Jun 03, 2010 stewart ruffled book page garland from the shabby creek cottage book page leaf wreath from ajs trash to treasure autumn book page garland from number fiftythree well read wreath from deja vue designs recycled. I couldnt believe that they had them they are a lot more costly at the craft store. I am sure everyone has seen these before but year after year i get. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. But these ended up looking so cute, i thought id pass the. Hello welcome let me know any of you done book book page projects im gonna show you a wreath its its with these leaves but im going to try and do a different kind of book page wreath you know mostly i do reads for outside but this is definitely a wreath for indoors so you just gonna trace that and ive got maybe maybe six pages here and. Oct 16, 20 4 leaf rubbings a bit of arty fun, but can we used for other crafts too 5min 20sec into video 5 book page leaf wreath from kids chaos 6min 50sec into the video 6 book page leaf branch from kids chaos 7min 40sec in 7 bubble wrap laminated leaf book marks from kids chaos using me and my shdaows bubble wrap technique. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library.
Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. I love to incorporate paper crafts into decorating. I have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some. For the third, fourth, and fifth layer, you will glue the cone over the ring as shown below.
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. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting. You made a wreath out of what a linky party book page. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. Use the free template included to make your own leaves before the leaves start changing outside. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Each petal is hand cut, and the edges of each petal are hand inked in a deep red. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Begin rolling your pages into cones, ready with your glue stick to secure them. I lightly crimped each book page leaf down the middle to add more dimension.
Attach book page leaves to maple leaves with hot glue. Use several of these pieces to make the vines that will form the wreath. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. How to make book page wreath thats perfect for fall. 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. Now begin to cut simple leaf shapes out of book pages. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Lia griffith gorgeous diy projects, because everyone can be.
As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. This leaf wreath craft for kids is great for preschool, kindergarten, and up. Sep 15, 2016 then start layering the leaves onto the wire wreath or cardboard wreath form. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago.
The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. I love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. Start your second layer as pictured below approximately 30 pages. Then start layering the leaves onto the wire wreath or cardboard wreath form.
I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and a downloadable template. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i have a diy tutorial for you.
A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop. Best used for covering wreaths entirely with another craft material like foliage, felt, or more. 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. I wanted to add more book page leaf crafts in this corner of the kitchen, so i took two small embroidery hoops and glued the leaves around alternating layout.
I bought a wreath from her thats made out of an old copy of pride and prejudice and i love it my other favorites from her were simple glass ball ornaments that she covered in strips of book pages. Sep 11, 2019 by melissa mortenson this post may contain affiliate links this blog generates income via ads 16 comments. I snapped a picture with my phone and figured id try to diy my own version. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. 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. Since im still catching up on projects ive got a great one by my friend erika. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath.
I drew inspiration from design, dining and diapers wreath. Just like my well read book wreath, this one could be aged as well. Draw a 3inchwide maple leaf shape on a piece of cardboard and cut out to create a stencil. This is a soft, subtle change ive made in this corner of the kitchen using book page leaf crafts. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. This wreath looks amazing as a decoration whether it is hanging on the door or on a window.
Beautiful book page wreath made with pages of one of my favorites, pride and prejudice. Book page wreath craft with diy all black chalkboard. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or.
Continue building the wreath by gluing each leaf to the paper plate. When i was creating my recent thanksgiving pool noodle wreath, i had originally planned on making book page feathers to accentuate the wreath but ended up liking the look of the paper leaves better. Sep, 2018 all it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. 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. Leaves made from books pages use in wreath projects ideas and. Books naturally provide you with a warm fuzzy feeling so they especially give off that vibe for fall. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. See more ideas about leaf crafts, book page wreath and book pages. Leaf wreath craft for kids with free leaf printable leaves. I then boiled a pot of water and threw in about 45 tea bags and stirred until the water was nice and dark. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. Jan 10, 2015 how to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper crafts duration.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. All you need are a few basic craft supplies like a paper plate, some construction paper, a little paint and a couple other basic things youre sure to have around. Ive been looking forward to beginning to change over the decor from summer to autumn. This burlap book page rose wreath is so cute and super easy to make. I love that it uses many craft supplies i already have on hand, and the grapevine wreath form really adds to the rustic appeal. Another option is pinning leaves around a straw or foam wreath base. Ive been looking forward to beginning to change over the decor from. Since last fall, ive made a book pumpkin, book christmas trees, and book stars today, we have yet another bookish craft a book page wreath. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Draw a slightly smaller circle at the center and cut it out. Stewart ruffled book page garland from the shabby creek cottage book page leaf wreath from ajs trash to treasure autumn book page garland from number fiftythree well read wreath from deja vue designs recycled. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year.
Real magnolia leaves slightly roll up on the edges. For the base of the wreath, i used a wire wreath form from the floral department of the craft store. From the hutch to the desk, the book page leaf crafts add subtle beauty to decor of the corner of this kitchen. On a recent gloomy, rainy day it seemed like the perfect time to pull all of my materials together. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. Leaf crafts for all year red ted art make crafting with. See more ideas about wreaths, crafts and paper crafts. Hectanooga1 crochet, knitting, jewelry, crafts, cooking 864,228 views. Sep 2, 2014 i love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. You can wrap a garland of silk leaves around a round base like a styrofoam wreath form, or you can wire wrap evergreen trimmings to the wire wreath form.
Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. For this leaf craft, i had each leaf point in the same direction, with the stems pointing inward. 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.
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. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Im not entirely sure if this wreath fits the definition, because it doesnt have a hole in the center, but im calling it a book wreath anyway. I have rounded up 25 spectacular fall book page crafts that are going to blow your mind. For most wreaths, this will be some form of evergreen or silk greenery.
Paper plate cut a hole at the center of a large paper plate. 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. I lightly crimped each book page leaf down the middle to add more.
Trace on original pages or, preferred, photocopied pages of a vintage bookconsider a fallthemed title or mystery noveland cut out approximately 100 leaves with decorative scissors that have a torn paper edge. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. Although a book page wreath would look great on any wall, i especially like the contrast on a wood plank wall. Now, as i was making it, i discovered it is not as easy to have the leaves lay out evenly. See more ideas about book wreath, crafts, paper wreath. Old book crafts book page crafts newspaper crafts papier kind book page wreath christmas diy christmas decorations wreath tutorial paper roses debra ouellette crafting. If you dont have one of these, you could always just cut out a giant ring out of cardboard.
I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. 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. We just have a few leaves changing outside right now, but we really wanted to make a fall leaf wreath. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. To start, i made a leaf stencil on card stock by simply drawing a leaf in the size. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. Just turn a leaf this way and that way in kind of a haphazard fashion. They are cheap, easy, fun, and provide instant gratification. Choose to shine book page wreath for new beginnings, arise and shine forth. This is entirely up to the individual, as to how many tails are left hanging out. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make.
Widen the hole until the frame is only about 1 to 1. Oct 05, 2017 this leaf wreath craft for kids is great for preschool, kindergarten, and up. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Sep 15, 2014 are you still on the book page craft train. Rustic burlap book page rose wreath video tutorial diy. This unique wreath is a pretty way to decorate an inside door or wall. Fall leaf wreath craft kids will enjoy making this cool leaf wreath during the fall season. 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. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. 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.
After you have this part, decorate it with paper flowers and other things. 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. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall decor diy. This floral wall hanging is beautiful, and totally unique. You will need either a 12 inch wreath form, or you can cut one out using. I wanted to keep this wreath fairly simpleso i didnt add a whole lot of them. Another book page craft ive been wanting to try is the book page pumpkin. 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. Two years ago, i saw this beautiful wreath in a magazine.
Cardboard draw and cut out a large circle from cardboard. Make an autumn book page leaf garland pretty handy girl. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel.
After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Since launching her handcrafted lifestyle site with her first paper rose in 20, lia and her team have developed thousands of original diy templates, svg cut files, and tutorials to empower others who want to learn, make, and create. Lets continue with the actual book page wreath tutorial. Attach layered leaves to a 16inch wreath form with hot glue, layering and overlapping. Aug 23, 2018 book page leaf wreath and garland here is another easy and budget friendly decor item for fall or year round.
How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper crafts duration. Just in love with book pages and all you can do with them. Apr 12, 20 handmade affordable inspiration for the home. Make these adorable book page leaves with this simple paper craft project from handcrafted lifestyle expert lia griffith. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project.
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