Apr 15, 2015 maymay helms po box 485 jemison, al 35085 my blog purchase stamps facebook. Katie is the writer and creator at sweet rose studio, a blog dedicated to sharing the best crafts, recipes, diyhome tutorials, and. If you are looking for ideas to make your holiday home look beautiful, unique and eyecatching, check out this list of creative diy wreath ideas and tutorials for you. Stack three book pages, fold them in half without making a sharp crease, and cut a 4 inch 10 cm diameter semicircle. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make 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. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. Jan 10, 2015 make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun.
We have a neighbor whos six that stops by almost daily. 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. It would definitely be easier to glue on to foam but since my wreath hangs on the mirror, seeing the twine reflection is much prettier than foam unless i wrapped the form which would only make this project one step longer which i am happy to be without. He really liked the wreath and informed me that after i took my photos for this post, i could hang the wreath on my door for christmas. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. You ll find a door wreath to make using almost anything like fabric wreaths, ribbon and burlap wreaths, diy yarn wreaths, felt wreath tutorials, door and book page wreaths, and even candy wreaths as always, the tip junkie halloween and thanksgiving sites have. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Lia griffith gorgeous diy projects, because everyone can. Gather a small amount of burlap ribbon, like 67 inches, into a loop and push it up between two of the wires in the frame. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. How to make an inexpensive book leaf wreath live creatively. 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. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them.
Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. I began this project with 5 packs of this decorative rope and a 14 inch diameter metal wreath frame from the dollar tree. It took me quite a while to figure out how to achieve the look i wanted. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Oct 29, 2016 nothing is more evocative of the holiday season than a diy wreath. Book page leaf garland my first vision was to create a garland of book page leaves to swag over the chalkboard in my kitchen. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. A brand new prerecorded featured wreath training video showing you step by step instructions on making a beautiful new wreath design every month a monthly prerecorded featured business training video going over a specific topic for growing your business. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. She is so blessed to be a wife to her high school sweetheart and mother to their three sweet, crazy kids. Its made out of paper mesh, and paper mesh is made of paper. This wreath was made with dollar tree items, except for the h and the final bow. Its one of those projects that i get started onthinking it was going to be a quick and easy job.
If youre looking for christmas craft inspiration youll find. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. How to make a classy gold oak leaf christmas wreath an. Maymay helms po box 485 jemison, al 35085 my blog purchase stamps facebook. 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.
A great last minute addition to your 4th of july decor. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka dot chair. For the first time ever, i am praying for the rain to stop. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i have a diy tutorial for you. 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. We are covered in bites, and it doesnt matter what time of day it is or where we go, the mosquitos are everywhere. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka.
Fall wreath tutorial by alisa burk using leaves made with watercolors and book pages. Beautiful book page wreath, perfect for any season by paper fox delineate your dwelling. On the next row back over, then under, then over, then under. Heart fabric rag wreath tutorial the polka dot chair. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. If you are looking for ideas to make your holiday home look beautiful, unique and eyecatching, check out. If youre making more than one wreath, you can also get a 4pack of burlap ribbon rolls 40 yards or 120 feet or a 6pack of rolls 60 yards or 180 feet at a discounted rate. Nov 23, 2018 by melissa mortenson this post may contain affiliate links this blog generates income via ads 6 comments. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. Diy book wreath could probably do with origami in winter colors. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Diyhome tutorials, and anything else that promotes a happy home.
Next, take another 67 inches of burlap ribbon, create a loop and twist it once to change the direction. Book wreath craft ideas recycle your old books into a gorgeous wreath. I began weaving the rope from the outside rim over then under the next wire, then over the next, then under the next wire. Lindsay from living with lindsay shows us how to make an awesome wreath using pages from a book that she bought at the dollar store.
We have beginner wreath makers all the way to seasoned designers in design with the pros club. If you dont know how to age paperyou can find my paper aging technique here. Rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012. Diy harvest floral wreath tutorial the dollar tree blog. Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide.
Make an autumn book page leaf garland pretty handy girl. Lia griffith is a designer, maker, artist, and author. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. If you are a regular reader then you know that i love coming up with unique wreaths to celebrate seasons and holidays.
Just like my well read book wreath, this one could be aged as well. Book page flower wreath tutorial this book page flower wreath is designed on a coat hanger, making it an easy decorating with paper craft to hang anywhere. Learn how to make a heart fabric rag wreath with this great tutorial from simple simon and co. 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. I started with the wreath seen in the picture above. Make a book page wreath book page wreath this is a really beautiful and simple tutorial to create a wreath out of book pages. How to make a dollar tree jute wreath diy hometalk. Sep 05, 2012 start by printing out the leaf template or make your own by following mural makers guide to painting an oak leaf. This paper mesh does have a special coating sprayed on it, but its still paper. I found a template of four leaf shapes here, make patterns out of the cardboard backing on a stack of paper, and traced the shape onto stacks of. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. The fabric also looks nicer than the plain wreath form if there are any gaps between the roses.
I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. It would definitely be easier to glue on to foam but since my wreath hangs on the mirror, seeing the twine reflection is much prettier than foam unless i wrapped the form which would only make this project one step longer which i am happy to be. Aug 18, 2017 you ll find a door wreath to make using almost anything like fabric wreaths, ribbon and burlap wreaths, diy yarn wreaths, felt wreath tutorials, door and book page wreaths, and even candy wreaths. Design with the pros club is an exclusive community of wreath designers and artisans learning to master the art of wreath making and create stunning creations that will stand out above the rest.
Nothing is more evocative of the holiday season than a diy wreath. Except for this year because we have a major mosquito problem. Tulle flag wreath this fun 4th of july flag wreath is easy to make with a wreath form and some tulle. Start by printing out the leaf template or make your own by following mural makers guide to painting an oak leaf. This time, im going to focus on the poof or pouf technique in deco mesh wreath making. Lets take a look at a sample selection of some of the wreaths melissa teaches us how to make in her new book. This was the first type i tried when i started making wreaths, and im going to tell you, i struggled with it. Because hot glue dissolves styrofoam, youll need to protect the wreath by pinning or gluing on a layer of fabric.
As always, the tip junkie halloween and thanksgiving sites have hundreds of pictured tutorials with free patterns for autumn and fall. It would make a fabulous project for a valentines day crafternoon with your friends. And it has that neutral look that is so hot right now. I created the grateful book page wreath a few years ago and its still one of my favorite things to pull out of storage every fall. Learn how to make beautiful wreaths for every season. Sep 04, 2011 heres a bunch of book page wreath ideas and heres a tutorial. Sep 11, 2019 i created the grateful book page wreath a few years ago and its still one of my favorite things to pull out of storage every fall. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. The paper leaf wreath is so light that it can easily be hung with blutac four small blobs should do it. Sunflower tutorial archives trendy tree blog holiday.
Then i hot glued them to a plastic covered straw wreath form. Book leaf wreath book wreath, book page wreath, wreath. Plus sign up to be a kenarry idea insider and get 25% off your total purchase for a limited time 16. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book wreath. Learn to make wreaths wreath tutorials by grace monroe home. Since launching her handcrafted lifestyle site with her first paper rose in 20, lia and her team have developed thousands of original diy templates, svg cut files, and tutorials to empower others who want to learn, make, and create. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. Once youre happy with your oak leaf christmas wreath, its time to hang it on the wall. 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. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. Kathleen from katydid and kid you can include your favorite old book in your christmas home decor with this book leaf wreath. Fresh magnolia wreath tutorial trendy tree blog holiday.
Fall is my favorite time of year because we can finally go outside to play. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. While i like them, they just werent quite my thing. I dont know about you, but i want to make them all. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Heres our new 2016 version of the sunflower wreath, we added ladybugs and more leaf petals to this wreath.
I just used two different size book pages and rolled mine into cones. Creative crafts and diy projects with easy tutorials for every skill level. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Learn how to make wreaths with these pictured tutorials. The most time consuming part was covering the foam wreath form with paper. In her past life she was an elementary school teacher, but now is a stayathomemomma by trade and absolutely adores it. Fresh magnolia wreath revised 1019, original 2015 if you live in the south, or even other places in the country you will see magnificent magnolia trees. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. These gorgeous examples are just a glimpse of what she demonstrates. Sunflower tutorial archives trendy tree blog holiday decor.
While she used book page leaves as accents in her wreath, i thought it would be fun to make wreath of book page leaves. Jul 09, 2018 flip the wire frame around so the top faces you now and the knot you just made is in the back. For our wreath, we used one bunch of beach grass stems with feathers, two bunches of burlap sunflower bushes, two bunches of globe flower bushes, and two bunches of maple leaf bushes in each. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. The magnolia tree is the state tree for mississippi so we are especially in love with them. Wreath form i have seen most tutorials suggest using a foam one but they didnt have any at the two stores i tried. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Lay the leaf templates onto the book pages and trace around the leaf. 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 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Might use idea for table runner or charger plate for a fall buffet. Nov 20, 2009 here are a few favorite paper wreath tutorials.