. This just lets the circle sit off from the back of the wreath so it doesnt squish the book page cones. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. 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. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. How to make a hanging paper ball from a old book youtube. I want to use it in the new musicthemed bedroom for the twins. Jan, 2018 next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. Create a gorgeous wreath out of repurposed book pages. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Pride and prejudice book wreath heart wreath paper rose wreath book lovers wreath.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. You dont actually need a piece of wire to hang up your wreath. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Instead of tossing that old mirror, you can restore it quickly and easily and give it back that like new look. Recycled book page sunburst mirror tutorial fun crafts, paper crafts, book page. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial diy. Pottery barn knockoff book page wreath little vintage cottage. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. 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. At those two layers, my star ends started curling a bit for the moisture, so i decided to stop and repress under those books overnight. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. I am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. Dec 04, 2014 ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend.
We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. I really like the wreath but it needs something, i think maybe it needs to look like its hanging from something the fake hang i dont know, but im crafty like that so i will figure it out. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. 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 heart shaped book page wreath youtube. Book wreath, book page crafts, christmas crafts, christmas ideas, antique books. I finally found this old hebrew grammer book that someone was. Pages from an old book please do not damage a good book cardboard, foam core or cake circles ribbon fall decor. My favorite place to find these is at goodwill, a local antique store, or at any book resale shop. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A coastal inspired shell wreath is part of beach crafts wreaths living by the sea. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Anna gabriovalatkove kvety flower mirror and vintage.
Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. Book wreath, antique books, minimalist, wreaths, mirror, studio, antiques. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Dec 15, 2011 a few years ago we decided on a vintage book page and sheet music christmas decor theme after i made a wreath out of vintage sheet music. Old book pages stars wreath ajs trash2treasure blog. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. I am starting to make it with an old music book from my days back in college. Brigittaxmas plastic spoon sun mirror diy home decor ideas diy home crafts, easy diy. Jun 03, 2010 while i like them, they just werent quite my thing. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. But it ended up way too big, so i had to scratch that plan. 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. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one.
You start with a regular full length mirror and embellish it with rustic wood to give it that great country farmhouse look. Create a beautiful fall wreath with items from the dollar store and supplies that you may have around your house. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. How to make a dahlia book page wreath with images book. 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. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. When finished i began hot gluing them around the wreath form. Painted mirror into creepy fun halloween diy decor. New star design from vintage bookpages from the blog house revivals.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Sep 14, 2017 if you have really old or antique mirrors, this simply is not an option. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. 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. Old book pages wreath would also make a great mirror frame. For the uglies of this project, i used floral wire between the wreath wire and the cup hook in the wall to hang the old book wreath. Apr 11, 20 for the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers.