You can use an old book you have around already or. If you dont have one of these, you could always just cut out a giant ring out of cardboard. Love colors of papers you used and the contrast with book page leaves. This post and the photos within it may contain amazon or other affiliate links. Sep 15, 2016 for the base of the wreath, i used a wire wreath form from the floral department of the craft store. Have found i really like look of book page leaves or feathers. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Instead of buying a cookie cutter wreath from your local department. Templates are optimized for cutting on cricut explore or silhouette craft cutters and include.
Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Group your book pages together in stacks of five to 10, then fold the pages in half. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. The most time consuming part was covering the foam wreath form with paper. I attached the silk flowers with large ushaped floral pins and hot glue. We have designed svg cut files so that you can achieve gorgeous paper flowers, unique papercut wall art, inexpensive home decor projects and memorable diy gifts with ease. We have a neighbor whos six that stops by almost daily. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Oct 14, 2016 diy fall paper leaf wreath with cricut.
How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I found this beautiful quote that i thought would be perfect for autumn and the leaf decor. For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. 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.
With a large inventory of craft supplies, ebay is the perfect place to shop for all of the materials that will help inspire your child to create amazing and adorable works of art. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought is part of book page wreath learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower it is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project how to make a dahlia book page wreath i have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I used the same silk flowers seasonally colored peonies and small leaf sprays i simply used different ribbons. Today im back with the diy for the paper leaf wreath i made for our fall. 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. How to make an inexpensive book leaf wreath live creatively. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall decor diy. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. I hope you have been catching all of the other posts in this series if not check them out at the bottom of this post.
Make sure all of your leaves are added in the same direction all the way around the wreath. 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. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. 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 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. Wind metal wire around a glass a couple of times to make a base for the wreath. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Repeat this process until the entire circle is covered. An easy diy tutorial on how to make a book page bunting. Jun 03, 2010 while i like them, they just werent quite my thing.
Book page crafts make my heart beat fast and make me giddy inside. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to. Discover 100s of svg cutting files to make a variety of stunning diy projects. It is made of 2629 paper flowers of two different sizes. The simplicity found in many of these autumn wreaths gives them the ability to last throughout the fall season all the way to christmas which is an added plus. If you wish to put your wreath outside, you might want to make a bow with more weather proof ribbon. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. All thats left is making a template and cutting the pages, a little glue here and.
But maybe looking at this fabulous book page wreath wi. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Its actually hard to explain how much i love anything made out of the pages of a book. Love that you put your wreath on the chalkboard and the pretty burlap bow. We have templates for cutting ironon and vinyl on your cutting machine, so come on in and. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make one of these, and it was a good way to push myself to do something. Cutting paper snowflakes tips include stapling layers together and punching hol. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Sliding the twine between the leaves, tie the wreath onto the form. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this.
Since im in the mood to pretty up my house for my sisters book release party brp for short but thats sounds dangerously close to burp i went with the not too risky but always a crowd pleaser. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. Use the small 3d star wreath hanger to hang your new creation. If you want to make your own, start with a few book pages. 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.
Thread the wire through 1 or 2 leaves at a time and then twist it around the circle 2 or 3 times. I could have made the leaves smaller for these wreaths, but i like the look. The leaves are added one at a time and attached with a dot of hot glue on the bottom of the leaf. Some might call it a book page garland, or a book page banner. I drew inspiration from design, dining and diapers wreath.
Try a candle and soapmaking kit for the older crowd, a sand art kit for a colorful mess or a bead kit for some kidworthy necklaces. Real magnolia leaves slightly roll up on the edges. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. I folded them any which waysome i rolled, some i folded accordionstyle. If you purchase something through the link, i may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. 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. Just like my well read book wreath, this one could be aged as well. I wanted to add a poinsettia flower to the center of my wreath.
Especially preschoolers or kindergartners who are learning cutting skills. I love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. Want to make an autumn book page leaf garland to decorate around your mantle or a. 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.
Repeat this step in five other spots on the wreath. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. Here is a super easy, cute book page craft that takes hardly any time at all. Trying to get a sunny day to get a better photo of wreath but mr. I made a book page feather wreath with aqua and silver papers also. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Paper clay leaf wreath simple white wreaths for your holiday gatherings. May 30, 2012 keep in mind that with the bandana bow, this wreath will look nice much longer if its kept indoors. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart. Apr 11, 20 for the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart february 2, 2015 june 11, 2019 a few friends asked me to please do a post on how i made the book page wreath that i have hanging above my fireplace mantel in my living room after seeing it on my valentine heart craft post. Next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. Then start layering the leaves onto the wire wreath or cardboard wreath form. Sep 27, 2012 this wreath had 35 accordion pleats with 4 pages each so it took 140 pages of folded paper.
Some people think cutting up books and making crafts out of the pages is horrific. My first vision was to create a garland of book page leaves to swag over the chalkboard in my kitchen. So, after a few days of looking at my little empty leaf garland i took it off the stairs and neatly. Afraid i wouldnt have the patience to hand cut 40 of anything. They were smart and suggested cutting then end of the craft paper at the end of the. Jan, 2018 next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips. This wreath had 35 accordion pleats with 4 pages each so it took 140 pages of folded paper. Using old book pages, you can make a rustic chic banner in less than 15 minutes. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Gorgeous svg cutting files for cricut, silhouette and more. 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.
But dabbing the bag on the edges of the pages worked great. Once youre happy with your oak leaf christmas wreath, its time to hang it on the wall. Aug 03, 2017 one of my all time favorite book page crafts is the huge book page wreath i made for our living room. While i like them, they just werent quite my thing. How to make a classy gold oak leaf christmas wreath an.
Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. This just lets the circle sit off from the back of the wreath so it doesnt squish the book page cones. This wreath is made with book pages that have been lightly painted in fall. From there, just fill in as many as you can glue between the first 4 cones, about 810 then create a second row so you end up with a fuller wreath. Ann clark cookie cutters 5piece mini thanksgiving cookie cutter set with recipe booklet, mini maple leaf, mini oak leaf, mini pumpkin, mini apple and mini acorn 5. Keep in mind that with the bandana bow, this wreath will look nice much longer if its kept indoors. Two years ago, i saw this beautiful wreath in a magazine. Make an autumn book page leaf garland pretty handy girl. I lightly crimped each book page leaf down the middle to add more dimension. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book.
Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of. This is an easy craft, so it works well as a daycare or preschool craft. 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. Its one of those projects that i get started onthinking it was going to be a quick and easy job. Now begin to cut simple leaf shapes out of book pages. 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. He really liked the wreath and informed me that after i took my photos for this post, i could hang the wreath on my door for christmas. You can always add a christmas ornament of your choice or continue to add rolled pages until your wreath is filled in. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. Diy book page bunting banner with book pages book page.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. We cut our book page paper leaves using the svg file and our cutting machine but these are simple patterns to cut by hand so i have also included the pdf at. Keep staggering your pages in until your ready to add your embellishments in the center. I really like the white book page leaves against the dark stained door. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. This weekends post showcases fifty different ideas and inspiration for fall wreaths sure to welcome any guest at your front door. Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide. It is quick to put together and brings some of the outside in. Customer service is available monday through friday. Book leaf wreath this is an amazingly simple and beautiful wreath. For the base of the wreath, i used a wire wreath form from the floral department of the craft store. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book.