In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Love colors of papers you used and the contrast with book page leaves. The most time consuming part was covering the foam wreath form with paper. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. Sep 15, 2016 for the base of the wreath, i used a wire wreath form from the floral department of the craft store. 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. Book page crafts make my heart beat fast and make me giddy inside. Trying to get a sunny day to get a better photo of wreath but mr. For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. If you dont have one of these, you could always just cut out a giant ring out of cardboard. I attached the silk flowers with large ushaped floral pins and hot glue. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Gorgeous svg cutting files for cricut, silhouette and more. Jun 03, 2010 while i like them, they just werent quite my thing. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. The leaves are added one at a time and attached with a dot of hot glue on the bottom of the leaf.
Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall decor diy. 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. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. I found this beautiful quote that i thought would be perfect for autumn and the leaf decor. Since im in the mood to pretty up my house for my sisters book release party brp for short but thats sounds dangerously close to burp i went with the not too risky but always a crowd pleaser. Try a candle and soapmaking kit for the older crowd, a sand art kit for a colorful mess or a bead kit for some kidworthy necklaces. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Apr 11, 20 for the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers.
All thats left is making a template and cutting the pages, a little glue here and. Here is a super easy, cute book page craft that takes hardly any time at all. I used the same silk flowers seasonally colored peonies and small leaf sprays i simply used different ribbons. Oct 14, 2016 diy fall paper leaf wreath with cricut. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. I could have made the leaves smaller for these wreaths, but i like the look. 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.
We cut our book page paper leaves using the svg file and our cutting machine but these are simple patterns to cut by hand so i have also included the pdf at. Sep 27, 2012 this wreath had 35 accordion pleats with 4 pages each so it took 140 pages of folded paper. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Make sure all of your leaves are added in the same direction all the way around the wreath.
This is an easy craft, so it works well as a daycare or preschool craft. You can use an old book you have around already or. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. But maybe looking at this fabulous book page wreath wi. Thread the wire through 1 or 2 leaves at a time and then twist it around the circle 2 or 3 times. It is made of 2629 paper flowers of two different sizes. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. Just like my well read book wreath, this one could be aged as well. This post and the photos within it may contain amazon or other affiliate links.
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. They were smart and suggested cutting then end of the craft paper at the end of the. Especially preschoolers or kindergartners who are learning cutting skills. With a large inventory of craft supplies, ebay is the perfect place to shop for all of the materials that will help inspire your child to create amazing and adorable works of art. 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. Real magnolia leaves slightly roll up on the edges. We have designed svg cut files so that you can achieve gorgeous paper flowers, unique papercut wall art, inexpensive home decor projects and memorable diy gifts with ease. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Templates are optimized for cutting on cricut explore or silhouette craft cutters and include. You can always add a christmas ornament of your choice or continue to add rolled pages until your wreath is filled in. The simplicity found in many of these autumn wreaths gives them the ability to last throughout the fall season all the way to christmas which is an added plus. Discover 100s of svg cutting files to make a variety of stunning diy projects.
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. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Some people think cutting up books and making crafts out of the pages is horrific. Group your book pages together in stacks of five to 10, then fold the pages in half. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Its actually hard to explain how much i love anything made out of the pages of a book. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Repeat this process until the entire circle is covered. Customer service is available monday through friday. 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 shaped like a heart. This just lets the circle sit off from the back of the wreath so it doesnt squish the book page cones. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. We have templates for cutting ironon and vinyl on your cutting machine, so come on in and. 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. 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. Today im back with the diy for the paper leaf wreath i made for our fall. Sliding the twine between the leaves, tie the wreath onto the form. Book leaf wreath this is an amazingly simple and beautiful wreath.
Keep staggering your pages in until your ready to add your embellishments in the center. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. An easy diy tutorial on how to make a book page bunting. Repeat this step in five other spots on the wreath. We have a neighbor whos six that stops by almost daily. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. This wreath is made with book pages that have been lightly painted in fall. It is quick to put together and brings some of the outside in. If you purchase something through the link, i may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. 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. Once youre happy with your oak leaf christmas wreath, its time to hang it on the wall. I really like the white book page leaves against the dark stained door.
Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. I hope you have been catching all of the other posts in this series if not check them out at the bottom of this post. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Use the small 3d star wreath hanger to hang your new creation. But dabbing the bag on the edges of the pages worked great. How to make an inexpensive book leaf wreath live creatively. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Ann clark cookie cutters 5piece mini thanksgiving cookie cutter set with recipe booklet, mini maple leaf, mini oak leaf, mini pumpkin, mini apple and mini acorn 5. This weekends post showcases fifty different ideas and inspiration for fall wreaths sure to welcome any guest at your front door. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper.
Diy book page bunting banner with book pages book page. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of. I drew inspiration from design, dining and diapers wreath. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought is part of book page wreath learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower it is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project how to make a dahlia book page wreath i have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while.
This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. Love that you put your wreath on the chalkboard and the pretty burlap bow. I folded them any which waysome i rolled, some i folded accordionstyle. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Now begin to cut simple leaf shapes out of book pages. Have found i really like look of book page leaves or feathers. For the base of the wreath, i used a wire wreath form from the floral department of the craft store. This wreath had 35 accordion pleats with 4 pages each so it took 140 pages of folded paper. Then start layering the leaves onto the wire wreath or cardboard wreath form. Afraid i wouldnt have the patience to hand cut 40 of anything.
He really liked the wreath and informed me that after i took my photos for this post, i could hang the wreath on my door for christmas. I wanted to add a poinsettia flower to the center of my wreath. My first vision was to create a garland of book page leaves to swag over the chalkboard in my kitchen. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. 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. Want to make an autumn book page leaf garland to decorate around your mantle or a. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Paper clay leaf wreath simple white wreaths for your holiday gatherings. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath.
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. Cutting paper snowflakes tips include stapling layers together and punching hol. 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. If you want to make your own, start with a few book pages. I made a book page feather wreath with aqua and silver papers also. So, after a few days of looking at my little empty leaf garland i took it off the stairs and neatly. Keep in mind that with the bandana bow, this wreath will look nice much longer if its kept indoors. Wind metal wire around a glass a couple of times to make a base for the wreath. I lightly crimped each book page leaf down the middle to add more dimension. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Jan, 2018 next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. While i like them, they just werent quite my thing. Its one of those projects that i get started onthinking it was going to be a quick and easy job.
I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips. Using old book pages, you can make a rustic chic banner in less than 15 minutes. 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. Some might call it a book page garland, or a book page banner. How to make a classy gold oak leaf christmas wreath an. Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Make an autumn book page leaf garland pretty handy girl. If you wish to put your wreath outside, you might want to make a bow with more weather proof ribbon. Instead of buying a cookie cutter wreath from your local department. Diy old books old book crafts book page crafts recycled books book page art book art old book pages how to make wreaths crafts to make. Two years ago, i saw this beautiful wreath in a magazine. Aug 03, 2017 one of my all time favorite book page crafts is the huge book page wreath i made for our living room.
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