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DIY Book Wreath..for only .45 cents!

What you say?  Another book wreath?  yep.
I just had to do it.  It's a little different so I feel justified in it.
and how could I not share how to make this?  it's just too cute.

And let me break down the cost for you.
old paperback book: .25 cents from Sal's (that's short for salvation army...I just made that  up)
Circle wreath: .20 cents from Sal's...You definitely want to take advantage of their 50% off day!

So grab your glue gun and let's get to work.

Try to find a book with old-looking pages....and one that no one would ever ever ever read.  Yes, that means you, Tiger Shark.
Rip out a page.

Next, rip that in half.

Use your finger..or a battery? to wrap the square page around.

Now grab the paper.

Flatten it on the table.

Put hot glue on the flat side of the paper.

Then wedge and stick that paper on the wreath and hold briefly.

Now repeat those first few steps  until the wreath is covered to your liking :)

Half way done!

Also, if you want a ribbon attached to it, do this before you finish so it can be easily placed.
I just wrapped the ribbon around a small piece of wood and hot glued it.

Almost done!

Whala.  Not too shabby for .45 cents!

Have you jumped on the book wreath wagon too?

I'll be linking this to THESE parties &
DIY Club

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65 comments:

  1. love this i will definately be trying this..

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  2. Lyssa! I love it!! Definitely going to be searching for an old book!! You have the best ideas and thank you so much for sharing!

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  3. I love this! I'm going to be making one of these, now, plus your basket idea! ;-) Found you at the Inspired by You link party. ~Lori

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  4. I love it! And I love "Sal's" too - that made me laugh. Hope you guys are settling in. :)

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  5. Super cute, I love it. I'm doing it tomorrow.

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  6. I am visiting from the Lil' Luna link party and I love this wreath so much it is beautiful simple and I must make one now. Thank you so much for the tutorial.

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  7. Just added this to my list of projects. Love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Sal's,...that's adorable. Nice job on the wreath. I so want one but am afraid of how long it will take me. Yours looks so simple that I believe I will take the plunge. Thanks.

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  9. What a genius idea! Looks great and you make it look so easy.

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  10. Darling! I'm totally going to make one. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. First of all, I just cannot imagine why you would ever want to tear up a book called "Operation Sea Monster"! LOL! That being said, the wreath is absolutely gorgeous and I love the more yellow tones it has in it than other ones I have seen. You did a fabulous job and we are so glad you linked up to Inspiration Friday this week Lyssa!
    Vanessa

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  12. VERY cute!!! It looks easier than the rolled book page technique-which looked easy until I tried it!
    xo
    lynn

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  13. This is so cute, very dinky! Will be attempting one this weekend.

    I've followed over from TGC

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  14. Very nice! I just need to find a Sal's near me... :( But it looks very cute!

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  15. I have jumped on the book page wreath bandwagon, but I just might have to make one of these little guys too.

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  16. "Sal's" made me smile. What a gorgeous wreath. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

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  17. I love this! I love anything that has to do with old book pages. So fun, thanks for sharing and linking today. :)

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  18. it looks awesome. i still can't believe i haven't done a book page wreath yet, because i always love how they look.

    fun blog header, btw.

    thanks for linking up to the SPRING FLING!

    have a super weekend.
    kellie

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  19. I have NOT yet jumped on the bandwagon for the book wreaths, but you bet your butt I've been saving links for them! I'm still really new to the crafting thing, and I've got so many crafts that I want to do! But I LOVE this one, and I LOVE how easy it is to follow your tutorial! Probably one of the easiest book wreath tutorials I've seen so far!

    http://dojocrafting.blogspot.com

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  20. Oh how I love book wreaths. Your's is perfect example of why I like them so much. Thanks for the tut, now if you'll excuse me I have to go dig around for a wreath form so I can make my own!

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  21. I just love this! Looks like I'll be looking for some old books at yard sales this year!

    -Many Smiles!

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  22. I LOVE the look of this wreath! I'm putting it on my list of things to do! Thanks for sharing. BTW, I'm following you now!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  23. Oh, I like this a lot :-) I shall definitely be having a go at a version of it, thank you!

    PS I found you via It's a Crafty Life x

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  24. That is so cute!! Found you today through One Pretty Thing :)

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  25. I love this wreath! So cute and yet so thrifty. :) You have such a cute blog and I can't wait to check out your other projects. I am your newest follower! Have a great day.
    Humble Homemaking
    p.s. I have a weekend party going on right now so feel free to hook up if you would like to. :)

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  26. This is SUCH a cute wreath...I love it!! What a great tutorial too!!

    I would love it if you would link this up to my party... "20 Below Thursday" which spotlights cute and thrifty projects under $20...just like this one!

    http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com/2011/03/20-below-thursday-11.html

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  27. I love your bookpage wreath! I can't believe I haven't made a wreath out of book pages yet! This is the inspiration I need to make one! I am highlighting this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com!

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  28. Adorable! I love a craft that is under a dollar!! And I have a couple of those wreaths and haven't been able to figure out what to do with them! I am visiting from Tatertots and Jello and I am a new follower!
    Have a great weekend!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  29. This one is very cute! I haven't made one yet and yours is more to my liking. The wreaths with the rolled pages are nearly as cute.

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  30. simply fabulous. I love this.

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  31. LOVE this! I cannot wait to make this! :)

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  32. You had me at 45 cents! So cute anywhere and any season!
    Found you on Tatertots and Jello!
    Have a great weekend!
    Jenn
    {redberrybarn.blogspot}

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  33. Your wreath looks fantastic! I think I would have a hard time ripping that first page out, but this makes me want to try :) Visiting from It's a Crafy Life.

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  34. Great idea! I just did a wreath project with the same type of wood wreath and it worked great. I think I need to do one of these now!! Love it!

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  35. It looks gorgeous & you can't beat that price tag! :-) Thanks for linking up!

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  36. Love these! I saw these a while ago and I still love a good book page anything!

    great job

    visit me
    chickhardware.blogspot.com

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  37. Very cool! thanks for the tute!

    Jenna
    simplyjenna.blogspot.com

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  38. Oh, I love this version of a book page wreath. Might have to try it. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. So nifty, neat & thrifty! It is really adorable. I invite you to link your great idea to my blog bash K.I.S.S. Happy to be a new follower too. :)

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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  40. I love this! I'd love for you to link up at Inspire Me Mondays @ Singing Three Little Birds.
    http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/2011/03/inspire-me-monday.html

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  41. Adorable!! Love that little blue ball jar I see peeking out too! Thanks for auditioning for OMTWI!!

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  42. I've seen quite a few of these floating around the blog world lately. I like that you use an old book for yours! May have to make one of my own sometime soon! :)

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  43. Great project and it looks so smart hung on the door. Thanks for sharing, I'll add this to the list of crafts to complete.

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  44. Love it! I will be making one soon. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Hi Lyssa!

    Stopping by for the first time and looking forward to perusing your blog! Looks so inviting already :)

    I love this wreath project! Your instructions are easy to follow too.

    Kindly, Lorraine

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  46. very cute take on a book page wreath! it looks so full and lush...great job...just visiting from nikki's new party...would love for you to link this up to fridays unfolded tomorrow.

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  47. omgosh, what a terrific idea! I'm a newbie here and have yet to see a book wreath before this one...so glad you felt 'justified' to post! lol

    I have a stash of old books for my cardmaking...I am sooooo making a wreath now! Thanks for the inspiration!
    hugs

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  48. That is so creative! Thanks for linking it up to Wicked awesome Wednesday.

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  49. Hello, I featured you today at A Crafty Soiree... thx so much for linking up! Malia
    www.yesterdayontuesday.com

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  50. You know, I've seen book wreath's before but I did not know how to make one. Thanks for the great tutorial.

    And thank you for linking up to Friday Brag Fest!

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  51. OK you already know I loooove this! So so great!!

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

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  52. Hi! I Just wanted to let you know that I loved this project so much when you hooked it up to the Weekend Review Party at Humble Homemaking last week, that I chose to feature it this week! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us. Head over to the link below to check it out and collect your featured button for your blog. Feel free to hook up again if you want! :) Have a great day.
    Humble Homemaking Weekend Review Party

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  53. I featured this on my blog today...please grab a "featured" button! Thanks for the inspiration!! :)

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  54. That is so cute! I want to do one of these so bad. Thanks for showing how. Thanks for all the support over at Tuesday Tell All.

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  55. Just love this!! Thanks for posting easy - fun and lost cost crafts!
    I have posted a link on my blog for your site!
    Take care
    Karen - From That Woman
    http://that-woman.blogspot.com/

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  56. Hi, I featured this project on our Wicked Awesome Wednesday link party today. Come on over and grab an "I've Been Featured" button if you'd like!

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  57. I MUST try this! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

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  58. Amazing project! So glad I found your blog. Now following you.

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  59. AH! I've been wanting to make one of these for a craft fair I'm in this fall... wouldn't it be so cute with a little red cardinal for a holiday wreath? I just love it. Thanks for posting!

    www.clarahaycraftdesigns.com

    I found you on the CSI site :)

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  60. WOW!! im so glad to have found you/ have you find me! Your blog is excellent... im off to check out the others, but not before i follow along

    xo em

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  61. Loved this so much, I had to give it a try myself! Check it out, if you want:

    http://heartmainehome.blogspot.com/2011/05/one-book-three-ways-book-wreath-book.html

    Thanks so much for sharing this awesome project and giving such great step-by-steps!

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  62. Love this idea! I couldn't find any wreath forms so I had to get half ball foam forms... we'll see how it turns out!

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