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. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. I want to make one for my mom and i using my grandmas old sheet music. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. It will go with farmhouse style wreaths or as a christmas wreath. 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. A wonderful holiday decoration for your festive home. This book page wreath is simple to make and would be perfect for a crafternoon with. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of.
When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. 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. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Almost there step 4 flip over your wreath and glue down a jute loop which then becomes your hanger. Bookpage wreath made with circles from 2 inch punch and glued on a foam wreath base. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. Measuring approximately 14 wide, it hangs from a rustic burlap ribbon. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. 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. Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found materials.
This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. 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. 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. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Tear out pages from a book from the dollar store is fine and run a border punch along the straight. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project.
I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Crinkle the page up for ease of creating the rosette 4. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Book page wreath i have pages from old books coming out my ears, so in my quest to use of some of them, i created 2 wreaths from some antique german pages.
Stephanie at under the table and dreaming posted her wreath and tutorial too. 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. 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. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. I love finding ideas of ways to use book text, and this one is fabulous. How to make a paper wreath using old book pages, a piece of wire and glue. I finished book one, and started book two at that time, but there it sat. The three volume set of kristin lavransdatter has been on my currently reading shelf since 2016. Dec 04, 2014 my mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. You can click the link under the page header or simply click the photo below. Book page rosette wreath book wreath, paper wreath.
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. You may make a cascade of blooms with only a few like the one photo or fill the wreath completely. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Cut wreath shape using the amplify mixed media scissors. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. May 14, 2014 arrange the first layer of rosettes on the wreath and glue them down with the hot glue gun, then arrange and glue the second layer of rosettes on top of the first layer to cover up the cardboard wholes. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. Book page flowers or newsprint are so fanciful and fun. 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. A little spare crafting time, 1,000 hot glue gun burns and 394 book pages later and you too can have a wreath like this.
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. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. 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. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Jan 16, 2018 step 3 continue all the way around your wreath making sure that you glue the book page bunches nice and snuggly next to each other. 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. Paper flower wreaths paper flowers diy flower crafts floral wreath craft flowers mesh wreaths old book crafts book page crafts book page flowers. No sew rosette wreath today we are making a no sew. Paper rosette wreath paper rosettes, book wreath, diy paper. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka dot chair. This is a guide about making a paper rosette wreath from book pages. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves.
Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Group the folds together at the bottom slowly to create the rosette. To learn how to make a paper rosette visit this post. So, i pulled another dusty paperback off the shelf and set. Ive made my first rosette this morning with many more to complete in the near future, not knowing if ill have the stamina to do enough for an entire wreath, but they surely will make wonderful package adornments, if not. Homemade vintage music book page wreath the frugal. This wreath turned out lovely, but i seriously hated every minute of it. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. We recommend to spray this wreath with a generous coating of heavy starch. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Jun 03, 2010 stewart ruffled book page garland from the shabby creek cottage book page leaf wreath from ajs trash to treasure autumn book page garland from number fiftythree well read wreath from deja vue designs recycled.
The supplies i used include a 12inch wreath form, a glue gunglue sticks, a book, and a tea bag. Start the rosette on the outside and finish the end in the middle to conceal any remaining tail. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. Hang it from an old window or door, the possibilities are endless. Super inexpensive, this wreath cost me more in glue sticks than anything else. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. How to make this paper wreath using old music paper or book pages, a round piece of cardboard or wood, hot glue and an embellishm new wedding diy vintage sheet music ideas creative ways to upcycle old books. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls.
Oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. The wreath book hardcover december 31, 1899 by rob pulleyn author visit amazons rob pulleyn page. It was starting to make me feel a little crazy christmas lady. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. It will protect the wreath from outdoor elements, as well as gently freeze your rosette and leaf formations. I just wanted to let you know that i have posted the how to tutorial for making paper book page roses and the rosette wreath, as well as some helpful hints.
Following the same procedure used for my book page wreath, i turned this not so nice. Hang it on your door with a metal wreath hanger and enjoy. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. 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. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night.
I also finished up the worst project i have ever startedthe bane of my existencemy rosette bookpage wreath. Of all the book page wreaths ive seen, yours is the best. 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.
Rosette bookpage wreath wreaths, book page wreath, book. Instead of spending your money on a regular wreath, create a blossoming paper rosette that you can keep or recycle just as easily without any mess. If you have damaged books, this is the perfect craft to try. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. 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. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. 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. The wreath tells the story of kristins childhood and her emergence into womanhood, when she meets and falls in love with. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Using a bone folder or the back of a knife score the scrapbook paper in straight lines 14 inch apart across the whole page, do not cut the paper. I started this thing in february and hated it so much i only worked on it a handful of times until this week when i decided enough was enough. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite.
Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Making a paper rosette wreath from book pages thriftyfun. I then made a hook using a scrap piece of twine and the hot glue gun. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign.
Be sure to see all of the other diy projects my sweet blogging pals have been up to below. If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. 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. Book rose paper wreath book themed wedding paper roses fashioned from vintage books are used to make this charming wreath. So im deleting the set from my shelves, and separating them out, as i restart book 2. Step 3 continue all the way around your wreath making sure that you glue the book page bunches nice and snuggly next to each other. This beautiful medium wreath is made of lovely aged book pages. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. I just wanted to let you know that i have posted the how to tutorial for making paperbook page roses and the rosette wreath, as well as some helpful hints.
Jul 31, 2011 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. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. 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. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Homemade vintage music book page wreath the frugal homemaker. I envisioned a new kind of book wreath that could safely carry me through another month. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to.
Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. 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. 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. When an old book begins to fall apart and is no longer usable, it makes me feel better to recycle it into something beautiful. Arrange the first layer of rosettes on the wreath and glue them down with the hot glue gun, then arrange and glue the second layer of rosettes on top of the first layer to cover up the cardboard wholes. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Pair this with my vintage book petal toss cones for romantic vintageinspired wedding decor. Book page rosette wreath paper rosettes, book wreath.
My book page wreath was really shabbilicious friday link party shabby art boutique april 3, 2014 love anything made with vintage book paper so carmodys book paper wreath over at paper and fox was a stand out for me this week and i also love that. Sep 20, 2017 and there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop wreath to enjoy throughout what ever season youre in. 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. Book page rosette wreath with images paper rosettes. See more ideas about wreaths, diy wreath, wreath crafts. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above.
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