Sunday, December 30, 2012

Easy Book Page Snowflake Wreath

I made an easy book page snowflake wreath for my January mantel today.



I simply ripped out pages from an old book and, using a tutorial like this one, I folded and cut the pages into snowflakes.



I made a simple wreath form by tracing a dinner plate and bowl onto 12x12 card stock and cut it out. 

When the snowflake is still folded up there is the top point of the triangle, when the snowflake is open that point becomes the center of the flake. It was at that point where I put a drop of hot glue and stuck it onto the wreath form.

 

 


I love a full wreath so I glued on as many snowflakes as possible to completely cover the wreath form.  You can see how the book page snowflakes are standing straight up rather than lying flat to give the wreath more depth.




Instead of a traditional ribbon, I cut four varying lengths of twine and glued them to the top, back of the wreath. At the end of each piece I hot glued a small book page snowflake.




I'll share my mantel tomorrow, but for now you can see that I replaced the large gold mirror with this more ornate (and smaller) black one. I love the simplicity of mixing black and white together.




And while this wreath was super easy and pretty fast to make, my husband wanted me to point out that I made a huge mess.  Really, tell me I'm not the only one whose space looks like a disaster when they're done with a project. I had scraps of paper everywhere!


 
 
 
 
Have a great start to your week!
 
 

 
 

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18 comments:

  1. Angela- THAT is REALLY REALLY cute. I love it-Great job- xo Diana

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  2. That is such a clever idea...I love how it turned out!

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  3. I really like your wreath! Great idea to use book pages, and oh yes, do I make a mess when I craft, or sew, or cook, or......just about anything! Happy New Year!

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  4. Gorgeous wreath! And no, you're not the only one! I usually track little bits of fabric and thread throughout the house! Most of my shoes have thread and bits of fabric in them, from being stuck on my socks! lol

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  5. This is just beautiful, I love it.

    Cynthia

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  6. This is the prettiest wreath, I love the airiness of it . . . so lite and snow-flaky. It is amazing :)
    Connie :)

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  7. So pretty Angela!

    Love the delicate snowflake shape. It looks prefect on your Winter mantel. (I'm looking backwards) ;)

    Happy New Year! Shannon

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  8. This is just gorgeous - I have to try this one next year! Love the snow flake cut outs - and being a bookaholic, this would be perfect for me
    Much happiness in 2013 and beyond
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  9. Your wreath is so pretty and delicate looking. It's a great idea that I love and I also think it looks amazing layered over the dark framed mirror. It makes the color and texture pop! Love it.

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  10. This is so cute! And easy- I love that part. I love using white and snowflakes for decorating in January. Thanks for sharing your great idea!

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  11. I think most all of us make huge messes whenever we create, you're normal! I love what you've created, the book page snowflake wreath is gorgeous. I may try to make that today.
    Have a great day! Hugs, Cindy

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  12. I love the idea of using book pages that way!

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  13. I love thisidea of using snowflake shapes. The wreath is fabulous.
    Ruth

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  15. That's really cute Angela! I love snow and a little winter decor after the holidays is such fun!

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  16. Angela, I love this idea with using book pages cut into snowflakes. Thanks so much for sharing this creative wreath at Simple & Sweet Fridays!

    Jody

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  17. Love this Angela!!
    Thanks for sharing this on Shabbilicious Friday. I'm featuring you tomorrow.

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  18. Cute, cute! Found you through Shabbilicious. Now following you. I would love if you shared sometime at my link party, Share Your Cup Thursday.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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