I make sheet music wreaths on a regular basis for our tag sales. A sweet blog reader spotted this one from our Holiday Open House post and asked if I would share a tutorial.
These are super easy to make, just a bit time consuming. I started this one while watching the Super Bowl pregame show and I finished it up watching American Idol last night. Somehow, it just makes the time go by faster!
Your supply list is short and simple - a wreath form, a hot glue gun with lots of glue stick, twine or wire for your hanger and some sheet music or book pages. Plus my secret weapon which you'll see in a moment.
I find hymnals to be perfect for so many craft projects. The pages are a good size and they are inexpensive and easy to find at thrift stores. And they are all a little different. Some have bright white pages, others have a more aged vintage look. I love when they have a hint of color along the edges. Just start by tearing out a stack of pages. I used about a quarter of the pages from one hymnal for this wreath.
I like to cover the wreath form with pages first so that if there are any little gaps, you'll never even notice.
And don't forget to add your string or wire for hanging before you start to glue on the pages.
And now for my secret weapon - a magic marker with a flat bottom!
Just wrap your page around the marker...
add a dab of hot glue to the end...
and press down against your wreath form. Believe me, holding the end of the marker is so much easier than trying to hold the paper in place with your fingers without crushing the paper or burning your fingers!
I alternate between the outside ring and the inside ring, just keep on going. Notice that the sheets do not have to be too close together.
Once you have the inside and outside rings complete, you'll have room for two addition ring in between.
And there you have it - a nice full ruffled sheet music wreath!
This is what it looks like from the back.
Since we sometimes hang these in the windows at our tag sales, I like to finish the back with a piece of craft paper or poster board for a more finished look. You can skip this step if you like, but I think a backing also adds a little stability when you are handling your wreath.
I hope this inspires you to make a sheet music wreath of your own!
Or come check out the wreath selection at our spring tag sale.
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So pretty! I have been wanting to make one like this for a long, long time. Thanks for showing us how to do it.
So pretty Sharon!
Looks lovely.
Sharon, Thank you for this tutoral. I love that wreath. xo,Susie
This turned out beautiful, Sharon! :)
I love the wreath! I have just discovered your blog and so glad I did!
That wreath is so pretty and full looking, love it!
Thank you so much for sharing. I think of all the wreaths you make, this one is my favorite. Dee from My Painted Stuff.
Thank you so much for sharing. I think of all the wreaths you make, this one is my favorite. Dee from My Painted Stuff.
Yay~! Perfect tutorial. Beautiful wreath! Life is good! Thanks so much!
Can't wait to get started on one ... hopefully tonight!
Cheri
That's beautiful! I'm going to look for an old hymnal and work on making one of these. Thanks for the tutorial!
~ Cassandra from Renaissance Women
Genius! That marker trick is pure genius! Love the pretty wreath too :)
i love how full it is- just gorgeous!
Sharon that is to pretty, what a great idea!
A tutorial! Yes! I'm so excited to make one of these for our mantle. I think it's beautiful and you did a great job. ;)
I love projects using pages from books or, as in this case, sheet music! There is just something so charming about this vintage look due to the paper and fonts!
Thanks so much . I have been admiring those for sometime. I think I need to go and buy me some old song books. I LOVE this !!!! Thank you for always inspiring .. Hugs from Sherry @ The Rusty Pearl
Sharon, that turned out perfect. I love how full it is. Great tutorial:)
YES! I'M LOVIN' IT!
I really love this. Thank you
Dido
Oh My Gosh, you are a genius! :) love that one simple little tip of the marker. I've never made a wreath, but I bet I do soon! Thanks for sharing your great tutorial at CCC
gail
Beautiful!
Oh my gosh, this is awesome!! And your tutorial makes it seem super simple - your marker idea is totally genius. So glad I found this through the Frugal Friday link-up!
This is just beautiful! I'm looking forward to enjoying more of your posts...from your newest follower
Kelly @ babioledewindsor.blogspot.com
Absolutely beautiful Sharon! I love the fullness of it! Gorgeous!!
Such a beautiful wreath!! It turned out so nice! Thanks for the tutorial!!
This is a really great tutorial! I'd never in a million years figure out to use a marker (or a hymnal, or tie the hanger on first.) Gosh, I just love a good tutorial with photos and tricks! I'm on the lookout for a hymnal, now.
It's beautiful! Thanks for showing us. Regula
This is terrific! Thanks for a great tutorial.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
How pretty! Found you on A Favorite Thing. :) I would love to have you share this tomorrow on The Creative HomeAcre Hop!
http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/02/the-creative-homeacre-hop-2.html
Have a wonderful weekend!
Oh, my goodness, that's amazing. Beautiful wreath. And what a clever idea to use the marker to save your fingers.
This is totally worth the time it took to make. I love it! Good luck with your tag sale too.
Thanks for those great tips, Sharon. Your wreath turned out huge (which is a good thing...bigger wreath, bigger price you can put on it). I made my first book page wreath while watching the Super Bowl...it took me the whole time including the blackout. If I ever make another one, I will need to remember about the maker...that would have been good to know. I saw your wreath over at "Mod Vintage Life".
Love how this turned out! Pinning for future reference :)
Gorgeous! And I love your tip. I never would have thought to use a marker. Pinning.
Angela
Just gorgeous Sharon!!!
Very pretty. I love how full it is.
Sharon,
Thank you for sharing this tutoral at my party...it's beautiful!
Blessings,
Linda
OMG! I just did this WITH A HYMNAL! We are soul sisters!!! I rolled all mine :) and gave it to my musician sister-in-law for Christmas. Yours is beautiful! I love it.
I have done a paper wreath before, I but your tip with the marker is invaluable! I never wanted to do one again because of the hot glue on my fingers. Ouch! What a great idea to put craft paper on the back too. Sharing today. Thanks Sharon!
Oh Sharon, I just love that! It's so full and pretty, love the tips you give to make it that way. So so pretty! Thanks for sharing. :) Sharon
Now I know WHY I've been collecting hymnals for so long. Thsi wreath is going up in our little reatil store here on our farm. THANKS!
I love this! Thanks for sharing.
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