Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Apr 06, 2016 this is a great time for group projects, the oil painting, people getting together to do coloring pages. I love decorating my home for the holidays, but i dont do a lot of decorating the rest of the year. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. 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. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Now, i understand that you may not wish to destroy a book for a christmas decoration. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. Paper cutter you could just use scissors but the paper cutter works so much easier and gives you nice straight lines. Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages.
If you cant see the video, turn off your ad blocker. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. Show me something i can make in an hour that isnt going to cost and arm and a leg and wont leave me frustrated and discouraged by the time i finish it. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath. 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.
Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. In the spirit of recycling used and unwanted items, here is a tutorial of how to make a paper wreath from book pages.
Go monochromatic with one color, or choose varying shades of the same hue for an ombre look. It is always better to estimate higher than you think. As you move toward the center of the wreath, your paper cones will start to hang into the center of the circle. The size of your wreath will determine how many roses you will need. It looks so different in more neutral colours and patterns on the craft paper. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper. Secure this layer staggering placements between the cones of your first layer.
Put a dot of hot glue on the piece of paper and glue it onto the wreath form and begin to fill in the entire wreath with all of these scrunched scalloped circles. The process is simple enough for even the youngest children to handle, and the results are always beautiful. Hang this easter craft for adults above the buffet table when you host the ultimate brunch. When i needed a wreath this year i decided to use old book pages to create one that could stay up long after the holidays were over. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. Oct, 2014 so, i totally, totally recommend a girls craft night to do this. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials.
A paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. People get a precut stack of paper which they can exchange with others to make the wreath their own. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things. Diy napkin paper wreath the theme of this wreath can be easily changed by simply using different cocktail napkins. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Layer 2 sheets of tissue paper 1 of each color and cut strips 34 inches wide. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season.
Using hot glue glue your cones facing down onto the form. The metallic sheen of the paper highlights the hydrangeas on the wreath and makes the design especially beautifully. Staple the end approximately 34 inch 2 cm from the tip. Here is a quick little video showing you how make the wreath. How to make a paper leaf wreath hgtv crafternoon hgtv. Make a gorgeous diy easter garland thats perfect for decorating a brunch setup. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square and draw two evenly spaced circles within the circle as guidelines for the two layers of cones. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. First i did a whole round of the large pages, making it really full with different variations of the cones skinny, fat, medium. Go here to see the full, stepbystep tutorial on how to make this paper straw wreath. Wreath crafts, diy wreath, flower crafts, paper crafts, diy.
Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. 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. Mar 01, 2014 deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. Scrunched book paper wreath wreaths jessica joaquin.
Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. First, cut out your flowers and leaves in different sizes and on different colors of cardstock. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. To create circles, you can use sissors, paper punch or, for you lucky duckies out there who have one, a cricut personal cutter. Book page flower wreath tutorial this book page flower wreath is designed on a coat hanger, making it an easy decorating with paper craft to hang anywhere. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Nov 26, 2012 recently licia politis showed us how to make a rolled book page wreath with paper cones. 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. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Browse dozens of wreath ideas for various seasons and celebrations. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts.
Continue gluing the pages around the base to create your first layer of the wreath. In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same. Created from vintage book pages, the center is embellished with a vintage paper rose. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Fluff the rose and add any petals where you think your rose might need more. You will create 1015 of these lengths of paper ribbon to start. Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath. How to make a rolled book page 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. 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.
This is the version of the paper wreath that i made previously from lovely hand screen printed wrapping paper. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. Optional if your wreath will be hung where the cardboard backing can be seen i. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. The trickiest thing about making the wreath that i made and showed in an earlier post here, is finding the right paper. Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. The wreath is easy to make with materials you already have around the house or in your craft stash. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page crafts, old. Book pages, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday wreath.
For my final layers in the center of the wreath, i shortened my paper cones with scissors before glueing. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Sep 18, 20 this stepbystep diy tutorial shows how to make an ornament like a paper dahlia wreath or paper flower medallion. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. Comes ready to hang with a twine loop and a clothespin stamped with french script. 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. This is a great wreath if you feel like you dont have artistic talent because its literally just gluing paper straws together. Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away.
All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Be honest, how long did you look at the wreath before the patterns started to trip you out. How to make a paper wreath from book pages christmas mosaic. The garland is a snap to make with left over leaves. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Punched paper flower wreath these punched paper flowers are easy to make, inexpensive, and can be used for a wide variety of spring projects. Dec 15, 2011 wreaths can be made from a lot of things. If you do not want to use an old book, another great way to make this wreath would be to use colored paper and match it with your decor.
I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. This way, hopefully, the center of the wreath can be changed out as needed without bothering the actual cones. Youd the surprised how beautiful and longlasting a paper wreath can be. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. This book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make.
Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Apr 17, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. 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. This is a great time for group projects, the oil painting, people getting together to do coloring pages. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. Check out the 11 featured in todays party, and dont forget to link up your own craftiness and yumminess. Book page christmas ornaments 22 upcycled ideas to make. I designed this paper wreath a few years ago and decided it was time for an update with pastels and gold. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls.
Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Youll need about 10 pieces of card stock, a 12inch foam wreath form, scissors, bone folder optional, lowtemperature glue gun and glue sticks, and ribbon. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel.
With the holidays coming up and using holiday paper, green and red or blue and silver to create decorations for parties or the home. Sep, 2015 how to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. I made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second. How to make a surprisingly simple paper wreath craftstylish. Christmas is sneaking up on us at an alarming rate time to get your craft on. While the pages for the book leaf wreath are made to look like long and beautiful leaves, the recycled book rosette wreath uses folded pages to create paper roses. When an old book begins to fall apart and is no longer usable, it makes me feel better. For this project, i recommend you cut 5 large daisies, 10 small daisies, 5 large roses, 10 small roses, and 5 large carnations. Then i folded and cut the pages in half to make smaller cones. Continue working around the rose from the center out until you have a very full paper rose. Homemade wreaths are really fun for toddlers and preschoolers to make. This is actually the back of your wreath and will make sense as we proceed.
I made the cones, did a dab of hot glue to make them stick together, then hot glued them onto the cardboard. How to make a paper flower wreath the crafty blog stalker. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Materials to make a paper wreath wrapping paper you only need a couple of sheets, or more depending on how many colours youd like in. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. I made a big whack of them, then filled in with another layer, right on top of the full size pages.
The circles can be edged to make florettes, stained or tinted, or edged with glitter. Well, i have pinned so many book page wreaths on my. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. To hang the wreath, just tie some twine or clear fishing line, thats it. Useful and easy diy for decorating parties or christmas. Making paper or book page roses and wreath blogger. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Continue gluing them all the way around the circle. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. You could easily switch out the scrapbook paper you use on the wreath to make a book page wreath for any holiday or season how cute would this be for easter. How to make a wreath with paper book pages how to make a book page rose wreath.
Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials platt, ellen spector on. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. Paper dahlia, paper flowers, dahlia flower, diy flowers, corona. To make this contemporary paper wreath, first choose a color palette.
Find your oldest book to make yellowed wreaths with a very vintage feel, or use a newer book to create a crisp white wreath. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. Make a metallic paper hydrangea wreath for your front door and get ready for the compliments you will receive from your guests. We used decoupage and paper streamers to make the crepe paper carrotswe love how easy and cheap they are. In one sentence, she summed up what every crafter i know is looking for. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Heres a lovely closeup of all the pretty glitter in my vintage book wreath. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. How to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. Fold those tabs back over the back of the foam board and glue in place. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Wrap the paper around the eraser side of the pencil with the eraser in the center of the circle.