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How to make a Dahlia book page wreath

by Kimberly 18 Comments

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I have wanted to make a Dahlia book page wreath for a while.  After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, I decided it was time to make one.  I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel.  I also love that fact that is a very cheap DIY project to make.  You can use an old book you have around already or even pick up a cheap book at a thrift store.  The best part is that the end product looks stunning and it looks like something you would spend a lot of money on at the store.

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For this project you will need:

  • Old book – the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath.  The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4”(inch) square.
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Piece of cardboard – I just used the top of a large pizza box (FREE!!)
  • Ball Bearing Compass  – you know, the ones you used in high school math class 🙂
  • Paper Cutter – you could just use scissors but the paper cutter works so much easier and gives you nice straight lines.
  • Scissors
  • 6” piece of ribbon    

Don’t want to read all the instructions? Here is a quick little video showing you how make the wreath. If you can’t see the video, turn off your ad blocker. If you want more detailed instructions, continue reading. 😉

Using your compass, draw a 12” circle on your cardboard and cut it out.  Using the same hole, draw a 10” circle inside of the 12” circle.  This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones.  Next start tearing pages out of your book.  From the pages you will cut 4×4” squares, I used 102 on my wreath.  You will also need a few 3×3” squares for the middle, I used 9 on my wreath.  This is why the paper cutter makes it easier, you can whip through these squares pretty quick.  I would not want to cut these all out by hand!

A Wonderful Thought | Dahlia book page wreath | www.awonderfulthought.comTake one of your 4×4” pieces and form it into a cone shape.  I found it easiest to bring two opposite corners in towards each other and overlap them.  It is okay if there is a gap at the bottom, they don’t have to overlap all the way down.  Put some hot glue underneath the seam where it overlaps.   Be careful not to burn yourself!  That glue is hot!  Repeat this step with all your squares.  This is a great time to binge watch some episodes of your favorite show on Netflix.  🙂

How to make a Book Page Dahlia Wreath

Start gluing down your cones to your cardboard on the line you previously drew.  I glued them about ¾” to 1” apart.  You just want to make sure there is enough room for the next layer to nestle in between the previous layer.

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How to make a Book Page Dahlia Wreath

Continue gluing down layers.  I found that with each layer I was gluing more of the bottom of the cone to the cardboard.

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How to make a Book Page Dahlia Wreath

Use the 3×3” squares for the two middle layers.  

A Wonderful Thought | Late Summer Mantel | www.awonderfulthought.comGlue the ribbon in a loop on the back of the cardboard and hang up your wreath!

A Wonderful Thought | Late Summer Mantel | www.awonderfulthought.com

A Wonderful Thought | Late Summer Mantel | www.awonderfulthought.com

This was a very easy project with beautiful results.  It is amazing that you can transform an old book into something that looks so elegant.  If you do not want to use an old book, another great way to make this wreath would be to use colored paper and match it with your decor.  Are you inspired to make one for yourself?

Kimberly

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  1. Lisa Fowler says

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    What is the size of the finished wreath?

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    • Kimberly says

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      Hi Lisa! The finished wreath is approximately 22 inches in diameter. Hope this helps 🙂

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      • Cheri says

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        Hi, this is gorgeous, and I am in the process of my first attempt at creating one. How would it end up with at 22 inch diameter when the wreath forn is 12 inches and the cone is 4 inches and the outside rows tips are glued at 2 inches inside the form? Is this 22 inches measuring up and over all if the petals when completed?

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        • Kimberly says

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          Hi Cheri! When you make the cones, they are longer than 4″. Maybe more like 6-7 inches in length from base to tip, I am going from memory on this though so those are not exact measurements. That makes up the difference in size. Hope this helps. Good luck making the wreath!

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  2. Kay Ward says

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    Kimberly,
    What a beautiful project! I’m going to do t hat tomorrow. Thank you for sharing something so easy even I can do it………I hope!!
    Blessings!

    Kay

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    • Kimberly says

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      Hi Kay! You’re welcome, I am glad you are going to try it! It was a fun project. 🙂

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  3. Cassie Smallwood says

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    I’ve made these with cardstock but never thought to use book pages. Love that idea! It looks beautiful!

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    • Kimberly says

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      Thanks Cassie! 🙂

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  4. Erlene says

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    Such a pretty project to do with book pages and it looks beautiful on your shelf.

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    • Kimberly says

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      Thanks Erlene!

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  5. Paula says

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    I LOVED doing this project and I am in LOVE with the outcome!
    I appreciated your measurements and suggestions as other pins/blogs didn’t have these tips and details! Thank you!

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    • Kimberly says

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      Awww…thanks for the kind words Paula! I am so glad you were able to make a wreath and that it came out so well! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  6. Stephanie says

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    Loving this idea. I love old books.

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  7. Elle Hall says

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    Love the project! ABSOLUTELY HATE THE FLIPPING ADS!!! Holy smokes! Seriously is it necessary to put them in the middle of project directions? Every time I tried to delete them selecting the X it would flip me to the website of the product you are endorsing. Just frustrating at best!

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