The finished book page tree.

First, I cut out square cardboard templates to more easily tear the book pages into various sizes.

I tore my book pages along the cardboard template. (You could cut them for a more even look) Each template was 1/2" smaller than the one below it. Tear sheets in each size until you reach your desired tree height.

I placed a "mug plug" styrofoam shape in a terra cotta pot from my garden.

i cut sheet moss to cover the top of the pot.

I pushed a yard twig into the styrofoam piece inside the pot.

I whittled a point on the twig to slide the book pages on more easily. Start with the largest page sheets and stagger the edges.

When finished I cut the sharp point off of the top of my twig and tied a metal star to the top with jute.

This is my rustic look book page tree with torn pages.