Every page of your book is transformed into a festive holiday. Incredibly not everyone wanted to read mills and boon christmas nights by sally wentworth. This stepbystep video shows you how to make your own cone shaped tree by just folding the pages of a book. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Sep 10, 2019 recycle an old book or magazine to make a decorative christmas tree. Book christmas tree reuse recyle books diy youtube. Perhaps choose a small bible or a book with a christmas theme. Paperback book christmas trees an extraordinary day. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. This altered book christmas tree is very easy to make from an old paperback novel. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year.
I used this old readers digest condensed books book given to me. You can easily make a tree in less than 30 minutes. 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. Pick any one of these fabulous tutorials and learn how to make a wreath. How to make a folded book tree for christmas youtube. Paper christmas trees book christmas tree, christmas.
Then hide the wires by wrapping your favorite garland around them. 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. Every page of your book is transformed into a festive holiday creation. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages holidappy.
How to make a christmas tree from a book christmas tree. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths14 easy stepbystep wreaths. How to make a christmas tree out of your favorite books hypable. Some ideas for repurposing, reusing, recycling an old. Now, im not one to usually destroy old books, but this was an old dictionary that we were going to throw out anyway. Tree 9 stitched washi tape tree 10 sweater trees 11 felt tree 12 cupcake liner tree paper book page tree 14 gingerbread cookie tree 15 mini rustic trees 16. But i have found a craft so simple, so easy, even those missing the craft gene. Gather all your books and sort them by size and shape. If you would love to learn how to make your own original christmas tree wreath this is the tutorial for you. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these. Why not reuse your old books and turn them into beautiful christmas trees. Dec 03, 20 how to make a christmas book tree step one.
Mar 29, 2019 wrap a short strand of batteryoperated christmas lights along each side of the wreath to complete the christmas tree effect. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect. Christmas is right around the corner and it is time to start thinking about christmas decorations. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. See more ideas about book christmas tree, book tree and christmas. Christmas crafts how to make a paperback christmas tree book tree with glitter so much glitter magazine christmas tree.
I found this top image on facebook but hit the jump for 11 more prime examples of christmas book trees. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Christmas trees for pleasure and profit by robert d. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. 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.
Storeys country wisdom bulletin a262 storey country. Deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreath making book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. Repurposed book page wreath in paper art magazine by cloth paper scissors via knick. Nov 14, 20 an old book preferably with some brown discolored aging.
Folding technique to make christmas trees from paperback books. It would be a nice gift topper too, you could make it much larger and use it like a wreath. Now i turned them into adorable little christmas trees that can go on our mantel. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial an extraordinary day. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Nov 23, 2014 it is a sad fact that even charity shops have to pulp books after their pages have curled on the shelves too long. Christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make.
If i try making the wreath, i think i would prefer to use a cheap vintage paperback in. I wanted to make something different this year and i found an awesome tutorial for making a paperback christmas tree at kaylaaimee that is different than anything ive seen so i wanted to share it with you. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial christmas diy 12 diy christmas decorations you can make today since ive gone all cool gray in the mom cave, i decided to put some cool new christmas decorations on the corner of my desk. Mar 01, 2014 deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. For best results use a largesized paperback book also known as. Theres even a second photo collage to show you how i added the sweet christmas red tree toppers. Make diy christmas decorations to brighten your home and welcome holiday guests. Make a paperback christmas tree this decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. Paper book wreath french paper cone wreath by roseflower48 papier diy, folded. If youre in love with book pages and love making easy doable. Robeson re creates an old antique book pages wreath for her home.
How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to. But did you know theres a whole segment of people who make christmas trees out of books. Pick up books from thrift stores and kids can make some great crafts. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Folding technique to make christmas trees from paperback. Dec 1, 2014 if youre in love with book pages and love making easy doable homemade gifts and home decor. Turning an old christmas tree into a new christmas wreath if you dont mind cutting up some branches of your old artificial tree, you can also make a christmas wreath out of it. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. Or, you could save yourself the trouble and buy them on etsy.
Nov 23, 2012 fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. Dec 04, 2014 adorable origami dresses as christmas ornaments. Everything you need to know about working with deco mesh that darling of the decorating world is in this book. By purchasing this tutorial you are agreeing not to share this video or the techniques with anyone and especially online and any social media platform. 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. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. With wire cutters, cut off the tips of your artificial tree so you have small branches 5 or 6 inches long. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book. We love christmas crafting and think that paper christmas trees are very cute.
Continue folding pages as you did for the tree until you are about 25 leaves from the end. Digital download 1 pdf this is not a wreath you are purchasing but a video tutorial. Using an old book that was falling apart, i made cute little christmas trees. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. Paperback book christmas trees the week at a glance 127. How to make paperback book christmas trees with this super detailed tutorial from click through for all the details so you can make a. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. Whether you use them in place of a big christmas tree, as a centre piece on your christmas table or simply. 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. Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths by leisure arts, paperback. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Packed with fun, simple and effective projects, the book helps you create.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The method used to make it is very similar to this paperback snowman and paperback pumpkin. Creating a book tree is like building a pyramid with mismatching blocks. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old. Christmas tree tutorial, diy, christmas wreath tutorial. Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. Ive made these before using a paper punch and my sewing machine.
Dec 09, 2011 easy diy paperback christmas trees christmas offers you a great opportunity to express your imagination, creativity and abilities. I love christmas decor ideas and this one is a real winner. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Christmas stories and book page decorations are an important part of the celebration, but like a traditional christmas, the most important part of a bookish holiday is the tree, which, of course.