Making wreath paperback books

Book christmas tree reuse recyle books diy youtube. Take the first sheet and fold in tight to the edge of the spine. Check out our book wreath selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Every page of your book is transformed into a festive holiday creation. Wreath making book wreath book craft book how to make wreaths. More than 80 wreath ideas paperback june 30, 1993 by dawn cusick author. Yearround wreaths, swags, and other decorations to make with seasonal branches by alethea harampolis and jill rizzo oct 7, 2014 4. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book.

You should have a narrow and thicker page that looks sort of like the tip of a man. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. 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. 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. All you need for this remarkably cheapyetcoollooking wreath is a 10 foam wreath and a paperback book or two. This compilation of material from 11 books on wreath making previously published. This diy valentines day wreath couldnt be any easier or cheaper to make. 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 about i show you how to make my version of the same wreath for. Start again, this time, fold the first and subsequent pages with the edge close up to the spine again. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. How to make a christmas wreath watch other robeson design. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.

The most common wreath making book material is cotton. Why not reuse your old books and turn them into beautiful christmas trees. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. 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. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square.

Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. 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. 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. Keep doing this for as many pages as your book has. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Two decks of playing cards and some foam board are all you need to create it. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. This apple made from a paperback book makes a perfect gift for teachers.

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. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Wreath paperback wreath anniversary gift birthday gift upcycled book. Christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make yourself.