So, I attempted to do a coffee filter wreath this week.. Major fail for me 🙁 I used a foam piece I already had and you could see the bright yellow right through the filter. The filters laid beautifully, but I think the next time I try it I will use the brown filters! Any who, I was feeling a little bummed my project didn’t work out, so I decided to try something else.. How about a book page wreath?!
Here’s what you’re going to need:
- foam wreath
- unused book ( at least 200 pages )
- brown craft paint, paintbrush
- glue gun, glue
- twist tie
To give the pages a worn feel, brush the edges with brown craft paint, let dry. Rip pages out, one by one, and begin to twist into a cone shape, and glue into place. It’s best to start on the inside, bottom of the wreath. Work your way around the entire piece. At this point, flip your wreath over and press firmly on a hard surface, causing your pages to lay flat. Start the next row directly behind the previous, adding them to the center of the other ones, creating a pattern. Once you get to the “top” of your foam piece, you will still want to create a cone shape with your page, but at the bottom you will create a crease and glue into place. Continue in a pattern for the rest of your wreath. Go back and fill in any spaces you feel is bare, just by simply adding glue to the bottom of your book page and sticking it it ( it will blend!). I glued a twist tie into place for hanging! You could also use a small piece of ribbon and two push pins to create a loop for hanging. This works well for me 😉
I love the fullness of this wreath! What a great gift this would be for a book lover or teacher!! I hope you enjoy it, it’s a beauty to look at!
Sharing this project on these fabulous sites!
Stopping over from Messy Dirty Hair! Love this wreathe and can’t wait to {attempt} it!!
Xo-
HMM
Thanks a ton for stopping by!!
I love the look of this! Book or map ‘anything’ appeals to me. But I have a hard time cutting up any book. It’s a ridiculous thing, I know. This is lovely!
I must say, I felt a little bit guilty about ripping a book up too, but I would never read this book, just wasn’t my type! I will enjoy this wreath though, for awhile 😉
I love your blog! Thanks for the follow from mom’s mingle.
Thanks so much Katie! I’m thrilled you stopped by!!
Your wreath looks great! I’m in the middle of making one very similar and I think I’m overcomplicating things or I’m a perfectionist or both, because this is taking me a seriously long time.
Angela
This took me a good 5 hours to complete, it is a process! Give it a go though, I’m sure you’ll be happy with the end result!!
Love it, I’m slightly obsessed with paper and book wreaths but yet to make one.
Ugh, me too! I’ve already got another one in mind to make next week!!
Thats a shame the coffee filter one didnt work out after all that work! The page one looks great though, good on you for giving it another try!
Thanks so much Michelle!
Your wreath turned out fantastic! I don’t think anyone can resist making one of these and they turn out amazing. Great job, so glad I found your blog – love your wreath!
I’m glad you found me too Terry 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by!
This is adorable! I’m your newest follower. I’d love for you to share this at my link party going on right now:
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Have a great week!
Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot
Great Shannon, I’d love to!!
I like the volume the foam gives it, that’s great!
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Thanks for stopping by!
Great job! I have a dictionary just waiting for me to do this to! 😉
It will look fabulous!!
This is really cute! What an excellent idea. 🙂
Thank you!!
Like how you made yours and thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Linda
Happy Thanksgiving to you too Linda, I hope it’s wonderful!
What a fabulous wreath! I love anything made out of book pages. Stopping by from Make the Scene Monday.
Tuula 🙂
Thank you so much for stopping by Tuula!
looks so pretty! I haven’t attempted one yet, but it’s on my to-do list!
Such a timeless beauty! Thanks for coming by today!
Saw this from Mop It Up Mondays. I made one of these a few years ago – your’s turned out beautifully! Way to go. I love how it looks on the mirror. Kudos!! And you have a new follower!
Jen @ Noting Grace
http://notinggrace.blogspot.com
Thank you so much!! I’m heading to your site now 🙂
Love this! It looks so easy, too! I especially like how you hung it over a mirror. Looks fantastic!
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Thank you 🙂 Have a great evening!
Looks Great! Thanks for sharing.
Thank YOU for stopping by 🙂 Have a blessed weekend!!
Beautiful idea!
Want to follow each other on GFC?
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Thank you! Consider it done 😉
LOVE this!! so creative! Excited to be a new follower:) xo
I’m excited to have you Laurie!!
love this. so perfectly fall.
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Thanks so much 🙂
Great tutorial!
Thank you!
Fotini, thank you for following Carole’s Chatter. I have followed you right back. Have a good week.
You’re very welcome! And thank you so much for coming by and following back 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing the turorial. I’m going to have to try this one. Happy Thanksgiving!
You’re welcome! I hope you give it a try, it’s a stunning piece! Hope your Thanksgiving was full of blessings!
I love it!
And hi! I’m a new follower from the Aloha Blog Hop 🙂 Following also through twitter.
Laura
http://casetadepaper.blogspot.com.es/
Awesome, thanks for stopping by Laura!!
Gorgeous! Nice job, it looks great, thanks for the walk through!
You’re so welcome and thank you for stopping by!!
Looks so cute! Great idea!
Thanks for linking up this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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Stacey of Embracing Change
Thanks love!! Headed over to peek at the others featured too 😉
Your wreath turned out great! Thanks for sharing on Show & Tell at SNAP! xoxo
Your wreath turned out great! Thanks for sharing on Show & Tell at SNAP! xoxo
Your wreath turned out great! Thanks for sharing on Show & Tell at SNAP! xoxo