I think it would also make a darling embellishment on a gift. Book page ornaments paper christmas ornaments, diy. See more ideas about paper ornaments, old book pages and christmas diy. Vintage crafts are popular during christmastime because many of us love tradition and old fashioned ideas. Today we are featuring the lovely crafty home blog and their cute book page ornaments. The book page flowers on this list beautify your home without bothering allergy sufferers. September junkle bells old book crafts, book page crafts. Book page flowers tutorial these whimsical flowers are adorable. Add a unique touch to your walls or christmas tree with our ornament and art ideas. This ornament is a great way to get your children to write a xmas list whether its for presents, things they are thankful for, favorite moments from the past year, or things they might be looking forward to in the coming year. This month ive made my ornaments out of old book pages and one of my favorite materials, rusty hardware.
Last year i made these book page ornaments for a contributor post over at snap and never got around to posting them here. Recycled book page bird ornament ornament number two materials needed. I love the simplicity of book page crafts ornaments. What i like the most about paper ornaments is variety. Oct 28, 2018 oct 28, 2018 vintage book page christmas ornaments. Christmas ornaments made out of old books and rusty oddsends paper ornamentsdiy christmas ornaments. 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. Vintage crafts are popular during christmastime because many of us love tradition and oldfashioned ideas. Channel oldworld charm and elegance and then make this gorgeous vintage book page diy ball ornament. This page is actually the backside of the title page of the book.
Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. We all know books are going the way of the dodo bird so why not recycle them into something lovely. How to make paper hearts from old book pages fabulessly frugal. Recognizing the value of the doityourself movement of the last several years, is inspired by unique yet replicable ideas. Its a great craft for kids, all you need is some old books. Im diana from dreams factory and im happy to share another christmasy project with you today. I also added more distress ink to the edges of each piece of the book page after it was ripped apart. 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. After you have created your own snowflakes, be sure to check out some of the other videos which i have posted featuring easy diy christmas.
Making your own diy book page ornament is simple and fun. Nov 27, 20 today we are featuring the lovely crafty home blog and their cute book page ornaments. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. These 26 fun and easy diy old book crafts will liven up any room in your home and dont cost a lot to make. Aug 18, 2010 recycled book page bird ornament ornament number two materials needed. To me, using old books which are in endless supply in thrift stores and garage sales for craft projects and other home decor purposes is a way of honoring them, and giving them new life. This creative ornament uses a wooden spool to create a paper roll for the list. Dec 08, 2011 this page is actually the backside of the title page of the book. Lovely book page christmas ornaments diy cozy home. Or if you wanted to, you could make it much larger and use it like a wreath.
Use a ruler or drafting triangle i tend to use the latter for my crafting projects because it has more functionality to draw marks every 2 cm across the top of the page. Nov 30, 2011 3 diy christmas ornament ideas light bulb, book page and beads november 30, 2011 this post may contain affiliate links which wont change your price but will share some commission. 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. Click diy in the label cloud and then each time you finish a page be sure to return to the top of the page under the skit to move to the next page of projects. Channel old world charm and elegance and then make this gorgeous vintage book page diy ball ornament. Book page snowmen ornaments christmas ornaments, christmas diy. Do you know where those books would end up if no one used them. Im having a great time making pretties for the holidays. So here are 7 diy decor ideas to help you ring in the season.
I figured today was a great time to finally post them, if you have followed me during the holidays you know i love a good handmade ornament. Turn old book pages into the perfect book page bow. Book page christmas ornament tutorial creations by kara. I made this guy out of chipboard, old sheet music, a bit of cosmo cricket paper for the scarf, an old button and some hemp twine. Diy vintage inspired book page ornament crafty julie. Nov 17, 2011 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. 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. Dec, 2018 first, remove the covers of the old book entirely. How to make a recycled book pages circle ornament tutorial. This is a project tutorial that i did several years ago. Book pages or scrapbook paper small stick twine or ribbon your choice of embellishments tim holtz inkglitter begin by printing out the bird template found here.
Nov, 2014 its day four of diy christmas ornament week. The added vintage button is perfect for adding a punch of color. Book page tassel ornament 30 days of ornaments project. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. And for those who lack the talent or time or money, such diy ornaments are absolutely helpful. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. We will be making some beautiful paper rosettes using book pages and some lovely christmas ephemera medallions that i. Diy christmas tags book christmas tree christmas projects holiday crafts christmas decorations book decorations simple christmas gifts christmas activities handmade christmas. Each ornament took a grand total of about 2 minutes once i got rolling, and they turned out super cute. Learn how to make these lovely book page ornaments by upcycling your old books. Book page christmas ornaments upcycle your old paper. Need a decor idea that adds a touch of vintage class.
I took a short blogging break last week, but now im back now and i am ready for a new year and lots of diys. Aug 18, 2010 recycled book page flower ornament ornament number threematerials needed. 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. How to make handmade book print christmas ornaments. Someone once told me they thought using old books for crafts was a terrible way of desecrating them.
Use an old book to create a oneofakind christmas decoration your family will cherish year after year. Homemade by jill recommends adding basic ornaments for a bright pop of holiday color. Clean metal jar lid book pages or scrapbooking paper ribbon your choice of embellishments glitterclear glass vase gem begin with a clean metal jar lid. 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. Today im sharing with you some beautiful little 8 pointed paper stars made out of book pages or maps.
A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop. Aug 17, 2017 sweetbiodesign diy tutorials 3,663,384 views 11. Use an old book to create a oneofakind christmas decoration your family will. Recycled book page flower ornament ornament number threematerials needed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thats why making a homemade christmas ornament that has such a wonderful vintage look is such a lovely idea this time of year. So, grab your old, not worthy books, scissors and glue and make a rosette book page ornament with me. I used the tim holtz walnut stain distress ink, which is a darker tint. Book page ornament tutorial diy christmas ornaments. Oct 28, 2018 vintage book page christmas ornaments. Old book crafts book page crafts newspaper crafts newspaper paper book page art newspaper flowers old book pages wreath crafts diy wreath this project takes hours but the results are spectacular. Turn old book pages into sparkly christmas tree treasures. Let it snow snowflake tutorial tifani lyn lifestyle. Beautiful diy book page ornament diy christmas tags, diy.
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. 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. Use an old book to create a oneofakind christmas decoration your family will cherish. Dec 1, 2018 ways to use old book pages to make new ornaments. Nov 27, 2018 making your own diy book page ornament is simple and fun.
The wreath is made of dozens of paper roses cut out of book pages. Heres a wonderful blog post that features 4 different christmas ornament ideas. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. These are the books ive used for our christmas book page ornaments, most of which would simply be disposed of after not selling at thrift stores. Dec 21, 2018 after you have created your own snowflakes, be sure to check out some of the other videos which i have posted featuring easy diy christmas crafts. The lid i used measured 2 12 inches in diameter however any size will do. Dec 15, 2011 these are the books ive used for our christmas book page ornaments, most of which would simply be disposed of after not selling at thrift stores. This diy easy book page ornament is a good fit for those who are looking for affordable gifts that are still meaningful and kind of fun. All it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. Diy book page filing cabinet take your ugly, old filing cabinet and turn it into something fabulous with some book pages and diy elbow grease.
Recognizing the value of the do it yourself movement of the last several years, is inspired by. Heres a wonderful blog post that features 4 different christmas ornament ideas you can make from old book pages. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. By erin henry november 27, 2018 3 min read 28 comments. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and a downloadable template. I knew i could create a similar style with paper, so i started experimenting, and this is the result. Nov 04, 2019 someone once told me they thought using old books for crafts was a terrible way of desecrating them.
Diy old book paper glitter snowflake ornament instruction diy paper christmas tree ornament craft ideas christmas snowflakes diy paper christmas tree. I made this one by punching out squares from the book pages. All you need is a little mod podge and a little love. Dec 20, 2019 started with a plastic ball ornament, i like that it wont break ensuring that my ornament will last even longer.
Here is a nice idea to upcycle your old books then make some vintage ornaments for christmas. The old book that i used was purchased at my local goodwill. Wonderful diy book page snowflake ornaments for chrsitmas. I want everyone to know there are almost 200 other diy and craft tutorials here, including several others using old book pages, so dont miss them. Make a christmas ornament with circles cut from the pages of an old book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Spruce up your office space with this easy diy project made from recycling old book pages.
I used 5 pages per strip so i cut 10 pages at a time. You can put them in a vase or wrap them on a package. In case you missed yesterdays pipe cleaner and beads snowflake ornament, here it is. Weve featured a book page wreath here at the riot before. The original gold ornament i made used old book pages from a german book i found on etsy.
Tear the pages out and begin punching circles with the paper punch. This was inspired by an old ornament i had made as a child using small bits of fabric and a styrofoam ball. Started with a plastic ball ornament, i like that it wont break ensuring that my ornament will last even longer. And you dont need a lot of time, either just 5 to 10 minuites, tops. I made about 30 squares, folded them in half and then glued each one to the next.