Simply Style {DIY Spring/Easter mantel}

1 Mar posted by Seaside Interiors

 

 

 

 

 

March 1st. Already. Can you believe it?! Here in St. John’s it was a balmy -11C today…..brrrr! On the bright side the sun was shining blissfully, which made me at least feel a little “springy” ….  Time to switch out a few accessories around the house

For my mantel I decided to brighten things up a little from my usual neutral palette. A quick trip to Michaels and the Dollar Store gave me everything I needed.

 

         Here’s what I used:

• Coloured “Loot Bags”
• Scrapbooking scalloped edge scissors
• Easter Wooden Rafia Grass
• Letter Stencils
• Scrapbook Paper

 

•  Cut the bags in half with the scalloped edge scissors.

 

•  Use the  stencils to trace out the letters  on pretty patterned scrapbook paper and cut them out. (Hint: trace the letters backwards on the wrong side of the paper to avoid seeing the pencil tracings after cutting)

 

• Glue the letters on the centre of the bags and fill with the raffia filler. Line them up on your mantel….

                                                                           Here’s how they look all in a row

 

 

I added an apothecary jar of coloured eggs for an Easter touch. I also found these sweet patterned “windmills” at Michaels and just love the colour and whimsy they add!

 

 

The mantel definitely feels lighter and brighter now…..hopefully some warm Spring days are not too far away!

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16 comments on “Simply Style {DIY Spring/Easter mantel}”

1. Mrs. Delightful on March 5, 2012 at 10:37 pm said:

   This is such a pretty mantel. I would love for you to Link up at my Linky Party via: http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

   Mrs. Delightful
   http://www.ordelightfulhome.blogspot.cm

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2. Seaside Interiors on March 5, 2012 at 10:45 pm said:

   Thanks Mrs. Delightful! So glad you could visit. I just linked up to your party; thanks for hosting it

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3. Erin @ How to Nest for Less on March 8, 2012 at 8:30 pm said:

   What a fabulous idea!! Thanks for linking up this week. I’m sharing on Twitter!

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4. Erin @ How to Nest for Less on March 8, 2012 at 8:39 pm said:

   I’m sharing this idea tomorrow on Feature Friday! LOVE this.

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   • Seaside Interiors on March 9, 2012 at 9:52 am said:

     That is super exciting…yay! Thanks so much

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5. Seaside Interiors on March 9, 2012 at 9:51 am said:

   Thanks for hosting such a great party

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6. Pam @ simple details on March 12, 2012 at 7:37 pm said:

   Oh my goodness, so darn cute & simple! Love your creativity!

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   • Seaside Interiors on March 13, 2012 at 7:30 am said:

     Thanks Pam!

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7. Shannon Fox on March 12, 2012 at 8:04 pm said:

   Love it! Such great Spring colors you used. The apothecary jar brimming with eggs is the perfect touch too! Happy Spring =)

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   • Seaside Interiors on March 13, 2012 at 7:29 am said:

     Shannon, thanks for dropping by and for hosting such a great party!

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8. Sweet Posy Dreams on March 12, 2012 at 8:15 pm said:

   Love this idea! So simple and easy, yet so cheerful, too! Just great!

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   • Seaside Interiors on March 12, 2012 at 9:56 pm said:

     Thanks so much…I’m glad you stopped by

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9. Jan @SouthernJunkin' on March 12, 2012 at 11:58 pm said:

   So cute! And so creative!! Love it!

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   • Seaside Interiors on March 13, 2012 at 7:30 am said:

     Thanks Jan!

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10. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family on March 20, 2012 at 10:53 pm said:

    I love how inexpensive yet cute your mantel is. What a great way to use gift bags. They really provide a lot of color to your mantel.

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    • Seaside Interiors on March 21, 2012 at 7:34 am said:

      Thanks Krystle…So glad you stopped by!

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