Cool, autumnal weather inspires me to start crafting again. When I came across a blog post about a wreath made from book pages it seemed like just the craft for a cool evening. Was I ever right!
I found the idea for this wreath Living With Lindsay and was immediately smitten — though we've featured it before on Apartment Therapy: Book Page Wreaths: DIY Decor. So on a cool evening earlier this week, I popped a movie in to the DVD player and set about creating my own wreath.
Except for the massive blister from a hot glue mishap, this was a fun and easy project. Lindsay’s detailed directions made the project easy. I found her tutorial video especially helpful. Attaching all the pages to the wreath was time consuming but that's what makes it a great project to do in front of a movie.
When I finished my wreath I set it on the dining room table to dry. And that was when I realized this wreath would also make a stylish centerpiece. In fact, I think I've found the centerpiece for my Thanksgiving table!
Images: Jason Loper
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It's lovely! I love wreaths, especially on apartment doors. They are so welcoming and really take the anonymity and loneliness out of apartment hallways.
Book Abuse! HaHa!
I have to agree with ladymantle. Some poor book gave its life for that wreath. :(
For all you know he ripped up a Sweet Valley High paperback. Not all books are classics.
(I loved Sweet Valley High, I'm just trying to make a point)
Yeah, I used some crappy romance novel from the dollar store... I don't feel bad at all.
I like the idea but how about using something more expendable like newspapers or magazines?
I love this. Especially if the book was crap. You'd really get your money's worth out of it, and it's a great way to recycle.
lovely!
Junk Mail! Someone do this with junk mail and I'd buy your DVD in a skinny minute. :)
With all the outdated textbooks, dictionaries and gimmicky tomes that end up in landfills or (one hopes) recycling centers every year, I'd think librophiliacs would be happy to see neglected text put to creative use. But no. Abuse! Trauma! Remember: Every time Jason makes a wreath, God burns a library book.