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August 20, 2018 by Joy Kincaid 29 Comments

How to Make a Fall Leaf Book Page Garland

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How to make a fall leaf book page garland to decorate your home for fall. Simple, rustic DIY farmhouse decor.

fall leaf book page garland

When someone gave me these old hymn books they were planning to throw away (because the pages were literally falling out), I immediately envisioned a book page garland.

Even though the idea came to me a long time ago, this project remained simply an idea in my mind, because I just couldn’t seem to bring myself to cut into the pages!

Finally, I realized that probably no one would want a book that was already falling apart and missing pages. This gave me the courage to actually get started on it!

How to Make a Fall Leaf Book Page Garland

This project uses some very simple supplies which you likely already have around the house. If you don’t have an old book to use, check at garage sales or thrift shops. Or, simply buy some scrapbook paper with words or music printed on it.

I’ve also included a free leaf template printable to use for the leaf shapes.

Supplies Used in This Project:

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  • An old book (or scrapbook paper with words or music printed on it)
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Jute Twine
  • Glue gun and glue sticks
  • Printable leaf template (download your free template here)

fall leaf book page garland

First, I printed off this leaf template to trace the leaf shape onto the book page. Then, I just cut out each leaf, took a page out of the book, and traced around the leaf shape.

fall leaf book page garland

I found that it worked better if I traced the leaf upside down. Since the leaves hang from the stems on the garland, this way the words aren’t upside down.

I also did my tracing on the side of the paper that wasn’t going to be showing (so that way I don’t have to worry about seeing pencil lines).

Next, simply cut out the leaf shape you traced. Repeat this process for as many leaves as you want.

fall leaf book page garland

Cut a piece of twine the length you want. I knew I was planning to hang my garland over the chalkboard in the kitchen, so I made sure it was the right size for that.

Position the leaves where you want them while you heat up your glue gun.

fall leaf book page garland

When the glue gun has heated up, add a dot of glue to the back side of the leaf stem. Since this is just paper, it doesn’t take that much glue to hold the leaf on the twine.

Press the stem with the glue on it against the twine for a few seconds to make sure it’s secure.

fall leaf book page garland

After you glue all of your leaves on, it’s time to hang up your garland!

Handmade Fall Decor

fall leaf book page garland

I think it looks great draped over our kitchen chalkboard (which I got from Hobby Lobby with a gift certificate a few years ago).

In the photo below, I’ve also got a couple of other DIY projects in the photo with my new fall leaf book page garland. It goes well with these mineral-painted candlesticks and a rustic burlap pumpkin!

fall leaf book page garland

Supplies Needed for This Project:

  • An old book (or scrapbook paper with words or music printed on it)
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Jute Twine
  • Glue gun and glue sticks
  • Printable leaf template (download your free template here)

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  1. Kerryanne says

    September 1, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    Your garland is simple, yet so sweet Joy.
    Thank you for sharing you fall leaf book page garland at Create, Bale, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this project at tomorrow’s party and pinning too.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 15, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Pam says

    September 1, 2021 at 8:31 am

    This is really cute. I love how you styled it, too, on the chalkboard. Pinned!

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    • Pam says

      September 2, 2021 at 8:55 am

      Just wanted to let you know, also, that I’ve featured this at the Thursday Favorite Things party. Congrats, and thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 15, 2021 at 5:29 pm

      Thank you, Pam!

      Reply
  3. Lauren Renee Sparks says

    August 30, 2021 at 9:23 am

    This is darling!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 15, 2021 at 5:29 pm

      Thank you, Lauren!

      Reply
  4. Theresa Boedeker says

    August 26, 2021 at 10:18 am

    So cute. The leaves are singing hymns.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 15, 2021 at 5:29 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. mireille says

    August 25, 2021 at 8:53 am

    Simple but so very pretty!
    http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 15, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Laurie Cover says

    November 1, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    This is so simple but sweet.

    I would still have a hard time cutting up a book, especially a hymn book. But it helps that it was old and tattered.

    Thank you for sharing at the Homestead Blog Hop!

    Blessings!
    Laurie

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 6, 2020 at 7:42 pm

      Oh, I know what you mean! I hesitated quite a bit before going through with it! If some of the pages hadn’t already been torn and some missing, I couldn’t have done it. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jerri says

    October 22, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    Love this! I think it would be great with hearts for Valentine’s Day as well! Thanks for sharing with us at Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 26, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      That’s a great idea to use heart shapes!

      Reply
  8. Jacqueline says

    October 5, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Joy, this is so simple and pretty in a window for the fall and early winter. You are so creative! Blessings, J

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 8, 2019 at 10:38 pm

      Thank you so much, Jacque!

      Reply
  9. alice says

    October 5, 2019 at 7:41 am

    I love how easy this looks. Now I need to find a book to use too. Thanks for sharing another beautiful idea with us at #OMHGWW.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 8, 2019 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Alice!

      Reply
  10. Tiffany says

    September 9, 2018 at 12:56 am

    What a lovely idea and turned out so cute! I love it when you can reuse old book pages in a new way:)

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 10, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you, Tiffany! I was thrilled to find a use for them.

      Reply
  11. Lou Ann says

    September 4, 2018 at 7:07 am

    Oh my gracious. I grew up with that hymnal. I would have had a difficult time cutting into as well☺. What a way to use songs that continue to speak to the heart.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 4, 2018 at 10:28 am

      I know, it was hard to do! I couldn’t have done it if it hadn’t been falling apart already. I’m planning to carefully remove and frame my favorites (like “It is Well”) to preserve and enjoy them further.

      Reply
  12. Amy @ The Quiet Homemaker says

    August 28, 2018 at 10:03 am

    I love this! What a cute and simple way to dress up the house for fall!

    Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!

    Blessings,

    Amy

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 30, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  13. Ann says

    August 25, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    I luv this idea. Definitely going to make one Thanks for sharing with Wall to Wall diy wednesday

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 30, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      Thanks Ann!

      Reply
  14. Amber Ferguson says

    August 24, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    Love this! I have been planning to make sheet music leaves for my music room fall decor. I just shared my summer to fall home tour with lots of sheet music crafts for my music room. You might enjoy seeing it:
    https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/transitioning-from-summer-to-fall-home-tour/

    Pinning!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 30, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you, Amber! Heading over to see your home tour now!

      Reply

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