Decorating your Mantle for Winter
After sharing my Winter Decorations last week, I had a comment from a reader about how I decorate and not make it jumbled looking. So, I thought I would share with you my tips for decorating your mantle.
These decorating tips are not only good for your mantle, but can also be used to decorate a shelf, entertainment center and any other surface that you need to add a special touch to.
I have combined the pictures into a collage to shorten the post some.
- Begin by adding a warm, wool or flannel piece of material and then add a large item, such as skates (purchased at Goodwill for about $2) to one end of your mantle
- Add another large item, like the snowman, on the other end. It’s good to have a large item at either end to give balance
- Then I added the mittens, I tied a ribbon to each mitten to attach them together
- And then I simply pin them onto the fabric to secure them
- Next add in more snowmen, not quite as large as the one on the end
- And add a warm flannel scarf and bright colored hat
- I tucked in a medium size snowman near the skates
- And placed a medium size snowman at the other end
- After adding another snowman, I added a large snowball shaped candle in the middle of the mantle
- I added in several small snowball shaped candles. I bought these many years ago, I’m sorry I don’t remember where I bought them, but you could easily use any white candle.
- Add in some small snowmen, the one on the left is a snowglobe. I like mixing different textures.
- Then I added in some snowflakes, that I bought at the Dollar Store.
- I tucked in a snowflake by the hat and scarf
- Added some clear beads for a little shimmer
- Beads draped in the middle over the large snowball candle
- And at the other end
The Finished Winter Mantle
This post linked to:
~Mantle Party hosted by The Stories of A to Z
~DIY Day hosted by A Soft Place to Land
~Winter Linky hosted by The Inspired Room
~Frugal Fridays hosted by Life As Mom
~Friday Show and Tell hosted by My Romantic Home
~DIY hosted by Funky Junk Interiors
~Creative Cats hosted by Poppies at Play
~Frugalicious Friday hosted by Finding Fabulous
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Category: Decorating
Hey, those are MY snowball candles!
I had not thought about decorating for winter. After Christmas, I always went back to the standard year round decorations. Good idea!
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It so cute!!
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Lovely mantle. Thanks for the tips and sharing your photographs!
Have a great day!
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How darling is this??? I love this winter theme idea. I have kept up my White Snow man cookie jar — just CUZZ
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I have some black skates too that I incorporated into my outdoor holiday decor. Didn’t even think about putting them inside! Great idea!
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CupcakeLady Reply:
January 16th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
@Jennifer Allwood, I have some skates on an antique sled on the front porch too. Love the look. Thanks for visiting!
~Liz
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Very spiffy
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How cute is that! I wish I had a mantle:) Thanks for linking to Poppies at Play!
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Adorable
You are such a great decorator.
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CupcakeLady Reply:
January 17th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
@Nutmeg Nanny, Thank you so much! That’s so sweet of you to say!
~Liz
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Hi
I have been checking out the Winter Dec links from The Inspired Room. Your post is the first with a real “winter tip” that I have seen. I love what you did, especially how you hung the mittens. Very clever. It gives off that warm and snuggly feeling that gets us thru the winter months.
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CupcakeLady Reply:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
@Diane @ InMyOwnStyle, Thanks for visiting! I’m so glad you found me! Hurry back
~Liz
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Cute mantel.
-The Tablescaper
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I think your mantel is darling – I have a winter mantelscape, too. I enjoy changing the decor to match the seasons, or my mood.I can tell you like that, too!
I’d love for you to stop by sometime!
XO
Heidi – Heart and Home
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I host a Mantel Party every Friday. Mr. Linky opens at 10pm Thurs. night. You should link up sometime.
Beth@The Stories of A to Z´s last blog ..Valentine’s Tree Mantel
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CupcakeLady Reply:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
@Beth@The Stories of A to Z, What fun! I will definately be adding your linky! Thanks for visiting!
~Liz
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So cute! I love to change the mantle up alot – yours is very fun!
XOXO
Jen
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Great tips! Thank you! Your mantle looks beautiful. I especially love the little mittens hanging down! Too cute!
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Thanks for the tips!
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Hi Liz…
What an adorable winter mantel! I just love snowmen so your pretty mantel really caught my attention! I love that you used a woolen scarf for the mantel…what a great idea…and adding the little mittens are just too cute! Beautiful, my friend!!! How very thoughtful of you to give us all the “how to’s” as well!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful, fun & festive, winter mantel with us today!!!
Warmest winter wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
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CupcakeLady Reply:
January 22nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
@Chari, Thank you so much for your kind comment. You made my day!
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Your mantel is darling. Thanks so much for all of the tips, Liz!
xoxo
Jane
Jane´s last blog ..MANTEL PARTY: GLASS, SILVER & WHITE
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Thanks for the tutorial! It is really helpful.
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I like how you layered everything. It looks beautifully cozy and wintry!
Blessings, Grace
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