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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Creating Christmas Chic JOY to the World Book Page Christmas Wreath Dollar Tree Crafts

Hello friends, I'm up bright and early this morning and couldn't wait to start of our week long Creating Christmas event with the Creative Girl!!

This week I'm going with a very Shabby Chic theme, of course using very frugal supplies, some from the Dollar Tree, a lot I already had and then some from Thrift Stores.  My work room, me and the dogs are covered in silver and snow white glitter!

I thought the wreath turned out to be very Shabby Chic and very elegant.  The best part is that it is super duper easy to create and a very inexpensive holiday craft.

Supplies were purchased at the Dollar Tree and items on hand:

Styrofoam disc - $1.00 for 2
Book Pages - entire book $1.00
Ribbon - $1.00
Glitter Wreath Ornaments - $1.00
Already had on Hand:
Crepe paper
Glitter
Glue
Glue Gun
Free Vintage Graphics
Cardstock
Tape

To start your project cut out the book pages with an exacto for a clean edge, roll into cone shapes and tape.  For the outer layer I left the edges plain, but for the inner layer I added a fancy edge with scrapbook scissors.  One you have enough cones just start gluing onto the Styrofoam disc.  I used my glue gun for this.  Decorate the edges with glitter for extra sparkle!
While I let the wreath base dry I popped over to the Graphics Fairy, my go to place for vintage graphics and found this stunning JOY to the World graphic for my center medallion.  Save the graphic to your computer, I changed the graphics to a round shape and then printed on white card stock, cut this out and glued to the back of the gold and silver glitter wreath ornament.  Once this was good a dry and took a roll of vintage cream crepe paper and created a ruffle using tape to adhere the crepe paper.
Finally you have your ruffled medallion done flip over and glue to the center of the wreath.  For hanging just glue a ribbon to the back! 
And there you have a very elegant and frugal Christmas Book Page Wreath, which I think cost me around $5.00 to create.

 


Happy Holidays and Happy Crafting My Friends!

Beth

Linking up with: Sundae Scoop, Nifty Thrifty Sunday, Sundays Best, Crat O Maniac, The Graphics Fairy, Sumos Sweet Stuff, Show Me What Ya Got, Everything Underr the Moon, Dittle Dattle, Making the World Cuter, .c.r.a.f.t, Embellishing Life, Mad Skills Party, Sugar Bee Crafts, Cherished Bliss, Reasons to Skip the Housework, the Kurtz Korner, http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/, Project Queen, My World Made by Hand, Uncommon Design, Someday Crafts, Gingersnap Crafts, Wow Us Wednesdays, Eisy Morgan, Handy Man Crafty Woman, Hope Studios, Ladybug Blessings, Mom on Timeout, the Trendy Treehouse, Thrifty 101. Somewhat Simple, 36th Ave, Thrifty Thursday, the Artsy Girl, House of Hepworth, Frugalicious Me, Every Creative Endeavor, Whipperberry, Simply Designing, fingerprints on the fridge, Home is Where the Heart Is, The Charm of Home
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42 comments:

  1. The Girl CreativeDecember 4, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    You did a great job! I love the gold embellishment in the middle. :) The whole thing reminds me of a poinsettia. Perfect for Christmas. :) xoxo

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  2. Sarah YoderDecember 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM

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  3. Sarah YoderDecember 4, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I also featured a project made with rolled paper cones! Can't wait to see what else you have to share!

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  4. EmilyDecember 4, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Looks awesome!
    Emily
    domesticdeadline.blogspot.com
    PS- I'm following and co-hosting with you!

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  5. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    This turned out amazing! Love the look! Great job!! New follower/friend and co-host :)

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  6. glamourpussDecember 4, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I love this! It is so pretty! New follower and co-hosting with you! :)

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  7. MicupofteaDecember 4, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    simple and inexpensive! Fun home decor~

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  8. JenneliseDecember 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    So pretty! What a neat idea!
    Jennelise

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  9. TiffanyDecember 4, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    That? Is too die for. However, I would die a little on the inside if I had to destroy a book... maybe I can just print some "book pages" out off the innernets. I bet I could find some! I'm a fellow co-host with "Creating Christmas." Can't wait to see how this all works out!!!

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  10. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I love your wreath and I'm excited about your upcoming party!!! I'm glad I follow you and can have all the updates right away!!

    Aimee from ItsOverflowing.com

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  11. Miranda @ Pressing OnDecember 5, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    What a great job you did! You were so creative with the little details.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    So beautifully effective - oh, the joy of paper! (via Graphics Fairy)

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  13. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    How do you make the cones consistent great work btw ! I may be dumb but I 'm having a hard time making all the cones similar .

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  14. Kara at Petals to PicotsDecember 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    This is a great idea!

    ~Kara (your newest follower :)
    If you get a moment I would love for you to check out my site www.petalstopicots.com

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  15. Jen Lossing, Artistic Abode DesignsDecember 5, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This looks amazing. I have seen these before, but I like how you layered the pages and the embellishment in the middle makes it look very elegant. Nice job. Visiting from Sumo's Sweet Stuff.

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  16. saltbox
    treasures    December 5, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Your wreath is gorgeous! I just love wreaths made from paper!
    ~ Julie

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  17. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    To Anonymous, none of the cones are exact, that is the beauty of handcrafted. It did take several to figure out my own method though, once I did I simply repeated.

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  18. Cathy @My 1929 CharmerDecember 6, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Seriously I want it, since I don't think you'll give it to make I just gonna have to make. What size was you book pages? I thought it was smaller until I seen it hanging on the wall, like it size. Isn't the Graphics Fairy the best. It really is so elegantly beautiful. Thanks for showing us how. Thanks for sharing over at Sunday's Best.

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  19. Ika Verunica December 6, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Vjenac ti je ispao prekrasno!!!
    Od papira se mogu napraviti lijepi ukrasni predmeti.
    pozdrav.

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  20. Trish @ UncommonDecember 7, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    It turned out so beautiful! I just love the middle! Thanks for sharing this pretty wreath and your awesome tutorial!

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  21. BethDecember 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I love this design better than what I've seen with the papers turned over and left round!! This looks gorgeous!

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  22. WhyCuzICanDecember 7, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Lovely wreath- I've seen many around Blogland, but yours really, REALLY stands out to me to be well designed!

    Thanks for sharing with us :D

    Visiting from Wicked Awesome Wednesday Linky party at Handy Man, Crafty Woman today,
    Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  23. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsDecember 7, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    this is beautiful I'd love you to link this up to my what we wore party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  24. imsteelefullofscrapDecember 7, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Your wreath turned out beautiful!

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  25. Stephanie MosselmanDecember 7, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    This is gorgeous. All these supplies can come from the thrift shop...now I love it even more! I hope to give this a try soon. I found you over at the Trendy Treehouse! Visit me too, http://makingbeautyfromashes.blogspot.com/

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  26. LoriDecember 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I pinned it! I love it! So beautiful...and simple. Stop by and enter my Christmas giveaway if you get a chance. I'm a new follower too.
    Warm wishes

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  27. MichelleDecember 8, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    This is gorgeous I have also pinned! Very shabby indeed.

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  28. abeachcottageDecember 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    This looks so lovely and so easy to make!

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  29. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I love your wreath! So beautiful, great job!! Your newest fan!!

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  30. Crafty MischiefDecember 8, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Your book wreath is lovely! I found you through Someday Crafts. Thanks for sharing!

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  31. BeanBugCraftsDecember 8, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! the center just brings it all together and love the use of the crepe paper! Thanks for sharing. I found your post from the Cherished Bluss Craft and Tell link up. I'm now following you too! Thanks for sharing!!

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  32. Rebecca Scott (aka Otter)December 9, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    This is just too pretty! Such a fun idea and you added just enough little details to bring it all together. I would LOVE to see this done with sheet music too! I think it would be a very pretty look for the holidays. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I may just be inspired to futz around with my supplies and see what version of this I can come up with using some of what I have on hand!

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  33. Renee @ Rustic CraftsDecember 9, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    This is a beautiful wreath. I love anything with book pages :). I would love it if you would share this project at my Shabby Shares link party over at Rustic Crafts ~ http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=3603

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  34. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    i figured it out any consistent size works i will post what i did later thanks so much for your help !

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  35. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    great job! I love it. I will be featuring you this week at my party, up on Tuesday night. Thanks for linking up:)

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  36. LaurenDecember 11, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Beautiful! I love how this came out.

    I'd love for you to link up & share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-party-with-features-week.html

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  37. Special 'K'December 12, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I adore these paper decorations. They are so creative so prety. Thank you for sharing. I will follow on my way out and hope you will come by my place soon and do the same. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  38. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    This is darling! Thank you so much for linking it up and sharing it. I love the charm in the middle - it is the perfect touch!

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  39. Creative Designs by DellaJanuary 22, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Beautiful for any time of the year. Great project.

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  40. AnonymousAugust 2, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Love your ideas! The Dollar Tree has the greatest components for lots of craft projects. Affordable is important to many crafters ;)

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  41. Violet Wool by Maria ViciniNovember 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Wow it's fantastic! Congratulations for your blog, I just love it! I'll wait you in mine! Kisses

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  42. JeanieNovember 21, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Awesome idea! you are so creative <3

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