Making wreath paperback books

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. 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. The most common wreath making book material is cotton. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. 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 christmas tree reuse recyle books diy youtube.

All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Start again, this time, fold the first and subsequent pages with the edge close up to the spine again. Why not reuse your old books and turn them into beautiful christmas trees. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. This diy valentines day wreath couldnt be any easier or cheaper to make. Keep doing this for as many pages as your book has. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books.

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 circles with a. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. All you need for this remarkably cheapyetcoollooking wreath is a 10 foam wreath and a paperback book or two. 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. Wreath paperback wreath anniversary gift birthday gift upcycled book. Optional if your wreath will be hung where the cardboard backing can be seen i. Make a diy holiday wreath out of old books lifehacker. This compilation of material from 11 books on wreath making previously published. Christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make yourself. Two decks of playing cards and some foam board are all you need to create it. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.

Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. More than 80 wreath ideas paperback june 30, 1993 by dawn cusick author. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. This compilation of material from 11 books on wreath making previously published by lark gives a good overview of all aspects of this very popular craft, including wreaths. Wreath making book wreath book craft book how to make wreaths. Yearround wreaths, swags, and other decorations to make with seasonal branches by alethea harampolis and jill rizzo oct 7, 2014 4. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Take the first sheet and fold in tight to the edge of the spine. Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make.

Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun. How about i show you how to make my version of the same wreath for. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Corrugated cardboard about 12 inches 30 cm square ribbon 20 inches 12 meter ball ornaments 12 staple gun hot glue gun craft glue or glue stick scissors compass optional instructions. Nov 21, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. How to make a christmas wreath watch other robeson design. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.