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. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found. Jan 02, 2017 my friends vicki and jenn used ribbon to make a similar wreath, you can see theirs here. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. Easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. 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.
Jun 30, 2001 the book was used but in like new condition. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Jan 19, 2017 learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. Lets take a look at a sample selection of some of the wreaths melissa teaches us how to make in her new book. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. For the ultimate guide to selling wreaths online, be sure to read our new book, wreath business blueprint.
I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Sep 15, 2010 the supplies i used include a 12inch wreath form, a glue gunglue sticks, a book, and a tea bag. You will do the same method as the leaves but now you will put two petals on top of the green leaves and then twist your chenille stem tightly. No front door is complete without a wreath during the holidays. Single petal deco mesh flower wreath tutorial by jkatskreations. 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.
Its my favorite project to make, and what i look forward to most about the changing seasons. I saw a wreath similar to this a couple of months ago and got an old classical music book that a friend was giving to goodwill to use. Learn how to make beautiful wreaths for every season. Learn how to make this beautiful, vintage ornament wreath with some simple supplies. Teacher wreaths youll want to make for your own classroom. You may want to read part i, where i shared basic wreath decorating tips and a few designer secrets, before you proceed with actually putting the wreath together. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page crafts, old. You may want to read part i, where i shared basic wreath decorating tips and a few designer secrets, before you proceed with actually putting the wreath together im going to take you through making this wreath, stepbystep today, but. Jan 14, 2015 i defintely want to redo my infinity scarf video tutorial as well as make a video on how to make these baby slippers. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. Apr 26, 2017 friends, meet the magnolia style book wreath.
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. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials platt, ellen spector on. For this heart shaped, fluffy book page wreath, youll need. Its quick to put together and all you need is an old book you know the one that wasnt that great and definitely not worth reading again a glue gun and a wire wreath frame. Products used in this tutorial are available in a kit, while supplies last. My favorite is the white pumpkin floral fall wreath. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Aug 09, 2019 melissa has just released a book sharing her wreath making skills. Since then, my channel has grown more than i ever thought it would. I attached the twine with hot glue, but only in sections. This is a tutorial showing you how to make a beautiful christmas decoration. Ive just reached 250,000 subscribers on my youtube channel, so i thought it would be fun to celebrate by recreating my very first youtube video just over 5 years ago, i made a heartshaped book page wreath find the original post right here, and posted it as my first video tutorial.
Make a shiny christmas wreath with dollar store bulbs and create a focal point for your porch. Rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. That way, i was able to add a second piece of twine through that one, to use as a hanger. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Well, youve come to the right place, because im here to inspire you. Thank you for supporting the great brands that make our blog possible.
Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. But, even if the exact items we used are sold out, you can still follow the tutorial and pick out other styles of mesh, ribbons or signs. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. I would have thought it would have more up to date styles but was still a good book for the price and for anyone that wanted older styles. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. How to make a paper calla lily easy diy flowers book page craft tutorial wedding bouquet. To find inspiration for my latest front door wreath. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. And some paint too if you want to add a little extra color. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages.
How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Deco mesh single petal flower wreath tutorial hometalk. Dec 04, 2014 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 look of them and i love the story behind them.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Diy spring burlap daisy wreath tutorial grillo designs. You can use an old book you have around already or. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of accessories.
How to decorate a christmas wreath stepbystep worthing court. I defintely want to redo my infinity scarf video tutorial as well as make a video on how to make these baby slippers. Learn how to make beautiful wreaths for every season sand. 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. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home.
So many of you had asked me for a tutorial for a wreath like this, so i decided to put one together that even beginners can attempt. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. These gorgeous examples are just a glimpse of what she demonstrates. The best wreath tutorials for every holiday and season.
Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. 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. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old. See more ideas about book page wreath, book wreath and book pages. Jan 10, 2017 a burlap daisy wreath tutorial perfect for spring. Easter wreath tutorial using fabric mesh, ribbons, and an adorable easter sign.
The summer wreath in this tutorial is so festive and colorful. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great decor for all. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. 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. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. 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. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. 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. Once i got the hang of it, it only took me about 15 minutes to make each wreath. 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 want to use it in the new musicthemed bedroom for the twins. Today were going back to the pro, nancy at total bliss, to get into the nittygritty, stepbystep directions for how to decorate a christmas wreath.
We just raised the canopy on one our magnolia trees so a magnolia wreath tutorial would nice, too. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. How to decorate a christmas wreath stepbystep worthing. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. Oct 29, 2016 no front door is complete without a wreath during the holidays. Easter wreath tutorial fabric mesh trendy tree blog. This time around, im showing you how to create this lovely and super easy watercolour floral wreath. Let us know if you try making this diy summer wreath. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified.
Turn an unwanted old book into a beautiful and unique book page wreath. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book. 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.
All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. Southern charm wreaths is a thriving faithbased business that inspires hundreds of thousands of people to be confident wreath makers. Nov 16, 2018 today were going back to the pro, nancy at total bliss, to get into the nittygritty, stepbystep directions for how to decorate a christmas wreath. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Today i wanted to share my latest paint with me video. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. If it wasnt already on your radar then a quick swipe through what will surely be a pumpkin spice and leafcovered instagram feed will certainly inform you that it is now. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Lily easy diy flowers book page craft tutorial wedding bouquet. It is full of vibrant beauty and perfect for all summer long. Nov 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. 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.
Im feeling festive and will be doing something new every day on. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. What i dont love is the pricey price tags or fake flowers or any of that nonsense. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube.
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