Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. The garland is a snap to make with left over leaves. This just lets the circle sit off from the back of the wreath so it doesnt squish the book page cones. Fold each page into a cone and staple at the bottom. I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation. The first chapter grabbed my attention as judy christie jumped into the middle of wreaths thoughts. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. I made the wreath for my book loving sis with a snarky note i hated this book so i gave it to you she thought it was hysterical and loved the wreath. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. The next four lines are centered at equal distances from the first four lines. The individual novels are kransen the wreath, first published in 1920, husfrue the wife, published in 1921, and korset the cross, published in 1922.
Using your compass, draw a 12 circle on your cardboard and cut it out. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. 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. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book. 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. My absolute favorite wreath in blogland was made by the paper princess and shown here. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Turn an unwanted old book into a beautiful and unique book page wreath. This wreath comes together pretty quite but can be repetitive. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. So if you decided to try it, be committed to many nights of work. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties.
For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. I chose to mist each page with gold on one side and silver on the other. Popular items for story book wreath 26 results breast cancer repurposed book page flower wreath, vintage, origami, paper folding, cancer is part of the story, survivor, jeanenes team treecycledcrafts. 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. The wreath is easy to make with materials you already have around the house or in your craft stash. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. All purchases will be made through facebook and with local pickup. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. When you are done you should have a bunch of cones like this. The wreath tells the story of kristins childhood and her emergence into womanhood, when she meets and falls in love with. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it.
See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Book page fall wreath i love all the book page wreaths people were making a few months ago i know, im a little behind the times. It is actually the first part of sigrid unsets trilogy which chronicles the life of kristin lavransdatter, a young woman living in norway during the middle ages. You will need a ton of pages, so make sure you get a very long book or two books just to be safe. 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. Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages.
How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Book page wreath been wanting to do something like for a long time using book pages. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. Using the same hole, draw a 10 circle inside of the 12 circle. Or you could buy something special i found some beautiful japanese paper in the exact colours i was after and i love the result. Tear out pages from your book as cleanly as possible and lay them out flat.
Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Everybody has already posted how to make a book page wr eath all over blogworld, but im in a creative slump, so i thought id just do something anything just to get my juices flowing again. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. If you choose, this would be a good time to lightly mist them with spray paint on either or both sides and add glitter. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. 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. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom.
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. 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. It was just a starting point and i think i did move one along the way. 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. How to make a book page paper wreath begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. It was starting to make me feel a little crazy christmas lady. 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. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. 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. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Since im in the mood to pretty up my house for my sisters book release party brp for short but thats sounds dangerously close to burp i went with the not too risky but always a crowd pleaser.
How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Make your wreath personal about the things you love. If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. I hope you have been catching all of the other posts in this series if. Oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths.
Each scallop circle will need to be scrunched and attached to the wreath form. I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips. Super inexpensive, this wreath cost me more in glue sticks than anything else. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones. I also finished up the worst project i have ever startedthe bane of my existencemy rosette bookpage wreath. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching parenthood.
Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. I started by tearing out a book page and rolling it on an angle to form a cone. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought famous last words learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. So, i pulled another dusty paperback off the shelf and set. I just never made one because i didnt think i had a very good place to hang one in my house. Fall bookpage wreath i love all the book page wreaths people were making a few months ago i know, im a little behind the times. The supplies i used include a 12inch wreath form, a glue gunglue sticks, a book, and a tea bag. 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. 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. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath.
There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I used a 9 dinner plate for the large circle and a small bowl for the center. Next draw the 58 and the 1 circle guidelines directly in the center of the board. This wreath is beautiful and cheap but it took quite a long time to make. Love all your tutorials i am using the nonna wreaths as decorations at my wedding, and my daughters the junior bridesmaids will be wearing the satin flower pins in their hair. 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. 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.
My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. I wanted my wreath to be huge, so i used a 16 inch styrofoam wreath. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. This wreath turned out lovely, but i seriously hated every minute of it. Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. What matters most is that the book, wreath, a girl, engages the reader so much its impossible to stop reading except for the unavoidable interruptions of living until the story comes to an end. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a. 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.
Instead of spending your money on a regular wreath, create a blossoming paper rosette that you can keep or recycle just as easily without. When it came time to actually start gluing, i was really intimidated. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog. 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. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought see more. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. Draw a line from corner to corner and from side to side. First, i wanted to age the edges of the book pages, so i used a wet tea bag and dabbed it on the edges of the pages.
It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. I did the tedious part on my living room floor catching up on the big bang theory. I envisioned a new kind of book wreath that could safely carry me through another month. I experimented with a couple different cones and came up with a roll that worked for my wreath. I first saw the tutorial that i based my wreath on at corner house.
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