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April 7, 2012

Finally....I put up a spring mantle


I've been busy and completely uninspired....I have no other excuses.  I didn't want
to spend money (my normal mantra!) and I just couldn't motivate myself to take
down the sweater vases....I really liked them!


But alas....seasons must change and so must mantles!  So here's my spring version....




It was really quite simple and inexpensive!  


I made the spring banner from brown paper grocery bags and some acrylic paint
that I had on hand.....I had my artistic husband draw the letters and then I colored
them in with Crayola markers!


I had spraypaint leftover from my tiered rack so I just sprayed some Mason
jars that I grabbed at our local thrift shop for $0.40 each!



I stuffed some Dollar Tree flowers in the jar and voila.....



....a spring mantle for under $5.00!


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13 comments:

  1. SarahApril 7, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Nicole, that looks fantastic! Happy Easter to you & yours!

    :) Sarah

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  2. BlissApril 7, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    You're not behind, spring hasn't even sprung yet here in Minnesota. It looks great, but do tell where did you put the sweater vases?

    ~Bliss~

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  3. Laura @ duke manor farmApril 7, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Nicole= Fabulous ! Can't beat great mantel decor for 5.00
    Happy Easter
    laura

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  4. EmmyApril 7, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    That is so so cute!! Love it

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  5. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeApril 7, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I think this looks great (and you still have plenty of time to have a "SPRING" mantle up! I love the cheery yellow jars you created and the banner from paper bags -- VERY cute!

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  6. An Oasis in the DesertApril 7, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    That is so cute, Nicole! I love the old window -- what a wonderful backdrop for just about anything!
    Happy Easter!
    CAS

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  7. Rachel E.April 7, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    That is so cute! I like the idea of using an old window above the mantle.

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  8. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYApril 7, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I love your banner! The soft yellow color is beautiful

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  9. UnknownApril 8, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Thanks for showing the steps and items.

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  10. Good Time CharlieApril 8, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    I love it, so simple, so sweet. Did you notice it matches your blog?

    I love that it cost practically nothing too.

    Happy Easter Nicole!

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  11. Lori's Crafty SpotApril 9, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    And I absolutely LOVE it! Very creative!

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  12. www.gallamorewest.comApril 12, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Wow, wow, wow! Not only is your Spring mantel absolutely darling, it's amazing that you did it for under $5. I'm seriously so impressed! I'm your newest follower- found you on A Turtle's Life for Me {I LOVE her!}... I'd love for you to stop by my blog and follow me back if you'd like :)
    xo,
    Laurie @ Gallamore West

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  13. KatieApril 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    love your spring mantel and that gorgeous old window!

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