Sep, 2015 how to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. Using hot glue glue your cones facing down onto the form. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. Book wreath book pages book art book pages wreath wreath home decor indoor wreath reclaimed book paper wreath rusticinspiredgoods 5 out. 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 dahlia book page wreath book page crafts, old. 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. Here is a quick little video showing you how make the wreath. 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 your wreath. Next, i placed cones made from the full size book page to make 4 quadrants north, south, east, west. Continue gluing them all the way around the circle.
How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. 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. That way, i was able to add a second piece of twine through that one, to use as a hanger. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages.
Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. So if you decided to try it, be committed to many nights of work. Pair this with my vintage book petal toss cones for romantic vintageinspired wedding decor. How to make a hanging paper ball from a old book duration. Once i got the hang of it, it only took me about 15 minutes to make each wreath. Wrap a wire wreath form with wide ribbon, then tuck bunches of small faux tulips into the ribbon folds. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow.
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. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. But you neednt use wrapping paper, you could upcycle magazines, old comic books, scrapbook paper, anything. The mix of textures and materials tissue paper, artificial leavesflowers and construction paper is fun for little hands to explore. It takes approximately 120 rolled paper roses to make a stunning rose wreath. Use a paper plate or a circular piece of cardboard for the base. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. My paper is double sided, but it doesnt have to be you wont see the. This wreath uses watercolor cherry blossoms that you cut out and glue to a grapevine wreath. How to make a paper flower wreath diy happy happy nester. Glue the ribbon in a loop on the back of the cardboard and hang up your wreath. Scrunched book paper wreath wreaths jessica joaquin. If you cant see the video, turn off your ad blocker.
Optional if your wreath will be hung where the cardboard backing can be seen i. This is actually the back of your wreath and will make sense as we proceed. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. I love decorating my home for the holidays, but i dont do a lot of decorating the rest of the year. 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. 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. The cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so. Jan 06, 2020 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. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Nov 19, 2012 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. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book.
I attached the twine with hot glue, but only in sections. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. The size of your wreath will determine how many roses you will need. Dont worry, the author of the tutorial includes a free svg file for download to cut these lovelies with your silhouette machine. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Measuring approximately 14 wide, it hangs from a rustic burlap ribbon. In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same.
Let the flower unravel a little to open the petals. Dec 15, 2011 a paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. Start by tracing and cutting out a bow shape on 3 or 4 book pages then set those aside. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. If you want another great option for valentines day, then you can make this simple paper heart garland, this glittery hearts wreath, or this nosew fabric valentine wreath. My friends vicki and jenn used ribbon to make a similar wreath, you can see theirs here. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. After you cut the roses, all you have to do is roll and glue.
Turn it over now so it looks like this and we will start the second row. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed vintage book wreath. Recently licia politis showed us how to make a rolled book page wreath with paper cones. Paper cutter you could just use scissors but the paper cutter works so much easier and gives you nice straight lines. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. How to make paper hearts from old book pages fabulessly frugal. Set aside the wreath, and take an additional 34 book pages out to create a paper bow. Attach a long piece of wire to the outside end of one spiral and begin to roll the papercard around the wire, holding the papercard tight as the flower begins to form. Finally in december, in the middle of watching a christmas movie marathon on hallmark channel, i made an intentional point to sit down and make a book page wreath. This easy how to make a paper flower wreath diy is perfect for the spring. Scrapbook paper i like paper that is patterned on both sides.
It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make yourself. We made ours on an 18inch wreath form, but you can use a smaller wreath to cut down on costs. You can use card stock or even scrapbooking paper, but our budget allowed for construction paper. 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. This was a very easy project with beautiful results. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Diy book paper cone wreath with kyrlon spray paint duration. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above.
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. The supplies include a wreath, paper, scissors, glue, and ribbon. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home. 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 decided on a paper wreath with inspiration of the dahlia flower. Book rose paper wreath book themed wedding paper roses fashioned from vintage books are used to make this charming wreath. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional.
Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. I estimated that i would need roses but got tired and impatient. 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. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Trace and cut out 4 ribbon shapes onto the book pages to go on the bottom of the bow. This wreath is beautiful and cheap but it took quite a long time to make. Get out the paper and scissors and make your own pinwheel wreath thats as sweet as a summer breeze. How to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares.
How to make a door wreath using old books duration. I made the cones, did a dab of hot glue to make them stick together, then hot glued them onto the cardboard. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. It is amazing that you can transform an old book into something that looks so elegant. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night.
Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. Jan 02, 2017 my friends vicki and jenn used ribbon to make a similar wreath, you can see theirs here. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. This easy fall wreath is really easy for toddlers and preschoolers to make. 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. Once the wreath is covered, cut off any remaining fabric and secure the remainder with glue. 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. Watch the book flower door wreath video here directions. Make your own gorgeous spring wreath with bunches of faux tulips. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. It is a simple wreath that is beautiful and nice year round.
Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. 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. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. A paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting. While the weather has turned hot again and the calendar tells us summer has three more weeks to go, i am beginning to make simple transitions in our home toward fall decor. Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make yourself.
Pierce a hole and thread through the wire in the end of the paper the base of the flower. It is always better to estimate higher than you think. Apply hot glue on the wreath frame and attach the fabric tightly. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath.