Spring is in the air and it's time to restage the mantle.
This year I've chosen Pink . . .
I began with a simple willow wreath that I bought at Dollar Tree.
Then I took a piece of foam board and covered it with pink fabric.
Because my ceiling is really tall I felt like I needed something to give my display some height.
The simple wreath is covered with some beaded metal garland that came from Pottery Barn back in the day.
Next I added candles. They started out white. I simply covered them with pink paper then added the faux pearls to jazz them up.
I realized I needed to pull more green in so I added ribbon to 2 of them.
The little bunny is from 1997. I love him. I've collected bunny's for years. This little guy was digging in the dirt. Notice his dirty foot.
I love the new green moss covered bunny. My darling daughter and grandson gave him to me the other day. He was the inspiration to add the green.
Which turned out really good because I had planned to use this
pitcher to fill with tulips . . .
My original plan was to paint the pitcher white. But I don't have much budget and I still need to add flowers.
My mantle isn't totally complete. I need to add the rest of the bunny's. And I need to get some tulips.
I'll also change the wreath a little. I just taped it to the board. It stayed up long enough for these photos. While I was downloading I heard a crash! And I knew what it was.
Oh I almost forgot one more pic I wanted to share . . .
I wanted you to see the paper lanterns. I bought them at Dollar Tree too. At the time I only had a few bucks. I wish I had bought more I went back this year at Valentines and they didn't have any. I haven't been in the last week or so. I hope they get some more! I love them.
So that's part one. And here are a few mosaics I made while I was playing with PicMonkey. BTW they are running a sale I think I'll upgrade!
And another layout . . .
I do want to do something different with the lamp. At Valentines
I simply covered it with some lace. I was kind of thinking about making yo's yo's and covering it.
What do you think? Any ideas?
So that's part 1 of my Thrifty Pink Mantle. And now I'm putting my slippers back on and grabbing some lunch!
Have a good weekend
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Linking this pink post with Pink Saturday, Mosaic Monday, Make It Pretty Monday, Create With Me Monday, The Art of Homemaking, Titus Tuesday , Creative Muster Wednesday Party, Wonderful Wednesday, Wake Up Wednesday Share Your Cup on Thursday
Your mantlescape is as pretty as a picture. It is certainly heralding Spring. Those two bunnies are sweet and with the addition of a pitcher of Tulips, will add the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very pretty mantle...and one that doens't look frugal at all!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday!
Dana
Well I found your green bunny's cousin at Tues Morning last week. He joined my spring mantel too. I like the pearls around the candle-cute idea. Pink and green are good pals.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I see you are ready for spring!
ReplyDeleteI love pink.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Pink is so peaceful! :)
ReplyDeletePink is such a sweet color and perfect for spring....
ReplyDeleteNow I'm really getting inspired to decorate for spring. I've always loved pink and all of your bunnies are too cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at SYC! Jo
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI saw the mention of the hometown tour. I am going to try to write a post about my town.
Thanks for sharing at SYC.
Pretty and pink! I went with pink and gold on my living room mantle this year. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann