December 2, 2010

Book Wreath {sigh}

For ages I've have been ooohhing and aahhhing over book wreaths.

Bloggyland is filled with beautiful examples.

They are just so pretty and I love the graphic element they give a space.

I'm not sure who came up with the idea but I do know it was pure genius!

Sadly, I've put off making one for months and months.

This week I decided enough was enough!  It was high time to attempt it.

  Watch out world, I'm packing a glue gun  - - y'all better back up!

Here she is . . .


***sigh***


She's just so pretty!


I'm completely smitten.

For the middle I added a sparkly silver snowflake and a little tinsel pipe cleaner for added sparkle.


To finish up the display,
 I added a stack of books tied with a muslin bow.  Another snowflake and some small bits and pieces of holiday sparkle around a bottlebrush tree.


Along side the books I added a cake stand with a little vignette of my favorite things.


Another bottlebrush tree, a petite silver glitter church and one of the sweetest tiny reindeer from my collection.


I'm planning on switching out the glitter church for a slightly larger glitter house. 
It's a project in the works . . . but instead of finishing it up I made this . . .

(are you sick of my pictures?   Sorry couldn't help myself - - it just so pretty!!!)

Have you made one for yourself yet?

until tomorrow,
Robin

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34 comments:

  1. You HAD to bring this up, didn't you???? LOL!!! Yours looks like a really beautiful wreath, Robin, not like mine!!! LOL!!

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  2. CUTE WREATH!! I just made one too.

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  3. Love your wreath. But I love everything I have seen on your blog. I have not made a book wreath like yours. I made a different kind of book wreath which hangs on my mantel. I love your cake plate vignette as well.

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  4. SO pretty! Love the center that you added. I just love those wreaths and really need to make one soon!

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  5. Dear Robin,

    your "letter-star" looks very nice. I like it!! But now you have consumed all pages and have nothing for reading this evening ;)

    Hugs

    VINTAGE

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  6. Well speaking of genius...your wreath is just gorgeous! I've seen different representations but yours blows them away by far. The "little dear" is so charming. I just want to hold it in the palm of my hand : )

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  7. My word, you are packin'. That thing is gorgeous Robin. Love it!

    -Rene

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  8. Robin...you did make the prettiest wreath! My favorite for sure. Everything looks beautiful. And that little deer is too cute.

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  9. Your wreath is beautiful! I love the touch of silver , and I always find snowflakes pretty. I've been wanting to make one too, but it looks very time consuming. Did it take a long time?

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  10. Your book wreath is GORGEOUS, girl!!! Would you be so kind as to tell me where you got the tutorial? I am dieing to make one like that using sheet music, but I haven't got a clue how it is done! I know I will just waste all of my lovely sheet music, if I don't find out how first.
    Your little vignettes are gorgeous, I checked out the two before this post, your kitchen is lovely, too. You do a great job of decorating.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  11. Robin, I am smitten with them too, but have not made one!

    Yours is one of the best I've seen!
    Lezlee

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  12. I love your wreath -adding the snowflake really did add a festive touch -So nice you added the books and more sparkle along the bottom -

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  13. Love your wreath with it's snowflake center! Nice display.

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  14. Wow! What a lovely wreath with a cute glitter snow flake at the center. That petite glitter church is so cute i like it! Great blog.

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  15. yes, yes, yes. i am loving your whole vignette...fantastic wreath and soothing colors. perfect! stopping by from my romantic home.

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  16. Beautiful wreath. Love the medallion with the snowflake. A crowning touch. Hugs, Ginger

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  17. Your wreath looks great - I love the addition of the snowflake in the center!

    Have a great weekend,
    Chelsea

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  18. I love the entire display, the pieces all tie together nicely...Your wreath is lovely.

    Blessings Kelsie

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  19. Beautiful! I love your take on the wreath. Now will you come over and make one with me?

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  20. This is all so lovely, Robin! I haven't tried making one of these yet...I love your cake stand vignette, too~ charming!

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  21. That wreath is sooo pretty! I adore your vignette and your little deer is so sweet. Lovely job.
    Kim :)

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  22. Robin, you did a great job on this! I've been thinking about making one too, I love this version the most. Love the little deery too! :)

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  23. Your wreath is absolutely charming!!! Love it~you did a great job! The vignette is so sweet too~thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  24. I found you through Craft Envy....I've seen (and made) book page wreaths before, but yours may be my favorite! Such a lovely shape. I'm your newest follower!

    Kelly

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  25. I Love the Paper Art ~ Your Wreath is Fabulous!
    Cheryl

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  26. Love Love Love It! I am new here - saw the link to the paper wreath and am SO glad I did. I have started on a practice one and stopped....you are inspiring! This was your first try? Impressive! I am intimidated, so I keep stopping. What did you use on the back?
    Again, Love love love love it!

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  27. Your wreath is awesome. I have been eyeing them also, but haven't gotten up the nerve to try one yet.

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  28. Robin,
    Hands down, your wreath is the most beautiful one I've seen, yet! Love the center and the sparkle! So pretty! Nice work...

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  29. Dang, that wreath is BEAUTIFUL!!! Love it. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. this is the best sheet music/book page type wreath i have seen.... it's just beautiful! going to check out the rest of your blog!

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  31. This is SOOOO gorgeous!! It really is perfect down to the last detail! Thanks so very much for linking to the Christmas Challenge! -shaunna :)

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  32. Congrats!!!! on your win. I'm so happy for your Robin!!!!!
    Kim:)

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