Folded book pages christmas trees

This stepbystep video shows you how to make your own cone shaped tree by just folding the pages of a book. How to make trees or christmas trees from paperback books. You can also upcycle an old candlestick for the base and an old dresser knob for the top. A paperback book you can use one you already own or pick up an old holiday themed book at a thrift store.

How to diy book page christmas tree hallmark channel. These quick, cheap and easy christmas crafts are perfect for mantel decorations. Then you can leave it as it is or, as in my case, decorate it a little. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. Nine ideas how to welcome the christmas spirit book. Folded book art christmas tree decorated with black pictures and children skating and silver beads and silver ball. 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. Tear off the outer cover and a few of the first and end pages. Ken wingard is in the christmas spirit and making a creative holidaythemed book page christmas tree. Dec 05, 2018 so now you have a beautiful folded book christmas tree that would be great to use as a table centrepiece for christmas day. There are many printables you can use, some are christmas songs would make a more festive look. Folded book art is a new form of artistic expression which transforms unwanted books into beautiful decorative objects. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. Magazines make a colorful folded page christmas tree.

Theres no need to hang up ornaments when you create these cute folded paper christmas trees. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. As the holiday rolls around, my house fills with small, alternative trees that have either been purchased or made at home. With this recycled book page craft tutorial, you can learn how to make a 3d christmas tree out of book pages or newspaper you already have. Now fold 5 pages as angel wings as you did in step 4.

This is a super easy project to do while listening to an audiobook or the tv. Sep 10, 2019 one christmas tree is never enough for me. If you want to decorate it like mine you will also need. Keep those pages of words alive and send them as gifts as they fold flat for ease of postingshipping.

How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. Why not reuse your old books and turn them into beautiful christmas trees. Every page of your book is transformed into a festive holiday creation. I should warn you though, there is one problem making these, especially for a book worm. Book christmas tree reuse recyle books diy youtube. This folded book christmas tree is so easy to make and you do not need to buy anything. The folded paper christmas trees wont even take up much space in storage.

I posted on instagram a couple of weeks ago about how i found this continue reading. Go back to the folds that you were doing at the start of the book and continue doing those until there are only 25 pages remaining. Follow this easy book folding pattern to make a cute christmas tree. This decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. Try your hand today at making folded paperback book christmas trees. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage for beginners. If the book is well over 120 pages you can use the extra to create another tree. A folded book christmas tree makes fantastic holiday decor. Folded book angel book folding, book christmas tree, folded.

Also, this is an easy christmas craft for kids to make. Punch a hole at the top for adding twine or ribbon for hanging. If you dont mind using your fingernail to crease the pages than you dont need. Simply fold your book pages into a beautiful christmas tree. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. Below you will find a list of materials and a link to the full tutorial. Make christmas tree ornaments from folded paper or old book. Im participating in the very merry christmas home tour, hosted by lovely, etc. With one book i was able to make three trees, and i had some book pages left over to do some other crafts.

Dress up the top of a desk or credenza this holiday with an upcrafted book. Mar 23, 2014 make christmas tree ornaments from folded paper or old book pages. Using an old book that was falling apart, i made cute little christmas trees. Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. These paperback christmas trees are made from old paper back books, a great way to recycle a book youve read and no longer care about. The temptation to try to read as you fold the pages is immense and you may find yourself drawn into a fictional world unwittingly. If this tree doesnt float your boat, check out these diy dollar tree christmas trees i made too. Oct 23, 2019 repeat until you have folded 5 pages like this.

If youre in love with book pages and love making easy doable homemade gifts and home decor. Diy folded book christmas tree with gold foil star dreams. You may have learned how to make a folded magazine tree in kindergarten, but it is the diy holiday gift that keeps on giving. Looking for a simple, lowcost, outoftheordinary way to add pizzazz to your christmas decor. Dec 17, 2019 diy folded book christmas tree with gold foil star learn how to make a beautiful an inexpensive christmas tree using a book. Diy christmas tree out of paper, book pages ripped into squares, then biggest to smallest to make a tree. Dec 02, 2015 hey, its christmas house tour week all over blogland. Continue folding pages as you did for the tree until you are about 25 leaves from the end. What an incredible piece of art can you create by just folding the pages of an old, unused book. In the meantime, heres a small teaser, and a super simple christmas craft. Kitschy folded magazine christmas tree jennifer perkins. Well, this year, mom got the idea to make some of those again. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect. Fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree.

Jewellery for lady folded book art, heart shape made from folded pages, decorated with white pearly beads, and paper flowers, inside an opened book, with hard covers see more. Christmas tree one pattern two looks look 1 without folded backdrop 205 folds, 410 pages look 2 with folded backdrop 257 folds, 514 pages book height should 23cm plus this allows for a 3cm margin top and bottom both patterns use the measure and fold method. Turn unwanted and unloved paperbacks into christmas trees and angels. You may replace the burlap ribbon with a colorful satin ribbon if you desire. Fold back the pages and break down the spine so it becomes more flexible and opens up the pages of the book.

How to make a folded book tree for christmas youtube. My folded book patterns are ideal for paper crafters to create their very own piece of artwork within the pages of their favorite novel. You should do several specific sized books and make a whole little own family of timber. Well be using pretty backing papers rather than book pages to see all of the 24 tutorials. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about folded book art. Diy christmas tree for all my book loving, crafty friendsyou must try making this christmas tree made from an old book. You can easily make a tree in less than 30 minutes. The tutorial even gives folding tips for those who are not as comfortable making evenly folded paper. Then, to cover the top of the skewer, we just cut a small piece of book page again with pinking shears, folded it a bit. Back then, we painted ours gold and white and red, and the heads were round styrofoam balls. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages holidappy.

I love christmas decor ideas and this one is a real winner. Upcycle folded book christmas trees the house house. We have lots of old paperback books in our house, and you probably do too so you dont even need to buy any materials for this project. I feel a teensy bit bad about defacing a book but this one was headed for the recycle bin. Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage. A magazine with lots of brightly colored, glossy ads would be very pretty. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Nov 21, 2015 upcycle your unwanted books into lovely trees. These folded book art christmas trees are really easy to make and look lovely on a mantlepiece or standing on the hearth next to a glowing fire.

The addition of buttons and snowflakes makes it appear even more splendid. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Dec 06, 2018 marvelously kitschy folded magazine christmas tree. Tape or glue two of them together for a larger tree, or use them as one sided trees to set on a shelf or mantle. Folded book christmas tree how to make christines crafts. Use the clever cutfold technique to create a 3d christmas tree that stands all on its own. These magazines shown below were small sized so they do not make for a full tree. Transform old magazines into glittered tabletop trees with this easy and kidfriendly stepbystep process. Using the glitter glue, put dots of different colours all over the pages. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book.

Sep 16, 2011 i will let you go see her tutorial on how to take the book apart and get an idea on how she made her book trees. A paperback book of approximately 150 pages with the pages glued together at the spine. I have found that these book trees take twice as long to fold during the second half because the amount of folded pages building up makes. Folded book angel, full tutorial christines crafts. We agreed that leaving the pages natural was a good choice for our color scheme. Dec 22, 2016 out of readers digest books with folded pages.