Spring Chic Picket Mantel
May 24, 2012 by Aimee • 67 Comments
I was ready for a little mantel decor change, I’m calling this my…
Spring Chic Picket Mantel
I used things I have around the house, most of these
items may look familiar to you! I just listened to a
conference call about Reduce-Reuse-Recycle – SO inspiring!
I had these 8×10 photographs developed
in a matte finish…that’s always my preference.
Remember these darling little frames {here}
that I created from a side of the road box find{here}!
I love the endless possibilities and how simple it is to change the entire look!
Clothespins were a great invention….painting them cute totally ROCKS!
I’m totally shocked by the strength of these mini-things! They’re not budging!
The flower picture was a 25 cent find at one of my favorite thrift stores!
And down below you can see my cute Anthro Redo Candelabra {here}.
The mason jar is from my antique store shop on
our cross country road trip…best antique store EVER {here}!
You probably remember my cute pup from other mantel reveals!
And the candle holder was a wedding gift from my Aunt and Uncle…
I loved on it with my #1 language of love…SPRAY PAINT…our first year of marriage!
And the whimsical flowers are the only “fake” flowers I like…they’re from
Hobby Lobby…they’re a thin foam-like material and are absolutely adorable!
{If I do say so myself…any of you seen these at your store? Bought them?}
And that is totally the latest…well…I may have a couple other new items
to show you in my family room before long…um, yeah…pretty sure I do!
to show you in my family room before long…um, yeah…pretty sure I do!
Enjoy your Spring weather…Summer is fast and furious on it’s way!
Aimee, this looks so good. Love the photos displayed that way. Very unique.
How nice that you put these together. They look like they should be in a magazine. You sure thought outside the road box! LOL! Nice job.
Enjoy your holiday weekend..
Love the photos on the “little pallets” !!
This is GORGEOUS! I love the crisp white background of it all. You have a beautiful space to decorate. And those frames are my favorite! Great job, friend, great job!
What a wonderful job. Looks so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
So pretty, Aimee! I love the way you displayed the pictures of your children.
These are just lovely Aimee. I am so glad I found your lovely blog on Fireflies and Jellybeans link party. I enjoyed looking around your lovely blog. I am a new follower. I would love for you to stop by http://www.homesweetbutterfly.com.
Have a great week!
Vanessa
I love the look of those “frames”. So cute and totally rustic feeling. Love them
Your mantel looks so pretty. I really need to freshen mine(as in completely Chang it) but just can’t seem to figure out what I want to do. Thanks for sharing yours!
I love this idea for showing off your favorite photos! The whole mantle looks fantastic
These are absolutely the cutest “frames”! I love the addition of the clothes pins to hold the photos!
Please come by and share this at the Knick of Time Tuesday party going on now!
Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time
What a gorgeous project Aimee! I love the rustic look and the idea of using each piece as a frame is brilliant! Angie xo
I love the frames! Heading over now to see how you made them!!!
Your frames look fantastic on your spring mantel! You have a great imagination.
I love this mantel, Aimee!! SO perfect!
Pinned!!
LOVE those box sides for the photos…looks great
Laurel
This looks awesome! I love the pictures and the little accents, especially the candelabra. Can you come do my mantle? It’s needing some serious TLC.
Pallet photos plus puppy and poppies + perfect! (i tried some of those flowers on a wreath for my mother’s front door – the birds picked them apart. I guess they make perfect nesting materials!)
Distressed Donna Down Home
I love these so much!! I featured them on my post today.
http://crafty-kate.blogspot.com/2012/05/long-weekend-inspiration.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
Kate
The frames are such a cute idea! And the photos hang by a clothespin!
Looking GOOD! Loving the new mantel decor. Those frames are darling!!
What a fabulous way to display your photos! And you go with your spray painting bad self!
Kelly
I love those frames and how easy it is to change the photo. Very creative and cute!
What a great idea! I LOVE the frames!! I just rescued an old crate from the side of the road myself and I’ve been trying to decide what to do with it. I might have to try one of these. thanx for sharing! Found your blog through Feathered Nest Friday. Now following!
xoxo
jenny
Love those frames! So cute and easy to switch out.
Melissa
http://www.lovebugliving.com
That is a lovely idea, thanks for sharing the inspiration
These are great frames! I just used the mini clothes pins on a picture frame picture and was also surprised at how sturdy they are. I’m going to pin these!
Your mantel is impossibly cool. I love every bit of it.
Those frames are just fabulous and they look great on your mantel!
What a beautiful way to recycle! Your mantle is absolutely gorgeous!! Megan
What a sweet mantle. I love your frames.
LOVE this!!!
These are so cute. Love the look! We appreciate you linking up with us!! It’s so fun to see all of the great ideas and recipes! We hope to see you back again soon! -The Sisters
I just found your blog–you are so creative! I like how you displayed the photos on the mantle. With the clothes pins it is so easy to swap the photos out. Love that touch.
~Erika
It’s a Wrap Link Party at Artful Rising
Hi there – I really, really, really like the frames. I was just looking at a whole mess of barn wood out in my. . . barn, and now I think I have an idea of what to do with some of it. Now, I’m off to hit your “subscribe” button!
Glad to meet you!
breida
LOVE those frames!!
the frames are fabulous !
love your mantel! so fresh and fun.
kiki
http://www.kikicomin.com
I adore the frames!!
You have solved my framing dilemma. I absolutely am in love with the look of these frames, it makes the colors in your pictures pop. I will be pinning this! Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Charming frames…I am so lovin’ this look!!! Thanks for sharing them at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.
Blessings,
Linda
These are super cute!!!!
LOVE the little clothespins to hang pictures!
You are so clever, girl!
I love these! Such a cute idea!
This is such a great and original idea to show off your adorable family photos. I’ll be featuring this post on Vintage Inspiration Thurs. thanks so much for joining in!!
So happy you linked up to Make the Scene Monday…you are being featured later today!!!
This looks so great and its making me wish I had a mantle!
I would love it if you would link this up at Well Crafted Wednesdays! You can find it here:
http://thewellcraftedhome.blogspot.com/2012/05/well-crafted-wednesdays-link-party-6.html
Oh Aimee!
This is super sweet and I totally love it. I have tons of wood laying around and I really want to make those frames!
xxx
Kim@too much time
I ADORE this Aimee!!! I sooo wish I have a mantel too!!
Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Wow, I just love the frames you made and using close pins is such a smart idea!!! Thanks for sharing
WOW! You are just full of inspiration and great projects! I’d love for you to link this project up also @ Ta-Da Tuesday
check it out here !
Love, love, love the “picture frames” Gonna have to pin it!
Love your mantel! It looks great. I think the little yellow iris painting is my favorite bit of all!
~Angela~
I love the photos! I love the frames! I love it all! Thanks so much for sharing!
Stunning! I love your mantel! I’m your newest follower & would love for you to stop by & follower me back! Have a great weekend! -Jacqueline
http://livingaredeemedlife.blogspot.com/
Love this !!!
Francine
Love this! It makes me crave spring all the more. This is so beautiful. I love the frames and clothes pins. I need a mantel too!
Adorable! Those frames are so unique!
There is nothing better than to reuse stuff you already have. Love the distressed look of the pickets. I love it! Thanks!
Those frames are awesome! Pinning for later
And I love your pup, too!
I found you today at Under the Table and Dreaming’s Linky. I hope you can stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
~ Megin of Vmg206
http://www.vmg206.blogspot.com
Your mantel looks wonderful and full of cheer. Yep, I have bought the same Hooby Lobby flowers. I also don’t normally buy artificial but these looked great.
Such a nice visit this morning.
Amy
I featured your mantle today in my Mantle features post from “It’s a Spring Thing” Linky Party!! Thanks so much for sharing it -it’s so gorgeous in every detail, love the pretty frames! http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/03/its-spring-thing-mantle-features.html Have a fabulous week
These are absolutely adorable! I love them! Thanks for sharinmg such a great idea!!
Christine
- ChrisW Designs