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My Webster Encyclopedic Dictionary Wreath

November 23, 2011 by Barb 54 Comments

Check out my tutorial with 5 easy steps for creating a beautiful dictionary wreath!

Be still my heart! I have my very own book page wreath!

I’ve been ogling these gorgeous wreaths out in bloggyland for months so I finally went to my favourite antique/garage sale store and for $5.00 I bought ‘The Consolidated Webster Encyclopedic Dictionary – A Library of Essential Knowledge circa 1957’ and proceeded to tear it apart.

I started rolling and stapling and gluing and I didn’t stop until I couldn’t push in one more cone. Love.

Dictionary Wreath

Dictionary Wreath, diy, tutorial

Love. Love. Love.
Love, I tell ya.

Here’s my mini tutorial in a nutshell:

  1. Use glue to cover the top of a large ice cream container with some dictionary pages and put a punched circle in the middle as a guide to keep the wreath balanced.
  2. Use a pen to roll each page then slowly release the bottom until the top fans out into a cone.
  3. Staple the bottom of the cone to secure it.
  4. Glue each cone to the ice cream lid, in a circular pattern.
  5. Make the cones smaller as they get closer to the middle.

Filed Under: DIY AND CRAFTS, HOME DECOR Tagged With: dictionary paper, tutorial, wreath

Comments

  1. hello gorgeous says

    November 23, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    hey gorgeous, fab wreath, looks pretty cool in its new home, but…. are they Christmas decorations I see along the stairs? ;oO

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  2. Seraphina´s Phantasie says

    November 23, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Fantastic work. What a wonderful decoration. Gorgeous !

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  3. Tricia says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Ohhh, looks pretty :)

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  4. Kathy says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    I’ve never seen these before, but I love it!! Would look wonderful In a library or study. Can u post instructions or a link? Looks like a great Project!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

    Kathy

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  5. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Love! I have been wanting to make one with my dictionary too, but I’m using it as a mouse pad right now, lol! It really is gorgeous!! And Yes, I do see some Christmas decorations!!! Yay!
    Jo

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  6. Giga says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Ciekawy pomysł ładnie wykonany i piękna ozdoba :-). Pozdrawiam

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  7. joo says

    November 23, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    You keep amaze me with your creativity, Barb! I will try to do it:)

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  8. Wenche says

    November 23, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Wow, I think that is soo cool. Would like to try that myself…How creative you are :0)

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  9. TexWisGirl says

    November 23, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    really lovely! but i love your ‘glee’ even more!

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  10. BunTine says

    November 23, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Great, I love it !!!
    ♥BunTine

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  11. Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography says

    November 23, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    Well, that’s the coolest. I’ve never seen anything like that. Cool, cool, idea.

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  12. Marissa @Life On Our Side Of The Mountain says

    November 23, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Very pretty!

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  13. Amy Kinser says

    November 23, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    Love your wreath. I made one for myself several months back and love it.

    Happy Thanksgiving.

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  14. missing moments says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    That turned out beautiful! Great job of photographing it as well!

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  15. Evelyn S. says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    Oh my word! That is absolutely fabulous! Your photographic narrative belongs in a magazine or book, too!

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  16. Jamie says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    My jaw is hanging open right now! I seriously LOVE this!

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  17. Tricia @ Bluff Area Daily says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    You have the coolest ideas! =)

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  18. Christina Klas says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE ….. I SO might steal this… would that be alright? I love it. It’s a fabulous idea.

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  19. lisa says

    November 23, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    I just LOVE this Barb!!
    Wishing you and your family a beautiful Thanksgiving.

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  20. Carmen and Rachelle says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    That is seriously cool! I totally want to make one! -Rachelle

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  21. folkhaven says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    It looks terrific! Great job!

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  22. Robin says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    I love your wreath and the method of doing it. It is so full and gorgeous and looks like you doubled some of the cones. Well done. Can’t wait to look at the rest of your blog too. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  23. Besoterio says

    November 24, 2011 at 1:21 am

    Barb, it is absolutely gorgeous. Not just hanging but in the photographs–they are great. Well done.

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  24. Sarah says

    November 24, 2011 at 2:21 am

    oh wow!! That is gorgeous. I love it.

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  25. Shannon says

    November 24, 2011 at 4:45 am

    Very gorgeous!!! I love it!
    Shannon
    http://www.akadesign.ca

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  26. Kerryanne English says

    November 25, 2011 at 3:48 am

    It looks gorgeous Barb, as do your photos.
    I’d love it if you could link this project up at my Simply Christmas event at: http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-friday.html

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  27. Kathy says

    November 25, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial! I was talking about this at Thanksgivinig dinner with my mom and kids yesterday…I think we are going to try it!

    Kathy

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  28. Betty Jo says

    November 25, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing the tutorial. Happy Frugal Friday!

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  29. melanzana says

    November 25, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Prekrasan vjenčić!!!!
    Pozdrav.

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  30. Bronwyn says

    November 26, 2011 at 12:28 am

    What a lovely “poof” of paper. Simply and elegant.

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  31. aimee says

    November 26, 2011 at 12:29 am

    this is gorgeous, i love it, i made a wreath out of book pages in the shapes of roses, i like this one, il have to try it xxx

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  32. Honey at 2805 says

    November 26, 2011 at 1:13 am

    Your wreath is gorgeous! I adore all of the different various of a book page wreath and your is splendid!

    Thanks for sharing this lovely creation at Potpourri Friday!

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  33. Jessica @ {The.Junk.Nest.} says

    November 26, 2011 at 5:33 am

    I really like this wreath. It’s unique and looks great in your home.

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  34. Pieced Pastimes says

    November 26, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Very pretty! I really like how you filled the center too. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. The Corson Cottage says

    November 26, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    This turned out lovely! Great job. I hope you’ll stop by The Corson Cottage and share this at my {Home for the Holidays} link party every Friday in December. Happy Holidays! Carrie

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  36. Laura says

    November 26, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Oh wow, that is stunning! I have a question: what kind of glue did you use to glue it to the icecream lid (I assume that was round too?)

    A gluegun seems quick and wouldn’t need to hold each roll in place, but then you don’t have much time to re-adjust afterwards. After standing back and thinking that “one” needs to move that way a little more.

    I seriously want to try this.

    Thanks,
    Laura
    deepabyss100 at hotmail dot com

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  37. Redo 101 says

    November 26, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    I love this so much, you did a great job! I want to make one, don’t know if I have the patience but I may have to find the patience somewhere :) Yours looks great!!!

    Mary

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  38. Jessica says

    November 26, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    I love it and I want one. I will be adding this to my project list.

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  39. raggygirlvintage says

    November 26, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Stunning, I love how full it is, what a great way to use a vintage dictionary!
    Tracey

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  40. cheryl @ nefotlak. says

    November 28, 2011 at 3:13 am

    absolutely gorgeous! LOVE. IT.
    now I must find me an old dictionary – and fast.
    thanks for the wonderful inspiration.
    c x.

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  41. Emily says

    November 28, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    This is so gorgeous! I have wanted to make one of these wreaths for the longest time but I am scared at attempting it.

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  42. Vicky says

    November 29, 2011 at 1:53 am

    That is so pretty and makes such a statement. What a great conversation piece.
    I am a new follower from Embellishing Life Everyday. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  43. Ann says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:35 am

    A nice twist on the paper wreath. Without the open center, this wreath really packs a punch. It makes such a statement on your wall.

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  44. Sherry says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Barb,
    You did a magnificent job with that! It looks lovely! I am featuring it this week at Home Sweet Home! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  45. Kerryanne English says

    December 2, 2011 at 3:24 am

    I’ve featured your wreath over on Inspiration Friday at Simply Christmas.
    Thanks for linking up.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  46. Mimi says

    December 2, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    This wreath is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I had the time and patience for a project like this.

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  47. Jessa Irene says

    December 3, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Serious cuteness!

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  48. Ruth says

    December 12, 2011 at 1:48 am

    That is so beautiful and clever, it looks perfect where you’ve hung it too, your home looks so beautiful :)

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  49. Drama Mama Lori says

    December 13, 2011 at 3:16 am

    REALLY pretty! I want to try this with some sheet music and hopefully it’ll come out as well as yours! I linked up to Centsational Girl and found you there! New follower! – L

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  50. Tamsyn says

    December 14, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    This is gorgeous, and your photography is divine. definitely on my list for next year :) Thank you for the inspiration!!

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  51. Tricia @ Bluff Area Daily says

    April 14, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I’m going to make one of these w/ pages from a Rand McNally road atlas… very cool idea & I thank you for sharing it w/ us!!! =)

    Reply
  52. Rita says

    February 3, 2013 at 6:24 am

    Gorgeous!! How did you make the cones smaller as they got closer to the middle?

    Reply

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