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. Just love this idea of using paper to make a flower like wreath. Lia griffith is a designer, maker, artist, and author. How about a beautiful addition to a wrapped present. Be sure to see all of the other diy projects my sweet blogging pals have been up to below.
Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. I probably need to add a few more rosettes and a nice ribbon. Mar 2, 2018 learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. It makes beautiful displays for your porch, front door or entryway. Old book pages and paper punches do make for a harmonious relationship. 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. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel.
How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I used an old book and started tracing circles and cutting and rolling rosettes. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017.
Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. 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. 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. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Repurposed book paper flower, paper floral wreath, book page flower, wall.
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. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. See more ideas about book wreath, wreaths and book page wreath. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. 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. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living.
Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. 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. Apr 27, 2017 creating a book page flower with a thrift store book. My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. You can use an old book you have around already or. Origami rose bulbsdiy rose bouquetold book page origami roses wedding. Create your own springflowering branches a book page. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. 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. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square.
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 book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. 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. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Diy recycled book page flower wreath wall hanging tutorial. 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. This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages. Sep 18, 2012 i think these book page flowers are perfect for anytime of year. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. 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.
These 26 fun and easy diy old book crafts will liven up any room in your home and dont cost a lot to make. 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. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Oh so easy i bought a book for 75 cents at the thrift store and tore out the pages.
Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. 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. Its an easy diy project anyone can do with simple craft supplies and an old book. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can. Sep 20, 2017 and there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop wreath to enjoy throughout what ever season youre in. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. 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. Hang it from an old window or door, the possibilities are endless. 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. Book page wreath i adore this faux rosewood book page wreath. 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. 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. Crafters tip if you dont have old books on hand, you can pick up vintage book page bundles on etsy from various sellers. And there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop wreath to enjoy throughout what ever season youre in. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. Ahbut i have several partial books from making those book page trees for christmas. I want to use it in the new musicthemed bedroom for the twins. 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. This is how i made my book page flower, it actually has similar steps as my book page wreath. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. 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. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. I drew inspiration from some of the felt flower barrettes ive made for my daughter.
After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. I cut several at the same time that saved a little time. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make one of these, and it was a good. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book wreath, book. I went out to the dollar store and found a wreath for a dollar. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. 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 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 latest project involves upcycling or recycling these items to make a new wreath. 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. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. Rustic burlap book page rose wreath video tutorial diy. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. It took me about a week of working on it most evenings.
You can also use old atlas paper or recycle sheet music to make these paper roses. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Got an old cardboard box, plastic grocery bags, leftover fabric and an old book ready for recycle. You can use an old book you have around already or even pick up a. Add a unique touch to your walls or christmas tree with our ornament and art ideas. Book page flower book pages wreath made from book pages book page projects. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. Older books with yellowed pages also look effective. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together.
The plan is to do some things with my old unused books. I think these book page flowers are perfect for anytime of year. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Before you can make this wreath, you have to be okay with tearing apart a book. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. How to make paper flowers from old books papercraft. Once again im up to crafting using only materials found around my home.