How to Decorate your Mantle for Summer
Well, I’m back again, changing my Mantle. This time I Decorated for Summer. I know, Summer is half over, but first I had my Memorial Day Mantle, then the Celebration Mantle for Andrew’s graduation and of course, the 4th of July Mantle. So, I’m just now changing it for Summer.
The Mantle is not the only place in the house that’s enjoying Summer. My Hoosier cabinet got a little Summer makeover too!
Once again, I’ve created a tutorial with a collage of pictures for you.
- I made this super cute pinwheel garland (look for directions on Wednesday)
- At one end I added a plastic sand pail
- And for balance, on the other end, 3 Aqua Mason Jars (my fave)
- I filled them with ivy and ornamental grass from the yard
- A bug catcher and jar of bubbles adds more whimsy
- And a Hawaiian lei to add even more color and texture
- At the other end, a Summer picture frame with a cute picture of Andrew when he was a toddler and a bright green Ice Cream glass
- A fun candle and pink placemat add more color
- And finally a pineapple candle holder and a Flip Flop bowl filled with squirt guns
Update: I posted the Pinwheel Garland Tutorial for you.
Remember to stop back on Wednesday to learn how I made the Pinwheel Garland.
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Category: Decorating
Stopping by from Girl Creative … love your summer mantle!!
Alicia
http://www.kramercottageschool.blogspot.com
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I love the pinwheels! So cute, very summery mantle indeed. Visiting today from MM-
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Hey, I have some of those blue jars! I should get those out:-)
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LOVE it all! Looks so summery and cute. Great job!
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Oh, that looks so cute- I love the little pinwheel garland! It definitely says summer, Liz!
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CupcakeLady Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
@Amy, Thanks Amy! It was super fun to make, I’ll be sharing the tutorial on Wed for it
~Liz
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I love your pinwheel garland. That is such a cute and fun idea
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SO cute, I love every detail!
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I love the pinwheel garland! It is so cute and the colors say SUMMER. The mantle looks great!
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SO cute. We’ve moved so much that I’ve never gotten into decorating. BUT it looks like were here in my in law’s house for QUITE a while. So as soon as I rip out the old nasty brick fireplace and replace it with a gorgeous wooden mantle I will totally look back at this for inspiration! SO pretty. I just don’t have the eye for it, like you obviously do! I just started a link party and I would LOVE it if you’d consider adding your crafts to it! I’m having flower headband giveaway as part of our first party too! http://imtopsyturvy.com/index.php/2010/07/topsy-turvy-tuesdays-1/
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Absolutely ADORABLE! You are SO creative! Thanks for participating in my Tutorial Tuesday!
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That’s so cute. I wish I had done something like that. I guess it’s not too late.
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CupcakeLady Reply:
July 13th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
@dramaqueensmum, Never too late.:-) Then you have all your decor for next summer too, just store it away come Fall.
Thanks for stopping by!
~Liz
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Hi – I’m following you from Marketing Monday – Love the mantle. I do something similar with a quilt rack that I have. It has a shelf that I decorate. It’s not up right now unfortunately no room in this apartment.
Love the blog!
Tina “The BookLady”
http://givingnsaving@blogspot.com
http://www.familyliteracyandyou.blogspot.com
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So cute! I love it!!!!
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What a cute garland – I love the pinwheels!
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CUTE!
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What fun! I love your summer look!
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How pretty! I wish I had a mantle or something to decorate!
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That is such a cute idea! how fun and festive, i bet your a girl that decorates for every season and holiday!
I joined in the fun and came over from Transformation Thursdays
Carol
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looks so bright and cheerful! i love the garland, and i am sure i have lots of buckets around this house!
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wow..your mantle looks so summery and perfect to welcome the warmth and fun of sunny weather indoors..
Cheers
P
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This is adorable!
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It looks so festive!
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WOW! What a fun mantle!! I can’t wait to see the tutorial for the pinwheel garland. That’s my favorite!
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CupcakeLady Reply:
July 16th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
@Alison, The tutorial is already posted, did you get a chance to see it?
I’m so glad you like the Mantle, it was such fun to do!
~Liz
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I’m seriously loving your pinwheel garland. You’re making me want some colored jars, too, and I don’t really have a place to put them
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Just beautiful!
Wish I had a mantle to decorate!
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I love the fun mix of elements you incorporated.
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Very fun!! Partying with you tonight. Stop by for a visit.
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