This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. In the case of the christmas wreath, written by james hoffman and enchantingly illustrated by jack stockman, you get an instant christmas classic, sure to become a holiday tradition. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. I hot glued a hobby lobby christmas ornament to the middle of my vintage book wreath and called that baby dundone.
After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Its still one of my favorites, so i thought i would dust it off and bring it back into the light of day here on my blog. So, express your spirit with tasteful designs and create book page christmas ornaments for amazing diy home decoration. As much as ive loved the previous book page wreaths ive made in the past, i really love the added interest of pops of red and green colors in this christmas version. The following text is drawn from our featured christmas book and is also available for free as audio though wreaths were well known throughout the ancient world, it appears that the people of northern europe were the first to specifically associate them with the winter season. Decorate your home for the holidays this year with this eyecatching easy to make christmas.
Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. 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. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the. Its a great craft for kids, all you need is some old books, a bit of white glue, and you can. 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. Shop our best selection of christmas wreaths to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. I love the simplicity of book page crafts ornaments.
Let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath. You can also add a little bling to the middle of your vintage book wreath. Deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. The holidays could be so much fun and also the indoor decoration could be absolutely astonishing. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. Christmas holly and wreaths coloring pages for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children to print and color. Sheet music crafts old sheet music music sheets old book crafts book page crafts newspaper crafts christmas wreaths christmas crafts christmas decorations if you love christmas but are tired of the conventional santa decorations, you should definitely take a look at these quirky ideas.
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. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. The following text is drawn from our featured christmas book and is also available for free as audio though wreaths were well known throughout the ancient world, it appears that the people of. Here is a nice idea to upcycle your old books then make some vintage ornaments for christmas. What can you make with a wreath form, an old book, some berries and glue.
Or a piece of velcro and velcro a fall thing to the middle and then a christmas thing down the road. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath using the pages from an old book. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Challenge yourself to learn how to make a christmas wreath this season. Nov 23, 2015 as much as ive loved the previous book page wreaths ive made in the past, i really love the added interest of pops of red and green colors in this christmas version. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages.
How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. We may earn money from links on this page, but we only. Book page wreath i have pages from old books coming out my ears, so. Since im in the mood to pretty up my house for my sisters book release party brp for short but. In the case of the christmas wreath, written by james hoffman and enchantingly illustrated by jack stockman, you get an instant christmas classic, sure to become a holiday tradition in your home. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book.
I love the vintage style of this christmas book page wreath, dont you. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Christmas wreaths page of 15 book wreath, book page.
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. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. 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. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. I have had many requests for the instructions but alas, i have not been able to find the website i read it on. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. If you want more fun wreaths to make, i have you covered. Illustration description how to make these mini wreaths in only a few minutes, you wont believe how easy they are. Sep 16, 2011 this video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker.
Begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. Mar 28, 20 oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. Nov 26, 2019 get your home in the holiday spirit with one of these easy diy christmas wreaths that will last you for decades of christmases to come. You will also fall in love with this old book page rose wreath. Wreaths as a symbol of christmas celebrating holidays.
Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols just sets the tone for the season. This is a project tutorial that i did several years ago. 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 wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor. Instead of letting all that paper go to waste, repurpose it into a unique diy christmas decoration. 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. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. 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. Christmas crafts, christmas decorations, xmas, arts and crafts, paper crafts.
Dont fret if you find yourself snowed in and unable to get to the store, because this christmas wreath is made from materials you already have in your house. Get your home in the holiday spirit with one of these easy diy christmas wreaths that will last you for decades of christmases to come. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Christmas wreath out of old book pages i kinda cried a little when. Diy fall wreath wreath crafts fall diy fall wreaths christmas wreaths paper crafts summer wreath cheap wreaths wreath ideas. Mar 01, 2014 deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. Nov 14, 20 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. The holidays could be so much fun and also the indoor decoration could be. Instead of something traditional, try creating something unique with this individual book page christmas wreath. Oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Oooooh, what if one of the dahlias in the living room was made out of book pages. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages.
Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Once you learn how to make a book page wreath, you. Dec 04, 2014 ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. Sep 04, 2011 this is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a.
This style is so different, youll have a oneofakind door decoration that your neighbors definitely wont have. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I have seen beautiful paper wreaths popping up all over blogland and i have been wanting to try one so i thought i would take this opportunity and run with it. Find a fabulous wreath craft to decorate your door this holiday with this free e book. Make use of an old, forgotten book by crafting the rolled book page wreath. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. This origami old book page wreath is a great one that i just shared. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. 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. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my. 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. Allow yourself to get creative and design different color schemes for the centerpiece.
My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. I made a fall book page wreath and the tutorial is at the end of the post. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. On christmas eve, after sending santa off in the sleigh once again just in the nick of time, the elves are exhausted. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Make an upcycled christmas wreath from repurposed book pages for your favorite book lover. If you love christmas as much as i do, then why not come join me here and we can all be crazy about christmas together. Find a fabulous wreath craft to decorate your door this holiday with this free ebook. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Decorate your home for the holidays this year with this eyecatching easy to make christmas book page wreath.