I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath using the pages from an old book. How to make a door wreath from antique books youtube. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Just like our recent dollar store hack on how to make wreath with a laundry basket, in this tutorial, the stock. 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. 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. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Its the first day of spring, and the weather is slowly starting to warm up. 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. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make.
Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. All you need for this remarkably cheapyetcoollooking wreath is a 10 foam wreath and a paperback book or two. I never thought id be working on a valentines day mantel design, but the fact that little c. Thats why im so excited to bring you this patriotic wreath tutorial using old hymnal pages just in time for july 4th. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Click over to see how easy it is to make with embroidery hoops and old book pages. Diy book page garland tutorial, easy farmhouse decor. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above.
It just takes a little bit of time, but i promise its not hard. Dont worry, i looked it up on ebay and it is not worth a lot of money or anything like that. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. 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. Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for. An easy and inexpensive way to change up your front door for spring. Start with an old book and turn it into a masterpiece.
How to make a door wreath from antique books jenna deangeles. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. 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 created the grateful book page wreath a few years ago and its still one of my favorite things to pull out of storage every fall. I have many, many pictures to help you see exactly what to do.
Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath. Salvaged book wreath buffalo plaid wreath im linking this project up at the before and after party at thrifty decor chick. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. 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. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. An elegant and unique paper wreath made from the vintage old book pages. You all should totally make a wreath from an old book but were really here to talk about wreaths.
Now that your hoop has a cut in it, you can string the beads along the hoop. 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice.
I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Using the compass, draw the circles to create your wreath base. Ive been wanting to make a book page wreath for awhile, and i figured now was the perfect time. I love that its so versatile, textured and easy to make. Now i just made a hook in both ends and looped them together to close the wreath. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library.
I was thrilled to see it is part of a series, tho this book can stand alone. For the uglies of this project, i used floral wire between the wreath wire and the cup hook in the wall to hang the old book wreath. Last week, little c and i made a book page wreath and it was her idea to make it into the shape of a heart to display on our mantel for valentines day coming up. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. 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 book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Our bloggy friends have more to show you so hop on.
My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Begin by carefully tearing pages out of your book until you have a generous stack. I thought this new bookpage butterfly spring wreath was the perfect way to celebrate springs official arrive.
How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. Featuring handmade art from alaska, this secret holder will inspire. Its been sitting in our book box of guiltthose perfectly. Of course i have a christmas wreath for december, and i have a bright floral wreath for the spring, but what do people put on their doors after the holidays. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. 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.
When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. If youre not, then follow us for daily diy inspo this wreath has been pinned more than 2. Easy to make wood bead wreath for makers of any level, and perfect to display for spring or any time of year. Craft and folks art jennas online magazine, things to love right now, goes video see it on jennas studio. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Wreath is 16 year old girl who is homeless after her mother passes awayshe moves to her mom childhood town but doesnt trust anyone. I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. Mine was fairly new, but looked antique along the outside edge. You can use an old book you have around already or.
How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Pinned onto christmas crafting board in crafting category. 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. You will need floral stems greenery stems predrilled wood beads e6000 glue scissors wire cutters steel hoop floral wire first, use your wire cutters to make a cut in your steel hoop. Continue adding the wood beads until the entire hoop is filled. Jenna shares with her her coolest design for a vintage door wreath. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Ive just reached 250,000 subscribers on my youtube channel, so i thought it would be fun to celebrate by recreating my very first youtube video just over 5 years ago, i made a heartshaped book page wreath find the original post right here, and posted it as my first video tutorial. 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. I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. So easy and perfect for all of those old books to be put to good use. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them.
Regardless, we do a whole lot of crafts and art around here with heart shapes. I loved this book, i read it in 3 days and hated to see it end. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. The wreath is so lushes and thick it was the quickest way to hang it. You probably have everything you need to make this. Learn to make animals sounds with this fun and classic nursery. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form.
How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. 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 video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. How to make a gorgeous buffalo plaid farmhouse wreath. Old macdonald had a farm 2018 nursery rhymes youtube. Are you looking for an easy way to create a spring wreath. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. All you need for this project is an old book, some cardboard, tape, and hot glue.
Since then, my channel has grown more than i ever thought it would. I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything. I started by ripping a few pages out of my old book, in about 810 page chunks. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Free design downloads and more projects are on her website. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Christmas decorations christmas wreath old book pages by robeson design book wreath program video tutorial christmas wreath out of old book pages i kinda cried a little when i saw the book taken apart but it is a cool project.
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