How to Make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. An easy DIY craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long.
This project was one of the UFO’s (UnFinished Objects) that I had started and then was stashed away. When I very first started this Book Page Paper Wreath I didn’t love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished.
I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and I’m so glad that I did. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and I can’t believe at one point I didn’t like it!
It all started with an old book that I got from my Grandma’s house. The copyright date on the inside was 1941. I knew right away I wanted it for crafting.
Supplies Used: Some links may be too similar items when exact items couldn’t be found online.
- Book
- Scallop Circle Paper Punch
- Styrofoam Wreath Form
- Hot Glue
- Pencil
How to Make a Book Page Paper Wreath
Begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them!
Each scallop circle will need to be scrunched and attached to the wreath form. I found the easiest was to find a pencil with a good eraser.
Wrap the paper around the eraser side of the pencil with the eraser in the center of the circle.
Put a dot of hot glue on the piece of paper and glue it onto the wreath form and begin to fill in the entire wreath with all of these scrunched scalloped circles.
This project did take quite a bit time, but I absolutely love the end result!
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Oh I love this! And I do like it naked. Thanks for yet another great way to use books in crafting and a fresh take on a book page wreath.
I love it! I have been wanting to make one!
I think I like it better “naked” too. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
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OH this is fantastic!! I can’t imagine punching out all of those shapes but it sure looks like it’s worth it — beautiful!
Love your “naked” wreath…I just love the book page wreaths. I like how you kept it neutral…now you can enjoy it for all seasons!
I can see why that took you a while to finish. I think you are right “naked” was the way to go. Thanks for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.
I’m in love with wreaths as well as book wreaths…so much that I did one…LOVE yours. Thanks for linking up with us @ “Toot Your Horn Tuesdays”.
Erin
This is such a great idea, I love how versatile it is!!
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Beautiful! I love the naked look. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
So pretty!
I love it, super cute! I like the naked/neutral look.
What?! How cool is that! Great post! If you get a chance, hop over to our Frugal Crafty Home blog hop! I think our readers would love this!
xoxo, Jordan
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Another great wreath idea I just visited another one on this linky and am just tucking them away for future reference. Basic can be touched up for any season. Great idea.
QMM
Super cute Craft.
Thank you so much for sharing on Tutorial Thursdays, I hope to see you again this week.
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Natalie
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