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Beautiful DIY Book Page Ornament

Making your own DIY Book Page Ornament is simple and fun. Use an old book to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas decoration your family will cherish year after year.

Book page ornament displayed on a table.

Take a minute this holiday season to make some heart-felt memories – create some homemade Christmas ornaments as gifts or for your own tree! Ready for some inspiration? This Book Page Ornament is lovey and has a sparkly, vintage feel.

This project is suited for beginner to advanced crafters.

How to Make a Mod Podge DIY Book Page Ornament

Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays!

This time of year is wonderful since it’s about giving! I personally like giving handmade gifts and these ornaments made from book pages are perfect with just the right amount of modern vintage charm.

Plus, who doesn’t love a little sparkle?! They’re simple to make and go with most holiday decor. Who am I kidding, I love these so much, I going to have to keep a few to hang on our tree!

But wouldn’t these DIY Book Page Ornaments be perfect to gift these to your book club?!

Making your own DIY Book Page Ornament is simple and fun.  Use an old book to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas decoration your family will cherish year after year.

Supplies Needed for Make DIY Book Page Ornaments

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You can make as many Book Ornaments as you like, just get enough paper and ornaments!

For the Tag

This project looks great with the pages from a vintage book (they are really cheap at thrift stores or garage sales). If you don’t want to tear up an old book, you could easily substitute scrapbook paper or newspaper.

Tip: I used plastic ornaments because they are less delicate, but you can use either plastic or glass with beautiful results.

Making your own DIY Book Page Ornament is simple and fun. Use an old book to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas decoration your family will cherish year after year.

STEP 1: Glitterize the Hanger

Take your hanger out of the ornament. Place it on a work surface covered in newspaper or other protective surface. Paint it with Mod Podge and then sprinkle glitter over it making sure the surface is covered. Let dry.

STEP 2:  Create Paper Strips

To start, tear several pieces out of your vintage book (or scrapbooking paper). Then, tear them into strips. The pieces should be about 1 – 1.5 inches wide.

Depending on the size of your ornament and strips, you will need approximately 7- 10 strips per ornament.

You can also tear them into smaller pieces if that’s easier to work with.

STEP 3:  Attach Paper Strips

Next, apply the torn strips to the ornament using the Mod Podge and your foam paint brush. Continue working around the ornament until it’s totally covered with the book paper. Smooth out any wrinkles.

STEP 4:  Apply Glitter

Before the Mod Podge on your ornament is completely dry, gently sprinkle glitter around the surface. Apply as much or as little as you like.

This tray is super helpful to catch all the excess glitter and then transfer it back to the bottle for reuse.

Brillant!

Making your own DIY Book Page Ornament is simple and fun. Use an old book to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas decoration your family will cherish year after year.

Step 5:  Make the Tag

Stamp your holiday-themed image on the cardstock in the ink color of your choice (I used champagne). Cut out or use your punch to create a tag.

For an added vintage touch, use your brown ink pad to go around the edges of the tag to give it a vintage feel we’re going for.

Punch a small hole in the top to attach the tag to the ornament with your ribbon or twine.

Insert the hanger back in and voila! You’re done!

Hang your DIY Book Page Ornament on your tree or wrap it up in a pretty box as a cheerful gift!

How to Decorate for Christmas with Book Page Ornaments

There are more places than your Christmas tree to place your Book Page Ornaments.

  • How about displaying your DIY Ornaments in a bread bowl or other decorative vessel on your dining or entry way table! They would definitely make a statement.
  • Try topping a candle stick with your homemade ornament and see it become a focal point of a winter vignette.
  • Another idea, place them on your mantel for added holiday charm.

The possibilities are endless! Let me know how you decide to decorate with yours!

Enjoy the holiday season!

 

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Making your own DIY Book Page Ornament is simple and fun. Use an old book to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas decoration your family will cherish year after year.

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  4. Erin, these are so simple, but so pretty! I love them. You could also personalize them for a book lover by using some old text from their favorite books. What a neat gift. Or you could use a wedding invitation for a couple’s first Christmas. So many fun things to make. Pinning to save this, I am inspired by it!

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    • I agree, Nikki! So many good ideas for this one. It doesn’t have to be a book page…any paper, especially if it’s sentimental would make a lovely gift. Thanks for the pin.

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    • Awe! Thanks, Michelle! I love the way they turned out and think they could be customized if you want to give them as gifts. Say, a music sheet for a music lover. A wedding invitation for newlyweds. Whatever paper you have could work!

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    • That’s great! I think I’m going to look for an old book to do more crafts. This time I had to take an old book we didn’t want and take the pages out. Thanks for coming by, Megan!

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  9. Erin I just love this idea. I did something similar last year because I wanted to change up mine but didn’t want to spend money. Yours look great with that added touch of glitter.

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    • That’s awesome! I need to pick up an old book with vintage scrips, so I can have one on hand for future crafts! It’s neutral, so the ornament definitely goes with any decor!

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    • Thanks, Sherry! I think they are pretty and add the right amount of charm to a tree! How cute would they be with fun scrapbook paper? Or music sheets?

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  15. Erin, I love the addition of glitter to these book page ornaments! It elevates the look of them and adds a chic touch that is quite attractive. They turned out so well! Thanks for the tutorial 🙂

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    • Thanks so much, Jelica! I love a little sparkle especially this time of year! I think the sparkle on these ornaments is just the right amount! Happy Holidays!

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