The ebook download link and video are below and the instructions are below them. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. These christmas wreaths are stunning and easy to make using recycled book pages. We are moving right along in the 5 days of book page crafts series i cant believe its already day 4. Book page wreath love book art book page wreath paint the edges with tea before you start to add stunning extra detail a book page wreath. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. I did the tedious part on my living room floor catching up on the big bang theory. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Im feeling festive and will be doing something new every day on. I started by tearing out a book page and rolling it on an angle to form a cone. 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.
Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. 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. Nov 20, 2014 this wreath comes together pretty quite but can be repetitive. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book.
Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. Sad, yes, but i do plan on making a new pom pom wreath this winter. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. 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. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting. You can use an old book you have around already or. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street.
I ripped a bunch of pages out of the book and created a bunch of different sized cones. Yarn ball wreath this neutral white and gray snowball wreath can continue to be displayed after christmas, but if you like, you can customize your colors in a more seasonal combination. Christmas wreath out of old book pages i kinda cried a little when. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Dec 04, 2014 my mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial post.
When finished i began hot gluing them around the wreath form. It was the only non grapevine wreath in the house so i dismembered it and wrapped fabric around the wreath so i can use the wreath again later if i ever choose to take the book page wreath apart. For added texture, two junk chix bloggers covered the wreath shape in burlap, wrapped a few balls in jute string, and included a handful of sweet gum balls. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Since she doesnt have a blog, i will give you a quick run down on how they are made and show you the changes that i made to mine so i didnt have to pack it away with my christmas decorations. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial. Here is a video of how to make a christmas wreath using old book pages. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration.
Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Apr 11, 20 this is actually a bit of a cheater project for me, as i bought the book page wreath from a friend of mine at her christmas craft sale. I think i used somewhere around 7580 cones for this wreath layered in two rows. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you.
Well if not, this video tutorial will show you how to make a awesome door wreath using. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Christmas wreath, traditional christmas advent wreath, 12 inch artificial decorative pine wreath with shatterproof ball ornaments, ribbon for christmas party decor, front door. So, i pulled another dusty paperback off the shelf and set. The individual novels are kransen the wreath, first published in 1920, husfrue the wife, published in 1921, and korset the cross, published in 1922.
I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. Christmas decorations christmas wreath old book pages by robeson. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. I live a busy life but i try to post at least one or two videos per week. Green wreath for spring front door greenery wreaths 20 summer leaf wreath artificial wreaths with 15 black hanger flowers large wreath home decor for window, outdoor, wedding holidays. Click on the links below to watch more robeson design christmas decorating videos including how to make a sparkle ball, how to make a beautiful garland, how to light your christmas tree, how to. This is a tutorial showing you how to make a beautiful christmas decoration. In this post, youll find easy instructions to make a homemade candy christmas wreath along with a video demonstration and free how to make a candy christmas wreath ebook. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages.
Free how to make a candy christmas wreath ebook and video. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. 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. I envisioned a new kind of book wreath that could safely carry me through another month. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. 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. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I have a kid that is 24m in somethings and 3t in others and i would like to know if i should adjust before cutting as i can go smaller but not bigger. It was starting to make me feel a little crazy christmas lady. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath.
Instead of spending your money on a regular wreath, create a blossoming paper rosette that you can keep or recycle just as easily without any mess. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper. Buy window poster christmas twin wreaths by wowindows usamade decoration includes 2 reusable 34. Ive used it for photo pages in my kitchen, book page flowers and now book page wreaths and i still have like 800 pages left. This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath using the pages from an old book.
Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Day 8 were going to take an old book and use its pages to make a gorgeous paper wreath. Aug 12, 2010 5 days of favorite projects day 4 august 12. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. Dec 05, 2014 20 hopelessly adorable diy christmas ornaments made from paper december 5, 2014 by elisabeth kruger 6 comments the art of paper folding origami is a fascinating part of japanese tradition that has been traced back as far as 1680. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures youtube.
Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Mar 01, 2014 deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. 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.
Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube.
When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Nov 09, 20 my book page wreath was really shabbilicious friday link party shabby art boutique april 3, 2014 love anything made with vintage book paper so carmodys book paper wreath over at paper and fox was a stand out for me this week and i also love that it is a little different to the ones ive. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. Jan 26, 2010 except i knew it was really a christmas wreath.
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