I drew inspiration from some of the felt flower barrettes ive made for my daughter. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. 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. Repurposed book paper flower, paper floral wreath, book page flower, wall. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make one of these, and it was a good. I probably need to add a few more rosettes and a nice ribbon. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project.
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. 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. How about a beautiful addition to a wrapped present. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath so i got one for fifty cents at the thrift store. Once again im up to crafting using only materials found around my home. How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. How to make paper flowers from old books papercraft. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall.
It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing.
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. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. You can also use old atlas paper or recycle sheet music to make these paper roses cut the petals into different shapes for various effects i. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages.
My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages. It took me about a week of working on it most evenings. Before you can make this wreath, you have to be okay with tearing apart a book. Rustic burlap book page rose wreath video tutorial diy. Diy recycled book page flower wreath wall hanging tutorial. Hang it from an old window or door, the possibilities are endless.
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. You can use an old book you have around already or even pick up a. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. I think these book page flowers are perfect for anytime of year. Book page wreath tutorial paper roses 30 trendy ideas old book crafts, book page crafts. 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. 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. I shared my book page wreath in my f all mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. Christmas, diy projects, holiday decor, wreaths a couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths.
Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. 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 your own springflowering branches a book page. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. And theyre easier than you think, maybe a little time consuming but easy and they make perfect home decorations. These 26 fun and easy diy old book crafts will liven up any room in your home and dont cost a lot to make. Book page flower book pages wreath made from book pages book page projects. Its an easy diy project anyone can do with simple craft supplies and an old book. Just love this idea of using paper to make a flower like wreath. I went out to the dollar store and found a wreath for a dollar. 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. We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Origami rose bulbsdiy rose bouquetold book page origami roses wedding.
An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. Book page flower with images book art diy, paper wreath diy. Old book pages and paper punches do make for a harmonious relationship. Got an old cardboard box, plastic grocery bags, leftover fabric and an old book ready for recycle. I want to use it in the new musicthemed bedroom for the twins. Ahbut i have several partial books from making those book page trees for christmas. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. Oh so easy i bought a book for 75 cents at the thrift store and tore out the pages. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Apr 27, 2017 creating a book page flower with a thrift store book. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths.
I used an old book and started tracing circles and cutting and rolling rosettes. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Be sure to see all of the other diy projects my sweet blogging pals have been up to below. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book wreath, book. 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.
Crafters tip if you dont have old books on hand, you can pick up vintage book page bundles on etsy from various sellers. Older books with yellowed pages also look effective. 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. A few of these in a smaller size lightly painted should look a heck of a lot better than the tired old artificial flowers that are there now. Sep 20, 2017 and there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop wreath to enjoy throughout what ever season youre in. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one.
Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. 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. It makes beautiful displays for your porch, front door or entryway. Book page wreath i adore this faux rosewood book page wreath.
Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. And there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop wreath to enjoy throughout what ever season youre in. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. My latest project involves upcycling or recycling these items to make a new wreath. 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. 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. Pin it these roses are made by curling each individual petal. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. This is how i made my book page flower, it actually has similar steps as my book page wreath. As an amazon associate and member of other affiliate programs, i earn from qualifying purchases. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. Creating a book page flower with a thrift store book. Lia griffith is a designer, maker, artist, and author.
This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Making these diy book page flowers can kind of be addicting. The book page flowers on this list beautify your home without bothering allergy sufferers. I cut several at the same time that saved a little time. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected.
Mar 2, 2018 learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Add colour to your book page roses by marking the end of the petal with a texta or use an ink dabbler for a more blended look. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. 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. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size 12 this french book page wreath will add a of touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. See more ideas about book wreath, wreaths and book page wreath.