Theres even a second photo collage to show you how i added the sweet christmas red tree toppers. Book christmas tree reuse recyle books diy youtube. A stacked book diy christmas tree that needs no storage. Christmas tree ideas is a website that is all about decorating your christmas tree in style this holiday season. How to upcycle an old book into a christmas tree diy. Diy vintage christmas book page rosettes with a little bit of glitter. Then, fold top of all pages down to form tree shape. We will be adding some sparkle too, this time using a little bit of glitter. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial.
Stacked diy christmas trees using pvc pipes or books. It has the most amazing versions of vintage carols. How to make trees or christmas trees from paperback books. You can decorate the christmas tree, the living room or the front door and all your stuff will be environmentally friendly and easy to be recycled. However, apart from imparting knowledge and providing pleasure, the books we read daily can be utilized in making a variety of awesome crafts for intensifying the decor of. Using an old book that was falling apart, i made cute little christmas trees. Place a dab of glue on the neck edge of the christmas ball. It was nice to be recycling, or upcycling, these books and its a nice irony to see a tree turned into paper, turned into a book, and that book turned. Now, im not one to usually destroy old books, but this was an old dictionary that we were going to throw out anyway. Book page christmas ornaments upcycle your old paper. Paperback book christmas trees an extraordinary day. The new christmas tree diy book victorian trading co.
The first thing youll need to make the beautiful christmas tree is a book, obviously. This easy book page apple diy project is perfect to make as a back to school or year end teachers gift. Diy book page trees made from a vintage christmas carol. Creating a book tree is like building a pyramid with mismatching blocks. This will be the best present for the sustainability of the planet. As with anything i make, i try to recycle and reuse as many materials as possible. Fold the page with a diagonal crease from the top edge nearest the binding to. 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.
Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Tradition aside, creativity borrows from everyday objects to customize a personal design ideally suited for. With a little imagination, its really not necessary to spend lots of money or contribute to waste in order to create beautiful new decorations that make a huge impact. How fun would it be to decorate this pvc pipe diy christmas tree. How to decorate for christmas with book page ornaments.
It might sound like a challenge, but this christmas tree craft is astonishingly simple since the advent of ebooks, we are starting to look at paperbacks in a. How to diy book page christmas tree hallmark channel. For best results use a largesized paperback book also known as trade paperback. Book page christmas tree easy diy december 16, 2011 by heidi 1 comment. Our idea keep all your diy christmas decor and donate it for charity for example if you dont want them after the holidays. In the video below, i will teach you how you can take a plain, old, ordinary paperback book and turn it into a christmas tree. Slowly pull the decorative surround and wire hanging hook off from the base of the ornament.
Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. How about displaying your diy ornaments in a bread bowl or other decorative vessel on your dining or entry way. Here are a few more book page crafts that you might like as well. Project that is going to be completely on a dollar tree budget. Cut your first set of pages into a square, so if its 6 inches wide cut it 6 inches length to create a square. Book page tree use an old book to make this statement making stacked christmas tree for your home. Youll also need a hot glue gun and small items to decorate your tree. See more ideas about christmas, christmas crafts and christmas diy. Get your book and slit down the page closest to spine to remove all pages. We will be making some beautiful paper rosettes using book pages and some lovely christmas ephemera medallions that i. Hang your diy book page ornament on your tree or wrap it up in a pretty box as a cheerful gift. Since ive gone all cool gray in the mom cave, i decided to put some cool new christmas decorations on the corner of my desk. Fold bottom triangle of each additional magazine page up, making the bottom of the tree flat. Learn how to easily make beautiful accordion style paper rosettes using book pages and some lovely christmas ephemera medallions.
Do that for a while until you have enough of one area done. There are more places than your christmas tree to place your book page ornaments. Crease the overlapped page and fold back toward the outer edge. Diy book page christmas tree 1 fold pages of book to center until complete circle. To do this, fold the pages as per normal to make a tree as in the photo at the top of the page, but make one extra fold to turn the pointed corner in towards the book. I have a little annual tradition of making christmas ornaments for everyone from yellowed book pages. Ken wingard is in the christmas spirit and making a creative holidaythemed book page christmas tree. Today, though, i thought i would share this easy diy book page ornament tutorial with you that i actually made and gave away to my book club members last year. The process is a little time intensive but very simple. I dont normally decorate in there at all too much going on usually, but weve pared down furniture and accessories, simplified the. This would be a fun one to do with the kids too, you could use the plastic balls in place of the glass ones to make it more child friendly. 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. Simply fold your book pages into a beautiful christmas tree. Start folding the pages by turning the right hand top corner of the page down to the spine of the book, as far as it will go, until you have a nice sharp fold at the top of the spine where the page is attached.
The cover was torn and it was a rather trashy book, so no harm done. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. Just pick some items and upcycle them into a creative and unique diy project. Take the top right corner of the first page and fold it towards the center as in the picture below. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. The other benefit of your new inspirational christmas craft will be using it for a couple of years, not like the real xmas tree just one year. Unique theme trees are clever and a joy to behold and create. You can use an old or a new book, it doesnt really matter. 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.
Diy folded book christmas tree with gold foil star. Deck your halls with a fun diy project this holiday season a catsafe christmas tree made from materials you probably already have at home. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. It was a pumpkin that i called enchanted you can check all details here today i like to share with you my new book page project christmas tree diy. Tree 9 stitched washi tape tree 10 sweater trees 11 felt tree 12 cupcake liner tree paper book page tree 14 gingerbread cookie tree 15 mini rustic trees 16. I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. All you have to do next is hang it on your christmas tree and enjoy. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. If cutting pvc pipes sounds intimidating, gather some water bottles of various sizes, or paper mailing tubes and perhaps even paint them. A typical soft cover book of at least 200 pages makes a.
Im diana from dreams factory and im happy to share another christmasy project with you today. Here is a nice idea to upcycle your old books then make some vintage ornaments for christmas. Gather all your books and sort them by size and shape. Once the glued spine has dried the map book can be turned into a diy paper christmas tree. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. Amazing christmas decoration ideas diy christmas trees. Posted by admin on january 24th, 2015 posted in christmas, craft, festive and celebrations, paper crafts tagged as. Book pages christmas tree diy just that perfect piece. This decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. Now i turned them into adorable little christmas trees that can go on our mantel. You can even make more trees, in several different. Book page christmas tree easy diy december 16, 2011 by heidi 1 comment since ive gone all cool gray in the mom cave, i decided to put some cool new christmas decorations on the corner of my desk. How to diy a metallic solo cup sparkle ball chandelier. Last year i made these book page ornaments for a contributor post over at snap and never got around to posting them here.
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