Add a new christmas decoration to your decor with this book folding tree. Lots of old books can be found from second hand stores. Google iris paper folding to get some patterns or see if you local library has a book a ruler helps with the straight edges. As the holiday rolls around, my house fills with small, alternative trees that have either been purchased or made at home. If you are going to make a bunch of trees it would be a good investment. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height. Free printable downloads pdf to personalise your book art and full step by step tutorial. Book christmas tree, christmas paper, christmas crafts, christmas holiday, folded book art, book folding, diy. A beautiful story about being the best friend you can be a wish to be a christmas story book teaches children what christmas is all about. This pattern is a great way of using up those smaller books. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. Spread out all of the branches evenly and use your 3d paper christmas tree as a perfect christmas or bedside table decoration.
Sep 10, 2019 one christmas tree is never enough for me. There are so many inspirations around us that we can use in the most creative way possible. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. In the meantime, heres a small teaser, and a super simple christmas craft. How to make snowflake ornaments out of an old book diy.
It can be adapted to almost any grade level for teachers as well. 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. Create your own stunning piece of book art with this cut and fold book folding pattern of a stunning fancy christmas tree. The cool thing about folded paper christmas cards is the paper does all the work, meaning, once youre done cutting and folding, embellishment isnt all that necessary.
This is a very simple and inexpensive decoration that can be done by almost any age. See more ideas about iris folding, iris and iris paper folding. Book christmas tree book treechristmas paperchristmas angelsxmas treeall things christmas origami. This altered book christmas tree is very easy to make from an old paperback novel. Oct 16, 2016 print the iris pattern on lightweight cardstock or copy paper and cut it out as shown with scissors or craft knife. Book christmas tree reuse recyle books diy youtube. Dec 05, 2019 if you want to make a paper christmas tree, start by cutting a tree shape out of 2 pieces of green construction paper. Every page of your book is transformed into a festive holiday creation. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book. I posted on instagram a couple of weeks ago about how i found this continue reading.
Continue folding pages as you did for the tree until you are about 25 leaves from the end. Paper tree decorations book pages 57 ideas christmas tree decorations made from book pages. It has been a couple of weeks since i have shared an easy origami for kids pattern shock horror and it is about time, you had another one perfect for christmas. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a.
Use a fancy paper and a cute gift box and you could even give those little christmas trees as gifts to family and friends. Folded book christmas tree how to make christines crafts. Tape the cut out pattern onto the back of a colored piece of cardstock. Diy folded book christmas tree with gold foil star dreams. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height, designer, category and fold method. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Try your hand today at making folded paperback book christmas trees. Next, fold a crease down the middle of each tree, and cut one tree from the top to the middle along the crease and the other from the bottom to the middle. Fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree.
Dec 17, 2019 diy folded book christmas tree with gold foil star. Why not reuse your old books and turn them into beautiful christmas trees. However, apart from imparting knowledge and providing pleasure, the books we read daily can be utilized in making a variety of awesome crafts for intensifying the decor of. How to diy book page christmas tree hallmark channel. Learn how to make an origami christmas tree envelope. If anyone is hyperventilating at the thought of mutilating a book, have a paper bag on stand by. Next, flip the paper over and fold the left and right points in to the center again. You can use an old or a new book, it doesnt really matter. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Christmas tree napkin folding two minutes technique. This paper folded christmas tree provides a fun christmas craft challenge for school aged children, and the neat 3d effect makes it the perfect addition to the front of a christmas card. Tree crafts, christmas crafts, diy paper christmas tree, old book art, origami, book page wreath, book page crafts, recycled books, altered book art. Make a christmas tree in under 120 minutes by papercrafting and paper folding with construction paper, construction paper, and construction paper.
Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. Folded book art paper book book folding christmas tree out of books christmas carol christmas brunch xmas tree christmas treats christmas stuff. Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable. The resulting origami star flower makes a lovely christmas tree decoration, or if you make it with large paper, it could be the star on top of the tree. Stamping 411 folded christmas tree inkspired treasures. Book page folded paper christmas trees boxy colonial. Easy book folding patterns like this one are great for a snowy afternoon in december. Dress up the top of a desk or credenza this holiday with an upcrafted book. Hello, today, im going to show you how to make a christmas tree in 3 dimensions, with a single sheet of paper. The first thing youll need to make the beautiful christmas tree is a book, obviously. Deck your halls with a fun diy project this holiday season a catsafe christmas tree made from materials you probably already have at home. This model is a great choice if you have folded a few intermediate origami projects previously. Children decorate the tree using the same items that the animals did.
Home heritage 7 foot prelit artificial half pine christmas tree with warm white led lights and folding stand. Iris paper folding christmas tree card vicki odell. Hb 6 ft sparking gorgeous folding artificial tinsel christmas tree silver color 450 tips. We love paper crafts, as they are so accessible to all most of us have. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. Follow this easy book folding pattern to make a cute christmas tree. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe i love folding and cutting paper. Dec 12, 2016 hello, today, im going to show you how to make a christmas tree in 3 dimensions, with a single sheet of paper.
Ken wingard is in the christmas spirit and making a creative holidaythemed book page christmas tree. Print the iris pattern on lightweight cardstock or copy paper and cut it out as shown with scissors or craft knife. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. Origami christmas book folding 27 ideas for 2019 gebruikte kerstboom gevouwen boekkunst in. Book christmas treebook treechristmas paperchristmas angelsxmas treeall things christmasorigami. Nine ideas how to welcome the christmas spirit risultati immagini per how to do a bookfolded tree christmas tree made of books see more. I feel a teensy bit bad about defacing a book but this one was headed for the recycle bin. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect. How to make a origami christmas tree custom book folding. A folded book christmas tree makes fantastic holiday decor.
To fold this 3d christmas tree, you will need one piece of paper. Simply fold your book pages into a beautiful christmas tree. Posted by admin on january 24th, 2015 posted in christmas, craft, festive and celebrations, paper crafts tagged as. How to make trees or christmas trees from paperback books. Thin but strong paper, like origami paper would be best. A lovely technique that looks hard but is easy when you know how.
Then you can leave it as it is or, as in my case, decorate it a little. The method used to make it is very similar to this paperback snowman and paperback pumpkin supplies. The method used to make it is very similar to this paperback snowman and paperback pumpkin. Dec 03, 2019 1 sheet of rectangular paper for the tree i used a4 21 x 29. Doyolla premium artificial snow flocked christmas tree 6feet, collapsible popup xmas pine tree for home holiday christmas decorations. Dec 05, 2018 this folded book christmas tree is so easy to make and you do not need to buy anything. If however you have oldfashioned christmas lights which burn hot, make sure that they are kept well away from any paper snowflakes that you hang on your tree. Make a paperback christmas tree this decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable.
Please use thin paper, not thick paper, thick paper will be very hard to work with and would probably rip. 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. Since christmas is coming, the natural urge for me was to make some paper ornaments for our house. Dec 02, 2015 hey, its christmas house tour week all over blogland. See more ideas about christmas, book christmas tree and christmas crafts. This is a super easy project to do while listening to an audiobook or the tv. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. To make an origami christmas tree, start by folding a square piece of paper in half diagonally and then unfolding it. The red lights give your book christmas tree a ravishing look. Christmas crafts page 5 danielles place of crafts and. Diy christmas tree for all my book loving, crafty friendsyou must try making this christmas tree made from an old book. You can easily make a tree in less than 30 minutes. Iris folding christmas tree adjust to get multiples of with iris centered. In december 2009, we decided we had accomplished our mission to bring modern, stylish paper crafts to the world, and the site remained online as an archive from 20102015.
I hope that you enjoy making beautiful snowflakes out of an old book as much as i enjoyed making this video for you. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second. I found that classics published by penguin are excellent for this project because the spine glue is bendy and the paper is a good quality for folding. Folded paper tree a christmas tree papercraft and paper. Im participating in the very merry christmas home tour, hosted by lovely, etc. Book christmas tree, christmas paper, christmas crafts, christmas holiday, folded book art, book folding, diy crafts for kids, fun crafts, paper crafts. This folded book christmas tree is so easy to make and you do not need to buy anything. Plus, oftentimes theres no need for coloring or lettering, both of which can go bad very quickly. Today we have these kids origami christmas trees a perfect christmas craft for kids and a lovely addition to our christmas tree craft collection. To make your folded paperback book tree a christmas tree, youll want to add a tree topper.
It takes no tools any only uses books on their way. Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage. Iris folding is a technique that involves laying strips of paper in numerical order over a cutout aperture. These origami envelopes or pockets are perfect to write xmas messages or give little. In this category,the aperture may be a cutout shape of various christmas images,such as santa claus or father christmas,a christmas tree,a star,a snowflake or an angel. Theres even a second photo collage to show you how i added the sweet christmas red tree toppers. You could also use this christmas tree napkin folding procedure to make tiny paper trees and decorate the house coming christmas time.
Diy folded book christmas tree with gold foil star. The outline of any image can be used for this technique. Stand back and admire your folded paperback book tree. Folded book art, paper book, paper art, paper crafts, book folding patterns free templates, old book crafts, altered book art, christmas books, paper folding dannya ferrer books worth reading christmas tree book folding pattern 2 looks. Mar 29, 2019 to make an origami christmas tree, start by folding a square piece of paper in half diagonally and then unfolding it. Carefully cut through all 4 triangles, making sure not to cut through the center folding line. You can also upcycle an old candlestick for the base and an old dresser knob for the top. To do this, fold the pages as per normal to make a tree as in the photo at the top of the page, but make one extra fold to turn the pointed corner in towards the book. Then, rotate the paper so it looks like a diamond, and fold the left and right points down to the center crease. But now its pulp on beautifully yellowed paper wrapped in a lovely hardback cover that cannot be recycled.
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