I’ve been promising my big spooky mantel reveal all week long – and today is finally the big day! We started with the elements on Monday…
and Crooked Frames…
And here’s all of it put together!
I added in a couple of Dollar Tree black birds & some gauzy cloth (2 of each). Someone asked where I get my candles – Big Lots has the 4 inch in a four pack for $6 – but I know they have larger ones, too. They’re the best color and shape I’ve found (I’m not a big fan of Dollar Tree candles).
And some curly moss for a little more spookiness!
I think this may be my favorite mantle yet! The best part was the grand total – $15 ($2 for birds, $2 for gauzy cloth, $1 for book, $10 frames – everything else was on hand). Gotta keep the costs down, ya know!
Wanna see more fun mantles? All of my local home girls are getting together for a Mantle hop today! You can find the next mantle on the hop over at my friend Michelle’s blog – or if you wanna flip through them backwards, you can check out Jessica’s blog.
Did you miss a post? Don’t worry – You can always find all of my 31 days of Unlocking Creativity!
Ashley says
October 7, 2011 at 1:47 pmLove this! You are so creative!
Ashley
http://www.modernmommymagic.blogspot.com
{ The Painted Home } says
October 7, 2011 at 1:56 pmahh! the crooked frames are AWESOME! I saw them in potter barn and wondered how they actually hung? Do tell. Fab job Gina!
d e n i s e
Deneen@dreaming-n-color says
October 7, 2011 at 1:59 pmLove it Gina! It came out great!
Renewed Upon a Dream says
October 7, 2011 at 2:08 pmI LOVE the little gargoyles sitting on either side of your fire place. They are so friggin’ cute! 🙂 I’m really liking book page stuff right now so this whole set-up appeals to me.
Ann-Kay says
October 7, 2011 at 2:27 pmWow, that looks awesome!! Love it!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
October 7, 2011 at 2:32 pmFantastic, Gina! The moss looks super spooky. And I know the book page garland is supposed to add to the spookiness, but I just think its gorgeous! 🙂
Jessica @ Sunny Tuesday says
October 7, 2011 at 2:46 pmI love it! I die over the book page garland and the moss is so unexpected, but so perfect!
meg says
October 7, 2011 at 3:29 pmi love it! great job! love the book page garland 🙂
UpsideDown Kate says
October 7, 2011 at 3:46 pmWOW!! This is absolutely amazing!!
Coley says
October 7, 2011 at 3:54 pmI seriously LOVE this mantel. The crooked frames are amazing. Wonderful job!
Coley @
http://www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com
Krista says
October 7, 2011 at 4:31 pmOh My Goodness! I’m loving your mantel! and those crooked frames?! I am dying over them!! Sharing this on my Facebook page:)
kayla says
October 7, 2011 at 4:39 pmOMG!!! I love your mantel, it looks great!!
Sarah says
October 7, 2011 at 5:05 pmThe first friends link is sending me to a shirt site…?
Your mantle is adorable!
GirlRural.com says
October 7, 2011 at 6:10 pmReally cute ideas! I love that you were able to keep the costs so low.
Kim@todayismysome-day says
October 7, 2011 at 10:38 pmI love how it turned out! But I’m still crushing on those ruffly pages!!!
Cathy says
October 8, 2011 at 2:00 amOhhh how I love your “Boo-tiful” Halloween mantle decor. You have inspired me to start my fall decorating, even if it is still 90 degrees here in Texas!LOL!
Cathy aka GGJ
Lana says
October 8, 2011 at 2:10 pmLove, love, love it!
Heidiopia says
October 8, 2011 at 5:38 pmSo fun to see it all put together! Lots of great elements and easy projects — kudos! And thanks a million for sharing and inspiring. 🙂
Heidi @ Show Some Decor
Katherines Corner says
October 8, 2011 at 7:33 pmGina I love it!! Very spooky 😉
xo
craftedniche says
October 9, 2011 at 3:28 amSO perfect. I absolutely love this mantle!
Dana @ craftedniche.wordpress.com
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
October 9, 2011 at 11:31 amOh what a fun and spooky mantel!
Emily @ 52mantels says
October 11, 2011 at 3:02 amI love the book garland! So clever! I will have to give this one a try!