How about a beautiful addition to a wrapped present. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. So without bending the rules too much i thought why not blend the two seasons and came up with a farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath to share with you. You can create a beautiful display of flowers with these diy storybook paper roses that you also make with grosgrain ribbon. The plan is to do some things with my old unused books. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. 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. Perfect for wedding decoration, home decoration, bouquet in vase and what ever you would like to use them to. I loved it so much, that i refused to take it down.
How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. Lia griffith is a designer, maker, artist, and author. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Make rolled roses from newsprint, and turn them into a very heavy. Hangs from a burlap ribbon ribbon adds about 3 to the height. The curled edges will be on the outside of the fold. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I just used two different size book pages and rolled mine into cones. Book page wreath literary gift paper rose wreath book lover gift book club. 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.
Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. You only need a few items, and you can make your wreath as large or as small as youd like. 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. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. Rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. To make the flowers, start by drawing spirals on the top page of small stack anywhere from 36 layers. We are a group for all crafty creators to share their creations, learn, and inspire each other. Oh so easy i bought a book for 75 cents at the thrift store and tore out the pages. And theyre easier than you think, maybe a little time consuming but easy and they make perfect home decorations. Paper artisan licia politis of sydney shared this pretty wreath project with all things paper readers that she made from rolled pages of an old paperback book that would have been otherwise discarded. Stack three book pages, fold them in half without making a sharp crease, and cut a 4 inch 10 cm diameter semicircle.
Keep reading for more info on how to make all 26 diy old book crafts. Use can use just about any wreath form type, shape and size making a paper rose i punched out 3. You can use these to decorate wreaths, gift bags and just about anything else you. Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. Since she doesnt have a blog, i will give you a quick run down on how they are made and show you the changes that i made to mine so i didnt have to pack it away with my christmas decorations. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. I tucked the staple side down onto the mantle but watch out. Sad, yes, but i do plan on making a new pom pom wreath this winter. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Then i draped and glued pears in between the roses.
Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. So today im sharing how to make a color washed book page wreath. This is how i made my book page flower, it actually has similar steps as my book page wreath. 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. Roll several of the smaller petals into a tube shape for the center of the rose. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Learn how to make paper flowers with these 43 tutorials for making roses, daisy, peonies, wreaths and single flower for diy gift ideas, decor and backdrops. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper crafts. Make some slightly larger and some smaller for the insides of the rose.
At first i used a butterfly stencil that i had but after tracing and cutting the first three, i thought itd be more fun to free hand them instead. Dec 04, 2014 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 watched a movie while i rolled the pages up one by one to make it easier when i went to put them on the wreath form. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art old book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper the cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper.
Look at all that ruffley paper on that book page garland yumo. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. I could fit three circles of my smallest cup on a page. Each rose uses three pages stacked together so it looks like there are more petals on the rose. Youd the surprised how beautiful and longlasting a paper wreath can be. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page. Next, i cut out a circle from a large piece of a box just two circular objects a container lid for the outside, a bowl for the inside, then cut the circles with a. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Since launching her handcrafted lifestyle site with her first paper rose in 20, lia and her team have developed thousands of original diy templates, svg cut files, and tutorials to empower others who want to learn, make, and create. It was the only non grapevine wreath in the house so i dismembered it and wrapped fabric around the wreath so i can use the wreath again later if i ever choose to take the book page wreath apart.
Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. This wreath is beautiful and cheap but it took quite a long time to make. Burlap leaves are tucked in here and there to add dimension and a touch of whimsy to the piece. As an amazon associate and rewards style influencer we earn from qualifying purchases and any sales made through such links will reward us a small commission at no extra cost for you. Smycka eucalyptus leaves from ikea these ones from amazon would also do the trick embroidery hoop you can often find super cheap ones at your local thrift store. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. So if you decided to try it, be committed to many nights of work. These paper flower roses were handcrafted from repurposed sheet music or vintage old book pages. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. I have done so many recycled book page projects including wreaths to magnets and other embellishments. I could tell if you used a few pages at once for each rose. If you want another great option for valentines day, then you can make this simple paper heart garland, this glittery hearts wreath, or this nosew fabric valentine wreath. Well read book page wreath what others are saying a well read wreath, crafts, repurposing upcycling, seasonal holiday d cor, wreaths. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths.
While i like them, they just werent quite my thing. Please do your research and ensure you arent destroying a first edition one. Compass rose sailors valentine create a maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry book page rose wreath. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. You can put them in a vase, make a wreath with a hot glue gun, you could even put them on the christmas tree, if youre looking for some fun and unique ornaments. Today it is time for making wreaths out of book pages. You will need to cut 3 squares of equal size from the pages of an old book. Mar 01, 2014 deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things.
We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. How to make a book page garland the shabby creek cottage. After gluing all the roses i did a dry brush technique to make the roses look blush one of her colors. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. I think its easier to cut a bunch of paper first, then make flowers, then put a bunch of flowers on at oncebut you may find you like to do them one at a time. Dry brush paint on the rose edges andor glue beads to the center of all or some of the roses. Check out our paper rose wreath selection for the very best in unique or. Over two dozen hand cut roses make up this lovely display. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Recently licia politis showed us how to make a rolled book page wreath with paper cones.
While i was at it i also made another book page wreath using a tutorial i found over at jones design company. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Although i made this wreath for spring, you could really use it any time of the year. As a booklover and librarian, im protective of books in good shape. While the weather has turned hot again and the calendar tells us summer has three more weeks to go, i am beginning to make simple transitions in our home toward fall decor. If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. It will definitely take a boat load of time to complete, but what a fun thing to do with the short days of winter. I then cut the circle into the spiral, leaving a tab at the end. I made 10 topiaries for a friends wedding using these book roses. If you have some unwanted books piled up in the corner, and dont mind tearing them, these projects are for you. 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.
A styrofoam ring serves as the base, metallic paint and beads add a festive touch to the spiral roses, and a wide ribbon is tied on as a hanger. I saw these paper flowers in a better homes and gardens magazine several months ago and i thought id finally try it out. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. If you have seen the inside the pages of the januaryfebruarymarch issue of from the front porch journal, you know that this is our latest upcycle project. Sep 20, 2017 you see this month its all about diy fall projects but we are moving into spring here in australia. Begin rolling your pages into cones, ready with your glue stick to. 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. This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. Making these diy book page flowers can kind of be addicting. 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book.
You ought to peek at yahoos front page and watch how they create article titles to get people to click. How to make book page roses book page roses, book page. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. You might add a related video or a relzted pic or twwo to gget readers excited about what youve gott to say. To create circles, you can use sissors, paper punch or, for you lucky duckies out there who have one, a cricut personal cutter. Then i hot glued them to a plastic covered straw wreath form. Apr 07, 2015 you get to keep the look of book pages but add a splash of muted color at the same time. Wreaths are always floating in blogdiy world and we are also very fond of sharing variety of them out of any material and theme. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths kindle edition by arts, leisure. Because hot glue dissolves styrofoam, youll need to protect the wreath by pinning or gluing on a layer of fabric.
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. The entire look is one of a fairy tale and this one is perfect for adding some design to your little girls storybook bedroom. 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. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. Well, youve come to the right place, because im here to inspire you. You will begin by tracing and cutting out circles of paper from the old book pages. If you use a smaller book, you may not need to cut the pages down. Making paper or book page roses and wreath blogger.
I just made one of the basic book page wreaths as a gifti made need to try this. It took a crazy amount of time and a boat load of roses about 100 per 8. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. How to make a book page rose wreath a circle of shabby chic style paper roses, each of which has been folded by hand make lots of paper roses from the old book pages to create a fun wreath. Loop ribbon through the top of the wreath and tie a hanging bow. Apr 11, 20 this is actually a bit of a cheater project for me, as i bought the book page wreath from a friend of mine at her christmas craft sale. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths kindle edition by arts. Dec 15, 2011 wreaths can be made from a lot of things. I think these book page flowers are perfect for anytime of year.
I just set these book page roses i made a couple years ago on top of the white pumpkin. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages. Sep 04, 2011 heres a bunch of book page wreath ideas and heres a tutorial.
Feb, 2010 wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some 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. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. If the pages are thin, may be best to use two pages at a time.
That book tree you listed is very festive too may have to try it. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or. Jan 26, 2010 valentine book wreath i made a book wreath for christmas and it was my favorite decoration of the season. You can buy via etsy, or try to make by yourself with instructions. Super inexpensive, this wreath cost me more in glue sticks than anything else. Keeping the book pages stacked, cut the pages down to approximately 4. Make rolled roses from newsprint, and turn them into a very heavy duty wreath. Brittany bailey shared a paper rose wreath made from recycled book pages. This romantic centerpiece is made of paper roses constructed from the pages of an old bobbsey twins book. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. Those staples can be sharp if you dont get them in all the way and i thought it would be easierbetter than hot glue. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration.
Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath. Book page wreath i adore this faux rosewood book page wreath. Add a diy book page rose or two to really make it beautiful. Ive been wanting to make a book page wreath for a long time.
Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. Brittanys project definitely brings together the best. I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. This wreath is a little more complicated so i didnt even bother to try to explain when emily has already explained it so well. Color washing the book pages to make the leaves was really easy to do. Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. To make the roses, trace the cups onto the top layer of three book pages.
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. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. The flowers rest in a ceramic cream distressed vase. Book page wreath tutorial shows how to make this wreath using a grapevine wreath for a base, salvaged book pages and glue deja vue designs. Jun 03, 2010 it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. You could also lightly spray silver, gold, or any color that fits. But as a maker, if a book is beyond saving, im glad to see it continue its life as crafts materials. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make.
Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found materials. The fabric also looks nicer than the plain wreath form if there are any gaps between the roses. Glue the roses to the front and sides of the wreath. 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. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading learn to make deco mesh wreaths. Nov 11, 2009 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. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long.
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