There are so many possibilities you can do with them and every project i have done with them, i. You can use an old book you have around already or. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Music room art diy old books new ideas ideas diy paper making recycling book pages for 2019 23 clever diy christmas decoration ideas by crafty panda book page wreath. I love the vintage style of this christmas book page wreath, dont you. Make a set of unique and custom christmas trees with old book pages or music sheets, vintage tart tins and finish them with the silver glitter stars on top. I also really like the gallery shelves in the final picture. Here is another lovely flower decoration made from book pages that goes great alongside this. Because a picture is worth a thousand words see photos and video how to make a christmas wreath with old book pages. Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas. I made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second.
Diy fall wreath collection how to make wreaths, arts. 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 love decorating my home for the holidays, but i dont do a lot of decorating the rest of the year. Here is a nice idea to upcycle your old books then make some vintage ornaments for christmas. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. All it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience.
The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pagesyou can find old book pages and more on our website. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. From cardboard make a circle and glue the cones to get the full circle. Its a great craft for kids, all you need is some old books, a bit of white glue, and you can add a bit of glitter, and some paper scraps or buttons,or beads for the center decoration. My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. Book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days.
How about using a red tint with a gold ribbon for winter holidays. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. Finally decorate the center of the circle with christmas ornaments. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Light a candle inside at night, and the music glows. As much as ive loved the previous book page wreaths ive made in the past, i really love the added interest of pops of red and green colors in this christmas version. What can you make with a wreath form, an old book, some berries and glue.
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. Ever since i made the embroidery hoop christmas ornaments last year, embroidery hoops are one of my new favorite things. Oct 30, 20 christmas wreath out of old book pages i kinda cried a little when i saw the book taken apart but it is a cool project. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. How to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. Christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make yourself. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries.
We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book. How to turn an old book into a beautiful christmas angel. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pages color washed book page wreath easy and very sophisticated looking. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out.
Try with music sheets or old book pages for a vintage affair. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting. A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. Book page christmas ornaments 22 upcycled ideas to make. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Start folding the pages by turning the right hand top corner of the page down to the spine of the book, as far as it will go, until you have a nice sharp fold at the top of the spine where the page is attached.
Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Id just seen a book page wreath on the shabby creek cottage so when i found this old book in my donate pile, i knew i could make my own book page wreath. Open the book and carefully run the exacto knife along the edge of the pages close to the spine, try to make a straight cut, you should be able to cut through several pages at once. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson re.
But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages posted by stephanie lynn i have seen various versions of faux rosewood wreaths in just about every store and catalog for the upcoming season. How to make trees or christmas trees from paperback books. This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages.
Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. You want a paperback that is about 120150 pages long that is numbered pages, not leaves of the book. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. In my latest exclusive video, i teach you how you can create a christmas angel to watch over you this holiday season out of the pages of an old book. How to make 8 snowflakes, snow crafts, and snow projects. When i needed a wreath this year i decided to use old book pages to create one that could stay up long after the holidays were over.
Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. 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. Make a cute owl for your home this holiday season with large googly eyes, glue, felt, old book pages and other embellishments. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. Start by rolling each book page on a diagonal and hot glue the bottom corner to the roll. Latest free gift tags made out of old book pages ideas when getting specific wedding presents for newlyweds, special presents that may be kept for decades mini gift ideas use pages from old books and either draw or stamp pictures and sayings. Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed wreath. Robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Christmas trees made with old music paper and vintage tart tins and glitter.
The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. Let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Heres a lovely closeup of all the pretty glitter in my vintage book wreath. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. Christmas wreaths dont have to be made from traditional evergreens in fact, we encourage you to mix it up with eucalyptus leaves, boxwood, lotus pods, and even items that dont come from nature, such as peppermint candies and pompoms. I bought a wreath from her thats made out of an old copy of pride and prejudice and i love it my other favorites from her were simple glass ball ornaments that she covered in strips of book pages. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Find your oldest book to make yellowed wreaths with a very vintage feel, or use a newer book to create a crisp white wreath. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. These funtomake creative designs show you how to make christmas wreaths with unexpected shapes, dazzling colors, and outoftheordinary. Click over to see how easy it is to make with embroidery hoops and old book pages.
Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. How to make a christmas wreath with old book pages. These pages are over 100 years old, so they had naturally aged pretty color, but if you use newer book pages, you could teadye them to age them up a bit. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. 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. New star design from vintage bookpages from the blog house revivals. 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. You know i love a bargain, and this holiday wreath was no exception.