Easy And Frugal Spring Mantel

My Spring frugal mantel took only a few minutes to do. Our mantel sits behind our wood stove, so it's not the easiest to decorate or photograph. I used two different types of Dollar Store garland and some fuzzy chicks bought at Grocery Outlet, only 99 cents for a package of them. A pair of wine glasses, and canning jars, from my kitchen, a flea market chalkboard sign, Easter grass, and a scrappy wreath finish the mantel.  I made the wreath years ago using up lots of ribbon scraps. You simply tie the scraps to your wreath. 

Before & After Easter Mantel

Well I had been avoiding decorating our mantel since it is a little awkward.  We have a wood burning stove in front of it.  A must have here in chilly Northern Cali but it makes for some challenges.  Well I decided to go ahead and make it festive for Spring and here is what I did.  First I needed a focal point.  I made this inexpensive piece of art.



What you need:
Decorative Scrapbook Paper, silver paper cake plate, cookie cutters for Spring, and ribbon.

I used hot glue to attach everthing.



A mess I know it's screaming help me.....
PS hate the gate but absolutely necessary with a toddler.


Not my best work but much more bright and festive for Spring.  After I used the
cookie cutters to trace for my art work I tied them with twine to the
ribbon and turned them into garland.  Then I added some Easter lanterns and other items
I had on hand. Now for a big redo, we are installing hardwood floors this weekend!!!
Wish me luck.  I will be sure to share my before and afters.

Happy Spring Everyone!