What can you make with a wreath form, an old book, some berries and glue? Let me show you today with this fun project, a Christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season.
You know I love a bargain, and this holiday wreath was no exception. Especially since I made this during my zero spending month and everything I used to make it came from my craft supply closet. The cost?? FREE! You can’t beat that! Even if you don’t have the supplies on hand, a quick trip to the dollar store and you can still make this project for just a few dollars. To me, this beautiful Christmas book page wreath looks like it cost much more than that!
Materials needed for this wreath:
- Book
- Small piece of ribbon
- Scissors
- Green Paint
- Paper plate
- Large piece of cardboard
- Berry Floral Stems
- Hot glue/glue gun
- Wreath form
Start out by tearing your book pages from your book. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so that’s a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages.
Once the pages are torn and formed into shape, it’s time to color the edges with paint. I poured paint onto a paper plate and then slightly dipped the edges of the book pages into the paint. I then laid the book pages onto a large piece of cardboard to dry, making sure the painted edges weren’t sticking to the cardboard. I repeated this process until all book pages had been dipped in paint, then waited for them to dry. I let mine dry overnight before continuing the project.
Once the pages are dry, use the hot glue gun to attach them to the wreath form. Before you start gluing, tie a small piece of ribbon around the wreath form for easy hanging later. Now grab the hot glue gun and get to work! You will want to glue two rows of book pages, one on the top and one along the outside of the wreath. You can see the easy process to keep your fingers from getting burned during this step here.
Use the scissors to cut the berry floral stems into small pieces, then hot glue them to the wreath. Place them between the book pages spaced evenly around the wreath to create a balanced look. Once you are satisfied with the look, unplug the glue gun and grab a snack because you’re finished!
As much as I’ve loved the previous book page wreaths I’ve made in the past, I really love the added interest of pops of red and green colors in this Christmas version.
I love the vintage style of this Christmas book page wreath, don’t you? I can’t wait to hang it up this holiday season! It’s getting me into the Christmas spirit, how about you?
This is just gorgeous – I want one for my door, thank you for popping by Pin worthy Wednesday 🙂 pinned it twice 🙂
This looks great. The painted edges really add a lot of dimension. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I’m so glad you like it, too!
What a great way of using old book pages!! Beautiful wreath!
Thanks so much, Helen. Yes, it IS a great way to use old books.
This is really very, very unique and pretty. The green border makes it all the more special. I really admire your tenacitiy in doing this, it must have taken some time.
Thanks, Mary. It did take some time to make this wreath, but it was sooo worth it. I’m glad you like it!
Your wreath looks so pretty! Dipping the page edges in paint gives it just the right pop of color. Thanks for partying with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Thanks, Beverly. It’s always fun over at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Love the wreath and the green paint on the edges is just the perfect finishing touch!
Thanks, Pam. It was definitely worth the extra work to paint the edges!
Christie, I think this is the most beautiful and creative wreath I’ve seen! Seriously! First of all, I love the book pages as they are, put together to make that wreath, but that you dipped them in green paint is just awesome! I don’t think of those things! And the berries just make it even better. I love this!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you like it, too. I must confess that the hubby helped me with it. He crumbled the pages for me then I dipped them in paint and set them aside to dry. We had quite the assembly line going on!! 🙂 Of course, he was nowhere to be found when it came time to hot glue them to the wreath form!! LOL
Wow. This is really amazing. I pinned it to my Holiday board. 🙂
I’m so glad you like! Thanks for pinning!
I love those green edges! Thanks for posting. Hello from Totally Terrific Tuesday.
It’s gorgeous- I just love it! The edges in green and the red berries are seriously the perfect touch. Appreciate you bringing this to Snickerdoodle Sunday so I could see it!!
Hi Christie,
Thank you for an amazing printable for my planner. I will send you picture once its complete.
Meanwhile can you suggest ideas on how to adapt this wreath for Mardi Gras here in New Orleans
Hi, I would just change up the colors of the paint and maybe add some beads? I bet that would be really cute, too!
Love this…, I def have to try‼️ About how many book pages do u use? Very unique, love it!
Thank you for sharing this.
I should have read the tutorial properly and dipped the pages first lol!
I love, gonna make a few for the Christmas fundraiser at school 🤗
So much easier than rolling and stapling the other ones I’ve done