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…and make your own origami paper on the cheap.
All you need is an old book or two and a paper cutter.
Mkay? Ready. Set. Go.
Voila! Any questions?
P.S. Make sure your book isn’t too old or your cranes will crumble. I had to sub a much newer (but still french) Harry Potter for Fables to achieve crane-tastic results!
Any destruction of literature in your future? Any other bananas bridal ideas to save a dime out there?
These look great, Stripes. I especially love them in your apothecary jar!
I love this idea. I love that photo you have at the end with the baker’s twine too. Where is everyone buying that stuff?
I bought a giant “Complete Works of Shakespeare” for the sole purpose of making into a decoupaged card box. Except it was a craft fail. So I destroyed the lit for no good reason. Boo.
They turned out great! And I love the sneak picture of your sleeping doggie!
I also love the way the paper looks stacked with the twine.
maybe you can save the cover to do something like this:
http://ruffledblog.com/2010/03/diy-wedding-book-vintage-hardcover-guestbook/
Those turned out so great! I’ve done quite a few art projects using old books and I always feel so sad deconstructing them. I try to use random ones that aren’t too pretty or significant. It makes me feel a little better!
…and I thought I was destroying literature by getting this PhD (har har…I’ll be here all night).
I love all the french cranes and using old books is a great idea! I also had fun trying to read the old French… Something about knowing Jupiter and planets and our kind depending on things…maybe?
No destruction of literature, but I did destroy a copy of Handel’s Messiah to make paper cones out of sheet music. Oh, how my mother would cringe if she knew.
Love these! What a great idea! Mr. D and I started making cranes for our reception with origami paper from Michaels and I didn’t like how they were all different colors, I felt they were distracting. Wish we had thought of this though. Since then, we have nixed the cranes all together {sad face}.
Swoon…Now I think I will have to add this to my to-do list.
so pretty, but OUCH it hurt to see the book being ripped apart!
Ooh, shoulda been nicer to the cover:
http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com/2010/04/vintage-book-planner-tutorial.html
@Sarah: Thanks for that fabulous tutorial! I don’t feel too bad b/c I didn’t love the cover of this book, but now I will have to find a vintage book I LOVE to do this! So awesome!
Tallulah says “woof” which I think means “thanks- I know I’m cute!”
oh these photos are so beautiful and that book is gorgeous! and the cranes too of course!
Very neat idea! The printing on the pages adds such a nice touch!
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Ms. Stripes, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 29, Costume Designer/Stylist Fiancee's Age and Occupation: 29, Chef Engagement Date: June 23, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heritage Square Museum About Me: I’m a type A creative with a messy streak, a loud mouth, and an uncanny knack for combining clashing patterns. I can usually be found with my nose in a book, my feet (or at least my toes) on the ground, my head in the clouds, and my arm around the prettiest girl you ever saw- aka Fiancee Stripes. Together we’re planning a FUN vintage/modern French carnival wedding extravaganza and rockin’ dance party on a dime. (Say that three times fast!) Good coffee, long lists, Uniball pens, and my iPhone keep me sane, and making art, making trouble, and making out keep me happy! I love urban adventures, bike rides that end with afternoon drinks, breakfast for dinner, beautiful light, photography, travel, my furry family, and of course, my beautiful fiancee! I’m super excited to be here and can’t wait to share all our adventures as we craft a joyful, budget-friendly, design-savvy and all-around AWESOME wedding!
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