Saturday, August 21, 2010

Paper Wreath Perfect Place


Ain't she purdy? I think so. I know this has been done so many times in Blogland, but I am just now getting the chance to make one!! So here goes...
I cannot find my first couple of pics. I bought a wreath from the dollar tree, an OLD encyclopedia {letter B} and gathered my acrylic brown paint. I painted the exposed sides of the book, let it dry, and then ripped the pages out. I got out my glue gun and sticks {used a million of them}, rolled my pages and glued em down!! That easy. Okay, not that easy. I did burn myself about 30 times...no kidding. :(


This is eventually gonna be the back. Roll the paper and then hot glue it down. Done. Ha! Complete a row before moving on. They will get uneven if you don't...trust me, I know!!



{a little out of order, but here are my pages torn from the book...to let you in on a secret, I did eventually run out of paper!! Yikes. I had to go STEAL a book from my son to finish out the project. Luckily I found one of his books that he has already read and if fit with the color scheme of the other book.}


Keep going...roll or scrunch, glue, and go again. :)


Now flip the thing over. If it won't lay down, put a book on it for a little while. Now start the next layer. Roll, scrunch AND fold a tab over. Put the glue on the tab and stick it on {pictures below}.



Here you can see the folded over tabs. It really is easy and fast.


Start a new layer. It will stick out farther, but won't look weird when the wreath is finished..no worries!


Here she is taking shape!! You can see lots of holes which you will fill in a different way than making tabs.



See that space above? Now you JUST roll the paper and put hot glue over the bottom of the piece. You just stick it in the holes. It will attach to the other paper instead of the Styrofoam.



So then I decided why not burn the edges...okay, not really. I totally stole this part of the idea from another blogger {themillersground.wordpress.com}. Um, hey...it actually catches FIRE!! HA!! It was all under control, but scary for about.a.second!! I do like the detail of the burn on the end of some of the pages.





I'm not gonna hang her outside, but the best light was cascading across our front door...so I hung her there for a few pictures.!! {BTW- forgot to take a pic of how you hang her. I used ribbon and straight pins. It is totally covered so however you want to hang it will be fine!}


I am totally giddy with how pretty it turned out. I would LOVE to leave it on the front door, but I really don't think it would hold up to the elements!! Teehee!! I struggled on where to put her until...I.went.potty!! I was in the kids bathroom and realized that the color palette matched the wreath perfectly!! Whoohoo!

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She is big, but I think she is perfect in here...with all the other lovelies!!

Years ago I bought the shower curtain you will see below {just a tiny picture of it...stupid me}. I was searching for decoration to go with it. I ended up in my parents barn and saw these O.L.D Highlights magazines!! They were falling apart, but I didn't care. I looked through them, picked out my favorite pages and framed them!! I am pretty proud of the bathroom! Do you remember Highlights? I loved them so much, and I am glad that I get to see these each time I am in this room.


I am SUPER DUPER thrilled with it. I just realized it brings a little girlie-ness to the bathroom. It was a bit boyish before. I hope you enjoy her purdiness online and if you visit!! Oh, and if you do visit, feel free to pick off any hot glue strings you might see inside OR hanging off of this little beauty!!! ;)

31 comments:

  1. LOVE this and LOVE the Highlight's framed! I used to have them and wish I had some to frame...so lovely! My children now get them from their grandparents! I JUST stopped at my dad's house to pick up some old books for a deco project...may have to try this! You might like a metal wreath I photographed...loved it but it was way too expensive! Check it out at www.threepixielane.blogspot.com 'Outdoor Art for the House.' Have a great day!

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  2. WOW...this is SO creative. I'm all about getting rid of paper and what a fun way to do that.

    I would love to feature this post over at my website...look for it some time later this week!
    www.simpleorganizedliving.com

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. I LOVE the idea of using the book/paper wreath in a bathroom with all the old Highlights framed pages... matches perfectly with the color and theme. So cute. Great wreath!

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  4. Turned out beautifully! Love the colors!

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  5. The wreath turned out really cute!!!

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  6. Love love your wreath! Stopping by from Just Something I Whipped Up and am your newest follower!

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  7. I love the framed highlight pages! Such a great idea. :)

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  8. You've topped yourself once again. This is absolutely adorable. Thank goodness the kids aren't into hot, steamy showers yet !!

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  9. the wreath is very pretty, ashley and i really like its reflection in the mirror too, that is so great!

    yeah i have some old books that need to be mined for the great pages in them! that is such a cool decorating idea, i love it!

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  10. I think this is sooooo cute. I love all the different colors you did and I think it looks great in your bathroom! Nice job!
    ~ stopping by from Anything Related. :)

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  11. Lovvve your paper wreath. I've made a couple of them. I think they are the neatest things.

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  12. The wreath looks great. I love the Highlights magazine in frames. That looks awesome.

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  13. So fun, love that you used paper with some color!

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  14. Thanks for stoppin' by for a Latte'. I am happy to return the follow as this wreath is very cute and very creative!

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  15. She looks great - I think I just made your wreath a gender!

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  16. Lovely! Can't wait to give it a try!
    smiles!

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  17. Oh, I love the different pages you used with all the different colors mixed in. So sweet and pretty.
    L.

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  18. Looks good, using all those colorful pages. I would probably send the entire thing up in flames if I used a lighter to "age" the pages. LOL
    ~ Sue

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  19. I am hosting a giveaway over at Sassy Sites. Come on by and join in on the fun! We would love to have you!

    -Marni
    http://sassysites.blogspot.com/

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  20. Oh, my goodness... Cute, Cute!
    I love it!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Leticia

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  21. I am loving your paper wreath!! She is a real beauty! Thanks for sharing the technique as well.
    Just stopping over from Finding Fabulous!! Nice project!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  22. Cute! I remember reading Highlight mags at the dentist office. Great idea to frame some.

    Also, I wanted to let you know about Atticmag's new linky party - Giveaway Friday! It's a convenient place for bloggers to link their giveaways each week. We've kicked it off with a fantastic giveaway of our own. Five lucky winners will win material to do a backsplash in their home. Hope to see you there!

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  23. I have made myself one of these book wreaths, but am loving yours WAY more because of the color and contrast on the pages you used! Going to have to make myself another and borrow your genius idea!

    Partying with you over at Fingerprints on the Fridge!

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  24. Thank you for this great front door idea. This time of year I start thinking of something fresh to take me into the fall. This iwould be different and fun. I would be so flattered if you could share it on my first linky party at BeColorful.
    Pam

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  25. We are so glad you joined us for Anything Related! Come back tomorrow for another great party!

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  26. I featured this project!

    http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2010/09/01/hookin-up-with-hoh-15/

    Love it! Thanks for linking up last week!!

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  27. I have done a few, but always wondered what it would look like with colored pages- it really turned out cute! Stop by my blog and say 'Hi' sometime! :)

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  28. Great project! I love the colors that are mingled in.

    Sorry you burned yourself so many times with the glue gun. I bought a low heat glue gun, and I love it. It's not 100% burn proof, but it's a lot better than the one I used before. Just a thought.

    Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites!

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  29. Thank you for linking up to Motivated Monday at BeColorful. I loved your wreath and featured it today.
    Pam

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  30. This is terrific! Love the look! I'm happy to be your newest follower of your delightful blog and I'd love to have you as a friend at Frou Frou Decor! I'd also like to invite you to link your sweet creations up at my Fabulous Friday Finds party! Hope to see you there!
    Hugs,
    ~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~

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