Upcycle an old book by rolling the pages into cylinders. Rolled paper wreath positively splendid crafts, sewing. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker.
How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I started to glue the paper cones to the back of the wreath form. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. Rolled paper roses flowers tutorial easy to make from book paper duration. The paper roses are absolutely beautiful and look stunning grouped together to form this lovely wreath. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. I started out by hot glueing my rolled book pages onto a circle that i cut out of cardboard. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The other example i made is covered with pages of an old book.
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. This craft is an upcycling project, so you can craft an old vintage book from your basement or the thrift store. I rolled the cones for the outer layers fairly loosely, and the cones for the inner layers a little tighter. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Make a huge impact for pennies with this tutorial for a rolled book page wreath.
Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Book page flower book pages wreath made from book pages book page projects crafts diy. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Halloween wreath made from book pages live laugh rowe. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath so i got one for fifty cents at the thrift store. Rolled paper wreath back side glue a loop of ribbon to the cardboard backing, and if you want, glue a second circle of cardboard to the back, so it looks a little prettier but really, whos gonna look at the back. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Make use of an old, forgotten book by crafting the rolled book page wreath. 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.
Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Im just going to show you how i made my wreath interchangeable. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial november 26, 2012 recently licia politis showed us how to make a rolled book page wreath with paper cones. 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. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. Begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. Allow yourself to get creative and design different color schemes. Glue the pages onto a cardboard backing, adding them layer by layer until you have a stunning wreath that can be hung yearround. Book page wreath i really like all of these book crafts but i dont know that i could destroy a book to make them.
Making paper or book page roses and wreath blogger. Instead of letting all that paper go to waste, repurpose it into a unique diy christmas decoration. Rolled book page wreath book page wreath, book page. You could just as easily use a new book, but the yellowed pages of an old book give the wreath more interest. I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Crafted out recycled book pages ranging from a variety of genres. Each book page in hand rolled into a cone shape and secured to a foam core base. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season.
Sep 16, 2016 make a huge impact for pennies with this tutorial for a rolled book page wreath. If the pages are thin, may be best to use two pages at a time. Make rolled roses from newsprint, and turn them into a very heavy duty wreath. Rolled book page wreath wreaths are so fun to make and ive made many. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Round paper wreath book page paper flower rolled rose. Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled. 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. Rolled book page wreath christinas adventures would be a great christmas tree topper. Foam wreath form recycled book pages lots of hot glue ribbon to hang.
All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. I used a dinner plate charger as a template, and cut a circle. Start with long rolled sheets of paper glued on even points around the wreath. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. A great way to add to your home decor on a small budget. I love easy diy projects that can be completed in a short amount of time, like my coffee filter wreath or super popular rag scrap fabric wreath.
My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Im not going to do a full book page wreath tutorial, because theres already 2. Then, i rolled the pages into cones and used hot glue to hold them each into a cone shape. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Old book crafts book page crafts crafts to do wreath crafts diy wreath.
That was a terribly crafted sentence, but the picture helps make sense of it like my glass of coke in the back ground. Book page rolled wreath howto shades of blue interiors. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. Today, im sharing a simple, beautiful way to put all of the lovely paper designs to good use. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. 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 it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.
I watched a movie while i rolled the pages up one by one to make it easier when i went to put them on the wreath form. 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. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. Carefully cut, or gently tear, the pages from the book. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. Id already used this book for my book page wall, but i ended up using all the remaining pages in this book to finish my wreath. I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Stephanie at under the table and dreaming posted her wreath and tutorial too. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. I began on the section that would be the back of my wreath. Rolled book page wreath tutorial could be made out of all sorts of paper, not just book pages rolled book pages wreath free easy holiday crafts including halloween crafts christmas crafts easter crafts fourth of july crafts and more from allfreeholidaycra the post rolled book pages wreath appeared first on holiday ideas.
Pages from old hymn books rolled and ties with twin and placed in a vase, to create a unique home decor. 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. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size 12. Rolled book page wreath tutorial by all things paper.
Rolled book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book. The beautiful rolled book page wreath is a gorgeous decoration for your home. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. While those are quite beautiful, i wanted to try something different. Use can use just about any wreath form type, shape and size making a paper rose i punched out 3. This one is easy but a little time consuming so grab a yummy drink, turn on netflix and lets get to rolling. Rolled book page wreath paper christmas decorations. This wreath adds a beautiful and romantic feel to every room. 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.
Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. I knew i had to make one and thats just what i set out to do. To make the rolled coneish book pages, start at one side of the long ways of the page. 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. Use an old book or vintage music sheets to create your very book page wreath. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Trendy diy paper flowers christmas book pages weve provided you with easy homemade diy paper christmas decorations to help you celebrate the season with full excitement and happiness. 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. I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation.
The book page flower is also hand cut and gently secured to the center of. There are two layers of book page cones, all adhered together with hot glue. Last year i made a few rolled flower gift toppers from recycled book pages and they remind me so much of the curled wood roses i thought they would make a good substitute. Using a glue gun we attach the rolled up pages around the wire wreath form. I love how this wreath turned out and how its not too halloweeny. Last weekend i got all inspired and decided to make a wreath using pages from old, yellowed book pages. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The book page wreath has been around forever, but its usually made with the pages rolled into a cone shape often referred to as the dahlia wreath. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. I then cut the circle into the spiral, leaving a tab at the end. Using different length papers, makes a nice top layer to help give a full look. A week or so ago while visiting ann martins blog all things paper, i fell in love with her rolled book page wreath.
Next, i cut out a circle from a large piece of a box just two circular objects a container lid for the outside, a bowl for the inside, then cut the. Comes ready to hang with a twine loop and a french script stamped clothespin. Rolled book page wreath tutorial by all things paper super book page wreath tutorial sheet music 26 ideas. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot.
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