Merry - A Handmade Seasonal Guide Dec 2015 | Page 34

a merry
mantel
If there’s one time of year your mantle can take center stage,
it’s the holidays. It’s the first thing that the big guy in red will
see when he comes to visit so give him something fabulous to
look at while he’s having his snack. Here are some beautiful
ways to brighten up your mantle this season.

COLOURFUL MANTEL
BY Bree Johnson
My mantle this year was based off the colourful bottle brush trees that I
created last year. They were just way too fun not make front and center
again. I decided to take the colour and just run with it. I was able to create
custom colour and personalized stockings thanks to Shutterfly and stuck
with solid paper and solid satin ribbon for the gifts for a timeless yet
modern feeling. The whole look is anchored down with this fabulous paper
deer head that just required a little DIY assembly. The finished look is
bound to make you smile.
Click photo for more of this mantel look and product resources
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