Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Designed to be reminiscent of piano keys and adorned with a treble clef and music notes, this wreath will look great on your. I started by tearing out a book page and rolling it on an angle to form a cone. 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 am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. The individual novels are kransen the wreath, first published in 1920, husfrue the wife, published in 1921, and korset the cross, published in 1922. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago.
Nov 20, 2014 this wreath comes together pretty quite but can be repetitive. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. So, i tore the page in half, folded it any which way, placed glue on the bottom, and then stuck it into the wreath where it was needed. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Sep 15, 2010 and i also realized that on these filler pages, theres no need to fold up the bottom edge to hold the folds, as the pages surrounding each page will do that job. Please, i know its difficult but could you please try to make me understand. 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. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. 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. 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. Video instructions for rolling pages for book wreath. I feel foolish not understanding why you cant simply use a hole punch then feed it on the wire.
Jan 26, 2010 except i knew it was really a christmas wreath. 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. Sep 23, 20 love love the ribbon and of course the entire wreath i tried to make one of these but the black and white pages do not really match jewel toned decor id love to know how to age them, with a more old brownish color to the page opposed to the white but without blanking out the words any suggestions. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. I would love to make the book page wreath but i am so confused by the directions. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow.
So i start by rolling each page then i fold up the bottom. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. So, i pulled another dusty paperback off the shelf and set.
In the hollywood hills to the north of franklin avenue sit some of. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. It was the only non grapevine wreath in the house so i dismembered it and wrapped fabric around the wreath so i can use the wreath again later if i ever choose to take the book page wreath apart. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. 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. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book crafts. One to keep the point from getting in the way on the other side, but also to thicken up the base of the roll to keep it secure on the wire and keep the pages from sliding around on the wire wreath. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. I followed her directions but instead of using a full page from the book, i cut the pages in half. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. 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. Book pages wreath ashlee marie real fun with real food. The art of the hollywood backdrop reveals the hidden world and creators of these masterpieces, longguarded as a special effects secret by the major studios such as mgm, warner brothers, universal, columbia, 20th century fox, and paramount.
Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. It was starting to make me feel a little crazy christmas lady. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. 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. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. 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. 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. Jan 24, 2011 394 pages rolled book page wreath january 24, 2011 24 comments a little spare crafting time, 1,000 hot glue gun burns and 394 book pages later and you too can have a wreath like this. I did the tedious part on my living room floor catching up on the big bang theory. I also did not paint the edges of the book blackbrown. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. 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.
Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Sep 04, 2011 this is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.
Mar 28, 20 i would love to make the book page wreath but i am so confused by the directions. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. Ive made a few over the years and emily just shared a cool way to decorate a gift with one. 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. Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Nov 01, 2009 video instructions for rolling pages for book wreath. I first saw the tutorial that i based my wreath on at corner house. I threaded ribbon through the grapevine on the back of the wreath and then wrapped it loosely around the wreath to tie a simple bow in front. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. 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. Instead, after the wreath was finished, i took a lighter and very carefully outside with a bucket of water on hand just in case burnt the edges of most of the book pages. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. All you need are a few supplies and a couple of hours.
Music wreath, piano keys wreath, musical notes, treble clef, crocheted wreath, quarter note, music home decor this charming music themed clothespin wreath is sure to impress. I envisioned a new kind of book wreath that could safely carry me through another month. Im sure you have all seen the book page wreath phenomenon that has been blowing up the blogosphere, but i decided to jump in on the action. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. I experimented with a couple different cones and came up with a roll that worked for my wreath.
Sad, yes, but i do plan on making a new pom pom wreath this winter. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. Nov 09, 20 my book page wreath was really shabbilicious friday link party shabby art boutique april 3, 2014 love anything made with vintage book paper so carmodys book paper wreath over at paper and fox was a stand out for me this week and i also love that it is a little different to the ones ive.