I made two folded book page wreaths, the first one was for Halloween. I also wanted to make an everyday wreath using the same method. I wanted it to be romantic and pretty, one that could be used in farmhouse, cottage or shabby chic decor. Here's what I came up with.
The pages were fan folded and then folded in half and stapled on the folded edge, then they were glued to a paper cake circle.
I used a copy of a vintage music book cover for the center. It was glued to the back of a paper plate and attached to the circle using a small cube of Styrofoam to lift it up a little.
I think it has a ruffly look that makes it kind of feminine and pretty, especially with the addition of the sheet music image.
It's pretty quick to make and because the papers are folded in half I don't think you need as many pages. They fan out and look really full.
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The pages were fan folded and then folded in half and stapled on the folded edge, then they were glued to a paper cake circle.
I used a copy of a vintage music book cover for the center. It was glued to the back of a paper plate and attached to the circle using a small cube of Styrofoam to lift it up a little.
It's pretty quick to make and because the papers are folded in half I don't think you need as many pages. They fan out and look really full.
Thanks for stopping by. I'll be joining these linkups this week
Petite Michelle Louise
Stone Gable
My Romantic Home
French Country Cottage
Craftberry Bush
Very cute, Karen. It is romantic looking and lovely. Don't think I have seen one with fan folded pages. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI love it, Karen! It does look romantic and like it would fit in with cottage or shabby chic décor. Did it take a lot of patience to do the pages?
ReplyDeleteoh my...so lovely and a nice change from the cone shape! love the look and the graphics you included as ti's center point! happy grey dey dear karen! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteToo neat!! looks so fluffy/fanny I love it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Molly
Such a great wreath. So unique how you folded the book pages. It reminds me of a corn husk wreath.
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazingly beautiful. TRULY!!!!
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Lana
I absolutely adore this wreath. So perfect for fall! This would be great to link-up to Create It Thursday for this week…it's live now! Hope you'll join us!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Karen...just wondering, not sure what a paper cake circle is and how you glue the folded pages to it once stapled. I am so lame! lol!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
I have never made a book page wreath even though I've seen them. Seeing how beautiful yours looks sure makes me want to make one now. Love the books that you have displayed too!
ReplyDeleteThat's the first folded wreath I've seen and I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is BEAUTIFUL. Love it.
ReplyDeleteKaren...your wreath is absolutely gorgeous. I have an old sheet music book (for the trombone!!!) so I may just give this a try!
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XO,
Jane
This just stunning. Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Hi Karen! Your Crown is fabulous! A hug from Italy. Paola from http://ilpaeseincantato.blogspot.it
ReplyDeleteI really love this!
ReplyDeleteI love this. I think I could do it! Most of the wreaths that look like this take forever to make! It is so ruffley is that a word?
ReplyDeleteCarol
I love your new take on the book page wreath! Really great idea.
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Judy
Very creative...I love it! Love the soft tones and antique appeal. :o)
ReplyDeleteLarissa ~ Prodigal Pieces
Love how your wreath looks with the center graphic, perfect. Gives wreath a special style. I've been wanting to make one of these so think you've really inspired me to get my glue gun out, get busy. I just need to put everything else aside to tackle this, maybe have to make it in different segments as I have time, then hope I don't run out of glue sticks. Hope mine turns out half as gorgeous as yours. Glad you shared this post. Happy days
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Love, Love, Love your wreath!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Love this! Pinned and shared on my fb page :)
ReplyDelete~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
Absolutely gorgeous! Yes pinning this to my shabby chic board.
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