Now that we've got Halloween over with, it's time to get Christmas decorating, am I right? I've got a stash of books just begging to become awesome. So I obliged. Just in case you, too, have a sad little book hanging around that wants to become a wreath, here's how:
You will need eleventy billion glue sticks. That's not an exact number, just a ballpark figure.
Updated Tip: I put 2 or 3 sheets together to cut them and then separated them back out for the next step.
When I was done filling in gaps, I smacked a bow on that puppy and called it done!
Here it is hanging on a straight pin I stuck in the wall (um, don't tell my husband).
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36 comments:
This is so cool, I love it!!
Love this! Great tutorial!
wow luv luv it did you seal it with anything against moisture and rain?
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Gorgeous, Jessica! I love it! So how long did this take? I *need* one. lol! Sharing on my Facebook page!
What a great idea, Love it! Thanks for the tutorial, you make it seem easy. I bet it takes a while though, but certainly well worth it.
I love this wreath! Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks! It took about a week's worth of naptimes, split with housework. I don't know what that translates into in normal-people hours. :)
I love this take on the book wreaths. I am going to have to try making one like this. I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now.
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too pretty, Jess!
It is so beautiful ... I love paper, and what can be done with it. Greetings from me and the Czech Republic.
What a fabulous twist for a wreath! So creative and clever! We are hosting a home for the holidays link party on our blog and would love for you to share this with our readers!
What a cute tablerunner! We are having a home for the holidays link party and would love for you to join us. Our readers love ruffles and they would love this runner! Take care!
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WOW, such a beautiful and original wreath! Great job!
This is such a beautiful wreath. I have never seen this technique before. Thank you for sharing how you made it!
I love this so much! It is lovely for Christmas but would be great year round too!
i love this, its great i have just made a book page wreath you should check it out at twiggstudios.blogspot.com
your looks allot more time detailed, thanks for the great tutorial xxx
I am LOVING this! How long did it take to make?
Love this!Looks almost like the sweetgum wreaths I've seen in BHG.
So about how long does it take to go through eleventy billion glue sticks?
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This is fantastic! It looks kind of like popcorn. Great job!
wow! so fun and unique! thanks for sharing!
Wow! I love this! So creative Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites! I'm featuring you this week. Come by and grab my featured button if you'd like one.
I've never seen that technique before... simple but very effective.
I'd love it if you could come over and share this at my Inspiration link party for Simply Christmas at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com
Festive hugs ~ Kerryanne
Your wreath is absolutely gorgeous! You are so creative!
I love it. I already made a book page wreath the more traditional way, but I like the pom style of this. It makes it look like baby's breath or snow.
beautiful ! xo
Love this twist on the book wreath!! It turned out fabulous!
Very cute! Those poms would ge good for all kinds of other things, too. Thank you for sharing.
WOW!! That looks great!
This so cool except I don't think I could cut up a book - well unless it is Twilight - hhmmm.
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c'est super mignon !
merci pour le tuto, je vais essaye
Nicolette
This is so great! I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!
This is fabulous! It takes the book page wreath to the next level!
I love it for Christmas!!
Brilliant Jessica!! Thanks for auditioning for OMTWI!
What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for the great instructions--I had fun making mine. (And thanks for visiting my blog to see the result...!)
Found this on pinterest! What a neat idea..I always make flowers like that with felt. Never thought to try it with paper/ book pages. You have a great blog. Would love it if you followed back. Your Newewst Follower,
xx
Heather
www.HeatherlyLoves.blogspot.com
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