Craft with old book pages

Flex the spine a bit until it loosens as if its been read many many times. I put together text from an old tattered book and fairy tale pictures. Craft projects made out of recycled book pages including gifts, home decor, party decorations, and embellishments. First, ease off the paperback book cover and any loose pages which come away with it. Browse these fun project ideas and get inspired to make crafts such as garlands, flowers, trees, and. Books are beautiful and sacred and should never be destroyed and blah blah blah. Whatever the case, the pages of old books are good for more than just reading.

Print out the letters that you wish to fold, go at least 200 dpi in your print. Make sure and come back later today for your chance to win a lia griffith bundle teal cricut explore. To start, find an old book which does not need to remain intact. For a barrel book, choose a chunky book 200300 pages. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. While book donation is always an excellent option for helping those old tomes find a new home theres probably a local charity, library, shelter, or school that could use them, the cold winter months might give you an itch to craft while youre stuck inside. So, express your spirit with tasteful designs and create book page christmas ornaments for amazing diy home decoration. May 3, 2017 for those who love both books and crafty things. Yes, i know crafts with book pages can be controversial. Vintage craft papers old book pages dictionary pages old. Why make some awesome bookmarks, of course, and just in time for gift giving. This wall decoration doesnt require a lot of technical skill. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art old book pages old books book art vintage crafts vintage books altered books 7 novel ways to use old books in your artwork i love using old book pages in my paper crafting, from cards to collage they had such a wonderful vintage touch. Fray the edges by pulling out threads down to the stitched line.

It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Everybody has already posted how to make a book page wreath all over blogworld, but im in a creative slump, so i thought id just do something anything just to get my juices flowing again. Choose a book with 6700 pages for a complete folded set of letters such as mrs and mr, or a 200 page book to make a large monogram. Youll be blown away with these things to make with paper that are perfect if youre wondering what to do with an old book page. While the internet has many aging methods for you to try, crumpling. Use a crafts knife to cut along the template and slice through several pages. Book hedgehog how to make a piece of book art paper. Read on for 21 suggestions on what you can do with your old books. This article contains a versatile collection of 56 quality old paper texture downloads that will be perfect for your digital design projects. How to fold book pages into letters recycled book art ideas. A pretty gift pack of vintage book pages and paper for crafting, decoupage, scrapbooking and so much more.

It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor. The tip junkie creative community has 105 pictured tutorials with free patterns for things to make. Make a beautiful paper wreath with poinsettia flowers. Most of the 12 recycled book page crafts featured in this post all started from a book safe that i made a while ago. For the full stepbystep video tutorial check here, and a photo tutorial on how to make these easy and gorgeous roses, you can pop over to this post. Before you can begin, you will need to gather the necessary materials.

Find free botanical images online and print them on old book pages. For an even easier project, print an image directly onto the page. It does not need to be a long book since you will only be tearing out a few pages per flower. Machinestitch the page to the linen mat, then hang using bulldog clips. They are everywhere from anthropologie to west elm, it is obvious that everyone has discovered the versatility and beauty of text on a book page. Simply use a razor knife to slice off the covers and drill a hole in the top and thread through a strip of leather or ribbon to accent these unique gift items. If you want a custom pattern you can purchase one here and i will create it for you place the template in the book behind the first page that you want to fold. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I am a lover of old books and words printed on almost anything so it was a given that i would fall in love with this book page wreath when i saw it on the internet. Book pages make a unique canvas for drawing, painting, and sketching. Books are now found in the new stronghold library chests. You could also include a book to go with this or a gift card to barnes and noble. These creative uses for old books will inspire you to repurpose old books into art.

Book pages are such a fun crafting material that are cheap and easy to use. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. I love using up something that would otherwise be trash, and this is a great example of how you can turn trash to treasure in no time. If youre looking to upcycle old books or show your love of all things reading, these 30 diy crafts with old books are for you. Imagine how different your canvas art can look with just a change in the focal point. This is a project tutorial that i did several years ago. Our latest issue is on sale now and we at papercrafter believe the world needs crafts more than ever. Print landscape for long words and portrait for small words or. The holidays could be so much fun and also the indoor decoration could be absolutely astonishing.

How to make flowers out of paper using an old book. Although we love reading and know that books are for treasuring, there are also some amazing things. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Create a chic space for stashing your bangles and baubles by hollowing out the stack of pages. Whether youre looking to spruce up an art project or give a poem a better platform than printer paper, you might need to age a sheet of paper. I love the simplicity of book page crafts ornaments. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought.

I have had many requests for the instructions but alas, i have not been able to find the website i read it on. To create a textural mat, cut linen a little larger than the page and machine stitch 14 inch from all edges. That ratty, old, outdated encyclopedia, that paperback romance from the 70s, that gorgeously illustrated hardback with half its pages torn outthey dont need to sit, gathering useless dust on your living room bookshelves, not when you could use them for book page craft projects instead, like christmas ornaments, luminaries, or scrapbook embellishments. I tucked away all the pages i hollowed out and put them with my scrapbook paper. The pdf can be printed onto card stock and used to outline on your old book pages. All you need is a few book pages, ms word and a printer. Recently my friend became obsessed with a little hedgehog that i had made out of an old book so i decided to make. I have fallen in love with this old book page wreath. How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. I want to print them on paper that looks like pages from and old book. I prefer a book that has some yellowing of the pages. How to fold books into letters step by step tutorial. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art.

I have been using recycled book pages for quite a while and can attest to the fact that they are a simple, affordable and a beautiful supply to use in art and craft projects. There are crafts with old books you can do, like make bookmarks. The folds of the pieces on this wreath add depth and give it real. Every item on this page was chosen by a womans day editor. Awesome bookmarks from old books what to do with old books. The tip junkie creative community has 105 pictured tutorials with free patterns for things to make out of book pages. This pattern is for the word mum and requires at least 402 pages in the book 201 folds. Beautiful book crafts are created from pages, covers, and. If you dont have any old paperbacks, stop by your local thrift shop for one. 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. 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.

Youll still get to keep your treasured book and make good use of it while youre at it. All my antique and vintage papers are taken from old books that i have salvaged whilst rummaging for my love of decorative paper. Remove the book cover and open the pages until the first page meets the last. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Download the pattern here and print it out at full size this will be on three separate sheets of paper.