It is finished, the mantel is done, put a bow on it and check that baby off the list. Last week the mantel looked like this, thanks to my camera phone for capturing the pics. We tried switching the wreath and bow out but then the wreath landed on the hearth and balls went everywhere. It was a sad day. Thank goodness for glue guns and alcohol, hot chocolate to get me through the repair process.
After staring at that for a few days I decided it just wasn’t the look I was going for. After digging around in the basement I found the top half of my neighbor’s old door I had made him cut off before throwing out. He thought I was crazy for wanting this. I knew it would be something fabulous one day.
The chalkboard paint called to me from the storage room so I answered. Some gold craft paint for the frame and we’re all set!
After impatiently waiting three days for the chalkboard paint to dry, I seasoned it up and was testing out my chalkboard writing skills when something horrible happened, the paint peeled! After repainting the peeling spot, I came up with this brilliant mantel idea. Maybe someone else has already done this, not really sure but I love it and that’s all that matters!
My mom knit us all our stockings with our names on them, they always go on the fireplace mantel. I made the Christmas ball wreath a few years ago using balls from the dollar section at Target. My mom also sewed up our tree skirt when we were first married. I hate to say it, but I think we need a bigger skirt.
I’m still hoping to get some pillows for the couch but overall, this room is Done!
I’m hoping to work on the dining room this week and finish up the entryway.
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You must get your talent from your mom! haha Looks nice.
yes maam…that is waaayyy better!! You did a great job!
it’s PERFECT the scale of the chalkboard and the wreath are just right!
That looks awesome! Such a great idea!
I LOVE that idea! Looks beautiful!
Been watching on Instagram – looks great! Take care, Laura
I love the JOY! I need to make an ornament wreath sometime. They always look so pretty!
I love it Ange! The chalkboard is just perfect and it looks so festive. Your tree is awesome too! Well done, my friend! 🙂
Vanessa
What a clever idea !
This is way great! I love the chalkboard and the pop of color in the wreath! Super savvy idea!
Looks absolutely fabulous!!
Looks great. I love the stockings!
Love it!! Turned out fabulous!!! Instantly wanting to copy. Lol
On a side note…what if you got one of those fur throws to use as a tree skirt. {if you want one of those anyways}. That way it can be double duty. Can you tell I’ve been trying to talk JB into one?
xo. Patience
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So, SO pretty! You can reuse that chalkboard frame all year-round too!
You have such a warm and inviting room, Ange. I love that your mother knitted the gorgeous stockings – such a great touch! Look forward to seeing your dining room.
Love yur JOY sign, Ange! Very clever and it will be so fun after the holidays, too! Your room looks so pretty and fresh, I always love seeing your white!
Thanks for sharing at our Christmas Mantel Link party! Love the chalkboard and wreath combo!
Oh, I love the chalkboard sign! You’re smarter than the average bear, using that wreath as the “O” in joy. Why haven’t I thought of that?! 🙂