I cannot believe the holidays are upon us and this weekend I took some time to start my own preparations. First I worked on creating a wreath- if you have been reading my blog you will know that I really enjoy celebrating the seasons with a handmade wreath like here, here, here and here
Crafting with book pages are all the rage these days and I love using them to draw and paint on.
I started by drawing a simple flower (inspired by a poinsettia)
Using watercolors I filled the flowers with color.
and added details.
I created lots and lots of pages filled with flowers and leaves.
Next I cut out all of the flowers and leaves.
I used a styrofoam wreath and a glue gun and glued the flowers to the surface
I layered the flowers to create fullness.
And there you have it! A simple but beautiful handmade wreath using VERY few supplies and $$$!
And for those of you who don't draw or don't have the time- I've got a holiday flowers paper wreath kit in my shop!
27 comments:
Super Cute :) You are Awesome!!
How beautiful!!
πολυ ομορφο!!!!!!!!
Such a great project! You are very creative!
Gorgeous!!!
The book pages add an interesting texture. Great idea!
Great idea! I was thinking of making a wreath this year. Thank you for the tutorial.
This is a great tutorial Alisa - thank you for the inspiration.
love, love, love it, your paper-work!
I love it! Adorable! The white dots really make it pop:) I'm a big fan of your other paper wreaths too..with the butterflies and fall leaves!
Alisa I have loved your paper leaf wreaths in the past. This poinsettia one is even more awesome! Thank you for sharing your fabulous ideas and wonderful style!
Love it! What do you use for the white dots? It's always a nice effect, I'm curious
wow!! on book pages?? You are incredible...
well that is totally, utterly, beautifully, stunningly impressive. I used to love making so much for Christmas too, but not now. You have inspired me. I might just nip off to my studio and PLAY!!
Great post, I enjoyed ready reading it!
Gorgeous wreath! Thanks for the great instructions.
Good work. Thanks!
Can you tell us what kind of watercolor set that is please? ;)
So simple, yet so beautiful! Great job!
I just finished making this wreath. Thank you for the lovely tutorial and inspiration! Merry Christmas from Louisiana. :)
I have liked your papers foliage wreaths in the last. This poinsettia one is even more awesome! Thank you for giving your incredible thoughts and amazing style!Please keep posting on paper craft and paper flowers
is it easier to paint on the book paper as opposed to magazine paper. I suppose it wouldn't dry on mag paper huh??? I love this idea and am going to start making them for next year already.
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that so pretty. that is awesome. # LOVE IT
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Very kool! Love the way the words peek through the paint.
fantastic!
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