Place the template in the book behind the first page that you want to fold. This christmas tree book folding pattern allows you to create your own folded book art as pictured in the book above. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. The designs focus on the symbolic meaning of each aspect of the christmas. New book fold pattern stunning arches design tutorial youtube.
Print out the star, and other decorations for the tree onto white paper. As the holiday rolls around, my house fills with small, alternative trees that have either been purchased or made at home. 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. This christmas tree pattern is a great way to recycle those smaller books. If you want to practice and then give some christmas themed books as gifts, you might want to try a book like christmas holiday pack. Dec 08, 2015 stunning design by ruth laycock used with permission. The pattern is for a book with 350 numbered pages 175 folds. This christmas turn a boring napkin into a wonderful craft with this simple tutorial on christmas tree napkin folding. Book folding diy how to fold an easy christmas tree youtube. You can get the crochet pattern for the on small foldable christmas tree on ravelry, etsy, lovecrafts, or my new membership the crochet club. Folded book art pattern christmas tree folded book art. Products custom book folding art and patterns for sale. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height, designer.
You can also upcycle an old candlestick for the base and an old dresser knob for the top. Create fabulous christmas 3d designs following our book folding templates. Iris folding is a technique that involves laying strips of paper in numerical order over a cutout aperture. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book. Foldedbookart thousands of totally free book folding patterns.
Mar 05, 2018 iris folding is a simple paper folding technique that originated in holland. Incredibly not everyone wanted to read mills and boon christmas nights by sally wentworth. 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. If you add this pattern to you ravelry favorites and share it on social media as a link, i will be able to share a lot more free crochet patterns for you all. Youre likely to have all the tools you need to get started already and second hand books dont. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height, designer, category and fold method. Colorcoordinated strips of folded paper are taped into place over a pattern, creating a spiraling design that resembles the iris of an eye or camera. Christmas tree book folding pattern this small ebook contains a pattern for you to make your own folded book, by measuring and folding pages. Each video is super short and very well explained so its almost impossible to mess up. Youll repeat the same folding pattern with all of your circles.
The kind of folding ive done is simple no real pattern required but i definitely inspired by the budget living feature. Stand back and admire your folded paperback book tree. Here you will find a full range of free standard book folding patterns. In this category,the aperture may be a cutout shape of various christmas images,such as santa claus or father christmas,a christmas tree,a star,a snowflake or an angel. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage for beginners. Please read the product description below for exact details about this pattern. The beautiful world of book folding cindy butor dec 1, 2017 as rioters, we know that every home could use just a few more bookish decorations, and book folding is the perfect way to add some literary flare. Get crafting and create a wonderfully unique treat for yourself or gift for a loved one with my stepbystep folded book patterns.
Dec 01, 2017 my favorite tutorial comes from maria christensen of love book folding. Message how to book fold it is best to use a hardback book as they will give the best results when displaying them. Keep those pages of words alive and send them as gifts as they fold flat for ease of. Paper christmas tree folding book art christmas tree decoupage. I am a reader in every sense of the word i devoured them as child, i have a phd in linguistics, i was a reading teacher for 7 years, im a fulltime copywriter, i. Click to see more photos and details in my etsy shop. We have named this book folding pattern folded love. Book christmas tree unique christmas trees christmas tree pattern christmas decorations to make folded book art paper book book folding patterns free cut and fold books book page crafts. How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch. How to make trees or christmas trees from paperback books. This is for the pattern of a christmas tree design 1 which needs a book with 586 numbered pages. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. The gaps between the tree give it a contemporary feel, yet it can still be traditional as shown in the card below.
In this series of five christmas lessons children make christmas tree decorations that will remind them about part of the christmas story. Using silver patterned paper combined with silver peeloff stickers makes this card feel even more christmassy. It can, at times, be a little fiddly and time consuming because, depending on the level of detail in a pattern, you may have to deal with very many folds per page alot of which may be of just a. Tear off the outer cover and a few of the first and end pages. Christmas and holidays book folding pattern pack 15 folded book patterns. Folding technique for the production of christmas trees from paperbacks. This is a beautiful custom pattern we have created for you. A folded book christmas tree makes fantastic holiday decor. This pattern is for the word mum and requires at least 402 pages in the book 201 folds.
All my book patterns are measure and mark patterns. This is a super easy project to do while listening to an audiobook or the tv. If youd like to add it to your own christmas decorations or make to sell the pattern is available on my etsy shop. How to sew a reusable face mask quick and easy tutorial with billettes baubles duration. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height. Its a sweet and simple story about the fate of the littlest christmas tree on the lot, who fears that no one will take him home. Christmas tree napkin pattern its never too early to prepare for christmas. Take the top right corner and fold it into the crease of the book, then take that folded angled edge and fold it a second time into the crease of the book. Sep 10, 2019 one christmas tree is never enough for me.
Browse through all of the christmas book folding patterns that bookami has to offer. You can view the written tutorial on my website here. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. Some of the instructions make small, flat, origami trees suitable for homemade greeting cards or for use as ornaments. This is the fifth lesson in the christmas story series of 5 lessons. If you are feeling really ambitious and want to crank out a folded book by thanksgiving, you might want to try a book with some simple patterns like the thanksgiving book folding pattern pack. This easy to complete 3d book fold of a christmas tree. 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.
Free printable downloads pdf to personalise your book art and full step by step tutorial. The outline of any image can be used for this technique. Its minimum requirements are just 60 pages and a height of just 19 cm but you can go much bigger. Christmas ornaments and holiday craft decorations, easter, 4th of july patriotic, valentines day, ribbon of hope cancer awareness crafts.
Bookami book folding patterns templates christmas patterns. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book it is a sad fact that even charity shops have to pulp books after their pages have curled on the shelves too long. Small foldable christmas tree easy and free crochet pattern. How to make a folded book tree for christmas youtube. If youd like to start easy, see my tutorial using an old kids book. Whilst it may look difficult and complicated, cut and fold book folding is actually very easy to do. These samples are made with christmas fabrics but also think autumn or spring or snowflakes. To make your folded paperback book tree a christmas tree, youll want to add a tree topper. The inspiration for this craft came from one of our favorite christmas books, the littlest christmas tree by r. Christmas tree one pattern two looks look 1 without folded backdrop 205 folds, 410 pages look 2 with folded backdrop. Folded fabric balls, quilt, quilted ornaments, no sewing, no sew.
Add personality to your christmas table in just 2 minutes with an adorable folding christmas tree. Download the pdf instructions on how to make this folded dog. I have found that these book trees take twice as long to fold during the second half because the amount of folded pages building up makes. Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. 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. Beaded ornaments tell the story in elaine harpines newest collection of christments. We can also design custom requested patterns with any word or symbol you need. I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. Standard and cut and fold patterns are supported and are very simple to use.
Oct 28, 2019 this pattern is a great way of using up those smaller books. Keep those pages of words alive and send them as gifts as they fold flat for ease of postingshipping. Youll need a paperback book youve read many times, or picked up one or more at the thrift store. If you would like to purchase the pattern click here maria x. Fold back the pages and break down the spine so it becomes more flexible and opens up the pages. Simply select your pattern to be taken to the free pdf file. Book christmas tree reuse recyle books diy youtube. Sleigh a nicely designed sleigh pattern thats a little more elegant. Diy folded paper christmas ornaments practically functional. Christmas ornaments, patterns, holiday crafts, decorations. Book folding tutorial and a free pattern sacha and co. She has a seven part video series that describes the different parts of a book, the different materials youll need, how to read a book folding pattern, and how to fold a sample pattern. Simply fold your book pages into a beautiful christmas 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.
How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. Make a paperback christmas tree this decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. If you want a custom pattern you can purchase one here and i will create it for you. Create your own stunning piece of book art with this cut and fold book folding pattern of a stunning fancy christmas tree. Before anyone gets upset with me for destroying books. You could decorate your entire tree with just these ornaments, and you still wouldnt have to make two of the same. Although it looks difficult, its really not, however, i do have to warn you, it is timeconsuming. Following our easy to understand book folding method of marking and folding you will be able to make this beautiful pattern come to life on the pages of your own book. Thanks for buying my pattern, all my patterns are mark and measure, measure from the top of the page both measurements without moving the ruler. Follow this easy book folding pattern to make a cute christmas tree.
Folded paper christmas tree ornaments what can we do. Green paper, white paper, brown paper, scissors, glitter glue, tape, and glue. If youre in love with book pages and love making easy doable homemade gifts and home decor. This folded book art pattern forms the silhouette of a christmas tree. 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.
Print out the christmas tree pattern onto green paper. This pattern can easily be finished within an hour and is great for children to get into 3d book folding. Give your old books a new lease of life through book art with our huge range of bookfolding pat. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Christmas tree design 1 book folding pattern cup728622. Free iris folding patterns and instructions feltmagnet.
Book christmas tree unique christmas trees christmas tree pattern christmas decorations to make folded book art paper book book folding patterns free cut and fold books book page crafts christmas tree book folding pattern 2 looks. Christmas tree this pages lists some of the greatest origami christmas trees that are available for free on the internet. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect. Diy pattern christmas tree folded book art pattern. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. Create in your own choice of colours for your own home or create and sell for others to enjoy. The book folding pattern allows the folder to create this unique christmas tree pattern to be in the book. On the good side, its a great catching up on tv viewing hobby as long as you dont lose your place. Christmas tree napkin folding two minutes technique. Dress up the top of a desk or credenza this holiday with an upcrafted book. Book folding diy how to fold an easy christmas tree. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. Nov 30, 2017 in this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree.
My book folding patterns will give you the inspiration and instructions to really put your crafting skills to the test. Fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. I also have a full tutorial for a hanging book fold. Lesson 5 the christmas story the rest of the story. Folded book angel, full tutorial christines crafts. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. All bookfolding patterns are tried and tested and the pattern is available as an instant download so the book folding fun can begin as soon as your payment has confirmed. There are some other great christmas craft tutorials on the blog so take a look. In this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree. This is a very simple and inexpensive decoration that can be done by almost any age. The end result is so impressive to look at as well as looks great in any place of your house.
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