Monday, March 26, 2012

Spring Mantle

I've been pretty consumed with repainting, sewing, and making things for my booth lately, so my own house has been pretty neglected as far as decorating and projects go. I made some time last week to put together a simple spring fantle (fake mantle). Enjoy!


 I found the small section of picket fence at one of my parents' rental houses. I'm so glad I grabbed it!

 
I used an old trowel to hold scrabble tile magnets and an Easter postcard. 

 My two year old son, Anderson helped me pick daffodils from our yard.






I had to add this shot of some mini daffodils because they're just so cute!

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31 comments:

  1. Maureen WyattMarch 26, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    What a pretty mantel! That little section of picket fence is perfect there. ~ Maureen

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  2. Shabby chic SandyMarch 26, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Pretty--daffodils in a blue Mason jar picked with your son--it doesn't get much more perfect than that!

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  3. UnknownMarch 26, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I like the daffodils in the jar too. I wanted to pick some daffodils the other day, but ours haven't been in the ground long enough to have multiplied enough to have 'extra'. Love the mantel.

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  4. MichelleMarch 27, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    i love the mantel. I'm mantel challenged so I really love seeing what other people do.

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  5. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . .March 27, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Lovely! I never thought to put daffodils in a blue mason jar but the colour combo is gorgeous! The trowel with the scrabble tiles is a great touch.

    Claire @ alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com

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  6. Rose JeskyMarch 27, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    That is an awesome mantel you did a great job. You have a great blog. Hope you can come check me out and link up to my Sunday Round Up party.
    Rose
    http://www.arosiesweethome.com/

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  7. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsMarch 27, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Very pretty! I just put our mantel together last weekend. Thanks so much for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays.

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  8. UnknownMarch 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Sweet! I love the cute little blue eggs.

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  9. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYMarch 28, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Very cute! I love the bright yellow daffodils in the mason jar

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  10. Danni@SiloHillFarmMarch 28, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    So cute! It all goes together so nicely. I love the eggs and the flowers!

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  11. Christina at I Gotta Create!March 28, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    The whole thing is just lovely! The daffodils are so sunny! I hope your booth is going well <3. Thanks so much for linking up!
    Igottacreate.bloodspot.com
    Spring Fling linky party

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  12. A Few PenniesMarch 29, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Fabulous idea for a "fantle"--I don't have a mantle either--this post gets me thinkin' about making my own. Love your ideas--spring pretty!

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  13. Chubby ChiequeMarch 29, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Wow... what a great idea.

    Those eggs are adorable too.


    Happy TTT & TS,
    /CC

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  14. Manuela@A Cultivated NestMarch 29, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    So cute! I love the scrabble tiles on the trowel!

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  15. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 29, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful, Melissa! You did good even short on time! Love the section of picket fencing; it makes such a nice background for your display. Great eggs and I love the scrabble tile magnets!\

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  16. Rose @ Walnut AcreMarch 30, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Very pretty!

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  17. Robin JohnsonMarch 30, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Your mantel turned out so cute. I love the tiny fence and the flowers

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  18. Crafty MischiefMarch 30, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Your mantle is lovely! I love the picket fence! Thank you for sharing.
    Warm wishes, Brittany

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  19. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Very pretty! That lovely blue mason jar sets off the daffodils beautifully! Visiting from TT&J tonight.
    ~ Kim @ Sand & Sisal

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  20. Ivy and ElephantsMarch 30, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I love the Fantle!!! Now I know what to do about my lack of a mantle!
    Yours is gorgeous and oh so ready for spring! Thanks so much for linking!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  21. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Adorable mantel! Love the details:)

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  22. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Love the use of the trowel! I would never have thought of it! Stopping by from the Grant Life.

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  23. Amanda @ Serenity NowMarch 31, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I love the little Scrabble letters--too cute!!

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  24. AudreyMarch 31, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Refreshing and interesting. Love the addition of the bird nest with eggs and the pop of yellow with the flowers.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z. @Timeless Treasures

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  25. Katie @ Creatively LivingApril 1, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Such a cute spring mantel! I love the picket fence!

    Thanks for linking it @ Creatively Living!
    --Katie

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  26. RuthApril 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Your mantle looks fantastic. I love the daffodils in the blue mason jar and the Scrabble tiles on the old trowel.
    Ruth

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  27. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsApril 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Adorable! So many great details. The picket fence was a wonderful find and I just love daffodils! Thank you for linking up to Uncommon!

    Bonnie ;)

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  28. Six SistersApril 2, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Very cute. Thanks for linking up with Strut Your Stuff Saturday. We're hoping you will join us again next week with more great ideas! - The Sisters

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  29. Dear LillieApril 8, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Beautiful! Happy Easter!

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  30. MikeJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    That's really cute that your son helped you pick out flowers from your garden.

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