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Burlap and Book Page Garland

October 6, 2015 By Meegan 7 Comments

I hope you have all been enjoying the past week on my blog. It has been all about Fall. From crafts, comfort food recipes, FREE printables, home tours and MORE.

As promised last week, I am going to show you my book page and burlap garland. It is ideal for incorporating with Fall decor or actually anytime of year.

How To Make a Burlap & Book Page Garland

Making a Burlap and Book Page Garland is easy and fun to make.

How To Make a Burlap and Book Page Garland

What you will need to make your own book page and burlap garland:

40  vintage book pages

1/8 yard burlap strips

1 yard jute or twine

hole punch

sharp scissors

Burlap and Book Pages Garland

To make my book page and burlap garland, I begin by folding each book page into a fan. I fold each of mine 3 times, but depending on the look you want, you can make your folds thinner or thicker.

My next step is to punch a hole in the middle of the page, making sure each fold is included. As you can see in the picture above.

Burlap can be a little messy, but if you handle it right, it is super easy to cut and work with.

Using my 3 easy steps, it works like  a charm every time.

How To Cut Burlap in a Straight Line

 

First: Pull a string where you want to make your cut.

Second: Pull string all the way out so you can see a “space” and guide for you to cut.

Third: With your sharp scissors, cut your burlap in a straight line.

Now my strips are really to add to my book page and burlap garland.

Burlap with Book Pages Garland

Using the jute/or string I slide each folded book page on through the punched hole. YOUR garland can be as full as YOU like.

Book Page and Burlap Garland

I tied a burlap strip at the each end of the garland.

How To Make a Burlap and Book Page Garland

How To Make a Book Page Garland with Burlap Ties

Fall Book Page and Burlap Garland

About every 4th “fan” book page, I carefully tied a burlap strip. I like how the book pages and the burlap have their own texture.

How To Make a Book Page and Burlap Garland

I just love a good book page project any time of year. This happens to be one of my favorites. I hope you have been inspired to make your own  Burlap and Book Page Garland for your Fall decor and for the upcoming Holidays.

I have also made book page flowers and I have other ideas for using burlap.

Make it a wonderful day.

Meegan

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Comments

  1. Heart says

    October 6, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    It looks so vintage. Perfect for Fall!

    Reply
  2. Vanessa says

    October 8, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    I love it, simple and pretty! I love your decor Meegan.

    Reply
  3. Connie says

    October 12, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Love the garland! Thanks for the instructions. I’m going to make one for my mantel. I tried to sign up for receiving your posts in my e-mail, but I kept getting an error.

    Reply
  4. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:30 AM

    I love the texture in the garland too Meegan. Who doesn’t adore burlap and book paper!! As a fellow blue girl, I’m also crushing over your blue dresser too.
    I’m delighted to be featuring this fun tutorial at Shabbilicious Friday this week and also pinning.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

    Reply
  5. Karen O in CO says

    January 7, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    Thank you for sharing Meegan! (Spotted you @ Kerryanne’s:) I love this look and have plenty of old books to try this with~ Blessings, Karen O

    Reply
  6. Kathi Poulsen says

    April 16, 2016 at 9:24 PM

    Looking for Ideas for my son’s wedding on Pintrest & I found this !! Love you Megan !!

    Reply

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