Download the pattern here and print it out at full size this will be on three separate sheets of paper. This is a super easy project to do while listening to an audiobook or the tv. 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. Continue folding pages as you did for the tree until you are about 25 leaves from the end. If you want a custom pattern you can purchase one here and i will create it for you place the template in the book behind the first page that you want to fold. Recycle a magazine into a whimsical christmas tree. Nov 23, 2012 fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. We wrote close to 600 posts for folding trees and found a loyal following of well over 5,000 readers per day.
To fold this 3d christmas tree, you will need one piece of paper. 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. In this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree. Book folding, book art and book origami software gbp for 6 month trial or double that for full version. Can work as a table display, in lieu of an xmas card plenty of space on the inside cover for a message, or, if you are of the humbug school, your entire xmas decoration ensemble thi. 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. Now hold the book page with the folded part towards you and brush glue along the edges. You can also upcycle an old candlestick for the base and an old dresser knob for the top. The many pins show the thought that goes into decorating the tree. 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. Dec 20, 2019 we will be folding book pages into a christmas tree and the decorating the tree. Sep 10, 2019 this year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial.
See more ideas about book folding, book crafts and christmas crafts. Folded book art is a new form of artistic expression which transforms unwanted books into beautiful decorative objects. Gather all your books and sort them by size and shape. In fact, the first few steps to creating the book angel are actually the exact same steps that you used to create the book tree. Book folding freebies in 2020 book folding, book folding. Dec 03, 20 how to make a christmas book tree step one. They were a big hit and ill be making some more this year. Eve henley and i june gilbank from planetjune started folding trees in june 2008, at a time when paper crafts were often neglected among modern crafters.
This folded book christmas tree is so easy to make and you do not. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. You will have the option of using a hard cover or soft cover book to use. Then do it again and add a third folded piece to the pile. Folded book christmas tree how to make christines crafts. But did you know theres a whole segment of people who make christmas trees out of books. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height. This stepbystep video shows you how to make your own cone shaped tree by just folding the pages of a book. Unicorns are such magical creatures and im so happy to create this special pattern. How useful would your old book be when shaped into an elegant christmas tree, sitting gracefully on your study table. A great little project to get you into the new and exciting 3d book folding. How to make a origami christmas tree folded book art. Decorating with books in unusual ways was one of those ideas.
Nov 30, 2017 in this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree. Why not reuse your old books and turn them into beautiful christmas trees. Fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. Since christmas is coming, the natural urge for me was to make some paper ornaments for our house. This easy to complete 3d book fold of a christmas tree. Thousands of readers write in to tell us how they grew up testing their word power, or laughing out loud at all in a day. Christmas tree napkin pattern its never too early to prepare for christmas.
There are so many inspirations around us that we can use in the most creative way possible. This pattern can easily be finished within an hour and is great for children to get into 3d book folding. Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. Fold bottom triangle of each additional magazine page up, making the bottom of the tree flat. This pattern is for the word mum and requires at least 402 pages in the book 201 folds. We will be folding book pages into a christmas tree and the decorating the tree. Then, fold top of all pages down to form tree shape. Wed always joked about our old tree being a charlie brown christmas tree. This pattern can easily be finished within an hour and is. I made a few folded book art christmas trees from preloved books last year. How to upcycle an old book into a christmas tree diy. My mother helped me by spray painting my tree green and i glued ornaments from colored construction paper using a hole punch onto my christmas tree.
How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. I had so much fun with that craft that i followed it up by upcycling another old book into a cute miniature christmas tree. Nov 30, 2018 if you enjoyed this holiday craft video, you will definitely want to check out this video where i show you how you can transform an old book into a christmas angel. This christmas turn a boring napkin into a wonderful craft with this simple tutorial on christmas tree napkin folding. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. I used to make these from old telephone books when i was a child. Simply fold your book pages into a beautiful christmas tree. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages.
Creating a book tree is like building a pyramid with mismatching blocks. The napkin folding reminds me of when i worked at a restaurant. Book folding diy how to fold an easy christmas tree youtube. Repeat all of the folding steps pagebypage until youre through with the entire magazine. To speed things up and create a plumper tree, you can fold a few pages together. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. Book folding diy how to fold an easy christmas tree. Youre likely to have all the tools you need to get started already and second hand books dont. How to make trees or christmas trees from paperback books. How to turn an old, unwanted hardback into a small xmas tree. Doyolla premium artificial snow flocked christmas tree 6feet, collapsible popup xmas pine tree for home holiday christmas decorations. Follow this easy book folding pattern to make a cute christmas tree. Those two crafts are actually surprisingly similar.
Book christmas tree reuse recyle books diy 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. Christmas tree napkin folding two minutes technique. They taught us how to fold napkins to look like tress during christmas. As the holiday rolls around, my house fills with small, alternative trees that have either been purchased or made at home.
Then run a glue stick over the faceup half of one folded piece and stack a second folded piece on top of it. Theres even a second photo collage to show you how i added the sweet christmas red tree toppers. How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch. How to make snowflake ornaments out of an old book diy. Cut a piece of string or bakers twine about 8 inches long and set it aside.
For the original bl instructions, follow this link. 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. Make a small christmas tree decoration from old books how to. I found this top image on facebook but hit the jump for 11 more prime examples of. Book folding book art christmas tree book fold very.
Every page of your book is transformed into a festive holiday creation. Add a teacher note to share how you incorporated it into your lesson. A folded book christmas tree makes fantastic holiday decor. If you fold this christmas tree please post a picture here. Add personality to your christmas table in just 2 minutes with an adorable folding christmas tree. The other week, i discovered how to turn an old book into a beautiful christmas angel. Christmas is right around the corner and it is time to start thinking about christmas decorations. After our old artificial tree base broke, my wife said it was time to get a new one.
Hello, today, im going to show you how to make a christmas tree in 3 dimensions, with a single sheet of paper. Dec 30, 2018 the simple way to add elegance to the season by making a christmas tree that can be used over and over. 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. Nov 30, 2015 the napkin folding reminds me of when i worked at a restaurant. Since it was a really hard task to find 10 free book folding patterns, weve included some patterns you can find with some extra price. Origami a shirt and a tree out of dollar bills how to. See more ideas about christmas, book christmas tree and christmas crafts. They were for the charity shop where i volunteer in the book department.
This christmas tree can be folded by novices or with children as a craft project. I will bring all the supplies with me to the class from the books to the decorations to decorate your tree. A typical soft cover book of at least 200 pages makes a nice, full tree. Thanks to budget living, ive made quite a few book folds for myself they decorate a wall in my home pictured below. Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage for beginners.
Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage. Thank you very much, happy folding, and happy holidays. I havent thought to do this at m home but it would look really nice on my dining room table christmas morning. The soft cover books you can take the covers off and have full round tree. 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. How to make a christmas tree out of your favorite books hypable.
It turns out it is actually a surprisingly simple craft. Folding technique to make christmas trees from paperback books. I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. The red lights give your book christmas tree a ravishing look. We saw the need to showcase that paper crafting encompasses much more than just scrapbooking, and our goals were to collect the best tutorials, highlight inspirational paper. Paperback christmas tree tutorial step 11 paperback christmas tree tutorial step 11a. Then dip the edges into glitter and shake off the excess. I made full christmas trees and discarded the rest of the book that i didnt need last year. Dress up the top of a desk or credenza this holiday with an upcrafted book. Notice how the one flap is now made into two smaller flaps. Software to control craft cutters, vinyl cutters and pen plotters, from most vector editing applications 19 best images about folded book book folding, book art and book origami softwaredont know much about this yet. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials.
The cover was torn and it was a rather trashy book, so no harm done. Their book folding project was inspired by the art of mary bennett. Craft a christmas tree from your readers digest magazine. Learn how to fold a book into a word or picture with this simple tutorial. Nov 01, 2015 i put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. The first time i saw a book fold i remember thinking how complicated it looked and that i wished i could learn how to make one myself. Home heritage 7 foot prelit artificial half pine christmas tree with warm white led lights and folding stand. To recycle your books and transform them into something really special, weve made a collection of 10 aweinspiring book folding patterns that all book lovers will appreciate. It might sound like a challenge, but this christmas tree craft is astonishingly simple since the advent of ebooks, we are starting to look at paperbacks in a different way. In the video below, i will teach you how you can take a plain, old, ordinary paperback book and turn it into a christmas tree.
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