Treasure of the Heart
I have fallen in love with the beautiful crafts created right from the pages of a book! Have you seen the wreaths, butterflies and other goodies? All you need to do is hop to Pinterest for inspiration or stop by Jennifer Rizzo’s daughter’s room or check out the gorgeous starburst wreath at City Farmhouse. Aren’t they beautiful? and cool?
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I decided to make my version in the form of a heart wreath.
Valentine’s Day Heart Wreath
I scoured my bookshelves for a book that I wouldn’t mind ripping pages from, plus I wanted it to have some sort of significance to the project. Last year, I purchased a few cheap books to fill my bookcases. Luckily, I had an old romance novel that I had picked up for $.25! Plus, the title was “Treasure of the Heart.” How appropriate!
I’ve included my FIRST EVER video tutorial on how to make the Valentines’ wreath!
I’ve also included the step-by-step directions below.
I rolled each page to form a sort of “cone.”
Then I began attaching the rolled pages to a heart-shaped cardboard cut-out with hot glue.
I started with the outside of the form and then simply layered each row on top of each other.
You can decide the direction you prefer your pages to aim, whether that be up, down or to the side. As you can see, most of my pages aim upwards, but begin to angle down as they get toward the bottom of the heart.
I attached a red and white ribbon to the back of the wreath as a hanger.
I hung my new Valentine’s Day Heart Wreath on my corner cabinet.
I love the simple yet elegant look of this wreath. The book I chose to use was an older book, so the pages had started to yellow. I like the “antique” look that the pages give the wreath. This was a fun and easy project and I love it!
What have you created from the pages of a book?
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This is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Pinning it right now
xo, Tanya
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Thank you Tanya! I appreciate that! Have a great week!
Leslie
What a great idea! So cute! If you have time, I’d love it if you could come link-up your post to our Sweets For My Sweetie link-up. It would be a great addition! If you don’t have time, I understand, but figured I’d ask.
Have an amazing week!
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Thank you! I stopped by and linked up! Thanks for the invitation!
Thank you for linking this up!
Awesome to see you there! Feel free to link-up any other Valentine-themed posts, too! We’d love to have it! 
You’re stuff is always so creative and fun!
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That is pretty cool. I like it! I just made a wreath too, but mine was with yarn and paper hearts!
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Thank you Antonella! I’ll head your way and check out your wreath. Have a great week.
This is so very adorable, Leslie!
Thank you Carol! Have a great week!
Your heart wreath looks great! Love the texture and character of the aged book pages. I’ve never done a book page art project, but your pretty heart is definitely inspiration to take a shot at doing something similar
I’m so glad you liked it Kelly! Have fun creating your own!
I love the idea of using book pages for crafts. This looks lovely!
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I do too Stephanie! Projects made with book pages are too cool. Have a great week.
Leslie
I love this wreath. How beautiful it turned out.
Vanessa
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Thanks Vanessa! I love it too! Have a great week.
Hi Leslie
This is just so clever, I love it! Thanks for sharing the idea.
Kate x
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Thank you Kate! I’m so glad you stopped by! Have a great week!
Leslie, love your old book heart. You did an incredible job on you video too:)
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Thank you Jeanette! I was so nervous doing the video! lol!
Hands down BEST project I’ve seen (granted, i am not crafty, but even I could do this!). Love it.
Thank you! It really is easy! Give it a try…you’ll be glad you did.
Have a great week.
Leslie
It’s so pretty Leslie!!! I’m always impressed by you! XO, Aimee
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Thank you Aimee! I really appreciate that! Have a great week!
Leslie
Super pretty and cute! Take care, Laura
Thank you Laura! Have a great week!
Like you, I adore using old book pages for so many crafts! The texture, the fonts…. all so yummy! This heart wreath is wonderful and one I just might have to get busy and make!! Thanks for sharing!
So glad you stopped by! Thanks so much. Have a great week.
I love this! I have a few old books that I put in our donate box last week, I think I’m going to have to pull them out. I follow you via GFC. I host a weekly party that starts at 6:00pm every Tuesday called Fluster’s Creative Muster Party. I would love for you to stop by and share your talent and creativity.
Hugs and Smiles,
Robin @ Fluster Buster
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Thank you Robin! I’d definitely grab some of those books. Thanks for the invite to your party! I’ll stop by. Have a great week.
Leslie
Oh, I LOVE how you have a pictorial tutorial along with a video one! I’ve never made anything with book pages but I’m going to be making something now! I’m so glad you shared this at Loving Valentines Day!
TGIF!
Marilyn
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Thank you Marilyn! You’ll love using book pages for some of your crafts. It’s such a cool look.
Leslie
Just love this! Looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing with us over at Monday Funday!
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Thank you! I appreciate that! Have a great weekend.
BTW, loved your Valentine HoA!
Leslie
I love the way your heart wreath turned out. It is so cute and so much easier than making rosettes out of book pages! I’m going to copy this one for sure! Thanks so much for sharing and blessings to you, Patti@OldThingsNew
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Thank you Patti! I really love it and I know you will love yours too! Have a great weekend.
Beautiful!!! I’ve never seen one as a heart before! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Katie! Have a great weekend!
Hey Leslie,
I LOVE this wreath! It’s simply gorgeous – I will definitely have to make one sometime.
Hugs,
Stephanie
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Thank you Stephanie! It was really fun and easy to make. Have a great day!
featured you tonight Leslie at Monday Funday!
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Thank you so much! You’ve made my day and I am honored! Have a great week.
Leslie
So romantic and vintage-y … and I love the book choice!
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Thank you Randi! Have a great week!