Saturday, September 25, 2010

Vintage Sheet Music Wreath Tutorial

I thought a vintage sheet music wreath would be a perfect addition to my evolving piano room. This one turned out similar to my first book page wreath. It was a very fun and addicting project, made with supplies purchased from either the dollar or thrift store. Total cost= $5!

Here's what you need:
{foam wreath
{cream ribbon
{glue gun
{vintage sheet music
{masking tape
{a small cup

That's it!

Let's get started.


You could use any size foam wreath but the only one the dollar store had the day I went was this really wide one, so...

I just cut it right in half with a knife.

If you buy a thick one like me, just save the other half for when you want to make another book page wreath. Trust me you will--they're addicting.

Wrap the wreath with a wide ribbon, glueing occasionally as you go. Or you could skip this whole step, especially if your wreath is white or cream.

This one was made out of florist foam and flaked every time I touched it so I definitely wanted to wrap it.



Now tear out about 50 pages of vintage sheet music. This is where it gets really fun. Once you get the idea of how to form each sheet into a cone shape it goes really quick.

This is how you do it:
Take a sheet and place your fingers on the two corners on the long side of the paper.

Keep your left hand still and with only your right hand wrap that corner around

continue to wrap in a forward motion

twist

twist

twist

keep twisting

Now twist your left and right hands in opposite directions to tighten the cone.

You can twist a lot to make a skinnier cone

or twist less and leave the cone opening bigger. Then secure with a small piece of masking tape.

I used a combination of skinny and big ones.



Once you have a big pile of these you are ready to glue.

Put your cup right in the middle. This will help you get a nice size circle opening in the center. You can vary the cup size depending on how big or small you want the opening to be.

Go all around the wreath hot glueing a single layer of cones to the wreath form. Don't worry if there are spaces or if it doesn't look perfect, this layer will be covered up.

Continue with a second layer.


Hang using a piece of ribbon or fabric threaded around the back of the wreath form.

Right now my wreath hangs simply from a small nail but I envision it one day hanging in the middle of a shabby door or gate hung just above the piano.

36 comments:

  1. THIS IS REALLY CUTE. THANKS FOR THE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS!

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  2. Such a cute idea! Thanks for the how-to!

    ashleyanderic.blogspot.com

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  3. This is a great tutorial! I found you when I went surfing for a tutorial for these. What a sweet blog you have! I'm your newest follower.

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  4. This is so beautiful!
    I especially love the music notes ;)

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  5. Thanks for the tutorial, I was torn between making a coffee filter wreath or a sheet music wreath and you have convinced me - that I must have a sheet music wreath. It looks gorgeous in your home. I am now a follower!

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  6. Your wreath turned out just gorgeous! I found you through the Under $100 Link party! Following now.

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  7. This is a favorite -- it's gorgeous! Found you through Just a Girl's link party. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. i love this! I love it even more than the book pages! Is that even possible??!! They are both adorable! The music notes just add a little whimsy which I love!

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    XO, Mallory
    www.ClassyClutter.blogspot.com

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  9. So cute! I like that you used sheet music for the paper. Great tutorial!

    beautifulnest.blogspot.com

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  10. I love it! I really need to make me one. And now I know how. Thanks!

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  11. Clever! I like it. I wonder if I could fit something like that in my all my instruments?...

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  12. Love these wreaths. I made one last week for a vendor show with 1937 vintage sheet music and just used a cardboard circle for the back. The old paper gave it an old look. Thanks for sharing your crafts with us.
    ~ Julie

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  13. Found your blog through links. Love it!
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  14. so beautiful....thanks for sharing:))...
    greeting from europa:))....
    M...

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  15. OMG ~ I've been looking for this tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Simply gorgeous. Comes see my tutorial for Vintage Inspired Pantyhose Pumpkin. Then click on the voting button and vote for TesoroFino at the SLS Pumpkin Contest! Thanks for your support!

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  16. I went into a thrift store today to get an inexpensive paperback book to cut apart for my students to use on a project at school and found a whole stack of sheet music books. I had just read your tutorial a few days ago so a snatched up those books of music and can hardly wait to get started!! Thanks so much!!

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  17. I made a couple wreaths last night, and this morning thought I'd see what other examples looked like. I like yours very much, and your tutorial is very good. I'm enjoying your blog, too.

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  18. so so pretty! i made a book wreath last weekend and it took me 5 hours. i made more than 10 layers and couldn't figure out how/where to stop. this looks adorable and much less time consuming!

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  19. love this! I just posted about some recycled cards made from vintage books, maps and sheet music. I love anything recycled!

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  20. Great tutorial! Just found your blog, happy follower now!

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  21. Thank you for sharing this. It was very helpful when I made my own. I posted it to my blog today and included a link to your tutorial. Thanks again! xo Autum

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  22. I went to a thrift store today for a cheap paperback to be cut for my students to use on a school project and found a bunch of sheet music books. I had just read your tutorial a few days ago removed the books and music can hardly wait to start.


    Monir Sider

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  23. excellent tutorial with pics...thank you! you made it so easy to follow and construct.

    judi
    the1829farmhouse.blogspot.com

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  24. I used a styrofoam plate and covered it with felt discs (hot glued on) and then mounted my sheet music cones onto it. Cheaper that the foam form and the ribbon covering. It works great.

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  25. Thanks for the great tutorial! I made one from my mom and grandmother's old sheet music and hung it over my piano. I love it!

    http://seeingdots.blogspot.com/2011/01/vintage-sheet-music-wreath.html

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  26. So, This is the COOLEST thing! I was in band since 5th grade and I still play for church... 14 years!! I have a LOT of sheet music and this wreath will be the newest decor in our little home. Thanks! Now following :)

    Courtney @ wethreedyes.blogspot.com

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  27. Gorgeous! I LOVE the cup idea! Wish I had read this before I made mine. :) Your wreath is absolutely stunning!

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  28. Just found your tutorial. Thanks for sharing! My husband and I are just about to close on a house, and we're thinking of making one of these wreaths using an old novel instead of sheet music to hang near all our book shelves.

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  29. I liked to this post on my blog! Check it out!

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  30. I just found your tutorial when visiting Lauren's blog and what an excellent teacher you are...you explained every thing so beautifully and so now I will try and make one. THANK YOU for sharing how to make one of these.
    Have A Sugar Sweet Day
    Simply Debbie

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  31. So pretty! Love the open middle.

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  32. Your wreath is adorable ~ I love it!

    I am hosting a new linky party on Wednesdays ~ FALL in Love With Your Home. I'd love for you to join in the fun.

    Have a very happy Labor day!

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