Weeded paperback book page wreath

Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. 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. See more ideas about christmas, book tree and book christmas tree. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting. The individual novels are kransen the wreath, first published in 1920, husfrue the wife, published in 1921, and korset the cross, published in 1922.

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. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. What a lovely wreath and your photography is spot on, poor, sweet buddy hard to stay mad at that face. I loved it so much, that i refused to take it down. These were discarded paperbacks i took out of the friends of the library book sale pile. Though you may be among the ones who hate cutting up books then you can just use some. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family.

I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Join me as i make a farmhouse book page heart wreath inspired by the diy mommy. Book pages are such a fun crafting material that are cheap and easy to use. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. If you have some unwanted books piled up in the corner, and dont mind tearing them, these projects are for you. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless.

But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. The tip junkie creative community has 105 pictured tutorials with free patterns for things to make out of. What matters most is that the book, wreath, a girl, engages the reader so much its impossible to stop reading except for the unavoidable interruptions of living until the story comes to an end. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. 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. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book.

Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. 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. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. 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. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I am new to wreath making and i wanted to try and make. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. 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. 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. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.

Rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012. 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. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper.

This would be darling with story book pages for school. And there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop. Quote coloring pages adult coloring pages coloring sheets coloring books notebook covers binder covers library inspiration school murals reading projects. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Njegos manages to weave all of montenegrin history into this exquisite work.

After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. 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. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Sep 20, 2017 you see this month its all about diy fall projects but we are moving into spring here in australia. Weeded paperback book page wreath for library door decor stay safe and healthy. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away.

They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i. Wreath, a girl a wreath willis novel paperback april 3, 2015. Dec 8, 2014 explore chplnjs board diy recycled book page wreath, followed by 230 people. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. At first i used a butterfly stencil that i had but after tracing and cutting the first three, i thought itd be more fun to free hand them instead. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. Old book pages about 70 licia likes to use paperback books because the pages tear out easily and the paper is a nice weight for rolling.

Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. If this is your first time creating a book page wreath, i encourage you to look at other variations before starting.

For any occasion in any season paperback july 1, 2016. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a. I have been experimenting with decorating and am of course. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. Librarians and book lovers, please avert your eyes. Perhaps its crying out to be read, to be used as a coaster or doorstop, to be donated to a local charity, to be made into a wreath, etc. Corrugated cardboard about 12 inches 30 cm square ribbon 20 inches 12 meter. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. For any occasion in any season alexander, nancy on.

Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial november 26, 2012. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Valentine book wreath i made a book wreath for christmas and it was my favorite decoration of the season. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. Next time the library has a bunch of supah old books to recycle, im going to ask if i can have a few of them, so i can make a book page wreath. Weeded paperback book page wreath for library door decor. Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. Jun 10, 2019 when i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. There are many variations to how some like to make their book page wreathes. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library.

How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. What matters most is that the book, wreath, a girl, engages the reader so much its impossible to stop reading except for the.

Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. May 31, 2016 book pages are such a fun crafting material that are cheap and easy to use. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Library fire on april 29, 1986, is so rich with specifics that its like a blast of heat erupting from the page. Old book pages licia likes to use paperback books because the pages tear out easily and the paper is a nice weight for rolling wide ribbon at least 20 inches in length 12 meter, more if you want a full bow with tails. Jan 16, 2018 join me as i make a farmhouse book page heart wreath inspired by the diy mommy. I have made them many ways and personally feel this way works best. Living wreaths describes 20 beautiful projects, from the simplest herb wreath to. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath. Youll be blown away with these things to make with paper that are perfect if youre wondering what to do with an old book page. The mountain wreath is a heroic poem in the form of folk drama by petar ii petrovic njegos. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season.

You may like to some of the other ways people roll and glue on their pieces. If you want to make your own, start with a few book pages. 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. I think its an accurate assumption that most homes in america have at least one book they dont need collecting dust somewhere.

And a section on using herbs for crafts and hobbies wreaths, candles, swags, etc. See more ideas about book crafts, crafts and recycled books. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Folded book christmas tree honeycomb book page ornaments rolled book page wreath how. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Sep 15, 2016 the other day our golden retriever chewed up an encyclopedia. Best of library coloring pages images librarian coloring page picture library library coloring pages to print. Weeded paperback book page wreath for library door decor see more.

Sharing a fun easy farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath you can make in one afternoon to add some farmhouse charm to your home. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. So without bending the rules too much i thought why not blend the two seasons and came up with a farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath to share with you. 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. French book wreath vintage french book page wreath french farmhouse decor. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life. I walked into the dining room and followed the trail of paper shreds to find him with his head between his paws and bits of andrew carnegie on his nose. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king.

Flavor, fragrance, and beauty with no digging, no tilling, no weeding, no kidding. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. We are asked all the time what to do with weeded materials. It was written at the high of the serbian romantic movement and is now considered to be the serbian national epic. 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. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath.

Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. Today it is time for making wreaths 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. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland.