Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas. Old book crafts book page crafts christmas wreaths christmas crafts christmas decorations christmas ornaments wreath crafts diy wreath paper wreaths the holiday could be so much fun and the indoor decoration will be amazing. Nov 23, 2015 what can you make with a wreath form, an old book, some berries and glue. The wreath may be hung on a wall, door, or other vertical surface using the attached. Easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. Let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. Before you can make this wreath, you have to be okay with tearing apart a book.
I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. But i pulled it out of storage anyway, wondering if i could somehow revive it. Vintage inspired book page wreath craftbash unglued 30 great upcycling ideas for vintage old book pages book page wreath crafts wreaths christmas book page wreath sparkles of sunshine christmas decor diy cheap quirky book wreath. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. Items similar to book page wreath created from antique book pages custom made large wreath on etsy 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. If youre wondering what to do with old bridesmaid dresses, this diy wreath is the answer. So when i organized a craft for womens night at our church awhile back, i decided this easy book page wreath would be a project everyone would love. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Or a piece of velcro and velcro a fall thing to the middle and then a christmas thing down the road.
More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. Its been sitting in our book box of guiltthose perfectly good books that we dont want and nobody else does eitherso it was a good candidate for ripping to pieces. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Youll need a foam b oard, or cardboard for backing, a razor knife, a glue gun, ornaments or natural items like pineco n es and nuts, a pencil or stick to keep your fingers from getting burnt pu shing the pieces onto the foam. Make a fabric wreath for christmas using an old dress youll never wear again. I hot glued a hobby lobby christmas ornament to the middle of my vintage book wreath and called that baby dundone. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Step 2 open your old book and start carefully pulling the pages out from the spine, so you have several individual 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.
This book was gone with the wind done in 1936so the book was falling a part and headed for the trash. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. A gorgeous choice to add to your front door, porch, or just to hang on the wall during february for valentines day. 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. This is a guide about making a christmas wreath with book pages.
I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. You can also add a little bling to the middle of your vintage book wreath. Round up sticks, twigs, and pinecones from your backyard and adhere to a foam wreath. Xonor christmas wreath for front door 14 inch35cm door wreaths christmas home door hanger wall car decoration snowman, santa claus, reindeer 4. Turn an old book into a gorgeous rustic wreath hometalk. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them.
This year, i knew i wanted to have a big, full traditional christmas wreath with the look of real greenery. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. Traditional christmas wreath makeover the look of real. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book wreath, book. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. If you havent tried quilling yet, this is a great beginner choice. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Old book pages stars wreath ajs trash2treasure blog.
My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. The one below i s from an old encyclopaedia annual.
I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected. 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. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Nov 22, 2015 old book pages stars wreath i am soooooooooooooooooo far behind on my christmas craft projects. In fact, im wondering if maybe i shouldnt just take everything that ive finished in the last week and pack it away for next year. 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. Goplus prelit cordless christmas wreath, builtin 6hour timer, with 50 warm led lightspine conesberries, xmas decor. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow.
See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. 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. For a snowcovered effect, apply a light coat of white spraypaint. 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.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps as an avid book lover, the first time i saw a book page wreath i immediately fell in love with it. I stopped at my local dollar tree store, found a decent size book and began throwing anything into the cart i thought i might embelish with. Handmade old book paper christmas wreath how to the. Dec 04, 2014 all you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. 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. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Oct, 2014 you can also add a little bling to the middle of your vintage book wreath.
You know i love a bargain, and this holiday wreath was no exception. Cant wait to give it to her youll need a wreath base too. Best choice products 24inch prelit cordless artificial spruce christmas wreath with 50 led lights, silver bristles, pine cones, berries, green. What can you make with a wreath form, an old book, some berries and glue. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Old book pages stars wreath i am soooooooooooooooooo far behind on my christmas craft projects. Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed wreath. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. This paper quilled rose heart wreath is absolutely stunning. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube.
Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. This is what i came home with two wreath forms, satin ribbon, large hardback book, jingle bells, pinecones and some other goodies. Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable. Puncture two holes of the corflute on the wreath at the top, and cut a piece of string of about 20cm, then thread your string through the holes to create your hanger. See more ideas about book wreath, wreaths and book page wreath. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting.
I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. Old book crafts book page crafts wreath crafts diy wreath christmas wreaths christmas crafts christmas decorations xmas book page wreath kranz aus altem buch pure design koszoru regi konyvbol the post kranz aus altem buch appeared first on diy projekte. 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 one of the easiest video tutorials for making a wreath. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. All you need is a wreath form, the dress, and a few embellishments like christmas picks to complete the project. Great way to upcycle craft and recycle an old book giving it new life repurposed book page wreath via knick of. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. It is made of 2629 paper flowers of two different sizes. Gingham christmas wreath and gift cans with video book page. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. However, apart from imparting knowledge and providing pleasure, the books we read daily can be utilized in making a variety of awesome crafts for intensifying the decor of.
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