Living with lindsay book page wreaths

Just like our recent dollar store hack on how to make wreath with a laundry basket, in this tutorial, the stock pot frees us from having to use wreath forms. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. I have been fighting a sinus infection and am finally conquering it with the help of some antibiotics. When i saw living with lindsays book page wreath, i knew i had to make one of these gorgeous wreaths. There is no wrong way of creating beauty in my book.

Beautiful book page wreath, perfect for any season by paper fox delineate your dwelling. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. Lindsay says that she saw a book page wreath at an arts and craft fair. As soon as i saw lindsays book wreath from living with lindsay, i. And many congratulations to lindsay for being featured on apartment. As soon as i saw lindsays book wreath from living with lindsay, i knew i would be making one for our studyoffice. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. I took a short blogging break last week, but now im back now and i am ready for a new year and lots of diys. I inserted the herb from the container with the dirt ball still attached into the hole in the moss and then. Paper wreath paper wreath diy, paper wreath, small wreaths. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. Instead of a wreath, i wanted to make a flower, so i.

A wreath made out of the pages of an old discarded book. Nov 11, 2009 i usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when i spotted this wreath made from book pages on design crush, i instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage feel. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. The concept of a living wreath is really clever, but this book makes it so simple. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Feb 06, 2014 the concept of a living wreath is really clever, but this book makes it so simple. Lindsay is not that hard a name to remember after all. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages.

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. Book paper wreath vintage book page wreath book lover wreath rustic book wreath roseflower48 5 out of 5 stars. Enjoy the glories of the garden in a new and unusual way. Book wreath book wreath, wreaths, book page wreath. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols. If you didnt see it on living with lindsay, you simply must head over and find her step by step directions. All you need is a wreath form found at most home and garden centers, moss. 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. See more ideas about book wreath, book page crafts, book crafts. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.

If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. Pretty soon everyone will want one of these beauties on their wall, i just know it. If you love a good decorating book, farmhouse style, pretty wreaths andor saving on art that is on trend then you will love this post. If you like diy and farmhouse, then this book is for you.

Plant herbsline up the plants evenly and determine the order you want the herbs to be place into the wreath. These wreaths were perfect for fall and winter, but i really wanted to change things up after we hung the framed botanical prints and brightened the walls in our living room a couple of weeks ago. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. I have seen many book page wreaths and yours is the prettiest one. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. Ive made a few over the years and emily just shared a cool way to decorate a gift with one. I followed her directions but instead of using a full page from the book, i cut the pages in half. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. 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.

Heres a wreath made from living herbs and moss that you can create in under two hours. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Nov 16, 2009 when i saw living with lindsays book page wreath, i knew i had to make one of these gorgeous wreaths. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. Contents foreword preface acknowledgments part one.

Lindsay lives outside of austin, texas with her husband tom. I am not usually too crafty in my skill or taste, but this little project jumped out at me. So i made some good use of my sick time and made this book wreath. How to create a wreath with living herbs diy hometalk. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Today we are making a grape vine wreath from old books, with the aid of a large stock pot. Try an entire bag of hot glue sticks and many, many hours after little man went to bed. And the projects are doable at any skill level, which is awesome. Make a book page wreath book page wreath this is a really beautiful and simple tutorial to create a wreath out of book pages. Next time the library has a bunch of supah old books to recycle, im going to ask if i can have a few of them, so i can make a book page wreath.

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. Simple basic herbs that i would use in cooking or making customized room scents. 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 to share my creations with others and give them ideas as well. Im sure you have all seen the book page wreath phenomenon that has been blowing up the blogosphere, but i decided. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. These are wreaths that are either asymmetrical, minimalistic or created in a shape. Feb, 2010 wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. I also did not paint the edges of the book blackbrown. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.

Whether its richly indulgent herbal soaps, vintageinspired woven pillows, a keepsake family album, or beeswax tapers to illuminate a dinner party, the 75 projects in this varied collection will warm your heartand give a. And many congratulations to lindsay for being featured on apartment therapy. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. 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. Diy vintage book page wreath as i stated in yesterdays post, i have been very busy on our halloween decor, so here i am again to share with you all a few more diy projects. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Lindsay says that she saw a book page wreath at an arts. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless.

I have been wanting to make one of these upcycled book page wreaths ever since i found lindsays blog. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size could do for christmas and put something christmassy in the middle instead of the rose folded book art, book folding book page wreath french book wreath paper cone wreath this french book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. Country living knows that beautiful handcrafted accents are as essential to homesweethome as a comfy cushion to sink into at the end of a long day. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. Lindsey copied lindsay book page wreaths and kitchen. I finally came across one at this little boutique in tustin of course i didnt have my camera on me at the time to take a picture. And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up. To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there. All you need are a few supplies and a couple of hours. For this challenge, i decided to use one of the books in my stash to create a book page flower. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above.

This book just recommends buying one expensive brand of premade forms and filling it with different varieties of plants. The instructions and pictures make this project seem easy enough for most. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Made from book pages, be sure to hide this one from the book worm. Heres another one from living with lindsay, and another great tutorial. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. Living wreath basics the living succulent wreath construction it all starts with the plants the materials you will need making it from scratch the fun begins care and maintenance receiving and sending wreaths mailorder living wreaths from teddy great group activity part two. Apr 18, 2017 i love recycling book pages into pretty crafts. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street.

Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. See more ideas about book wreath, wreaths and book page wreath. Learn how to make this beautiful and fulllooking book page wreath, plus get the details for making 14 other diy wreaths for the holidays. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. 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. Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make one of these, and it was a good. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. While out shopping at some of my favorite thrift stores, i came across a bag of embroidery hoops. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow.

Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Dec 04, 2014 ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Living a modern country life one project at a time. I threaded ribbon through the grapevine on the back of the wreath and then wrapped it loosely around the wreath to tie a simple bow in front. Handmade flowers diy flowers fabric flowers vintage flowers paper flowers wedding mason jar crafts mason jar diy flores diy book page flowers. When i saw living with lindsay s book page wreath, i knew i had to make one of these gorgeous wreaths.

Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found materials. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. How to make a book page wreath out of a recycled book for less than five dollars. I usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when i spotted this wreath made from book pages on design crush, i instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage. Deck the halls with this creative and gorgeous wreath from living with lindsay. The instructions and pictures make this project seem easy enough for most anyone to try, and there are so many different plant combinations to try out that there really is something for everyone. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Instead of a wreath, i wanted to make a flower, so i filled in the middle instead of leaving it open. Living with lindsay has a tutorial to make this beautiful paper wreath out of book pages.

And now, 3 years later, i finally got around to taking photos of her book page wreath and now, 3 years later, i still have never made the infamous book page wreath. Made from book pages, be sure to hide this one from the book worm in the house the guide has great stepbystep instructions and a video that will help you create this masterpiece in your own house. I first saw the tutorial that i based my wreath on at corner house. I do what inspires me and in return i hope to inspire you. Dec 15, 2016 this book is a must for your christmas list. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Was looking for some ideas on actually making wreath forms in addition to ideas for living wreaths. Ive used it for photo pages in my kitchen, book page flowers and now book page wreaths and i still have like 800 pages left. There are a million different ways to do it, but my favorite way is to roll the pages into a cone shape. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. What if your wreath was a miniature herb garden that hung on the wall just outside your kitchen window. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.