Learn how to make your own in just minutes with this great tutorial. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Once i began scoping out what i was going to make, i realized that i had completed a book page project last spring which i never gave you a tutorial. Easy diy fall basket wreath with book page garland setting. I kept my mantel simple and fairly neutral this year with these whimsical garlands. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Pop on over to lolly jane to find the full tutorial. You can see a few rolled roses from book pages tucked in. I used them, along with a stapler, to make an easy ruffled book page garland. And its virtually free when you use vintage book pages. We have a one year old at our house, and the tree isnt up yet.
There are so many wonderful variations of a book page garland and this is my fall leaf version. What a neat idea for hiding the ugly little router into a shelf. How to make a book page garland pomysly na slub, rekodzielo. Making a burlap and book page garland is easy and fun to make. Burlap and bookpage burlap garland stonegable says. Paper garland tutorial lately one of my favorite crafts has been making paper garlands.
First i dug out this handled wicker basket that ive had forever. I started with a book from goodwill that i knew was good for crafting i. Just a little twine, burlap, a few pages from an old book and some clothespins more. Get the tutorial of the book folding birdcage via youtube. This tutorial is one of my alltime favorite diys and, also, one that i get a lot of requests for. Oct 26, 2016 this simple and inexpensive garland would look so perfect hanging up all year round. A step by step tutorial on how to make a book page garland with only two things. Oct 26, 2016 this pretty diy book page garland tutorial was so inexpensive and easy to create and i love that itll look so cute all year round. A simple book page garland is one of the easiest ways to bring in a longlasting accent to your home. Do this with different leaf shapes and until you have enough leaves. How to make flowers out of book pages budget friendly diy ashleigh lauren duration. Want to see more of my 31 days of unlocking creativity head on over to see all the posts. I folded a piece of cardstock in half and cut a banner shape that was approximately 6 inches by 4 inches.
Craftaholics anonymous super easy book page garland. I have a book page garland in my family room, and wanted to add one over the door frame between the living room and dining room. This week i made a vintage book page garland from an old dictionary that was losing its pages. How to make a book page garland making it in the mountains. The first step is to cut a template for the garland. Vintage book page garland made from dictionary pages my. Not sure she ever did a tutorial but they are all over the internets. Stewart ruffled book page garland from the shabby creek cottage book page leaf wreath from ajs trash to treasure autumn book page garland from number fiftythree well read wreath from deja vue designs recycled. My book page garland is made of crumpled book pages cut into circles. 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. How to make a book page garland book page garland, book. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial.
Mar 07, 2017 this month, you voted that we use book pages to create a project. Book pages are my favorite medium, cheap and so versatile. How to make a book page garland book page garland, old. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Apply glue to the wrong side of the paper, and fold in half, sandwiching the garland string between the halves of the crepe paper. I added some faux lambs ear stems love their bluegreen color and some wheat stalks in behind. Oh so easy i bought a book for 75 cents at the thrift store and tore out the pages. Remember you can use this same idea to make book page pumpkins, cats or bats into a garland. It is so cute and one of my favorites, so instead of creating something new, i am sharing how to make a sweet easter garland that i think you. Bring more of fall into your home with this fall banner with book page leaves.
Letters made from rolled up book pages, pretty cool looking and simple. Today im sharing how to recycle a book into a pretty book page garland. This way you can cut multiple leaves at the same time. Make garlands out of book pages to use in parties or weddings. This adorably upcycled old book page easter egg garland idea is a perfect addition to your mantle. Combine scrap colored craft paper and book pages for a rustic banner. Book page wreath tutorial this post may contain affiliate links. The tutorial on the book page garland is great and the garland is simple elegance. This tutorial walks you step by step on how to create an easy typography banner. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while.
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. Diy paper garland home decor for the holidays can be expensive, and this diy paper garland craft is so inexpensive to make. Using old book pages, you can make a rustic chic banner in less than 15 minutes. How to make a book page garland book page garland, old book. I must warn you that it is a timeconsuming diy project. Next, you use this template to trace the shape onto a page from an old book. I think these book page flowers are perfect for anytime of year. New pattern for v and co ombre called ombre flutter in ombre fairy dust 32520 nesting place. This is how i made my book page flower, it actually has similar steps as my book page wreath. Or, simply buy some scrapbook paper with words or music printed on it. Well you could make a sunburst mirror its so easy youre going to curse the day you burned your fingers to the bone making every other version of a book page wreath.
Rather than throw an unwanted book into the garbage, why not recycle it into something beautiful like a book page garland. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Aug 20, 2018 how to make a fall leaf book page garland. Earlier this week i shared my tutorial on how to make ruffled book page garland. Dec 15, 2012 earlier this week i shared my tutorial on how to make ruffled book page garland.
Ruffled book page sunburst mirror the shabby creek cottage. Book page crafts for rustic chic decor rustic crafts. If youve been following along on instagram, youll surely have noticed that after just a few short weeks, our fall has all but disappeared with nothing but snow left in its place. Sep 23, 2011 and i know we are discussing 20 ways to decorate with book pages but just to remind ourselves how to get in that creative mood 1. This pretty diy book page garland tutorial was so inexpensive and easy to create and i love that itll look so cute all year round. How to make a book page garland the shabby creek cottage. I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. You will need the following items to recreate my garland. Fall diy series week 5 book page garland the pickled rose.
See the step by step tutorial on how to make a book page garland. This project uses some very simple supplies which you likely already have around the house. A burlap and book page garland is easy and fun to make. I initially made this a couple of years ago to add some interest to my mantel for the fall season. Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages kinwoven robeson design. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages kinwoven robeson design. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. How to make a fall leaf book page garland for fall with this simple diy tutorial.
Its really simple, the kind of craft you can get done in less than 30 minutes. I would think depending on size you might have to tape the book pages on plain printer paper and use removable tape to hold the book pages down while it runs through the printer. Love love love the book page garland and so in love with the tutorial site, just went to check it out quickly and an hour later im back to say thanks, lol. I made the little book page paper chain garland and i am sharing more about that today. So, ive had so many compliments and inquiries on my book page garland that i thought id show you how i made it. Book page garlands cool upcycling projects to try in. It is so easy to make a book page garland for your fall decor. This years fall decor is full of neutral colors, white pumpkins and lots of burlap. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. My inspiration for emilys party was the displays at anthropologie and any book page ideas i could get my virtual hands on. I use vintage books but you can use any type of book. So i hung a fun and easytomake burlap and bookpage leaf garland across my mantel. Its actually hard to explain how much i love anything made out of the pages of a book. Your paper garland has a timeless look its classy and simple.
This size if perfect for your mantle, otherwise size down the number of bunches. Fold the ends of the crepe paper in half, and cut the paper in a penant shape. Aug 03, 2017 an easy diy tutorial on how to make a book page bunting. I like mismatched chairs, crickets singing in the rain. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. If you dont have an old book to use, check at garage sales or thrift shops. Love love love the book page garland and so in love with the tutorial site. Sep 18, 2012 i think these book page flowers are perfect for anytime of year.
My first vision was to create a garland of book page leaves to swag over the chalkboard in my kitchen. Its the perfect anchor for my big old halloween mantle which youll see more of later this week. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books. Diy book page and burlap garland tutorial domestically. I have also made book page flowers and i have other ideas for using burlap. Dec 05, 2010 hi, i found you from the holiday link party at somewhat simple i think. Heres the basic instructions, you just roll, fold, glue, repeat. Make a book page garland with or without a bouquet. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Some of my favorite decor items are garlands and banners, and anything made with book. Do you decorate with a theme in mind or just love it all. Make a book page garland with cord and book page flower cut outs.
Diy book page and burlap garland tutorial book page. I fold each of mine 3 times, but depending on the look you want, you can make your folds thinner or thicker. To make my book page and burlap garland, i begin by folding each book page into a fan. How to make a fall leaf book page garland artful homemaking. Diy book page bunting banner with book pages book page.
So happy to be stopping by again from making it in the mountains, where i blog about our journey to renovate our first fixer upper to create the farmhouse of our dreams. What you will need to make your own book page and burlap garland. Oct 06, 2015 making a burlap and book page garland is easy and fun to make. Paper garland tutorial view this tutorial in the spring issue of romantic country. Book page crafts make my heart beat fast and make me giddy inside.
Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. An easy diy tutorial on how to make a book page bunting. I adore using book pages for all kinds of decorating and crafts, so this was a perfect challenge for me. You may have seen the one i made with vintage book page cutouts or the one for valentines day. I scored big on this one, though, because every virtue of focus in the book began with an illustrative woodcut that was quite pretty.
Oct 12, 2019 remember you can use this same idea to make book page pumpkins, cats or bats into a garland. I used a book that we were going to throwaway because it was old and irrelevant. Make a vintage heart garland from paper great for valentines day. Oct 27, 2016 assemble book spines into a stealthy box for secret storage. I love how a simple garland can transform a mantel. Some people think cutting up books and making crafts out of the pages is horrific. This unique wreath is a pretty way to decorate an inside door or wall. Diy book page and burlap garland tutorial domestically speaking. Dec 10, 2015 i kept my mantel simple and fairly neutral this year with these whimsical garlands.
This super simple book page garland is one of the fastest ways to add an accent your home. Book page garlands are a lovely way to repurpose old books for home decor. A long piece of twine threads through the middle of the circles. Diy book page and burlap garland tutorial book page garland. Over the years i have amassed quite a collection of old books from thrift stores that i like to use for little projects around my house. Easy diy fall basket wreath with book page garland. I just love a good book page project any time of year. If you have the time and love paper as much as i do, youll want to try this beautiful paper garland.
I hope you have been inspired to make your own book page and burlap garland for your fall decor and for the upcoming holidays. This simple and inexpensive garland would look so perfect hanging up all year round. This is a great craft for using up small bits of paper, but also old books you would have otherwise thrown away. Beautiful book page garland is the perfect addition to your fall mantel. I have several projects around my home that involve book page art and while i dont advocate tearing up books i do advocate the concept of recycling, repurposing and reusing books. The shabby creek cottage farmhouse interiors redesigned. Aug 26, 2015 rather than throw an unwanted book into the garbage, why not recycle it into something beautiful like a book page garland.
This pretty book page garland was so inexpensive and easy to create and i love that itll look cute hanging all year round. I so relate to it only took an hour of the godfather ii. Maybe its because im a writer and i love being surrounded by words where ever i can squeeze them in, but i also. Book page garlands cool upcycling projects to try in 2020.