Folding a book tree! Super simple hygge craft for winter or Christmas

[@bettysprong9908]

When I was young ( I'm 62) we used to use old catalog we used to get in the mail from different seasons. Like spring and fall from Sears. And their Christmas catalog .we hardly ever used books then . But I understand using them now. Anyway we made different designs,using them to make door stops or decorations by spray painting them after they were folded and then adored with buttons or pompoms or bells. Thanks for bringing a new take on my memories.

[@jeanninemorgan3526]

@dianeindenmark - Laughed out loud over your eye roll when you said don't use War and Peace or Ulysses :-) And you are so right!!

[@DianeinDenmark]

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[@tuttsclumpcottage7911]

We use to do this with old Sear's and Eaton's catalogue in the 1960's. Lots of fun for the kids!☺

[@deniseh107]

This will be perfect for my cubicle at work. Won't take up much space and everyone knows I'm an avid reader so it's very "me". Thank you for sharing.

[@jennifercollins2592]

Looks super easy! I found a few old German books on our library's freebie table to do this to. It will be a great way to occupy our hands while we listen to an audio book!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Oooo, what a nice idea with the audio book in the background. Have fun, Jennifer! 🖐

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

Just lovely, thank you so much!!!!

[@nataliew1931]

I love this, what a fun and easy craft and you explain it so clearly! Might try it with old sheet music 🎻🎶 I found some Victorian Christmas scraps in Tiger the other day too 🎄💛

[@kathycathy9555]

I might try this. I think even I could do this. The one Vivica did is beautiful. That's the one I want but let's be realistic! Lol

[@DianeinDenmark]

LOL! Exactly, Kelly! I know my limits so prefer to go with a simpler craft and actually finish it 😁👋

[@kathycathy9555]

@@DianeinDenmark I did a Readers Digest last night to practice. It's sort of addicting. Lol

[@luvcrafts2day]

Thank you for making this so easy to follow

[@doveandolive1153]

I was watching some of your Christmas playlists and thrilled to find this little gem! Thankfully errand day is Thursday and the bag of books for donations was still in the house 😉Pulled out 2 books and looking forward to this project for Christmas 2022! Thank you for sharing ♥

[@DianeinDenmark]

Enjoy, Barbara - it is a fun, doable craft!

[@dloveofgod8269]

Fun! My mother did something similar in the 60s when I was young with Reader's Digest .

[@michelleb6395]

D Love of Hounds, I came to the comments to say the same thing! What memories!

[@deniseh107]

I remember those, I think I made one in class or at Girl Scouts in the 70s

[@lindadonald5905]

They were big in the '60s, we spray painted them gold or silver. Great blast from the past!

[@dloveofgod8269]

@@lindadonald5905 yes!

[@dloveofgod8269]

@@michelleb6395 💝

[@leannebarber7082]

I love getting started now on the cozy, holiday things! Thank you for sharing a beautiful craft!

[@scaredofmice8658]

I remember doing it many years ago loved it. Then love it. Now thanks ... The Wife..Joan🌹🌹🌹

[@lauradorcy6103]

Looks like fun!

[@deeh5048]

Fun! I’m going to share this with my really cool niece! 😎 🎄 📖

[@joyful8072]

It was lovely to see your demo and also to see what your friend did with her book tree. So clever.

[@elizabethharrell8707]

That looks like a fun job! How fun to do with kids too( a bit older ones), as always you look great..Have a nice Sunday!

[@PASwiftUTube]

Lovely idea. Your friend’s version is amazing. I am going to suggest your quicker version as an activity to our church group. Anne😄

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hope everyone enjoys it! 😃📚🎄📚

[@carolgenovese5647]

Thanks Diane. It’s a great craft project! I hope you will have time to show us the finished product! Lots of decorating potential!

[@sandyweirauch8310]

What fun! Thanks for the sweet tutorial. 😁

[@luciegallagher2710]

Oh that’s brilliant! I love it! I’m going to do this. X

[@dawndawn6946]

LOVE it! I bought a couple of books at the library sale yesterday especially for this craft.😁Thank you, Diane!😘

[@mamasgotmoxy2914]

I started doing this as you demoed it and I love it! Thank you for sharing 🎄

[@DianeinDenmark]

Woo hoo, thanks for joining in! 👋📚🎄

[@pamtheado5325]

Thanks so much! What fun! 🎄👍🦃

[@gingerspath9777]

How fun is that!!! Thanks for the great idea!

[@kerstinmeyer-bialk8189]

Very good idea. I think I will try this today. THank you very much Diane.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hope it worked for you, Kerstin! 🤗

[@marydrummond5451]

17November 2019 Sunday ... and it’s 12:39 . Youngstown , Ohio USA I am watching you ...

[@janetrugenius9345]

Thank you looks like fun!

[@beatricemartin4852]

Love that!

[@zg3186]

Great idea!! Thanks!

[@MsDoglover02]

Thanks for the demonstration and suggestion to check out other You Tube videos for different ideas. I made two last weekend and have more to go! I bought the books at thrift stores for $1-1.59 US dollars.

[@elizabethspedding1975]

I've made these and it's 😃

[@JoanDam248]

Very nice! You are a good instructor. I would paint with Gold first and then use glue and glitter. I have to find a book and try it. Thanks for the video. The one Vibeke made: did she Cut every single page as half a tree or did she fold some of it?

[@AngelaSunde1]

Joan Dam From what I understood, Vibeke cut each page diagonally from tip to outer corner, then at five equal spacings she cut in horizontally and folded down small triangles to make the points of the branches. I'm going to watch again. Maybe there's something similar on Pinterest.

[@BlackDogDesigns]

This is such a great idea, I’m really interested to see and learn about some Danish crafts as I’ve mentioned before my Grandmother came from Copenhagen and I am excited to learn more about the Danish Traditions. I’ve also got Scottish and Irish from my Dad’s side so and I believe you said you were originally from Scotland? Do you ever share Scottish traditions and recipes? Thank you ~ Shary ~

[@DianeinDenmark]

I have Scottish trips on my Denmark/travel playlist and recipes on the Recipes/Crafts playlist 👋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AceHardy]

📙💯

[@nancydyer9793]

How would you color it?

[@kershjo]

Did you fold them all in the same direction or half one way and half the other? Thanks in advance to Diane or anyone else who answers.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi! Yes, I said (at 6 minutes and 44 seconds) that it's best to fold them all in the same direction 👋⭐⭐⭐📚🎄🥗 Have fun!

[@kershjo]

Yep, you sure did 🤦‍♀️🙄😂...Sorry about that. Thanks...Off to find an old book (or two).

[@marydrummond5451]

Anything for you Diane in Denmark ..

[@laurasmith7421]

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