A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages.
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Taking inspiration from Robin's Happy at Home blog HERE , I started with Mod Podge and covered my wreath form with book pages. I purchased a 4" x 6 3/4" paperback from a dollar store. Removed the cover and tore the pages in half. Then started gluing.... I crumpled each half page to give it more texture before positioning it over the end of a sharpee marker. (I found a pencil to be to small to work with.) Added a dab of glue and stuck it onto the wreath form. Loving how it turned out!! Happy Fall Y'All
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I have pages from old books coming out my ears, so in my quest to use of some of them, I created a wreath from some antique book pages. It's a very inexpensive…
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*** Updated: Tutorial Included *** Is anyone else been feeling the overwhelming urge to spend the whole day crafting lately? I sure have! This past week I couldn't ignore the pull of my glue gun another second. It must be these almost too cool, crisp days we have been having. You know that precarious perch between fall and winter weather. I just want to snuggle into my nice warm house and make a big mess just for the fun and pleasure of making something new. I decided a book wreath would be a great place to start since it's been on my to-do list for like ever! Boy was it fun! I had never made this type of wreath before and it went together surprisingly fast. When it was all finished I decided my faux beadboard door in the family room was the perfect place to hang my new treasure. Of course I had to add a few pretty items to round out the display which was a whole different sort of fun. The basket, the doily and the crochet runner are all new to me items I've found lately so it was enjoyable to find a way to use them. I had thought making the wreath would curb my craftiness for a while but I think it's only succeeded in adding fuel to the fire. Last night, once again, unable to ignore my glue gun I made this small book wreath while I watched a show. Is your glue gun behaving it's self or is it screaming for attention? Just in case it's howling at you, here's how I made the wreath. You'll need a book, a foam wreath form and a glue gun with lots of glue sticks. Cut or rip book page into four inch squares. Taking one four inch square, place handy-dandy gluing tool (aka a pencil) in the middle of the square . . . Then scrunch the paper up around the pencil and hold in place with your fingers. Here's another view of what it should look like at this point. Next simply add some glue and attach to the wreath. Use the pencil to hold the paper against the wreath while the glue cools - - this is the hardest part I thought, sometimes waiting for the glue to cool and firm up seemed like it took forever. That's it really. I did find that things went more smoothly when I added the paper all along the inside of the wreath first . . . Followed by lining the outside edge of the wreath next. And then finally filling in the middle section. In case your wondering how close to place the paper together I'd guess I glued them onto the wreath every quarter inch or so. (If anyone is interested in a tutorial for the other wreath I made while watching TV just let me know. Sure won't mind making another one to show you how it's done.) Robin Linked to: Monday Funday Amaze Me Monday Twirl and Take A Bow The Scoop Tweak It Tuesday Be Inspired Knick of Time Tuesday
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When I was little, my friend Jason and I would walk to "Taylor's," a little store that was very close to my house, and buy a candy called "Circus Peanuts." They are orange and marshmallow-y and shaped like a very large peanut. My favorite color was orange and I really liked the movie Dumbo, so I think that's how I arrived at eating the Circus Peanuts. It can't be because of the way they taste. They are kind of yucky. But despite their yucky-ness, I can't resist buying Circus Peanuts when I see them for sale anywhere. (They are not readily available these days...I can't imagine why.) When I eat that peanut shaped marshmallow, it makes me feel like I am a little girl rejoicing in the simple pleasures of summer and spending time with sweet friends. Camp Take Me Away is like eating a giant Circus Peanut. CTMA is a retreat for women who camped or worked at Camp Desoto in years gone by. For 5 days, they get to be campers and re-live the summers that they spent on the mountain. Many of the ladies are dear old friends and some are new faces, but they all have a common experience that binds them together. Can you imagine how fun it would be to go to one of your favorite places with your favorite people?! It is probably my favorite week to work at camp. Thank you, Camp Desoto, for letting me be a part of this retreat! Now, let's get down to business. I taught crafts for Camp Take Me Away, and this year we made fun fancy wreaths. Just look at these Craft Mama's working their fingers to the bone! The ladies made so many different and beautiful wreaths...I wish that I had a picture of each one to show you. Here is an example wreath that I made. This one is wrapped in burlap and decorated with bright felt flowers... The other example I made is covered with pages of an old book. How great would this be for a book club? It could be cool to use an old hymnal or music book for this project, as well. Love it! What's that? You want to know how to make your own book wreath? Well, let's do it! Book Wreath Tutorial First you will need a straw wreath form and burlap cut into approximately 2 inch strips. For a 24 inch wreath, you will need about a half yard of burlap. Wrap the burlap strips around your wreath. Secure ends with hot glue or straight pins. Next, you will need an old book. You could just as easily use a new book, but the yellowed pages of an old book give the wreath more interest. Carefully cut, or gently tear, the pages from the book. Roll each page into a little scroll and secure with hot glue. Tie each scroll with twine. I mostly tied singular scrolls, but I also tied a dozen or so multiple bundles (2 or 3 scrolls tied together). It will take about 75 scrolls to cover a wreath. Use strait pins or hot glue to secure the scrolls to the wreath. Here's a helpful hint...I glued my multiple scroll bundles (2's and 3's) to the wreath first in even increments (think of a clock- tie bundles at 12, 3, 6, and 9) and then filled in between those. Glue a small loop of twine to the back of the wreath as a hanger. Hang. Enjoy. Admire. That's all there is to it! Easy Peasy. Go find yourself some Circus Peanuts, pretend you're at Camp Take Me Away, and make a book wreath. Lovin' ya. Mel Dark
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