Sunday, November 15, 2009
Here's an idea for an inexpensive gift for a friend, especially one who likes to read. Lindsay at Living with Lindsay has a great tutorial on making a wreath from a paperback book- and she warns librarians to "avert your eyes" as she tears up a book! It's a simple project, time consuming, but simple! All you need is a paperback book (I used about 275 pages), a little paint (I used copper acrylic) a styrofoam wreath and a glue gun (I used 2 extra long sticks). Here's the one I made this weekend:As Lindsay suggested, I went to the Dollar Store for the paperback book and the wreath, and I aready had the paint and hot glue sticks - so, it cost me a whopping $2.00 to make, and a few finger burns from the glue gun - so I should have followed Lindsay's suggestion and used a "glue pencil" to hold the pages while the glue dried! Go to Lindsay's blog to see a quick video.I think I am going to spray mine with a bit of glitter spray, because everything looks better during the holidays with a bit of glitter!
I am joining Metamorphosis Monday for today - Stop over there to see other great transformations....and It's so Very Creative - some more great ideas!
Patti @ Pandoras Box
I live in central NY and I am a retired family and consumer science teacher. I enjoy all types of crafting, decorating and cooking
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ReplyDeleteI love your wreath. I saw this on Lindsay's blog and loved the idea of using book pages. Yours turned out great because it's so nice and full. I think it will look gorgeous with glitter!! How much time did it take? Have a great weekend.
Jane
Hi Patti,
ReplyDeleteI soooo want to make one of these wreaths!!! Yours turned out great! Thanks for the tip on the adhesive backed photofabric, the whole time I was working on that I was thinking, "now why don't they make this stuff with an adhesive backing?". So glad to hear that they do, I will for sure look for some for the next project!
Wow! What a pretty nifty idea! Thanks for sharing, Pat!...Christine
ReplyDeleteYour wreath turned out great!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Lindsey blog as well and I am working on one with a TWIST. I hope you will post to my Its So Very Creative party
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Cheri
I LOVE IT. You did an awesome job. Thanks for sharing the idea and results with us!
ReplyDeletei do love these wreaths that keep popping up! nice job.
ReplyDeleteThis is agreat wreath project! I think a little glitter is definitely in order. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw her blog and video. I seriously thought of making it....but then I realized I didn't think the black and white would look good in any of my rooms. I am still considering!
ReplyDeletehttp://spindlecottage.blogspot.com/
It looks FAB! What a great project. Oh yes glitter would be neat.
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ReplyDeleteI thought this was a great idea! I can't wait to see what you do with it.
Patti I too hit the Dollar Store!! I have not made mine yet!!! Wish me luck!! You did great!
ReplyDeleteMama Holli