Make paper book wreaths

Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. As you move toward the center of the wreath, your paper cones will start to hang into the center of the circle.

Now, i understand that you may not wish to destroy a book for a christmas decoration. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page crafts, old. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i. Useful and easy diy for decorating parties or christmas. How to make a paper wreath from book pages christmas mosaic. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. You will create 1015 of these lengths of paper ribbon to start.

After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. How to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Book pages, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. When i needed a wreath this year i decided to use old book pages to create one that could stay up long after the holidays were over. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square. The circles can be edged to make florettes, stained or tinted, or edged with glitter. Be honest, how long did you look at the wreath before the patterns started to trip you out. For this project, i recommend you cut 5 large daisies, 10 small daisies, 5 large roses, 10 small roses, and 5 large carnations. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. This way, hopefully, the center of the wreath can be changed out as needed without bothering the actual cones.

I love decorating my home for the holidays, but i dont do a lot of decorating the rest of the year. In one sentence, she summed up what every crafter i know is looking for. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. When an old book begins to fall apart and is no longer usable, it makes me feel better. In the spirit of recycling used and unwanted items, here is a tutorial of how to make a paper wreath from book pages. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.

Show me something i can make in an hour that isnt going to cost and arm and a leg and wont leave me frustrated and discouraged by the time i finish it. Find your oldest book to make yellowed wreaths with a very vintage feel, or use a newer book to create a crisp white wreath. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Dec 15, 2011 wreaths can be made from a lot of things. To make this contemporary paper wreath, first choose a color palette. Sep, 2015 how to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Well, i have pinned so many book page wreaths on my. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages.

Staple the end approximately 34 inch 2 cm from the tip. Continue gluing them all the way around the circle. Make a gorgeous diy easter garland thats perfect for decorating a brunch setup. Here is a quick little video showing you how make the wreath. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here.

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. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials platt, ellen spector on. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. To hang the wreath, just tie some twine or clear fishing line, thats it.

I made the cones, did a dab of hot glue to make them stick together, then hot glued them onto the cardboard. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library.

Continue working around the rose from the center out until you have a very full paper rose. Heres a lovely closeup of all the pretty glitter in my vintage book wreath. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. How to make a surprisingly simple paper wreath craftstylish. Homemade wreaths are really fun for toddlers and preschoolers to make.

With the holidays coming up and using holiday paper, green and red or blue and silver to create decorations for parties or the home. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. The garland is a snap to make with left over leaves. First i did a whole round of the large pages, making it really full with different variations of the cones skinny, fat, medium. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath. Fluff the rose and add any petals where you think your rose might need more. 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. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. Next, i placed cones made from the full size book page to make 4 quadrants north, south, east, west. Sep 18, 20 this stepbystep diy tutorial shows how to make an ornament like a paper dahlia wreath or paper flower medallion. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. You could easily switch out the scrapbook paper you use on the wreath to make a book page wreath for any holiday or season how cute would this be for easter. Paper dahlia, paper flowers, dahlia flower, diy flowers, corona.

The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you do not want to use an old book, another great way to make this wreath would be to use colored paper and match it with your decor. Materials to make a paper wreath wrapping paper you only need a couple of sheets, or more depending on how many colours youd like in. This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.

Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Fold those tabs back over the back of the foam board and glue in place. I made a big whack of them, then filled in with another layer, right on top of the full size pages. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath.

It looks so different in more neutral colours and patterns on the craft paper. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. The size of your wreath will determine how many roses you will need. The metallic sheen of the paper highlights the hydrangeas on the wreath and makes the design especially beautifully. This book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. Diy napkin paper wreath the theme of this wreath can be easily changed by simply using different cocktail napkins. Book page christmas ornaments 22 upcycled ideas to make.

I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Hang this easter craft for adults above the buffet table when you host the ultimate brunch. I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. Paper cutter you could just use scissors but the paper cutter works so much easier and gives you nice straight lines.

Secure this layer staggering placements between the cones of your first layer. Then i folded and cut the pages in half to make smaller cones. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Mar 01, 2014 deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. People get a precut stack of paper which they can exchange with others to make the wreath their own. To create circles, you can use sissors, paper punch or, for you lucky duckies out there who have one, a cricut personal cutter. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. This is a great time for group projects, the oil painting, people getting together to do coloring pages. Go monochromatic with one color, or choose varying shades of the same hue for an ombre look. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. Christmas is sneaking up on us at an alarming rate time to get your craft on. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring.

That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. Wrap the paper around the eraser side of the pencil with the eraser in the center of the circle. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Nov 26, 2012 recently licia politis showed us how to make a rolled book page wreath with paper cones. 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. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Browse dozens of wreath ideas for various seasons and celebrations. Youll need about 10 pieces of card stock, a 12inch foam wreath form, scissors, bone folder optional, lowtemperature glue gun and glue sticks, and ribbon. Wreath crafts, diy wreath, flower crafts, paper crafts, diy. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. Robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath. How to make a paper leaf wreath hgtv crafternoon hgtv. Apr 06, 2016 this is a great time for group projects, the oil painting, people getting together to do coloring pages.

Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square and draw two evenly spaced circles within the circle as guidelines for the two layers of cones. How to make a rolled book page 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. First, cut out your flowers and leaves in different sizes and on different colors of cardstock. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. Scrunched book paper wreath wreaths jessica joaquin. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. Continue gluing the pages around the base to create your first layer of the wreath. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season.

How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. Layer 2 sheets of tissue paper 1 of each color and cut strips 34 inches wide. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same. Put a dot of hot glue on the piece of paper and glue it onto the wreath form and begin to fill in the entire wreath with all of these scrunched scalloped circles. 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. Created from vintage book pages, the center is embellished with a vintage paper rose. Check out the 11 featured in todays party, and dont forget to link up your own craftiness and yumminess. How to make a wreath with paper book pages how to make a book page rose wreath. Book page flower wreath tutorial this book page flower wreath is designed on a coat hanger, making it an easy decorating with paper craft to hang anywhere. Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages.

We used decoupage and paper streamers to make the crepe paper carrotswe love how easy and cheap they are. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Comes ready to hang with a twine loop and a clothespin stamped with french script. Apr 17, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. If you cant see the video, turn off your ad blocker. Oct, 2014 so, i totally, totally recommend a girls craft night to do this. Optional if your wreath will be hung where the cardboard backing can be seen i. This is a great wreath if you feel like you dont have artistic talent because its literally just gluing paper straws together.

I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. This is the version of the paper wreath that i made previously from lovely hand screen printed wrapping paper. Make a metallic paper hydrangea wreath for your front door and get ready for the compliments you will receive from your guests. The trickiest thing about making the wreath that i made and showed in an earlier post here, is finding the right paper. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. Punched paper flower wreath these punched paper flowers are easy to make, inexpensive, and can be used for a wide variety of spring projects. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper.

The process is simple enough for even the youngest children to handle, and the results are always beautiful. For my final layers in the center of the wreath, i shortened my paper cones with scissors before glueing. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. How to make a paper flower wreath the crafty blog stalker. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. 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. Youd the surprised how beautiful and longlasting a paper wreath can be. 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.

Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. While the pages for the book leaf wreath are made to look like long and beautiful leaves, the recycled book rosette wreath uses folded pages to create paper roses. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday wreath. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. I made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second. Making paper or book page roses and wreath blogger. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. With a wreath form, hot glue fun, an old book and a little bit of time and patience, you too can make a book page wreath for your home. Go here to see the full, stepbystep tutorial on how to make this paper straw wreath. This is actually the back of your wreath and will make sense as we proceed. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor.

It is always better to estimate higher than you think. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. 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. Using hot glue glue your cones facing down onto the form. I designed this paper wreath a few years ago and decided it was time for an update with pastels and gold.