A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Nov 30, 2018 if you enjoy crafts with old books and are looking for a holiday project, then you will enjoy our latest video tutorial. This is a project tutorial that i did several years ago. Diy christmas decor from an old fake xmas tree the navage patch. Start your career in graphic design with the wonderhowtos beginnerss guide to photoshop course. Book page tree use an old book to make this statement making stacked christmas tree for your home. The crafty blog stalker is a website filled with diy step by.
Nevertheless, it is to germany that we must look for the development of the christmas tree tradition. I know that this goes against all things literary but take a deep breath and rip. Book page christmas tree tutorial this is an easy project using book pages that have been cut into squares i have ridiculous amounts of magazines that i could do this with. I made a similar book page banner for easter a couple years ago, and ive loved it so much that i decided to adapt it for christmas.
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. Book page christmas ornament tutorial december 8, 2011 by tonya. Dec, 20 id just seen a book page wreath on the shabby creek cottage so when i found this old book in my donate pile, i knew i could make my own book page wreath. Lovely crafty home has a great tutorial on making handmade christmas tree ornaments from book pages. This way i could have the tree fully decorated and it would still be safe and i had a an excuse to make new decorations enter book page garland.
In my latest exclusive video, i teach you how you can create a christmas angel to watch over you this holiday season out of the pages of an old book. If i wasnt careful, i ended up with big blank areas on the ornaments where chapters began or ended. Then, fold top of all pages down to form tree shape. Just when you think every craft project involving book pages has been thought of, there pops out another great idea. Not everyone is into the classic pine christmas tree and thats okay. How to make a christmas tree out of your favorite books hypable. Want to see more of my 31 days of unlocking creativity head on over to see all the posts. Here is a nice idea to upcycle your old books then make some vintage ornaments for christmas. I love it and now have a use for those old readers digest condensed books ive been lugging around for years. Lots of old books can be found from second hand stores. Somehow we missed this activity when we were kids, but this magazine christmas tree is a great looking and super easy idea.
This book reportedly made old fashioned christmas tree ornaments one of americas most popular collectibles. How to make a book page garland the shabby creek cottage. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. A step by step tutorial on how to make a book page garland with only two things. I scouted out books that i thought would be interesting the printing isnt. Im not trying to say im unique here seems lots of people with blogs are making decorations with book pages. Folded book art paper book paper art paper crafts old book crafts book page crafts holiday crafts christmas angels christmas crafts hobbyworld has a contest this month in which to create something based on the theme of angels and at first i had no intention of making a contribution because i got no inspiration on the theme. If however you have old fashioned christmas lights which burn hot, make sure that they are kept well away from any paper snowflakes that you hang on your tree. Made from an old book titled music in europe and the united states, its topped with a silver glitter covered star, and white organza with silver cascading bows. Great tutorial,just finished my first angel,going to have a mess around with her.
My first project for this christmas is a recycled book page mini tree. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. There are more places than your christmas tree to place your book page ornaments. Why not reuse your old books and turn them into beautiful christmas trees. I have an addiction to the scent of old books and noticed an inscription that. You will be amazed by how fast and simple this project is. Print the pattern and use the bunting pattern piece to cut out all of your book pages. Decorate the tree with unbreakable andor disposable ornaments and trimmings. Fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. We all like things made from magazines so check out the instructions below the jump. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. My tree topper on the top tree was that very inexpensive and cute retro star i saw in the store and blogged about the other day. 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.
Add a teacher note to share how you incorporated it into your lesson. Book tree tutorial fun christmas decorations, christmas diy. How to decorate for christmas with book page ornaments. Fold bottom triangle of each additional magazine page up, making the bottom of the tree. Gather all your books and sort them by size and shape. Folding technique to make christmas trees from paperback books. Nov 27, 2018 hang your diy book page ornament on your tree or wrap it up in a pretty box as a cheerful gift. Book page christmas ornaments every year while decorating my tree i try to come up with one ornament i can make to help fill the space. How to make a christmas tree out of your favorite books. Sep 10, 2019 one christmas tree is never enough for me. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book. Now i turned them into adorable little christmas trees that can go on our mantel.
Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. Whether you use them in place of a big christmas tree, as a centre. How to make a book page hymnal tree make a christmas tree from hymnals or other old books. Homemade ornaments are always a fabulous embellishment for any christmas tree, and the bright whites and faded yellows of book pages contrast beautifully with the green pine. If anyone is hyperventilating at the thought of mutilating a book, have a paper bag on stand by. Free downloadable pattern book pages green paper cardstock or patterned paper scissors glue hot glue and glue gun string, twine, or ribbon ink pad optional instructions. Old or damaged books are perfect for this tree project. Nov 21, 20 today i am sharing my easy christmas tree banner in case any of you missed my guest post a few weeks ago at positively splendid. These make lovely ornaments, especially at the holidays and theyre easy to make too. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect. Add a little glitter to those folded paperback trees with this tutorial. Each book is different, but this was a particularly nice example this book is. Page numbers are from the 176 page 1976 penguin large paperback edition. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books.
Make a paperback christmas tree this decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. If you dont mind using your fingernail to crease the pages than you dont need. Diy christmas tree for all my book loving, crafty friendsyou must try making this christmas tree made from an old book. Oct 03, 2011 look at all that ruffley paper on that book page garland yumo. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. Today, though, i thought i would share this easy diy book page ornament tutorial with you that i actually made and gave away to my book club members last year.
If youre feeling cheeky, use a book that talks about the perils of christmas, such as anthologies about bad christmas experiences, or the worst case scenario christmas book. I love christmas decor ideas and this one is a real winner. Sep 16, 2011 i will let you go see her tutorial on how to take the book apart and get an idea on how she made her book trees. How to turn an old book into a beautiful christmas angel. Perhaps choose a small bible or a book with a christmas theme.
Book christmas tree reuse recyle books diy youtube. How to diy book page christmas tree hallmark channel. The page edges have been stained with a brown paint wash. Dec 12, 2012 book page tree use an old book to make this statement making stacked christmas tree for your home. Chic submitted this anthropologie inspired diy christmas tree craft idea that looks just as awesome as the trees sold at the anthro store but for only a fraction of the cost. We will teach you how you can transform an old, unwanted book into a stunning christmas tree. Nov 28, 2016 step by step tutorial for making an easy christmas tree banner from old book pages. Book page christmas ornament tutorial creations by kara. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Its the perfect anchor for my big old halloween mantle which youll see more of later this week. I work at a library, and it seemed like an idea that could be executed pretty inexpensively. Dec 20, 2019 how to make handmade book page christmas ornaments. I have a little annual tradition of making christmas ornaments for everyone from yellowed book pages. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines.
I feel a teensy bit bad about defacing a book but this one was headed for the recycle bin. Now, because the entire point of these ornaments was to have type of them, i used pages from a damaged book and tried to make sure the print covered the entire page. I love the simplicity of book page crafts ornaments. I hope that you enjoy making beautiful snowflakes out of an old book as much as i enjoyed making this video for you. Book page christmas tree tutorial daily dose of style. Turn old book pages into elegant and charming christmas decorations. That is quite possibly the best book page wreath tutorial ive seen. I purchased this magazine recently, and decided to try the better homes and gardens book page christmas tree tutorial with my own twist. How to make trees or christmas trees from paperback books. I had so much fun with that craft that i followed it up by upcycling another old book into a cute miniature christmas tree. Keep those pages of words alive and send them as gifts as they fold flat for ease of postingshipping. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. As the holiday rolls around, my house fills with small, alternative trees that have either been purchased or made at home. The addition of buttons and snowflakes makes it appear even more splendid.
The process is a little time intensive but very simple. Its still one of my favorites, so i thought i would dust it off and bring it back into the light of day here on my blog. However, apart from imparting knowledge and providing pleasure, the books we read daily can be utilized in making a variety of awesome crafts for intensifying the decor of. How to diy 8 different bookish christmas trees quirk books. Book page christmas trees tutorial book christmas tree. I shared this book page christmas ornament at positively splendid a couple weeks ago, but in case any of you missed it, i wanted to share it here as well. Although you can add all kinds of decorations to your trees, the only thing you really need are old books or magazines. How to fold an origami christmas angel from old phone books.
Grab an old music book and make the music sheet christmas ornaments or the victorian angel ornaments. Youll need a paperback book youve read many times, or picked up one or more at the thrift store. Homes and gardens book page christmas tree tutorial with my. Dec, 2018 the other week, i discovered how to turn an old book into a beautiful christmas angel.
Check out this origami tutorial to learn how to fold christmas angels from old phone book pages. Kayla aimee is the author of this ingenious tutorial. Dec 03, 20 how to make a christmas book tree step one. Nov 23, 2017 place an upright book standing and slightly open. I have a few more ideas to use more pages from the old books that came from my inlaws stash believe me, they werent anything anyone would want to read again. Or if you wanted to, you could make it much larger and use it like a wreath. For this project i used nearly an entire hard back book from the dollar tree, some left over coffee for staining the pages, and my trusty stapler. Dec 06, 2012 not a bad idea when theyre wrapped around old books in a building filled with books. What an incredible piece of art can you create by just folding the pages of an old, unused book. Tear off the outer cover and a few of the first and end pages.
How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. Fold pages of book to center until complete circle. A paperback book you can use one you already own or pick up an old. Ready for a quick and easy christmas craft project using book pages. I simply glued the removable base to the top book with gorilla glue, let it dry for 24 hours, and pushed the star into the base. Its a great craft for kids, all you need is some old books, a bit of white glue, and you can add a bit of glitter, and some paper scraps or buttons,or beads for the center decoration. Creating a book tree is like building a pyramid with mismatching blocks. Each of these four ornaments were designed with vintage in mind. How to make a folded book tree for christmas youtube.
Over the past few weeks, ive been working on some large furniture projects and i wanted a little break to keep my sanity in tact. You can make them from scrapbooking papers, old music books or even from old book pages. Fold each page so that the top right hand corner folds down into the middle of the book. Using an old book that was falling apart, i made cute little christmas trees. Book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor.
You may replace the burlap ribbon with a colorful satin ribbon if you desire. The holidays could be so much fun and also the indoor decoration could be absolutely astonishing. I think it would also make a darling embellishment on a gift. Now, im not one to usually destroy old books, but this was an old dictionary that we were going to throw out anyway. How about displaying your diy ornaments in a bread bowl or other decorative vessel on your dining or entry way. So, express your spirit with tasteful designs and create book page christmas ornaments for amazing diy home decoration. This little book page tree is one of the crafts in the days project that can easily be transformed into a christmas craft. Ken wingard is in the christmas spirit and making a creative holidaythemed book page christmas tree. Book page christmas trees tutorial december 12, 2012 by tonya. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Simply fold your book pages into a beautiful christmas tree.
Theres even a second photo collage to show you how i added the sweet christmas red tree toppers. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. How to make snowflake ornaments out of an old book diy. Transform old magazines into glittered tabletop trees with this easy and kidfriendly stepbystep process. Mostly because i have a new color scheme on my tree every year, so it helps cut down on the cost of purchasing new ornaments as filler for the tree. Those two crafts are actually surprisingly similar. Dec 09, 2016 with that idea in mind, i set to work, and not only did i make a lovely outdoor christmas garland from it, but also two clipon christmas swags for our garage click on page 2 to see the christmas swags tutorial, and a faux 8foottall alpine christmas tree for our living room click on page 3 to see the alpine tree tutorial.
Every page of your book is transformed into a festive holiday creation. Just switch up the color of the butterflies with something more christmas y, and you have a little christmas tree that can be used as a decoration, a favor, a place setting. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. Use a bone folder to smooth paper edges if desired. Fold back the pages and break down the spine so it becomes more flexible and opens up the pages. I will let you go see her tutorial on how to take the book apart and get an idea on how she made her book trees.
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