Sunday, September 30, 2012

Autumn Decorating: Dictionary Page Wreath

Craftiments: Dictionary Page Wreath


Just popping in to share another piece of my autumn decor, a dictionary page wreath that I made two years ago.  I ripped pages out of a worn paperback dictionary that I used in high school and college.  The pages had yellowed and were perfect for the project.

Craftiments: Dictionary Page Wreath

I decoupaged torn pieces randomly to a dollar store wreath form until it was covered, then added another coat of glue to seal the wreath.

Craftiments: Dictionary Page Wreath

The fun part was sitting down with a pair of scissors and the book pages, and creating the paper flowers.  I attached them to wreath with straight pins.

Craftiments: Closeup of paper flowers on dictionary page wreath
Craftiments: Closeup of paper flowers on dictionary page wreath

I don't know if book page decoupaged crafts are still "in", but I love this wreath and plan to display it for many years to come!




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17 comments :

  1. Amy - while wearing heelsOctober 1, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Wow! The wreath looks amazing. The flowers take it to a whole other level. They are perfectly shaped.

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    1. Amy - while wearing heelsOctober 1, 2012 at 3:50 PM

      And, your pictures look so professional. Really beautiful.

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  2. Tuula @ The Thrifty RebelOctober 2, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Whether it's in or not I think it's just beautiful. Great job!

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  3. The McGrawsOctober 2, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Doing your own thing when it looks this good will ALWAYS be "in"!

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  4. DarlaOctober 3, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    It's a timeless technique, it will be in forever!

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  5. CasandraOctober 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I love making flowers with fabric scraps but never thought to try it with paper. Love yours and will definitely put this on my list of new techniques to practice. Your wreath is beautiful and timeless. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. beckylouwhoOctober 3, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    I have been on the net for about 2 weeks now trying to find cool paper flowers to make. I have left lots of messages asking how they made their flowers and yet nobody answers back. Would you share iwth me how you made your flowers? stillbecky2000@yahoo.com

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  7. Katie DraneOctober 4, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    How creative! It looks awesome, thanks so much for sharing:)

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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  8. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Love it, and whether or not decoupaged crafts are "in" this wreath is certainly fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    I love crafts using book pages, your paper flowers look awesome! I added this tutorial link to my page: http://www.squidoo.com/book-page-crafts

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  10. MeLeahOctober 7, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    You are so creative! I found you via Positively Splendid's party!

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  11. MandyOctober 7, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Hi Kirstin! Thanks so much for sharing your wreath at Project Queen's Link Party last week. I love it! I'll be sharing it at the highlight party tomorrow (Monday) night.

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  12. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.October 8, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    This is so cool! I love it! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Hope to see you back next week!

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  13. Jill @Two Yellow Birds DecorOctober 10, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I am in LOVE with this wreath!! So cute!! What a fun idea to use book pages.
    Thank you so much for sharing at Thursday's Temptation. I will be featuring your wreath tonight at this weeks link party!
    Jill

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  14. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I LOVE THIS WREATH!!!!!! I pinned it! I started a new link party this week, and I've love for you to share this lovely wreath! I hope you'll check it out. :-)

    T'onna
    http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/10/submarine-sunday-1-linky-party_7.html

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