1/02/2012

My Winter 2012 Mantel

As promised, here is a picture overload of My Winter 2012 Mantel.



First, I need you to know that it is challenging to decorate my mantel because it is over 8 1/2 feet long and is  5 1/2 feet high. The height makes it difficult because, one is viewing the mantel in an upward fashion vs. straight on. The sheer size of the mantel makes it hard to decorate because I have to fill the space with more decor for a cozy look.

Now let's dissect my mantel...In pictures!
I purchased this Britney Lowe Snowman with my Christmas $$!
Using 1/2 gal. Ball jars, I filled them with tree limbs from my backyard and Epsom Salt.
This candle from JoAnn's is filled with Christmas lights and is on a timer for auto night lighting.
I decoupaged 1916 Chopin sheet music to this candle, then wrapped in burlap & vintage buckle.
Ah, there is one of my songbirds.You can view more about him HERE.
I made this star wreath from 1916 Chopin sheet music and finished with a burlap rose in the center.
I made the center flowers with book pages and sheet music. And embellished with glitter snowflakes, the word 'snow' and burlap ruffles.
I made this star simply by hot gluing buttons onto paper then gluing that onto sheet music and setting it in a frame. Very easy, especially if you collect old buttons.

I hope you liked my snowflake and star themed Winter 2012 Mantel. Coming soon, "The night look" of my mantel.

NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple 

Show Off Your Cottage Monday @ The house in the roses
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage 
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle  

Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff 
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 
Trash 2 Treasure @ Sassy Sites
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm

Overflowing with Creativity @ It's Overflowing
Rock N Share Wednesday @ The Shady Porch
Show and Share @ Lil Pink Pocket 
Link Up Wednesday @ Junk in their Trunk
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @  Primitive & Proper
Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage

Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

From Trash To Treasure Thursday @ Alchemy Fine Living
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence

Blog Stalking Thursday @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
Cottage Flora Thursday @ Fishtail Cottage  
Show & Share @ Southern Lovely
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic 

Potpourri Friday @ 2805
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal 

Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo 
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
 
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time 
Sunday Blog Love @ Cherished Treasures
Sunday's Best Wrap Up Party @ My 1929 Charmer  
Kiss and Tell @ I gotta Create!
Before and After Party @ Thrifty Decor Chick
Winter Mantel @ Potentially Beautiful
Visit thecsiproject.com

44 comments:

  1. Wow! So much inspiration! Lots of really neat details. This was no small feat for sure... It looks lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Terry your mantel looks gorgeous!! LOVE IT ALL!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. I love it all, too - my favorites are the songbirds, mercury glass, and (swoon) snowman. I pinned the pic of him.
    ~Donna

    ReplyDelete
  4. This is just BEAUTIFUL! The book page wreath is stunning. :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Wow! Love everything! From the snowman, the button star and the star wreath! Girl, you are amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thanks SO much for sharing this at the Kiss & Tell linky party over at my place!! I had to feature it right away in the Kiss & Tell Talent album on my Facebook page :)
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall
    <3

    ReplyDelete
  7. Your winter mantel is very pretty. You have a variety of cute, fun things that in combination make a lovely winter theme. ------ Shannon

    ReplyDelete
  8. Very pretty! Epsom salt makes great snow. I love using it.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Terry,
    Your mantel is so lovely. I would keep it just like that all year long.
    Love the button star too.

    hugs
    Sissie

    ReplyDelete
  10. I just LOVE that snowman! I do a tablescape (I don't have a mantel) and needed some idea for my table now that Christmas has been packed away.
    Thanks for your post!
    Buffie
    http://papercuts4u.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. That is an adorable winter mantel, I know what you mean about a long mantel, mine is 71/2 ft long and always a challenge!
    ♥Rondell

    ReplyDelete
  12. I'm your newest follower, forgot to add that to my last comment!:)
    ♥Rondell

    ReplyDelete
  13. You met the challenge of a large mantel beautifully! Your wreath is to die for. I love it all.

    ReplyDelete
  14. I love your winter mantel. That is one of my projects for this week too. Yours came out beautiful. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

    ReplyDelete
  15. I LOVE your style!!! I totally want you to stop by and join my link party that just opened!!!

    XO, Aimee

    ReplyDelete
  16. Oh, I love it all!! Especially that music paper wreath, love it with the burlap rose! Beautiful job!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Your mantle is beautiful! Love the snowman:)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Love love love your mantel! It's just perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Ok, I want to pin almost every pic! LOVE, LOVE, it!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. So lovely! I really like the candle you decoupaged with sheet music.
    CAS

    ReplyDelete
  21. Very Pretty! Love the book page wreath and button star!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Looks great! The white and silver look so prett together.

    ReplyDelete
  23. I just love how you decorated your mantle, it is just gorgeous! I have never seen a star wreath like yours and was wondering if you did a post on it. I would love to see how it is done. Thanks again.

    ReplyDelete
  24. I love your star wreath!! Beautiful!
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  25. I love these music and book art. Your wreath is gorgeous. What a lovely place you have created here, I know I am going to enjoy looking around. I hope twenty twelve is everything you wish for and more. Thank you so much for sharing. I will follow on my way out so I can revisit. I hope you can find the time to come visit me and do the same. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Cheers SpecialK XoXo

    ReplyDelete
  26. My goodness you have given me sooooo many awesome ideas...I'm so going to make that button star!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete
  27. This is just gorgeous! The wreath is my favorite part! xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  28. Lovely photos! I would love it if you shared them at my link party, Show It Off Thursdays at:

    http://ornamentplace.com/?p=978

    Thanks, Linda

    ReplyDelete
  29. You have so many great elements here! I love the wreath and the big jars with the branches -- great idea with the epsom salts -- so pretty and sparkly! I have a large vase to fill for my Valentine mantle -- I may use the salts with a few sparkly hearts mixed in!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Thank you for linking your gorgeous Winter mantel to Potpourri Friday!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Just gorgeous! I l.o.v.e. your star sheet music wreath and all your other sheet music crafts. So pretty!

    Thanks for linking up to my Winter Mantle Party!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Hi Terry! I love your mantel, but what I especially love is that most of your decorations are DIY! Great job and it's beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Great mantel Terry, you are very crafty and every piece is so creative.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Well done! So pretty, creative and stunning too!
    You are certainly a talented lady and I am always happy when I get a chance to stop by!
    Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  35. Beautiful!! I love all the wintry details! I would love it if you linked it up at my very first link party!!

    http://www.52mantels.com/2012/01/thursdays-are-your-days-inaugural-link.html

    ReplyDelete
  36. Wow that Chopin Star is incredible, visiting from the CSI project. Your mantel is gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  37. This is beautiful!!!! I love the snowflake made out of buttons on sheet music. Oh my!!! That combines so many things I love!
    Thanks for linking up to the CSI Project.

    Dee, the CSI Girl

    ReplyDelete
  38. It's beautiful, so much to look at..:)

    ReplyDelete
  39. Love It Terry! Thanks for visiting my blog and for the lovely comment. I LOVE Bethany Lowe. Her work is just beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Check out my features-You did it AGAIN--you're in my TOP 10.

    http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/01/21/top-10-features-from-1-1-2012-party/

    Cheri from Its So Very Cheri

    ReplyDelete
  41. This is my first time i visit here. I found so many entertaining stuff in your blog, especially this post. I like the decors you have put in here. Love it!

    ReplyDelete

It makes me smile to hear from you!

09 10