Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Show Your Jars Some Love ~ Book Page Heart Fillers

I promised myself I would use every single page of this paperback book {I'm only on page 53 if you're wondering} so here you go. More book page cuties.

I know everyone has empty jars, lanterns, hurricanes, etc. to fill now that the Holidays are over so why not get a jump start for February. {think ♥ love} This is so easy I'm not even sure you need a tutorial but I put one together because I'm feeling the love already.

Start by cutting your book pages in strips. Again, I used a paper cutter but you could easily measure straight lines with a ruler and cut with scissors.

Fold your strip in half to make a 'v' ~ Just like yesterday's tutorial.

You then want to gently rub a glue stick on the paper as marked above. {the outer edge of the 'v' and a dab in the crease on the inner score}

Fold the two top edges in like so and press to adhere

Then fold down into the crease and again gently press to adhere. That simple; there is your love.

I added mine to two lanterns I already had filled with 'snow' for the holidays. To add some color, I made a few using *The Graphic Fairy* paper I used yesterday. You can find it here.

I love the way they glow when the candle light shines through. Enjoy!

28 comments:

Gail said...

What a cute and clever idea! Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Have a wonderful day.

concretenprimroses said...

Great idea, and recycling too.
Kathy

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Now, that's clever! I guess a large votive would be different from a candle that burns all the way down like a small votive. I saw some pretty candles on sale at Pier One.

XO,

Sheila :-)

Jan @ bobbypinsboardwalk said...

So creative. What a wonderful compliment to the quilled hearts. You are creating a very romantic setting there! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this at the Boardwalk Bragfest!

Jennifer Juniper said...

Very cute, and you know I LOVE working with book pages!

cathyb said...

Love this post - also thanks for stopping by my blog - what nice comments

Meleah said...

I love printed anything. These are adorable.

whymsicalmusings said...

So nice to meet you on the Brag fest what a wonderful hearts thank you for sharing.
XXX
Becky

Vone said...

Cute idea. I still have some of my book left too that I was crafting with at Christmas. This looks something my girls could help me with.

Leanne said...

Those are so cute. I can't wait to make a bunch of them. Thanks for the tutorial. Happy New Year!

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

Cute, crafty and clever! I adore this idea.

Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...

I love it. Knowing my luck my cute little hearts would go up in smoke, but I might just have to copy you anyhow. So cute.

Jeanette said...

Adorable! I think I am going to try this. It is just precious.

Dawn said...

Very cute and so simple I just might be ale to do it!
Dawn

Barbara Jean said...

Love this idea!
So sweet, easy, and inexpensive!
Just my style.

Had an idea too.
What if the pages were sprayed with glitter before cutting into strips.
Then your heats would really sparkle in the candle light.! =0)

blessings

barbara jean

Tracy said...

Stopping by via Leigh's link...I absolutely love this idea! So charming and unbelievably easy. Looks great! = ) Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Tracy

Patti said...

very sweet...i love this simple idea!

Leigh of Bloggeritaville said...

What a great way to show the love by going gren! What a precious idea! Thanks, friend, for linking up to Thrifty Thursday on Tales from Bloggeritaville! Great thrifty treasure!

Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
www.lbratina.blogspot.com

Jane said...

Very cute project. A great use of the book pages and perfect for Valentine's Day!
Jane

Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...

Very cute idea! thanks for sharing it!

michelle@somedaycrafts said...

Yeah for ripping up books! It's so fun!!!

CC said...

This is such a cute idea..thanks for sharing.

lisalyn said...

Love this simple idea! I'll be blogging it and linking back. :) Too cute not to share!

Betty Jo said...

These are so delicate and lovely! I want to make some, possibly with glitter, to simply hang. ♥

Heather said...

I just came across your blog and I have to say, I love every single one of your ideas and projects! This one is great, as it's understated and beautiful at the same time. I can't wait to come back to see what other projects you do :)

Jen said...

I love how it is a more sophisticated look for Valentines and not so pink and red. Very creative.

Smita said...

perfect!! I love this filler... I'll try and use this idea for a box in which i am going to keep a custom-made anniversary album :)

hong-kong companies registration said...

Very cute, and you know I LOVE working with book pages!

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