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. Jan 16, 2018 using some cardboard, book pages and a glue gun you to can make a farmhouse book page wreath in one afternoon. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. One of the best things about book themed crafts is. 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. In this case, i decided to turn some vintage sporting books i had into a beautiful wreath to fill an empty window we have in our kitchen.
When cut and formed into a diy wreath, the yellowed pages in an old book lend vintage charm to a rustic room. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper decorations. Everything you need to know about working with deco mesh that darling of the decorating world is in this book. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified.
While i unpacked my christmas decorations this year, i found an old book about christmas decorating that was published in the 80s and i wondered what i could do with it instead of tossing it away. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. 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. Sep 23, 20 well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. Christmas decorations how to make a wreath kinwoven robeson design.
All purchases will be made through facebook and with local pickup. I help people create warm and nurturing living spaces with the use of handmade decor, color, and textiles. The worddictionary style book had different formats. A great way to add to your home decor on a small budget. 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. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Nov 24, 2012 how to make a hanging paper ball from a old book duration.
I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Turn an old book into a gorgeous rustic wreath hometalk. We went to our sons basketball tournament last week and had a 5 hour drive each way and a lot of hotel time throughout the week, so i knew i needed to take along a project to work on, or id go stircrazy. How to make a door wreath from antique books youtube. If youre thinking that there has to be a good way to earn have you ever listened to someone, seen a post or video where a super easy way to clean pine cone for. Free design downloads and more projects are on her website. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Rolled book page wreath paper christmas decorations. 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. Make a huge impact for pennies with this tutorial for a rolled book page wreath.
There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I purchased the book not to make exact replicas of whats in it, but to apply some of the ideas to my own style, and without any instruction or basic suggestions as to where to purchase materials or even what to purchase, this book doesnt make it easy. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I stained the embroidery hoop a dark color and while it dried, i taped two book pages together so they were big enough to fit the back of the embroidery hoop.
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. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. Nov 14, 20 an old book preferably with some brown discolored aging. I tore out about 50 pages from the book and made sure they were ones that had equally spaced texted on either side basically i didnt want a big chapter title or large dark font showing up on my wreath. Sep 26, 2011 vintage book wreath im always looking for ways to make conventional crafts into something unexpected and interesting. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea.
Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. Mar 28, 20 we went to our sons basketball tournament last week and had a 5 hour drive each way and a lot of hotel time throughout the week, so i knew i needed to take along a project to work on, or id go stircrazy. For the party, i scouted out garage sales and thrift shops for old books. The wreath is one of the most popular decorations during the christmas holiday season. Pride and prejudice book wreath heart wreath paper rose wreath book lovers wreath. Dont worry, i looked it up on ebay and it is not worth a lot of money or anything like that. I have seen beautiful paper wreaths popping up all over blogland and i have been wanting to try one so i thought i would take this opportunity and run with it.
How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols just sets the tone for the season. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up. Pride and prejudice book page wreath wall hanging gallery wall. I have seen many book page wreaths and yours is the. My name is tarin and i create book wreaths using vintage books. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Gina, i love the book wreath and plan to try it with a layer of an old bible that had missing pages and some old songbook pages for the middle layer.
Keep reading for more info on how to make all 26 diy old book crafts. This book was gone with the wind done in 1936so the book was falling a part and headed for the trash. They are shaped with cones, roses, knots, curls and my personal favoriteshaggy. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Easter peeps are a great way to add whimsy into you easter decor. Easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. Jan 03, 2017 on the blog i have seen a lot of farmhouse decorating with magnolia wreaths and i fell in loveuntil i found out how much they cost. To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreath making book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. Hand selected, aged books that make the most unique design for you to. Christmas decorations how to make a wreath youtube. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. 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.
Diy vintage book page wreath as i stated in yesterdays post, i have been very busy on our halloween decor, so here i am again to share with you all a few more diy projects. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. The wreath depot pink medley tulip wreath, 19 inch. It saddens me a tad to rip old books apart, but the end results just make you love the written word on a whole new level. I used this old readers digest condensed books book given to me. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials. Each petal is hand cut, and the edges of each petal are hand inked in a deep red. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials platt, ellen spector on. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. This series gives you a behind the scenes look at how robeson design and live your style are becoming kinwoven.
This may be the perfect time to talk about the book youre using and where to find cheap books. Before you can make this wreath, you have to be okay with tearing apart a book. I couldnt tote along my silhouette or wood boards, so i looked around for something that would be easily portable, and decided a book page project made the most sense, so i decided to make. Cut some book pages and glue 23 on end so we get a longer piece. Oct 22, 20 old book wreaths are all over and i love them. 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.
Jun 03, 2010 book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. A man driving down a pennsylvania highway shot the recent high. The covers were already removed for my farmhouse file box. The wreath book hardcover december 31, 1899 by rob pulleyn author. Just be sure to hang it in a prominent location for. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected. 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. An old book preferably with some brown discolored aging. Old book crafts book page crafts crafts to do wreath crafts diy wreath paper wreaths rolled paper wreath paper christmas decorations christmas crafts. Home farm style wreathsbook fold arthome decorbook. 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. You can even repurpose old books into secret safes and hiding places to keep everything from holiday gifts to valuables safe and out of sight. 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.
Book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book page. Nov 21, 2011 the book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Wreaths are traditionally hung on front doors as a sign of welcome, used in advent wreaths in christian traditions, strung from lampposts in cities, and used in a variety of other different ways. I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. While some of the wreaths are beautiful, there are no stepbystep instructions. One of the best things about book themed crafts is this is a wonderful way to share your love. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door.
Cant wait to give it to her youll need a wreath base too. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. At first i used a butterfly stencil that i had but after tracing and cutting the first three, i thought itd be more fun to free hand them instead. With our clear instructions and stepbystep photos, youll learn how to loop and secure the. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. Jenna shares with her her coolest design for a vintage door wreath. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. This floral wall hanging is beautiful, and totally unique. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Vintage book wreaths by tarin, richboro, pennsylvania. 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.
Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size 12 this french book page wreath will add a of touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Beautiful book crafts are created from pages, covers, and whole books. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book. Repurposed book page wreath in paper art magazine by cloth paper scissors via knick of time source b creative uses for old books, thrift store crafts, these creative uses for old books will inspire you to repurpose old books into art. Beautiful book page wreath made with pages of one of my favorites, pride and prejudice. You can use an old book you have around already or. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. Jul 07, 2017 people gather for 18yearold bianca roberson s viewing and funeral at st.
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