Dec 05, 2014 20 hopelessly adorable diy christmas ornaments made from paper december 5, 2014 by elisabeth kruger 6 comments the art of paper folding origami is a fascinating part of japanese tradition that has been traced back as far as 1680. Book folding pattern christmas tree 212 folds tutorial etsy. To make harder cover, mix 5 ml water to 10 ml pva glue polyvinyl acetate a. The book folding pattern allows the folder to create this unique christmas tree pattern to be in the book. An online community for art stampers and scrapbookers. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. Give your old books a new lease of life through book art with our huge range of bookfolding pat. How to make a christmas tree out of your favorite books hypable. Keep those pages of words alive and send them as gifts as they fold flat for ease of. Then, fold top of all pages down to form tree shape. How to make a origami christmas tree folded book art.
Booking folding is on trend so give those old books another life. Create christmas trees for the holiday season from our retired books. You may replace the burlap ribbon with a colorful satin ribbon if you desire. Book folding diy how to fold an easy christmas tree youtube. I found this top image on facebook but hit the jump for 11 more prime examples of christmas book trees. Paperback book pumpkin recycle a paperback book and make a unique pumpkin decoration for halloween. In the meantime, heres a small teaser, and a super simple christmas craft. The cover was torn and it was a rather trashy book, so no harm done. Im not trying to say im unique here seems lots of people with blogs are making decorations with book pages. Dress up the top of a desk or credenza this holiday with an upcrafted book. Start folding the pages by turning the right hand top corner of the page down to the spine of the book, as far as it will go, until you have a nice sharp fold at the top of the spine where the page is attached.
Shop for fold flat christmas tree online at target. The christmas tree book take a cue from this picture to make this stylish tree where three fat binding books have been supported by light ones on top. Dec 18, 2008 somehow we missed this activity when we were kids, but this magazine christmas tree is a great looking and super easy idea. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The new christmas tree is one of those fabulous books that inspires you to start making things right awayeven if youre not crafty. Here is a stepbystep on how to make your very own christmas book tree. F or this patterns you will require a hardback book that is 20cm or more in height. Slip the decorative top on the glued ball immediately. You know that big yellow book thats always sitting there in your closet collecting dust and sometimes acting as a nice door stopper. Nov 30, 2015 the napkin folding reminds me of when i worked at a restaurant. Immediately place the completed christmas ball, decorative end side down, on the glued tree top. Though they have soft cover, you can glue more cardboard on the cover front, back, and spine. Dec 1, 2014 if youre in love with book pages and love making easy doable homemade gifts and home decor. At debbi moore designs we are always looking for ways to bring inspiration to you and with this technique anyone can have a go.
You can also choose from christmas tree, outdoor christmas decoration outdoor folding christmas tree there are 212 suppliers who sells outdoor folding christmas tree on, mainly located in asia. Please read the product description below for exact details about this pattern. This is a very good book to help teach children how to recycle your real tree after you have used it as a christmas tree. Perhaps choose a small bible or a book with a christmas theme. The tutorial even gives folding tips for those who are not as comfortable making evenly folded paper.
If you fold this christmas tree please post a picture here. All my book patterns are measure and mark patterns. Sep 23, 2015 more mini book folding and peg bag project share to practice my rolled roses, everything got rolled lol. Give them as gifts or sell them they make a wonderful. But did you know theres a whole segment of people who make christmas trees out of books. A typical soft cover book of at least 200 pages makes a. Dec 03, 20 this year, however, money is tight so i decided to get creativeand thus, the book tree was born.
This is a beautiful custom pattern we have created for you. Somehow we missed this activity when we were kids, but this magazine christmas tree is a great looking and super easy idea. How to make a folded book tree for christmas youtube. Make a paperback christmas tree this decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. The name of my book is,the christmas tree, by julie salamon. A wide variety of outdoor folding christmas tree options are available to you, such as christmas decoration supplies. Home heritage 7 foot prelit artificial half pine christmas tree with warm white led lights and folding stand. This folded book christmas tree is so easy to make and you do not need to buy anything. Ive mentioned this to the sellers and they admitted it was a mistakeyet it stil says 2. You can also upcycle an old candlestick for the base and an old dresser knob for the top. I posted on instagram a couple of weeks ago about how i found this continue reading.
Magazine glue glitter optional spray paint optional small wood or foam star optional what to do. This is a very simple and inexpensive decoration that can be done by almost any age. Follow this easy book folding pattern to make a cute christmas tree. Folded book christmas tree how to make christines crafts. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. You can easily make a tree in less than 30 minutes. Weve got a section of the gallery set aside for folded christmas tree. This is a super easy project to do while listening to an audiobook or the tv. I havent thought to do this at m home but it would look really nice on my dining room table christmas morning. Dec 12, 2012 once all of your book pages are cutout, you will need to assemble a base for your tree.
The end result is so impressive to look at as well as looks great in any place of your house. Nov 23, 2017 place an upright book standing and slightly open. Oct 06, 2015 the new christmas tree is one of those fabulous books that inspires you to start making things right awayeven if youre not crafty. The image in the photographs shows how your bookfold will appear once folded. Christmas tree one pattern two looks look 1 without folded backdrop 205 folds, 410 pages look 2 with folded backdrop 257 folds, 514 pages book height should 23cm plus this allows for a 3cm margin top and bottom both patterns use the measure and fold method. They get their neighbors together and have a party to make ornaments they all gathered pine cones and then covered them with peanut butter and. We all like things made from magazines so check out the instructions below the jump.
Trace a jar top, saucer or something circular on any paper lighter paper works much better than card stock. The napkin folding reminds me of when i worked at a restaurant. All items are printed on paper or on cd as per each item description, and sent via royal mail 1st class the same day as payment if received before 12noon in order to comply with ebays digitally delivered goods policy. Browse through all of the christmas book folding patterns that bookami has to offer. My book folding patterns will give you the inspiration and instructions to really put your crafting skills to the test. If youre feeling cheeky, use a book that talks about the perils of christmas, such as anthologies about bad christmas experiences, or the worst case scenario christmas book. Thank you very much, happy folding, and happy holidays. Book folding pattern for a large christmas tree pine tree.
Dec 12, 1991 the name of my book is,the christmas tree, by julie salamon. Use shiny paper and decorate with peeloffs and glitter. Try this easy step by step tutorial to make christmas trees from your old books. Ive purchased this book more than once and have read it many, many times. Parade with her stepbystep ornament instructions, as well as advice on buying and maintaining trees and other decorations, brown turns tree decorating into an intensely personal experience. More mini book folding and peg bag project share to practice my rolled roses, everything got rolled lol. Easy book folding patterns like this one are great for a snowy afternoon in december. Told in first person, the main conflict is between sister anthony and herself.
Choose your design, download the template, and let each page tell the story of your artistic journey. This year, however, money is tight so i decided to get creativeand thus, the book tree was born. Place a dab of glue on the center of the top of your completed paperback book tree. With a little bit of help and imagination, your child can magically transform a simple magazine into a miniature christmas tree that will bring holiday cheer to any room in the house. Create your own stunning piece of book art with this cut and fold book folding pattern of a stunning fancy christmas tree. Doyolla premium artificial snow flocked christmas tree 6feet, collapsible popup xmas pine tree for home holiday christmas decorations. Hey, its christmas house tour week all over blogland. You will feel so proud of your personalized folded book art you will love to show it off on your mantel or bookshelf. In this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree. Following our easy to understand book folding method of marking and folding you will be able to make this beautiful pattern come to life on the pages of your own book. Debbi moore designs pattern book folding volume 8 christmas welcome to the 8th volume of our book folding pattern book collections. They taught us how to fold napkins to look like tress during christmas. Create fabulous christmas 3d designs following our book folding templates.
What an incredible piece of art can you create by just folding the pages of an old, unused book. With this recycled book page craft tutorial, you can learn how to make a 3d christmas tree out of book pages or newspaper you already have. This pattern will allow you to fold a wonderful christmas tree into your book. This is an easy recycling project that looks superb if you are decorating in a black and white theme. This decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. Dec 15, 2015 when you want to decorate with book trees, but dont want to dismantle your entire shelf, this small tree made of book pages is the perfect book tree alternative. Book folding christmas tree holiday tree book fold youtube. Book page folding christmas paper folding paper craft. Once all of your book pages are cutout, you will need to assemble a base for your tree. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. Sequins or small buttons for tree top glue stick school glue.
How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. Once the base was cut out, poke a hole in through the middle. This book is endearing and heart touching based on a true story. I have found that these book trees take twice as long to fold during the second half because the amount of folded pages building up makes. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. Flying above the plains, a rockefeller center gardener spots the perfect christmas tree. The addition of buttons and snowflakes makes it appear even more splendid. Im participating in the very merry christmas home tour, hosted by lovely, etc. Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage. The family does this after the child says he is sad that christmas is over. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. All items are printed on paper or on cd as per each item description, and sent via royal mail 1st class the same day as payment if received before 12noon in.
I used clear thread on my trees in the photos, so they look like they are floating in midair when they are hanging. Tree crown 2 photo on the right includes a star that is constructed from five parts that are cut from one square paper, without leftovers. Tree 9 stitched washi tape tree 10 sweater trees 11 felt tree 12 cupcake liner tree paper book page tree 14 gingerbread cookie tree 15 mini rustic trees 16. Fold bottom triangle of each additional magazine page up, making the bottom of the tree flat. Then you can leave it as it is or, as in my case, decorate it a little.
Book folding pattern christmas tree 173 folds measure. If you are new to this craft, you can find instructions on the various methods of cut and fold book folding in the tutorial pages and if you need any further help please contact me. Place a dab of glue on the neck edge of the christmas ball. A folded book christmas tree makes fantastic holiday decor. Christmas tree one pattern two looks look 1 without folded backdrop 205 folds, 410 pages look 2 with folded. The red lights give your book christmas tree a ravishing look. Book folding book art christmas tree book fold very. Theres even a second photo collage to show you how i added the sweet christmas red tree toppers. A typical soft cover book of at least 200 pages makes a nice, full tree.
Dec 02, 2015 hey, its christmas house tour week all over blogland. Sep 10, 2019 this year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. Theyre calling it the christmas tree book 2 for some reason. Add a new christmas decoration to your decor with this book folding tree. Tree of life, book folding pattern to create your own folded. When you want to decorate with book trees, but dont want to dismantle your entire shelf, this small tree made of book pages is the perfect book tree alternative. Heres an activity that will get you and your child into the holiday spirit.
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