Fall Mantle

Good Morning Everyone...

                        I am still in the midst of my fall decorating -
                                        busy cutting, gluing, painting, etc.
                                       Trying to make most of my decor from recycled items.

                        Most of my ideas and inspiration has come from PINTEREST
                                         this year.
                         I love Pinterest - it's the greatest thing since sliced bread.....
                                         or at least I think so.
            
                         I have been working on our mantle - most of the decor is
                                         Pinterest found ideas that I just had to try.

This picture is not the best - I have trouble with pics in this room

because of the lighting

and positioning of the fireplace.

But, this is our mantle this year.

I'll take all the components apart for you.

This is a book page wreath.

You can find the instructions for these all over blogland.

There are so many ways to make this

but,

everyone is quite simple.

I am a lover of script on paper, furniture, fabric - you name it.

It absolutely speaks to me.

Therefore, it was a no brainer when I saw this wreath.

I had to make one.

So, darn simple - I made mine with

a round piece cut from a packing box

and

a book I bought for $.10.

And boy what an impact this $.10 makes on that wall.

I love it....

I also fell in love with subway art.

(Again words on wood)

I had Papa cut me a board and I painted it with chalkboard paint.

Then I had planned on painting subway art

on it in white.

However, I found this transfer page I had left over from another project.

It was perfect.

Just positioned the transfer on the board and rubbed it

with the little stick that comes with it.

This one happens to be made by Karen Foster

but is several years old.

You can find ones like these in the scrapbook section of your craft store.

I love the way it turned out

and

how it looks on the mantel.

The little burlap banner was so simple to make.

I think it adds just the right touch to the rest of the mantle.

(I posted the instructions here)

 On the left side I filled a jar with potpourri

and

set it on old books tied with raffia.

It gives just the right vintage look

I am looking for.

On the right side I filled a vase

with the potpourri and a candle.

Then set it on a stack of old books.

The rest is just leaves, pumpkins and apples

filling in the space.

These pics really don't do it justice

but,

I really like it.

It's so fall-ish with all it's colors of orange, golds and browns.

And, I have Pinterest to thank for it.

What would I do without you Pinterest?

Probably have the same ole' boring mantle I had last year.

Have you started your fall decorating yet? 

Are you using any inspiration from Pinterest?

Would love to hear about what you are doing....

Get out there and create something beautiful

and

enjoy your life....

                                                                            I am lovin' my life in Carolina

                                                                         Cathy

Linking to

PJH Totally Transformed Tuesday

 http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.com/2012/09/totally-transformed-tuesday-6.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PjhDesigns+%28PJH+Designs%29

and at

Debbie Dos

Newbie Partyhttp://debbie-debbiedoos.com/fall-tablescapes.html

and at

Snap's

Show and Tell Linky No. 16

http://snapcreativity.com/show-and-tell-linky-091912/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: SnapTheConference (snap the conference)

and at

Feathered Nest Friday

French Country Cottage

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/09/feathered-nest-friday_20.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: blogspot/QoLtm (FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE)