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Modern Aqua Christmas Mantel

Christmas is all about aqua at my house. Shocking, huh? Every day is all about aqua at my house. But this year, I went even a little bolder than I normally do. Yet simple. All at the same time. What the huh? Yeah, I decided to do just a couple of big impact bits that really showcase the things I love – and so this year my Christmas Mantel was all about three things: aqua, deer and disco balls.

modern aqua christmas mantel

 

A couple of my Instagram friends run a lovely online shop and sent me the super sweet gift of the deer head. But he was kinda brownish/creamish – which totally didn’t go with my decor.

modern aqua Christmas Mantel

 

I’ve never painted anything resin before with anything other than spray paint, and I wasn’t really sure of how it would stay on its own. So I decided to add in some BB Frosch chalk paint powder to Devine Color paint (from Target) to I had all the power of chalk paint but I had control of the color (and bonus it’s MUCH cheaper!)

modern aqua Christmas Mantel

 

Just one good coat and he was painted. I sprayed it all with clear polyacrylic to seal it up (you can also use wax.)

modern aqua Christmas MantelThen I hung him on the wall and added in greenery – with a touch of disco balls of course.

modern aqua Christmas Mantel

 

Then I added on my disco ball garland (you can get the DIY here if you missed it). Along with some fringe garland (which I really need to write the tutorial for – oops!)
modern aqua Christmas Mantel

 

And some stockings made from thrift store sweaters that I’ve had a few years now. See, I told you it was simple!

Christmas SpectacularWant even more holiday ideas? I’m joining my friends Jenna, Caitlyn, Kelly and Jen this year to bring you a week that’s chock full of Christmas ideas! 5 Bloggers + 5 days = 25 holiday ideas. See, we’ve got you covered! PS – If you’re a blogger be sure to stop by on Friday, we’re hosting a link party for YOUR holiday ideas!

 

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About Gina Luker

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Dawn says

    December 4, 2014 at 5:48 am

    It all looks fantastic Gina, I have also used the aqua color in my home this year.

    Reply
  2. Lindsay Eidahl says

    December 4, 2014 at 7:37 am

    It looks great! Love the bright color and the bling with the disco balls!

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  3. Cindy Trobaugh says

    December 4, 2014 at 7:44 am

    Love it all! My Fave Color Combo too…checking out the paint also.Thanks Gina ~

    Reply
  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    December 4, 2014 at 8:03 am

    I love aqua. How fun and totally you. Love it all. I

    Reply
  5. khadija says

    December 4, 2014 at 8:16 am

    That is so creative!

    Reply
  6. Sandy S says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    I LOVE it!!!

    Reply

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