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Simple Christmas Mantel – Mystery Box Creative Challenge

December 5, 2018 Uncategorized

 

Good Morning friends! I am thrilled to have you come back today for our fun Mystery Box Design Challenge! I am joining these sweet ladies:

Thistlewood
Lolly Jane
Zevy Joy
Craftberrry Bush
Beneath My Heart
My Sweet Savannah
The Handmade Home
Nesting with Grace

To give you a little background, we did this last month and had so much fun, we are back for round two! We each pack a box of goodies and ship it to our friend who then has the challenge of using those items in their decor. Each recipient is allowed to alter the items how they see fit. The theme for this month’s was unused Christmas Decor that could be used on our mantels or in our homes…  I got to sen my box to Lucy at Craftberry Bush. In case you don’t know, Lucy has been my biggest inspiration and one of the first friends I made here in the blogging world. She is incredibly talented with the kindest heart, truly. I can’t wait to see what she did (just go see for yourselves and you will know what I mean).

Here below you get to see what was in my box from Kristi and Kelli at Lolli Jane (these ladies are quite the talented team and they are sisters!) They actually sent me some really pretty stuff that made it an easy challenge! Thanks ladies!

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I will note, that the wired ball was actually copper and I forgot to grab a “before picture”. The only thing I did to change up the look a bit, was give it a fresh coat of brass spray paint.

Here below you can see a look at how I incorporated each piece onto the mantel.

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I kept it simple and just added to what I already had going up there on our fireplace.

 

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I hung the wood bead garland from the stocking to add a little extra detail as well as texture. I didn’t do anything to these as I loved them as is!

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Then I took the faux lamb’s ear and tucked it within the garland, so easy! And it fit right into place!

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It is tricky to avoid getting caught mid photo when taking pictures around mirrors ;)…

A simple Christmas Mantel - Mystery Box Creative Challenge 12

Then I took the wired ball (after spray painting it) and wrapped it in some wired twinkle lights. It gave that extra little sparkle the mantel needed.

A simple Christmas Mantel - Mystery Box Creative Challenge 12

And there you have it!

A simple Christmas Mantel - Mystery Box Creative Challenge 12

A fresh and simple way to update the mantel, all while recycling decor from some sweet friends! One man’s trash is another’s treasure… So true!

A simple Christmas Mantel - Mystery Box Creative Challenge 12

I love finding stuff like this when thrifting too because you are always finding treasures like this. And the same goes for shopping your house.

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These guys stayed close by while I documented the whole process…

And I think they approved of the final look of the mantel as well, lol. Thanks so much for stopping by and please don’t forget to visit these sweet friends too! Make sure to head back for round 3, planning is already in the works!

Thistlewood
Lolly Jane
Zevy Joy
Craftberrry Bush
Beneath My Heart
My Sweet Savannah
The Handmade Home
Nesting with Grace

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Comments

  1. KariAnne Wood says

    December 5, 2018 at 6:44 am

    Everything looks amazing.
    Truly.
    I love the mantel and the styling and the different types of greenery and how you used the bead garland.
    You. Are. Incredible.
    Merry Christmas friend!
    karianne

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  2. Lolly Jane says

    December 5, 2018 at 7:48 am

    Adding the lights to the orb = brilliant! LOVE your styling and your sweet doggies, too!
    xoxo

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  3. Ashley Mills says

    December 5, 2018 at 8:21 am

    Ahhhh! Adorable! My fave accessory are the sweet pups, of course, ;} Everything is just gorgeous. You nailed it!

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  4. Linda says

    December 5, 2018 at 8:40 am

    Loved the decorations but the doggies are absolutely gorgeous. What breed are they?

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  5. Karen says

    December 5, 2018 at 10:03 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~ I love it ALL ~ Especially your fur babies!
    This, too, is my year of simplicity. I started it last year and am doing it again this year! Too much is just that. For me any way. Changing my main focus to Family, Friends & Blessings,

    > Question: Is your tree real? I am looking for a new one just like it and have spent a fortune but they’re just not what I’m looking for. Even the pricey one. ($600) HELP…

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  6. traci says

    December 5, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    Your mantle is beautiful! I love how you put the twinkle lights in the wired ball!

    You are so talented, my friend! xoxo

    Reply

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