I was definitely feeling inspired after yesterday’s post on 10 Ways to Decorate With Book Pages, so I decided to jump right into making my very own book page wreath and I am crazy about how it turned out!
If you all remember, a few weeks ago I revealed my first fall wreath of the year and I definitely liked it but I was pretty honest about my feelings toward it. SO, I decided to challenge myself to make a new fall wreath that I absolutely love. And you know what? I absolutely LOVE my new book page wreath, a big L-O-V-E! I stuck with my challenge of only using things I had around my house or things from the dollar store, but this time I didn’t even spend a penny because this wreath cost me $.00! Bonus.
I started out by cutting a circle out of an old box we had laying around and then covered it with book pages to create the base for the wreath.
Then, I made these accordion style flowers out of book pages (each flower has 3 small accordion pieces) and layered the flowers until they covered the entire wreath. I love how layering the flowers gave it some depth.
After the wreath was complete I accessorized it with some old buttons that my grandma recently gave me.
After trying out the wreath in several rooms in the house, I finally found it a home on a shelf in our family room! I’ve been all about big pops of bold color lately so I added some ribbon to top it off. The colors might not be for everyone but it works in this space.
After two wreaths in the past few weeks I think I am wreathed out for a while… quit while you’re ahead right?
About Taryn Whiteaker
Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.
This looks so fun! Love it! I don’t have the heart to do it myself…something about being an English major and former English teacher won’t let me cut up book pages…lol. But I like looking at yours! :) I’d be so excited for you to link it up to my door decor challenge:
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/falling-for-crafts-challenge-3-door.html
It looks great. The buttons are the perfect amount of sparkle. Off to check out the other ways to use book pages.
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Your book wreath turned out great! I love all crafts in which you can put old books to good use.
I’ve never seen one done this way and it is FAB! Thanks for sharing. :)
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Thanks Christa! And thanks for the follow :)
i LOVE this. I really like it more than the other book page wreaths I’ve seen- with the rolled up pages making a starburst in a circle. Your’s is amazing. I think the old buttons add the perfect touch. Thanks so much for sharing! I’ll definitely be pinning this one!
Thanks so much for the sweet comment! :)
That is so cute! I love the look!
This is so pretty. I have pinned this!
Thank you :)
This such a unique idea! I really like it a lot.
Thank you!
This is awesome! Thanks for stopping by SewWoodsy!
This is so dog-gone cute. I love it! It is different than any other book page wreath I’ve seen. Bounced over from The Girl Creative.
Aw thanks so much! Glad you bounced over :)
How very pretty and smart this looks. A really great idea.
Jill
Really pretty–and those centers are perfect!
Thank you! And I love your site, the name is so cute. I also live in the Pacific Northwest :)
I love it! This is so cute and chic! I really would like one of these! Amazing! Thanks for sharing it on {Re}create Into Something New last week!
Hope to see again tomorrow for another blog party at my place!
Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com
Such a classic look. I really love this idea! Thanks for posting
Buffie
http://papercuts4u.blogspot.com/
Wow,what a new and interesting look.Very clever.
Just love this Wreath!!! I can’t wait to make it.
Beautiful! Do you have instructions anywhere?
I don’t, I’m so sorry this is a much older post and I don’t think I did a tutorial on it.