Sunday, January 24, 2010

The Elusive Flame

I know everyone is tired of seeing things made out of books - especially wreaths - but I have just discovered them.

I turned this book:



into this wreath:




I don't have step by step photos but it was super easy to make. First I painted the edges of the book with a little black and brown paint. Then I rolled and folded the pages of the book and hot glue them to a dollar store foam wreath. I then attached a piece of ribbon to the back with hot glue to hang it.

You can go to this tutorial at Living with Lindsey for a similar wreath and detailed instructions!

I'm adding this to all of my favorite linky parties - click on the buttons on the right to go and check them out!

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18 comments:

  1. DiannJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    I haven't made any yet, so I still like to see them!

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  2. Andrea @ The Train to CrazyJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    That is so cute!

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  3. Angie HoldenJanuary 26, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Love these book wreaths! Yours is lovely!

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  4. Gabrielle @ i.craftJanuary 27, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    All I can say is WONDERFUL!!!! I love that wreathe and I'm making one, thank you! It's perfectly PEAR!

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  5. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenJanuary 27, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    It turned out great. I haven't made one of these yet, but I think I'll give it a try!

    Thanks for linking up this week!

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  6. Expressions by HeatherJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    You did great! I've been wanting to tackle this one myself.

    Thanks for taking part in Talented Tuesday at My Frugal Family! Don't forget to come back next week!

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  7. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    very cute! I may have to try this!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Wow! Amazing. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  9. B : )January 28, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Well I guess I've just discovered them too. What a great idea.

    Why don't you come on over to my blog and visit a while

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  10. Steph @ somewhatsimpleJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    I love these! Yours turned out great!

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  11. LoriJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    So creative! It turned out great!

    Thanks for joining my party Get your craft on Thurs. I hope you join me next week. Mr. Linky disappeared for a while tonight I thought I lost all of my guest, but it finally came back. I will not be using Mr. Linky anymore!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Love those wreaths. One of these days, I'm gonna make one, already have the books! :)
    Thanks for linking up to Trash to Treasure Tuesday, could you please add a link to REINVENTED in your post? :)

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  13. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansJanuary 29, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Hey- I've read that book! : )

    I like the wreath that it made! Very cool!

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  14. CharityJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    I am not sick of seeing them, I am still trying to find a place I could use one. You did a great job, thanks for sharing.

    Cha Cha

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  15. Its So Very CheriJanuary 31, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    I think these are so cute every time I see them.

    Cheri

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  16. JenFebruary 2, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    Yes I have seen lots of wreaths made from books and other crafts from books, but that is still amazing. I will never look at a book the same again.

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  17. JoyefulFebruary 3, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    I love this wreath!! I now want to make a globe lantern like this!!!

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  18. Maria@ChicaBellaCraftsFebruary 10, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    I love the wreath and the flowers you made out of that book. I'm going to give it a try. Check out what I do with the book covers at my blog: chicabellacrafts.blogspot.com scroll all the way down, it's way at the bottom.

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