I made a fall book page wreath and the tutorial is at the end of the post. Popular blogger and selftaught decorator myquillyn smith the nester is all about. I just discovered the first of this week a little house wren had made a nest on the top side of my door wreath. I stumbled on her post about her christmas mantle years ago, and i. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. In the nesting place, myquillyn shares the secrets of decorating for real peopleand it has nothing to do with creating a flawless look perfection is overrated. I love wreaths, especially when they are made from interesting or surprising objects. Diy old books old book crafts book page crafts recycled books book page art book art old book pages how to make wreaths crafts to make. How to make a book page wreath, a simple step by step tutorial on how to make a stunning wreath. So, i combined the two and this is the book wreath. It should be in a place that she can easily see when she flies back to your entry way. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath so i got one for fifty cents at the thrift store. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously.
I love christmas and i love beautiful decorations, especially wreaths. Welcome your guests warmly when you highlight your entrance with a decorative wreath. Added to kimbas diy day party over at a soft place to land. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. 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. There really is nothing as warming and nourishing as a bowl of delicious homemade soup. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. They make excellent gifts and can be reused year after year as the seasons change.
Its a mess on my porch, not to mention all you have to do is open or close the door, and you got a mama bird flying out or eggs in a nest. Shop for wreath on etsy, the place to express your creativity through the buying and selling of handmade and vintage goods. 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. 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. My husband is happy because the pages are made out of a star wars book.
In the past ive made a spoon wreath, coffee filter wreath, fur wreath, and a pom pom wreath sometimes because i wanted to be creative, but mostly because i wanted to use things i already had but its you who have made the most extraordinary wreaths of allheres a link up we had a few. I recently had the privilege of reading an e book copy of the nesting place. Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. It helps if you keep the paper around the sharpie when placing it on the glue, so you dont burn your fingers. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Every time i open the blinds or go in or out the door, she flies to the tree just opposite the windows and watches along with the male until all is peaceful again. I ended up using a sharpie marker rather than the pen shown to crumble the paper. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath.
Last week, kat made another book wreath for my married daughter. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size 12 this french book page wreath will add a of touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. You made a wreath out of what a linky party nesting place. I think nester excels in the unexpected, so its perfect that shes here to talk about ways to quirk up your. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place.
I love old books, and this craft is a fun twist on a book wreath it is a poof. 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. Hot glue the first four cones at 12 oclock, 3 oclock, 6 oclock and 9 oclock. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Some of the most creative people online are linking up their wreath ideas from the simple to complex, from round to square to swag. If you need some wreath motivation or inspiration this year, youve come to the right place.
Diy book page garland and wreath with images book page. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Reeve and christiana made the book page tablecloth.
Diy mini book page wreath book page wreath, book page. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. 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 wreath tutorial satori design for living. You made a wreath out of what a linky party book page. Anyway, ever since dechristmasing our home, the mantel has been rather bare. Ive been wanting to create a book page wreath for a few years now, ive just never gotten around to it. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Diy book page garland and wreath the nesting place the nester. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. I especially loved this wreath by maryjanes and galoshes, but it was a little to plain for me. Book pages craft lyssa beth book page craft step by step tutorial fun and simple to do and super cute too.
This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. Nobody even asked it it was just a plain, empty, flat cardboard box. It doesnt have to be perfect to be beautiful smith, myquillyn on.
When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper the cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. Diy book page garland and wreath the nesting place the. Its great for christmas and would be beautiful on tables at a winter wedding. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. And before she could take it home, i stole it and hung it in my house. Intentionally make some smaller and some bigger with varying folds. It is full, luscious, ruffly and absolutely beautiful. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. How to make a book page wreath, a simple step by step tutorial on how to make a stunning wreath very cheap and very easy.
I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. After the baby birds hatch, they will all be gone in a day or two until next year. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. This roasted pumpkin soup recipe includes some highly nutritious ayurvedic spices and ingredients that not only taste good, but also help to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Heres a closeup of the nest on the book page wreath. I bought two of these gingham fabric pumpkins at targets dollar spot these are.
Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. If the location bothers you, relocate it some place nearby after the momma bird has flown out. Book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. So, i figured its high time i made a new wreath to go in this place of honor. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue.
Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Next, i placed cones made from the full size book page to make 4 quadrants north, south, east, west. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. 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. Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled book pages onto it. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.
Ive already put the wreath in our family room, its a year round wreath that you could add seasonal items to if you want. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. I love animals just as much as the next person, but i understand the frustration of the birds nesting in my wreath. It doesnt have to be perfect to be beautiful by myquillan smith. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. During christmas, i place small ornament balls in the paper cones and it looks so festive. We covered the table with craft paper then they just hot glued lots of different sizes and hues of pages. Classic door decorations, wreaths are also appropriate for use over the mantelpiece, as a table centerpiece for special events, or as aisle decor for weddings. Info the wreath shop 450 industry way, ste 10 prosper, tx 75078 call us at 4697156002 subscribe to our newsletter.
Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. Myquillan is a blogger, selftaught decorator, and stayathome mom who has learned the beauty of imperfection. I also loved the pages of this book wreath by simplejoyspaperie, but overall, it is not my style. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage.
Diy book pages ball, filling corners music diy projects old books 18 ideas upcycled book pages. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Birds nest found in seasonal wreath hanging on my front. Got some plastic grocery bags, a cardboard box and an old book ready to recycle. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Rosette bookpage wreath book page wreath, wreaths, book. Rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. Book page flower wreath wall hanging a blogger posted this plate wreath idea over 1 year ago and its so amazing people are still commenting on it. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. How cool is that found your link on feathered nestthanks for taking your time. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. From there, just fill in as many as you can glue between the first 4 cones, about 810 then create a second row so you end up with a fuller wreath.
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