A beautiful site with lots of christmas decor ideas. Nov 27, 2018 hang your diy book page ornament on your tree or wrap it up in a pretty box as a cheerful gift. Diy paper ornaments diy craft crafts christmas diy crafts how to tutorial origami. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. Diy christmas wreath, wool scarf christmas wreath tutorial, 2 min diy.
Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Step 4 apply the torn pages to the glass ornaments using the mod podge and the foam brush. Now, i understand that you may not wish to destroy a book for a christmas decoration. I have been getting my home ready for jennifer rizzos christmas housewalk. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Dec 02, 2012 good morning i hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Step 5 continue working around the ornament until its totally covered with the paper and allow to dry. This scrapbook paper wreath is perfect as a fun moms night out for anytime of the year. I usually post during the week but to be honest this week has been a little busy. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base.
Book page wreath literary gift paper rose wreath book lover gift book club. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Cut a piece of patterned paper to fit across the page and adhere in place. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Pretty home decor items, christmas ornaments or table centerpieces. Dont worry because once you do one layer of page rolls, youll do a second layer and fill in the gaps with more page rolls. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Optional if your wreath will be hung where the cardboard backing can be seen i. Sheet music wreath paper wreath vintage sheet music paper rose vintage. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create.
Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. This craft project is as easy as can be, but the end result is a wreath perfect not only for home decor, but also for use as a unique decoration for weddings, baby showers and more. It has an element of surprise because the finished project pops color in ways that can not be predicted. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial. This howto is about tea bag folding and an easy paper folding wreath for christmas cards or all occasion cards, as well. How to make snowflake ornaments out of an old book diy. Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath. How to make snowflake ornaments out of an old book.
What i like the most about paper ornaments is variety. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Pick up some coordinating ornaments at your local dollar store to make this project, or use what you already have at home. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. I ended up using a sharpie marker rather than the pen shown to crumble the paper. How to make a paper wreath from book pages christmas mosaic. 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.
Cut a large rectangle from cardstock, apply ink to the edges and add a pendrawn border. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Hang your diy book page ornament on your tree or wrap it up in a pretty box as a cheerful gift. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. How about displaying your diy ornaments in a bread bowl or other decorative vessel on your dining or entry way. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Apr 08, 2014 today, im sharing a simple, beautiful way to put all of the lovely paper designs to good use. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. I shared this book page christmas ornament at positively splendid a couple weeks ago, but in case any of you missed it, i wanted to share it here as well. 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. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Attach the hanging ribbonbow to the top back of the cardboard.
Continue to glue page rolls all around the inside and outside of the wreath. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. There are more places than your christmas tree to place your book page ornaments. I wanted to make a yarn wrapped wreath and embellish it with some paper flowers. Nov 19, 2012 its hard to choose a favorite, but im drawn to the combination of shiny and matte gold ornaments in the center of this trilayer elegant beauty. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them i will receive a small commission at no cost to you thanks for your support. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. We used to make many seasonal and holiday wreaths here in my daycare. Book page christmas ornament and exchange 2 bees in a pod. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. Its hard to choose a favorite, but im drawn to the combination of shiny and matte gold ornaments in the.
Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. This cuff style bracelet features hand rolled paper beads made from a vintage spanish book. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable. 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.
These book crafts use various paper folding and paper cutting techniques to create different wreaths from the same materials. All free christmas crafts free christmas crafts for diy. Its the most wonderful time of the yearso celebrate in style with your own festive, homemade paper crafts. In the spirit of recycling used and unwanted items, here is a tutorial of how to make a paper wreath from book pages. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Book page wreath tutorial christmas decorations 38 trendy ideas book page wreath tutorial front of wreath with first row finished a step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages.
Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. You can use an old book you have around already or. Lia griffith is a designer, maker, artist, and author. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. This diy easy book page ornament is a good fit for those who are looking for affordable gifts that are still meaningful and kind of fun. It would be a nice gift topper too, you could make it much larger and use it like a wreath. Folded book art paper book book folding old book crafts book page crafts paper vase diy paper paper crafts book projects letterperfect craft ideas for a house that speaks volumes, make clever and thrifty use of words with these tips from country living. Book pages or scrapbook paper small stick twine or ribbon your choice of embellishments tim holtz inkglitter begin by printing out the bird template found here. Glue page rolls closed and then glue the page rolls to the wreath form. How to decorate for christmas with book page ornaments. Create these recycled books resin paper wire forms with old books, toothpicks, resin glass, and some glitter.
A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things. Kids love the colours and texture that tissue paper offers, and i love how versatile it is. Recycled book page flower ornament ornament number threematerials needed. 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. Origami paper wreath christmas ornaments pink stripey socks. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. As an amazon associate and rewards style influencer we earn from qualifying purchases and any sales made through such links will reward us a small commission at no extra cost for you. Diecut a wreath, banner, holly and poinsettia out of cardstock and patterned paper, distress with ink and attach to the page.
I really love the simple idea of the red ornaments in the center and it provides a lot of festive holiday shine without costing a fortune. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. 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. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. 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. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Easy, beautiful paper ornaments for christmas decoration. It helps if you keep the paper around the sharpie when placing it on the glue, so you dont burn your fingers. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse.
So, upcycling book page christmas ornaments is our best idea for diy home decor book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor. Fluff the rose and add any petals where you think your rose might need more. Plus you dont have to wait for anything to dry since you are using scotch brand products. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. It is made of 2629 paper flowers of two different sizes. Using different colors and prints of scrapbook paper, it can be made for any holiday or season. I reused a flat cardboard piece to make the wreath base. The steel wire frame the bracelet is strung on is flexible enough to have enough give to fit a. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy.
How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. After my paper cone layers were all in place, i hot glue red ornaments in the center. Accordionfold rosette step by step tutorial to make an easy accordionfold rosette book page ornament with optional glitter accents from vintage book pages. Id just seen a book page wreath on the shabby creek cottage so when i found this old book in my donate pile, i knew i could make my own book page wreath. This bracelet is about 7 12 from outside end to outside end. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper. 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. Or if you wanted to, you could make it much larger and use it like a wreath. Recycled book page bird ornament ornament number two materials needed. See more ideas about book page wreath, paper crafts and book page crafts. Corrugated cardboard about 12 inches 30 cm square ribbon 20 inches 12 meter ball ornaments 12 staple gun hot glue gun craft glue or glue stick scissors compass optional instructions.
But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Allfreechristmascrafts finds and delivers the best christmas crafts from all over the web, from christmas ornament crafts to christmas craft for kids. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. But you neednt use wrapping paper, you could upcycle magazines, old comic books, scrapbook paper, anything. Christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make yourself. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls.
Vintage book page christmas ornaments are so pretty. Snowflake christmas ornaments paper rosette set austrian crystals. Diy xmasdiy christmas ornamentschristmas projectschristmas holidayschristmas. Continue working around the rose from the center out until you have a very full paper rose. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial november 26, 2012. My paper is double sided, but it doesnt have to be you wont see the. 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. Old book pages about 70 licia likes to use paperback books because the pages tear out easily and the paper is a nice weight for rolling.
After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or. Origami paper wreath christmas ornaments this past weekend i remembered one more reason i love this time of the year. Rolled paper wreath positively splendid crafts, sewing. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. And you dont need a lot of time, either just 5 to 10 minuites, tops. 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.
But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. 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 love the simplicity of book page crafts ornaments. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. 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 think it would also make a darling embellishment on a gift. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size could do for christmas and put something christmassy in the middle instead of the rose folded book art, book folding book page wreath french book wreath paper cone wreath this french book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. 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.
Paper flower wreath, paper flowers, book wreath, book. The pretty snowflake ornament is great for a bow source. 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. 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. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Ever wanted the cutest christmas wreath ornaments well show you just how to make them. Paper folding using tea bag folding techniques is easy and a bit addicting. Make a gorgeous and unique wreath for your door when you create any of these diy wreaths. Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled book pages onto it. This dollar store ornament wreath video will teach you how to turn those extra ornaments into a festive decoration. Youd the surprised how beautiful and longlasting a paper wreath can be.
Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. And for those who lack the talent or time or money, such diy ornaments are absolutely helpful. Read more about book page christmas ornament and exchange. Book page christmas ornament tutorial creations by kara. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. I think my christmas ornament paper cone wreath really did. You could even hang an ornament wreath in the spring and. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Clean metal jar lid book pages or scrapbooking paper ribbon your choice of embellishments glitterclear glass vase gem begin with a clean metal jar lid. Dec 15, 2011 wreaths can be made from a lot of things. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Licia upcycled an old frame by spray painting it deep purple and then painted a purple bird on a book page as the central motif.
Dec 15, 2011 these are the books ive used for our christmas book page ornaments, most of which would simply be disposed of after not selling at thrift stores. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it. So, grab your old, not worthy books, scissors and glue and make a rosette book page ornament with me. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. We visited two in one day and my craftloving heart went pitter pat. Tissue paper wreath ornaments for kids happy hooligans. Wrap the paper around the eraser side of the pencil with the eraser in the center of the circle. The lid i used measured 2 12 inches in diameter however any size will do. This christmas ornament wreath is a great and inexpensive way to add some color to your front door. Check out this entire playlist of wreaths i have made.
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