Follow this easy book folding pattern to make a cute christmas tree. If youd like to start easy, see my tutorial using an old kids book. Find this pin and more on book folding by suzanne richey. We can also design custom requested patterns with any word or symbol you need. A lovely technique that looks hard but is easy when you know how. With this recycled book page craft tutorial, you can learn how to make a 3d christmas tree out of book pages or newspaper you already have. Paperback christmas tree tutorial step 9a paperback christmas tree tutorial step 9b paperback christmas tree tutorial step 9c. This pattern enables the folder to create the pattern pictured in to a book. Once you know how our method works, you can fold any pattern from our website you like. The folds mimic the look of feathers to create a cute little robin for your iris folding christmas cards.
Iris folding is a technique that involves laying strips of paper in numerical order over a cutout aperture. In this video i show you how you can book fold a christmas tree. 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. Book folding pattern, bookami, caravanning 800 pages400 folds, free book folding tutorial, instant download pdf, christmas, diy craft gift bookami 4. I also have a full tutorial for a hanging book fold. The tutorial even gives folding tips for those who are not as comfortable making evenly folded paper.
I chose to advance a bit and do a cut and fold pattern i found on etsy, and the lady who created it emailed a helpful video tutorial showing how to do it. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. 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. Book folding pattern for a large christmas tree pine. The cover was torn and it was a rather trashy book, so no harm done. Continue folding pages as you did for the tree until you are about 25 leaves from the end. Folded book angel, full tutorial christines crafts. Get crafting and create a wonderfully unique treat for yourself or gift for a loved one with my stepbystep folded book patterns. I have found that these book trees take twice as long to fold during the second half. I would have 12 folds left on either side of the finished word and so i would need to count 12 folds in before starting. By then i knew i wanted to do some christmas 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. Merry christmas combi cut and fold book folding pattern. The art of folding pages of a book to create a raised pattern is called book folding or book art or book origami. 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. This is a beautiful custom pattern we have created for you. Dress up the top of a desk or credenza this holiday with an upcrafted book. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. 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. Fun, easy kids activity, perfect for class christmas parties. Browse through all of the christmas book folding patterns that bookami has to offer. Totally free cut and fold patterns will help you start the art of book folding with ease. Christmas book folding pattern fireplace book folding.
Diy pattern christmas tree folded book art pattern. How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. This video has been created as visual instructions for the christmas tree honeycomb effect book art pattern. This is quite a complex pattern so perhaps not the one to start with if you are new to iris.
Cut off the cover, the same sizeshape as the folded pages. 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. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. This stepbystep video shows you how to make your own cone shaped tree by just folding the pages of a book. A folded book christmas tree makes fantastic holiday decor. Folded book art paper book dyi crafts paper crafts book folding patterns free templates book christmas tree cut and fold books book page crafts recycled books help us keep the site free by supporting us here and donate as little or as much as you can. Mar 21, 2017 310 2 155 the number of folds possible from the book my pattern in this example has folds. Bookami book folding patterns templates christmas patterns. The kind of folding ive done is simple no real pattern required but i definitely inspired by the budget living feature. Book folding tutorial and a free pattern sacha and co.
We have named this book folding pattern folded love. I have found etsy to have a really good assortment of patterns and they are reasonably priced. The pattern comes with all the printouts needed to. How to book fold a chrsitmas tree book folding tutorial kaboodlemum. We just used it to make a topper for our librarys book tree. As a variation on the theme, try making a tree without folding the extra. Children decorate the tree using the same items that the animals did. You will receive all of th heart lock book folding pattern 547 pages274 folds. You can view the written tutorial on my website here. A typical soft cover book of at least 200 pages makes a nice, full tree. Christmas ornaments, patterns, holiday crafts, decorations. This pattern will allow you to fold a wonderful christmas tree into your book.
Folded book art resource enables users to step into the art of book folding. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. Ive made 5 book trees and could not think of what to decorate them with. See more ideas about book folding patterns, book folding and christmas books. This pattern can easily be finished within an hour and is great for children to get into 3d book folding. The actual developer of the program is ideas r us software. The outline of any image can be used for this technique. Simply select your pattern to be taken to the free pdf file. Crafty49s book folding pattern maker free version download. Printable christmas origami bookmarks its always autumn.
Nov 23, 2012 fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. 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. You can follow me on there too for lots more great craft ideas and tutorials at christines. These patterns require mostly simple 90 degree folds and a little patience. Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. Start your book folding journey by downloading a free pdf today in our shop.
How to make a folded book tree for christmas youtube. This is one of my alltime favourite iris folding patterns because the robin looks so realistic. This pattern will allow you to fold a pumpkin into your book. Crochet christmas tree skirt pattern going the extra mile with this christmas tree skirt is quite easy, as the pattern is made of simple straight rows of stitches in three alternate colors. Create your own stunning piece of book art with this merry christmas combi cut and fold book folding pattern. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book. Theres even a second photo collage to show you how i added the sweet christmas red tree toppers. Perfect to give as a special gift or just to keep as a unique piece of home decor. Book hedgehog how to make a piece of book art paper. Book folding pattern, bookami, christmas 840 pages420 folds, free book folding tutorial, instant download pdf, christmas, diy craft gift bookami 4. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree.
Folded fabric balls, quilt, quilted ornaments, no sewing, no sew. Grab a free pdf and start your journey into book folding today. The application will simply take a raster image, and create a number of folding marking points. Create fabulous christmas 3d designs following our book folding templates. Please read the product description below for exact details about this pattern. 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. Make a paperback christmas tree this decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. Christmas tree book folding pattern book folding, book. Then you can leave it as it is or, as in my case, decorate it a little. With the alphabet pattern under my belt ive been having a play around with the mum in heart pattern and created a couple of effects that i thought id share with you. Take the other set of thirty pages and flip it so that the spine is on the right. Book christmas tree reuse recyle books diy youtube. Christmas ornaments and holiday craft decorations, easter, 4th of july patriotic, valentines day, ribbon of hope cancer awareness crafts.
Christmas tree one pattern two looks look 1 without folded backdrop 205 folds, 410 pages look 2 with folded backdrop. Dec 05, 2018 this folded book christmas tree is so easy to make and you do not need to buy anything. You can also upcycle an old candlestick for the base and an old dresser knob for the top. There is no guarantee that any image used will create a good folded book. Folded book christmas tree how to make christines crafts. For best results use a largesized paperback book also known as. This easy to complete 3d book fold of a christmas tree. Our builtin antivirus scanned this download and rated it as virus free. A beautiful story about being the best friend you can be a wish to be a christmas story book teaches children what christmas is all about. Simply fold your book pages into a beautiful christmas tree. Sep 10, 2019 this year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. Nov 21, 2015 upcycle your unwanted books into lovely trees. Keep those pages of words alive and send them as gifts as they fold flat for ease of postingshipping. Foldedbookart thousands of totally free book folding patterns.
Ideas r us software crafty49s book folding pattern maker. Bookami book folding patterns templates free book folding. Image computer generated to demostrate finished fold create your own stunning book art with this showing 1 to 3 of 3 1 pages. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. 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. Book folding diy how to fold an easy christmas tree youtube. This is a super easy project to do while listening to an audiobook or the tv. Why not reuse your old books and turn them into beautiful christmas trees.
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