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.

1. 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
2. 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
3. Then I added the mittens, I tied a ribbon to each mitten to attach them together
4. And then I simply pin them onto the fabric to secure them

1. Next add in more snowmen, not quite as large as the one on the end
2. And add a warm flannel scarf and bright colored hat
3. I tucked in a medium size snowman near the skates
4. And placed a medium size snowman at the other end

1. After adding another snowman, I added a large snowball shaped candle in the middle of the mantle
2. 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.
3. Add in some small snowmen, the one on the left is a snowglobe. I like mixing different textures.
4. Then I added in some snowflakes, that I bought at the Dollar Store.

1. I tucked in a snowflake by the hat and scarf
2. Added some clear beads for a little shimmer
3. Beads draped in the middle over the large snowball candle
4. 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