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. I also have a full tutorial for a hanging book fold. Christmas eve, the field of possibilities is still wide. Each video is super short and very well explained so its almost impossible to mess up. Once the base was cut out, poke a hole in through the middle.
And if you slit the top and you slit the bottom, you can actually create a 3d star. Obviously if you have a longer word you will need more pages to fit it in and still have the recognizable detail. Depending on the girth of the magazine, you may need only 1 magazine to complete 1 tree in which case, just use 1 paperclip to attach the front and back page. Dec 12, 1991 the name of my book is,the christmas tree, by julie salamon. Easy book folding patterns like this one are great for a snowy afternoon in december. Continue to do this until all of the pages are folded. Fold bottom triangle of each additional magazine page up, making the bottom of the tree flat. Bookami book folding patterns templates christmas patterns. Dec 12, 2012 once all of your book pages are cutout, you will need to assemble a base for your tree. How to make a origami christmas tree folded book art. So, here goes my first attempt at an origami photo tutorial. Like turning pages of a book, swivel one flap from right to left.
Once all of your book pages are cutout, you will need to assemble a base for your tree. I shared my money tree on instagram stories and a few of you asked how i did it so here is a short tutorial. The cover was torn and it was a rather trashy book, so no harm done. Open the paper again, the turn it over and fold it side to side. Gather one large magazine 100 pages or up or two small. Folded book art pattern to help you create your own masterpiece diy tutorial with easytofollow stepbystep instructions. Christmas tree napkin folding tutorial hugos supermarkets.
Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. Dec 01, 2017 my favorite tutorial comes from maria christensen of love book folding. In the meantime, heres a small teaser, and a super simple christmas craft. During the day i spent some time chatting to will abakhan of abakhan who sell fabrics, crafts and haberdashery both online and in their bricks and mortar shops and i am thrilled to tell you that he and i will be working together occasionally to show you products that they sell and bring. Nov 26, 20 theres so many cute and fun ways to spice up your next holiday party or special family dinner. This is quite a complex pattern so perhaps not the one to start with if you are new to iris folding. Take the other set of thirty pages and flip it so that the spine is on the right. Give your old books a new lease of life through book art with our huge range of bookfolding pat. Im participating in the very merry christmas home tour, hosted by lovely, etc. How to fold a napkin into a christmas tree howcast.
Green would be great, but really any color will look fabulous. Nov 23, 2012 fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. This is a super easy project to do while listening to an audiobook or the tv. Theres even a second photo collage to show you how i added the sweet christmas red tree toppers. Merry christmas combi pattern with free combination fold tutorial by cre8ted4u. Youtube christmas tree napkin folding tutorialimage credit. Merry christmas and tree in circle combi pattern with free combination fold tutorial by cre8ted4u. Notice how the one flap is now made into two smaller flaps.
How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. Folded book christmas tree how to make christines crafts. I havent thought to do this at m home but it would look really nice on my dining room table christmas morning. The name of my book is,the christmas tree, by julie salamon. The kind of folding ive done is simple no real pattern required but i definitely inspired by the budget living feature. Heres a fun idea that doesnt look entirely too difficult. Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree. Dress up the top of a desk or credenza this holiday with an upcrafted book. In this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree. And i actually just made this one using card stock and yellow paper and cut out a star. The folds mimic the look of feathers to create a cute little robin for your iris folding christmas cards. This pattern will allow you to fold a wonderful christmas tree into your book. Follow this easy book folding pattern to make a cute christmas tree. In september, little sis and i went to the exeter sewing day hosted by fiona pullen of the sewing directory.
How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. If youd like to start easy, see my tutorial using an old kids book. Youre likely to have all the tools you need to get started already and second hand books dont. Paperback christmas tree tutorial step 9a paperback christmas tree tutorial step 9b paperback christmas tree tutorial step 9c. 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. During the day i spent some time chatting to will abakhan of abakhan who sell fabrics, crafts and haberdashery both online and in their bricks and mortar shops and i am thrilled to tell you that he and i will be working together occasionally to show you products. While my family was out holiday shopping, the time got away from us and before we knew it, it was dinner time.
How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. Fold back the pages and break down the spine so it becomes more flexible and opens up the pages of the book. Magazine christmas tree by ashley weeks cart given that this diy project has far and away been my most popular tutorial, i decided to update the post with a video of the magazine tree making process to help clear up a few questions that weve received from readers. 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. To begin, you will need 7 different sheets of paper. If you are making christmas decorations then take a look at some of my other christmas tutorials. I posted on instagram a couple of weeks ago about how i found this continue reading. Heres a really easy way to recycle them into a beautiful christmas tree. Dec 21, 2016 christmas tree napkin folding tutorial liven up your holiday table with christmas tree napkins at each place setting. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. 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. The tutorial even gives folding tips for those who are not as comfortable making evenly folded. Told in first person, the main conflict is between sister anthony and herself. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book.
Sep 10, 2019 this year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. A typical soft cover book of at least 200 pages makes a nice, full tree. Create your own stunning piece of book art with this cut and fold book folding pattern of a stunning fancy christmas tree. To embellish it, paint with a little glue and add a dash of glitter. This is a beautiful custom pattern we have created for you. I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. Youll need a paperback book youve read many times, or picked up one or more at the thrift store. Did you know that your magazines can enhance christmas spirit. The book folding pattern allows the folder to create this unique christmas tree pattern to be in the book. Thank you very much, happy folding, and happy holidays. This model is a great choice if you have folded a few intermediate origami projects previously.
Below you will find a list of materials and a link to the full tutorial. This week, were shining the spotlight on paper folding with children. Browse through all of the christmas book folding patterns that bookami has to offer. My favorite tutorial comes from maria christensen of love book folding. These paperback christmas trees are made from old paper back books, a great way to recycle a book youve read and no longer care about. A folded book christmas tree makes fantastic holiday decor. Like turning pages of a book, swivel one of the smaller flap from right to left. First up this year is a unique look at the history of a very popular floris craft. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect.
Christmas tree from old books, use upturned flower pot for trunk wow we made these in years ago with readers digest magazines. The shorter the book the less opportunity for great detail but the longer the book the more folding you have to do. Hey, its christmas house tour week all over blogland. 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. See more ideas about book folding, book crafts and christmas crafts.
Please read the product description below for exact details about this pattern. Perfect to give as a special gift or just to keep as a unique piece of home decor. I wanted to make something different this year and i found an awesome tutorial for making a paperback christmas tree at kaylaaimee that is different than anything ive seen so i wanted to share it with you these paperback christmas trees are made from old paper back books, a. They taught us how to fold napkins to look like tress during christmas.
Continue folding pages as you did for the tree until you are about 25 leaves from the end. Nov 30, 2017 in this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree. Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage for beginners. You can also upcycle an old candlestick for the base and an old dresser knob for the top. Dec 30, 2018 the simple way to add elegance to the season by making a christmas tree that can be used over and over.
Fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. 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. If you fold this christmas tree please post a picture here. Instantly downloadable with a range of images and words to choose from. As promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course. The paper will not automatically fall into the shaped creases and you will have four flaps. Christmas tree napkin folding tutorial liven up your holiday table with christmas tree napkins at each place setting. She has a seven part video series that describes the different parts of a book, the different materials youll need, how to read a book folding pattern, and how to fold a sample pattern. If you feel that the tree could use more density, then just fold up another magazine and attach the two back to back with paperclips. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial.
In one of my previous posts about origami sonobe balls i posted a picture of how i had used some of the balls that i had folded as christmas tree ornaments. So now you have a beautiful folded book christmas tree that would be great to use as a table centrepiece for christmas day. A paperback book you can use one you already own or pick up an old holiday themed book at a thrift store. 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. What an incredible piece of art can you create by just folding the pages of an old, unused book. Dec 02, 2015 hey, its christmas house tour week all over blogland. Continue in this fashion until all 4 flaps have been squashed onto 8 smaller flaps. Nov 01, 2015 as promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course. Book page folded paper christmas trees boxy colonial.
The many pins show the thought that goes into decorating the tree. For the tutorial im using white for ease of photographing, this will be the trunk and so should be out of either brown or black ive never found brown copy paper, so i use black. Create fabulous christmas 3d designs following our book folding templates. Add a new christmas decoration to your decor with this book folding tree. Catalog of book page folding christmas products within the paper folding category of paper craft. Flying above the plains, a rockefeller center gardener spots the perfect christmas tree. Oct 22, 20 in september, little sis and i went to the exeter sewing day hosted by fiona pullen of the sewing directory. Create your own stunning piece of book art with this merry christmas combi cut and fold book folding pattern. Im going to add that little star to dress our christmas tree. In this tutorial, we learn how to fold a christmas tree. As far as gifts go if you tell me something that you want ill get it for you. Book folding tutorial cut and fold heart and baby feet duration. Stunning bling bling christmas tree tutorial jennings644 duration.
If youre in love with book pages and love making easy doable homemade gifts and home decor. Book folding diy how to fold an easy christmas tree. Start by making a waterbomb base form at the top of your bill. The end result is so impressive to look at as well as looks great in any place of your house.
Merry christmas combi cut and fold book folding pattern. Folded fabric christmas tree a tutorial little by little. Book folding pattern christmas tree 212 folds tutorial etsy. First, start with a square paper and fold it in half, then open it and fold it corner to corner. This book is endearing and heart touching based on a true story. This is one of my alltime favourite iris folding patterns because the robin looks so realistic. Book page folding christmas paper folding paper craft. Christmas tree napkin folding tutorial diy cozy home. Dec 08, 2018 paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage for beginners. The addition of buttons and snowflakes makes it appear even more splendid. I have created an easy to follow guide that shows you how to fold napkins into christmas trees to bring a little christmas cheer to your dinner table as well as the perfect meal for busy evenings during the holidays. The book that i learned it from is the magic of origami. Theres so many cute and fun ways to spice up your next holiday party or special family dinner.
Then, fold top of all pages down to form tree shape. All my book patterns are measure and mark patterns. At the same time as decorating your tree, it is necessary to think of the other symbolic place of this holiday. This stepbystep video shows you how to make your own cone shaped tree by just folding the pages of a book. Nov 30, 2015 the napkin folding reminds me of when i worked at a restaurant.
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