Now begin to cut simple leaf shapes out of book pages. 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 box knife to create. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Sep 20, 2010 the color of the pages varied from book to book, and i thought that the color variance would add interest and depth to the wreath. Book leaf wreath this is an amazingly simple and beautiful wreath. The most time consuming part was covering the foam wreath form with paper. Glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. Here in the pnw leaves are changing and falling from the majestic hardwoods.
You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. This way i could cut out a 40 leaf shapes in quick order. If you want to make your own, start with a few book pages. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our wreaths shops. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. 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. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish.
Its one of those projects that i get started onthinking it was going to be a quick and easy job. I love the way the old books look, with the sepia color of the pages and the writing on the pages. When i was all done, i hot glued a loop of twine to the back of the wreath for hanging. Be careful as to where you glue each leaf on the wreath because you want it to look natural and full. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. Print free printable below and cut the leaf templates out. Jan 02, 2017 lastly, i added a piece of twine around the outer portion on the back of the wreath. To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there. 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. Book page leaf craft autumn decor with images leaf crafts. These projects are all very easy to do and are relatively quick to complete. Sep 2, 2014 i love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker.
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. 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. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Sep 15, 2010 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. Or maybe even make a little wreath bookpagefallleaves. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Cut a circle about twelve inches across, it doesnt need to be exact, just trace out the circle from a large bowl. Ive been looking forward to beginning to change over the decor from. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. A paper art project 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.
How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart february 2, 2015 june 11, 2019 a few friends asked me to please do a post on how i made the book page wreath that i have hanging above my fireplace mantel in my living room after seeing it on my valentine heart craft post. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Love that you put your wreath on the chalkboard and the pretty burlap bow. Oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper how to make a wreath out of book pages. That way, i was able to add a second piece of twine through that one, to use as a hanger. After you have this part, decorate it with paper flowers and other things. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. I wanted to keep this wreath fairly simpleso i didnt add a whole lot of them. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed.
Paper magnolia wreath using book pages the organized dream. 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. One by one, i hot glued the leaves onto the wrapped styrofoam ring. Sep 23, 2011 20 ways to decorate with book pages and other things about the book party september 23, 2011 filed under. 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. Want to make an autumn book page leaf garland to decorate around your mantle or a doorway. You can use an old book you have around already or. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube.
Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. While the coffee filters are drying use my oak leaf template to trace and cut out oak leaves on the book pages. My first vision was to create a garland of book page leaves to swag over the chalkboard in my kitchen. The perfect ribbon for the book pages seemed to naturally be a black and white check. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. If you do not have old book pages to use for this rose wreath, you can use craft papers. Tear book pages out being sure to stay as close to the book seam as possible. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Make these adorable book page leaves with this simple paper craft project from handcrafted lifestyle expert lia griffith. Once the paper was dry, i wrapped the styrofoam ring with the uncut pages and used hot glue. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night.
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. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. I made a book page feather wreath with aqua and silver papers also. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Place a leaf template on top of three pages and cut them out.
I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. I wrapped the ribbon around the top of the wreath to create the hanger. My diy color washed book page wreath combines a bit of both. 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. The book page leaves have been color washed, which is really easy to do. You will need either a 12 inch wreath form, or you can cut one out using. Have found i really like look of book page leaves or feathers. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. Sep 15, 2016 i really love this simple little wreath. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long.
Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. When you are using craft papers, you can choose different colors in order to create colorful roses for your wreath. Leaves made from books pages use in wreath projects ideas and. I learned quickly that rubbing the tea bag on the pages is a very bad idea, as it tears the bag and leaves little brown tea leaf particles everywhere. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. The book pages can be a bit shorter than the printed strips. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. I found this beautiful quote that i thought would be perfect for autumn and the leaf decor. I then boiled a pot of water and threw in about 45 tea bags and stirred until the water was nice and dark. I couldnt tote along my silhouette or wood boards, so i looked around for something that would be easily portable, and decided a book page project made the most sense, so i decided to make. 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. 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.
Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. Visit dltks for christmas crafts, games, recipes and printables. My friends vicki and jenn used ribbon to make a similar wreath, you can see theirs here. Love colors of papers you used and the contrast with book page leaves. I attached the twine with hot glue, but only in sections. I have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some time now. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. The color of the pages varied from book to book, and i thought that the color variance would add interest and depth to the wreath. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. 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.
How to make an inexpensive book leaf wreath live creatively. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Book page wreath craft with diy all black chalkboard. Past creations using book pages are book page 2 minute quick print art quote, decorative birdhouse and paper roses using vintage book pages. I have the perfect spot for it, so im going to have to copy your idea and will give you and buddy all the credit. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while.
I really wanted something light in color and book themed. These strips were wrapped around the wreath form and hot glued into place. And it has that neutral look that is so hot right now. 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. I wanted a wreath that i could use year round and this one fits the bill. Or to embellish the top of a book page pumpkin bookpagepumpkin. Just like my well read book wreath, this one could be aged as well. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips. I then stacked 10 book pages together and folded the page in half. Stacking a few pages on top of one another will help to speed up the process and save your hands from getting tired. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Aug 23, 2018 book page leaf wreath and garland here is another easy and budget friendly decor item for fall or year round.
The love of book pages, got me thinking about a project. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. This book contains all the poems recommended in berquists bestselling designing your classical curriculum. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. I placed my template over the book pages and used a supersharp exacto knife to cut around the leaf template. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Dec 06, 2014 today marianne shows us how to make this gorgeous yet simple wreath that could look great year round. Jun 03, 2010 while i like them, they just werent quite my thing. 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. Autumn wood slice wreath and book page leaf garland. But dabbing the bag on the edges of the pages worked great. Using antique linen distress ink, lightly distress the edges of all of your pieces. And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up.
This is a soft, subtle change ive made in this corner of the kitchen using book page leaf crafts. I started getting a little antsy so i traced a leaf onto a book page and used the craft knife to cut out multiple pages from the book at once. Fyi, i just covered a pumpkin the other day, using brown edged, brittle pages from an old book. Once folded, take 4 of the ruffles and glue to center of wreath in a plussign pattern. Rustic burlap book page rose wreath video tutorial diy. Lets continue with the actual book page wreath tutorial. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare.
Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. Group the three leaves together and twist in a couple of wired acorns to them at their stems. You will need to cut out a lot of leaves to make this oak book page wreath. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Using my hands i stacked eight book pages and tore them into 2 inch strips. 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. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart. Make an autumn book page leaf garland pretty handy girl. Got to love all those printed pages from books we dont read from. This book is an important resource because it provides in one volume many poems that concern noble actions or ideas presented in beautiful patterns of sound. Glue one book page to the back of each paper strip.
You can find old books or paperbacks at the thrift store. Bathroom makeover with vinyl planked floors and pi. Mar 28, 20 we went to our sons basketball tournament last week and had a 5 hour drive each way and a lot of hotel time throughout the week, so i knew i needed to take along a project to work on, or id go stircrazy. It will look rather funky if you had half of the leaf with print and the other without. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. See more ideas about book page wreath, book wreath and book pages. I love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. Make a wreath form strip the leaves from the branches the branches used in this project were birch.
Here is another easy and budget friendly decor item for fall or year round. This wreath is made with book pages that have been lightly painted in fall colors, which give the wreath a fun. Glue the remaining 4 ruffles to the wreath in the same manner as the first 4 into the spaces visible. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I am sure everyone has seen these before but year after year i get. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Apr 11, 20 since the ball was hot glued to the book pages, i had a few fix ups to do once i pulled the ball off. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i have a diy tutorial for you. Ive been looking forward to beginning to change over the decor from summer to autumn. Dec 23, 20 this is entirely up to the individual, as to how many tails are left hanging out. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. You will need either a 12 inch wreath form, or you can cut one out using cardboard.
As you can see, this step doesnt need to be perfect. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. To start, i made a leaf stencil on card stock by simply drawing a leaf in the size i imagined a magnolia would be, cut it out, and then used it to trace leaves onto the ripped out pages from the book. Use several of these pieces to make the vines that will form the wreath. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family.