Any minute now, I may actually finish my fall mantel.
I promise. I think it's complete - finally.
I wanted to add some "life" to it - with green stuff.
So, that ended up coming in the form of moss balls.
I made two of them myself - with foam balls
from Dollar Tree, and chartreuse reindeer moss
from Hobby Lobby. I attached it with hot glue.
They were a bit unruly until I tamed them a bit
by wrapping wire around them.
The wire is actually used for jewelry.
This little project was really easy.
I stuck my little moss balls on top of two
shabby white wood candlesticks and called it good.
I also added a couple of wasp nests into the mix.
They just amaze me - they are a form of paper!
These are years old, and still very strong.
I can't promise I won't tweak again...
but since this mantel is fairly full with
some of my favorite fall elements,
I don't expect many changes to happen here.
Here's the first mantel:
The second mantel:
And the third mantel again:
You know what they say...
the third time is a charm.
Word for the Day:
1 Corinthians 15:4...that he was buried,
that he was raised on the third day
according to the Scriptures,...
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7 comments:
You've gone Mantle Mad!
I love the last one. I like the little moss topiary/candlestick!
I also STILL LOVE THAT CHAIR!
...thanks for the encouragement over here! Still moving at a 'turtle' setting. Waiting on a wild hare!
Pat
I love them all but I will say yes the third time is a charm! LOVE all the touches!
xx
Anne
I love what you did, and I am the same way, constantly tweaking it...so much fun, and it never gets old!
I started a new Blog called The Pink Geranium, and would love for you to come visit, comment and please follow, I am feeling alone :)
that i such a neat idea. Love the wasp nest...but not the wasps :)
Mantle mad- I love it! We all know that the tweaking never ends. What would be the fun in that? ;)
I love this, this is very creative! I have a SHOW-case Craft Showcase going on this weekend if you would like to be a part of! :)
http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2012/10/show-licious-craft-showcase-5.html
A lovely Mantle! Love the wasp's nest! Thank you for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend.
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