I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. A few of my girlfriends and i had a girls night out to make glittered vintage book wreaths. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. This easy craft takes only about 2 hours to make and lasts a lifetime. How to make a door wreath from antique books youtube.
As an alternative to the classic round wreath, pick lovely swags for an elegant vertical option. Book page wreath i have pages from old books coming out my ears, so in my quest to use of some of them, i created 2 wreaths from some antique german pages. You probably have everything you need to make this. Luckily i just had this one sitting around the house. Fold a simple origami christmas tree from old unwanted phone books. Vintage book wreath im always looking for ways to make conventional crafts into something unexpected and interesting. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. Today im sharing 36 creative front door decor ideas that are not a wreath.
I tore out about 50 pages from the book and made sure they were ones that had equally spaced texted on either side basically i didnt want a big chapter title or large dark font showing up on my wreath. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. Tie six pieces of white string across a 14inch foam wreath form, making sure to loop each one at the midway point of the first piece attached to create a central point. Hellery roundstarheart grapevine wreath twigs vine wreath craft sets natural dried wood branch rattan wreath base front door decoration diy materials. 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. Gorei handmade floral 14inch rose camellia wreath, spring wreath, wreath for front door, rustic wreath, farmhouse wreath, grapevine wreath, light up wreath, everyday wreath price. Dec 04, 2012 homemade vintage music book page wreath. Optional if your wreath will be hung where the cardboard backing can be seen i. While everyone appreciates a pretty wreath on the front door, sometimes you want to go beyond the wreath and decorate that door with something fresh and unique.
Yokoke peony wreath rose floral twig wreath 16 inch handmade vintage artificial flowers garland front door wreath beautiful silk for spring and summer wreath display coffee by yokoke. 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. In this case, i decided to turn some vintage sporting books i had into a beautiful wreath to fill an empty window we have in our kitchen. I make wreaths, bows, swags, garlands, mailbox swags and tree toppers. I think the book cover could be a cool middle piece.
Craft a rustic noel branch and paper wreath for christmas. Beyond the holidays, adorn your front door with a springtime wreath of lifelike blooms with bright yellow faux branches, made to last all year long. Its still winter looking without looking like the holidays. Whats a girl to do my glittered book wreath project is perfect for your front door or on your mantel. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Vintage music book page wreath 32 astonishing diy vintage christmas decor ideas. How to make a paper wreath using old book pages, a piece of wire and glue. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Book wreath, book page crafts, christmas crafts, christmas ideas, antique books. Antique victorian memorial woven mourning hair wreath framed 19 shadow box. Farmhouse wreath,farmhouse welcome wreath,farmhouse white wreath,galvanized decor,greenery door wreath,front door decor,gift idea, jjshometownwreaths. Made with a cardboard frame and pages from a book, this diy wreath is so simple to make, yet gives any room in your home a stunning accent piece that everyone will love. I wanted to reshare it because i thought it may have gotten lost in the mix of over 600 posts ive published and i thought it was a fun book page craft. Koszoru regi konyvbol old book crafts, book page crafts.
All of our decorative wreaths are made from artificial plants and artificial trees, so you wont have to worry about constant maintenance. Its that awkward time of the decorating year where you want to take down your christmas decor, but its way too early for spring. For the uglies of this project, i used floral wire between the wreath wire and the cup hook in the wall to hang the old book wreath. Make a vintage book wreath with glitter jennifer allwood. Start with an old book and turn it into a masterpiece. Embellishing modern cabinets with antique handles is a good way to make contemporary pieces of furniture truly eyecatching.
Great video by jenna deangeles on making a stunning door wreath using pages from old books. You can use this wreath on your door, in your living room or even hang it in the bathroom. To create this simple and unique door wreath, youll want to start by spray painting the tip and handle of the umbrella if theyre a color you dont like. How to make a door wreath from antique books trendy tree. Dec 04, 2014 all you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.
Towards the end you will have to squish the fans together. Make this rustic old book page wreath with adorable red button accents as a fun addition to your front door for any season of the year. In our home, everyone enters through our back door the breezeway door, so i always make sure to put a wreath here. You can use this type of cabinet hardware as a finishing touch for vintage furniture restorations. Book wreath color the edges red and green or white and blue add a ribbon and we have the perfect xmas door wreath book page wreath.
Jenna shares with her her coolest design for a vintage door wreath. Sep 05, 2019 keep things simplebut spookywith an allwhite wreath. Oct 23, 2019 christmas wreaths are a classic yet easy way to instantly up the ante when it comes to your christmas decor. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. I know it seems hard to tear up a book, any book for something like this, but face itwe all have old books that are just taking up space and getting dusty. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.
A small wreath in a bathroom or a bedroom with some dainty flowers and maybe a sweet bird perched on her nest is a beautiful way to enhance each room by adding more color and texture on a. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Sep 26, 2011 vintage book wreath im always looking for ways to make conventional crafts into something unexpected and interesting. I stained the embroidery hoop a dark color and while it dried, i taped two book pages together so they were big enough to fit the back of the embroidery hoop. Fold an origami christmas star from unwanted phone books. Christmas wreaths are a classic yet easy way to instantly up the ante when it comes to your christmas decor. Book wreath, antique books, book pages, door hangers, xmas, ceiling. Now i just made a hook in both ends and looped them together to close the wreath. Incorporate sand dollars and star fish and have your own little seascape. Add this gorgeous rustic old book wreath to your front door as a fun statement piece using easy to find upcycled items you have on hand. Attach the hanging ribbonbow to the top back of the cardboard. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Weighing in at almost 8 pounds, this piece is just as heavy as one would expect from the authentic aesthetic and the verdigris bronze finish helps further the illusion of historicity. She says its time consuming but that you cant mess it up.
This is the base of the web and should have 12 spokes. Whether you spend an afternoon exploring a diy christmas wreath idea or opt for a storebought christmas option, we guarantee theres at least one door decoration on our list thatll speak to your holiday decorating taste and style. The yellowing pages give it a falllike feel without being so literal. Discover our ring of faux antlers finished in antique silver to give any home a rustic winter lodge appeal. Hang a decorative vintage paper wreath on your door this season. Nov 07, 2017 i have tried a door weath hanger and my door doesnt shut, tried a command strip, that fell within an hour. Keep things simplebut spookywith an allwhite wreath. Tiny faux spiders decorate the edges of this fun craft.
Inspire some countryside living with lavender wreaths giving your door a warm, organic feel. 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. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. Spring greenery wreath, vine monogram wreath, eucalyptus wreath, wreath with coral hydrangea, spring door wreath. Rain boot, umbrella, and watering can vase door decor ideas. History of door wreaths ladybug wreaths by nancy alexander. My favorite place to find these is at goodwill, a local antique store, or at any book resale shop. It reminds me of the beautiful door stops we made with readers digest in vacation bible school in the 70s. A small wreath in a bathroom or a bedroom with some dainty flowers and maybe a sweet bird perched on her nest is a beautiful way to enhance each room by adding more color and texture on a wall. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Its been sitting in our book box of guiltthose perfectly good books that we dont want and nobody else does eitherso it was a good candidate for ripping to pieces. Nov 21, 2011 ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas. Ageold foundry techniques bring this cast iron door knocker to life.
How to make a door wreath from antique books duration. Jun 1, 20 viewers have sent me pics of their wreaths inspired by my video. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. I hot glued a hobby lobby christmas ornament to the middle of my vintage book wreath and called that baby dundone. Gamexcel wreath hanger for front door large wreath metal hook for christmas wreath over the door hanger2 x 15 and 3 x 12 white 5pcs 4. Shop from our collection of decorative wreaths to find the perfect embellishment for your mantel or front door.
How to make a door wreath from antique books jenna deangeles. This is a great project for a seashell collector or anyone who has a sea decor somewhere in their home. I simply took the frame off, attached the silhouette to. How to make a door wreath from antique books trendy tree blog.
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