Old book pumpkin craft

But im just going stick to my natureinspired holiday decor and my latest project a diy pumpkin made from old book pages. I have used book pages, like i would use any decorative craft paper, as an embellishment in different craft projects. You can add a few rhinestones on top for a little extra bling. Potato head as a no carve pumpkin decorating idea that ive seen floating around, so we merged the two and made a mr. Fall is here, so that means it is time for one of my favorite diy projects. You may be surprised at the wide variety of craft projects out there that use every part of an old book. Mix fun and learning with these cute pumpkin crafts for kids. Take an old book, cut out small hearts and arrang them on a background of white scrapbook paper, then frame. How to make pumpkins from recycled books grace grits and. Start with a small section of pages and cut along the top and bottom like the center picture below. Tear strips of book page paper to go from stem to base of pumpkin. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. In a few easy steps you can make a diy book pumpkin too. Just a few simple steps and you can create this book page pumpkin.

Give them a new life by creating unique pumpkins, perfect for autumn and halloween decorations. Once september rolls around, i am all about decorating for halloween. It was only natural that i combined the two together to make book page pumpkins. Decoupage is a quick way to decorate your pumpkin with fun papers and leaves or plants from your yard.

I got a pretty good start with our 40 pumpkin activities for kids, but its so fun to come up with new ideas still. Use an old paperback book to create a fun fall table decoration. How i made my diy book page pumpkin choose an old paperback book with yellow pages. Diy fall pumpkins using old books collaboration with. Ideas for what to do with old books make a book page pumpkin. Ribbons or flowers in fall colors to decorate your pumpkin. I love book page crafts maybe thats because i love books so much. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create.

This twist on a book shelf turns classic titles or papercovered bargain bin finds into a pretty way to display knickknacks. We dove into our craft cupboard and pulled out tacky glue, wool, pom poms, felt, foam, wiggly eyes and markers then put all the items on the table and let the children have at it. The hardest part of the project for me was selecting which book to use. Halloween decorating ideas come in all shapes in sizes, but this pumpkin craft has got to be one of the most charming. These can be made out of outdated manuals, books missing pages, old romance novels that should never be read again lol. They are easy, fun and a great fall or halloween decoration project for beginner crafters. Sep 11, 2015 ill show you how to make a simple diy book pumpkin with a few supplies, its easy and quick. There are hundreds if not thousands of nocarve pumpkin ideas out there. As each verse is sung, kids can life the pumpkins flap and see the number to practice number recognition and counting while they sing.

This is a great way to repurpose old books you have making this craft virtually free to make. This book page pumpkin is a perfect fall upcycle project ive always had a lot of books. If this project sounds familiar its because i made diy paper orbs from old book pages a few months ago. Transform old books into holiday pumpkins with images. It was only natural that i combined the two together to. First, i went through my stack of books and picked one of the oldest books i could find. Oct 22, 2015 ill show you how to make a simple diy book pumpkin with a few supplies, its easy and quick. But all book guilt aside, this project was fun and turned out great. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of. The book page flowers on this list beautify your home without bothering allergy sufferers. Use your pencil to trace the pumpkin shape onto both halves of the book. The pumpkin patches in our area open this week and like many families, my kids are excited to hunt down the perfect orange orb. This delightful pumpkin project will help you transform a book into a pumpkin with one wave of your magic wand.

No, this is nothing new, but i like to think the stem on my pumpkins is different than those ive seen and if i make these again i will make the stems even longer and curlier. Pumpkins made out of paperback books, from start to finish takes about 30 minutes and is rather simple. Turn an old book into a decorative pumpkin that, if stored well, will look just as great next year. Oct 26, 2011 whenever i write an article about cutting up old books to recycle. Pumpkins made out of paperback books easy, fall crafts. How to make a book page pumpkin out of vintage book pages. These 26 fun and easy diy old book crafts will liven up any room in your home and dont cost a lot to make. Lay your paper pumpkin template down inside the book, so the fold is in the crease of the book. Ive shared fun pumpkin activities to do with real pumpkins a while back, but i always find pumpkin crafts that i think are so adorable i had to share these pumpkin crafts to make with the kids.

Pumpkin crafts and activities for kids easy peasy and fun. Let me start this off by saying the books used for this project were on their way to be. Turn an old book into a fall pumpkin decoration, using scissors, a hot glue gun, the preval sprayer and a few odds and ends. Book page pumpkin tutorial home decor, recipe, craft. Find an old book, cut out some flower and butterfly shapes and mod podge them to the bottles. Pumpkin books pumpkin crafts fall crafts holiday crafts diy crafts pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin ideas fall halloween halloween crafts. Book page pumpkin turn an old book into fall decor. Dad isnt really one of the children but he still had fun making the three eyed pumpkin on the right. The yellower and more aged looking the pages, the better. Push the paper onto the pumpkin and then apply another layer of decoupage so it sticks. Open for details calligraphy by ange something wicked this way comes m a t e r. From the hard covers to just the spine and all of the pages in between, there is a way to use all of it. Bookshelves so stuffed with books that there wasnt room for trinkets, knickknacks, or tchotchkes to decorate. Fall pumpkin decorations made from recycled finitely a craft that.

Pumpkins made out of paperback books diy fall decor. But also, because book page crafts are inexpensive, they use materials that most of us have on hand already and the neutral look of the all over black and white text, is a great background drop for pretty much anything that you would like to add to it. I placed mine somewhat towards the top, where i would have enough of the book bind left behind to be the stem of the pumpkin. You can reuse or repurpose your old books by using. So todays book list features stories for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary kids with all types of pumpkin fun.

Book page pumpkin tutorial make a set of these adorable book page pumpkins in various sizes and colors to use as your table decoration for your fallhalloween parties. How to make diy paper book pumpkins for a creative table place setting or to use as. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. Carefully cut away the cover and back of the book, leaving the spine in tact. You can reuse or repurpose your old books by using either a paperback or hardback book. However, this idea is fun for florist crafters to tackle because youre transforming the pumpkin into a decorative fall flower arrangement. You could also use old newspaper, magazines, flyers or any other paper product. Have you ever wondered about how to turn an old worn paperback into a pumpkin centerpiece worthy of the bestseller list. Using a plastic bag to protect your table, covered with a scrap book page for your working surface, lay the torn book page, face down on your work surface and paint the mod podge or diy decoupage glue on the back of the book page strip. How to make a pumpkin craft from a recycled old book.

Diy pumpkin crafts how to make a pumpkin from old book. This is a great way to give new life to books that are falling apart, torn, missing covers or pages, or would have otherwise been thrown away. So many fun and easy pumpkin crafts for kids to make. If you like this crescent moonflower pumpkin, visit the merry thought for more details. A pumpkin from a recycled old book october 21, 2015 at miles kelly were not known for encouraging the cutting up of a book, however, if you have a very old book that you do not want anymore, why not give it some new life by making it into a cool pumpkin decoration for halloween. To do this project you will need a pumpkin, decoupage glue, craft brush, scissors, decorative paper or an old book and a fern leaf. Now, im simply pilfering my own idea and using the same method to make a pumpkin. This is not a childs craft as you have to use a sharp knife to cut through the. Easy diy book pumpkin pumpkin books, old book crafts. Add a few seasonal items and make a beautiful vignette. Diy halloween popup cards, including a very cute jackolantern card, from artchoo update.

The most difficult part of this recycled book pumpkin craft was selecting which book to use. If you are not a fan of carving, cover your pumpkins instead. When all the pages are cut, fold the spine in half and hot glue it the ends together. Old candle barn pumpkin patch large bag putka pods mini pumpkins with mini cinnamon sticks potpourri or decoration made in the usa 4. I love pairing books with family outings or class field trips. Sharp craft knife or scissors i used a hefty duty knife like this one paper. Open the book about halfway and place your paper template on top with the center of the pumpkin matching up to the center binding of the book.