Book Page Leaf Wreath and Garland

 Here is another easy and budget friendly décor item for FALL or year round.

 

 

 

I am sure everyone has seen these before but year after year I get

 

requests for these wreaths. I always sell out no matter how many I make !

 

I thought I would share them with you.

 

Note: I never use vintage books unless they are damaged beyond repair.

 

 

 

For a garland, you will need a roll of jute or other connecting string.

 

Decide the length and measure out a piece long enough

 

that you can add loops at the ends.

 

Start cutting out your leaves from your book pages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may use my pattern or save to your computer and change the size to what you prefer.

 

 

 

 

 

Glue your leaves back to back on your jute with Tacky glue.

 

Overlap as you go.

 





 

 For the wreath,

 

I use thrifted embroidery hoops and when you take them apart you have two!

I have a local Thrift Store that sells them for a quarter!

(I have even used broken Tomato cages )

 

I like to use 8''-12'' hoops.

 

Glue leaves continuing in the same direction. Starting with the inside edge,

 

then the outside edge. Then fill front or the top of the wreath.

 

These wreaths are so light weight that they can be hung by a push pin or lean above

 

a picture frame or mirror.




 

 

 

 

 

 

You can use a mix of different leaves or maybe just your favorite.

 

 

 

I like a variety of leaves.

 

 

I love the different textures, colors and thickness of the papers.

 

 I give them a bit of a fold for dimension and a natural look.

 

 

 

 

Here are some different leaf choices.

 

 

 

 

This wreath was made from a Dictionary.





 

 

 

 

 

 

A short garland on a book case.

 

 

I rolled up some brown paper and hot glued leaves to the ends.

 

 

I just love to use these around the home.

 

I hope you enjoy making a wreath or garland .

 

As a bonus any extra leaves can be used as table scatter.

 

Thanks again for stopping by!

 

xo Lisa S