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Don’t miss this fabulous collection of ornate mantels and fireplaces. See how easy it is to give a tired hearth a fresh look. Whether you’re decorating for the season, a holiday, or simply a fresh look, check out these simple tips for creating an eye-catching mantel display.

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Fall Mantel Decorating Ideas

Decorate your mantel this fall using these ideas inspired by real homes.

"… inspiration and materials for your fall mantel , Kate Riley (centsationalgirl.com … stones, and give them a home on your mantel . A tall vase and an apothecary jar are … speaking.com) loves creating a full mantel to complement the bountiful season. She …"

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Love, Peace, and Joy Mantel Cloth

… batting, cut: 5 top triangles Sew the mantel scarf 4. To assemble the top triangles … to the cording as possible. Finish the mantel scarf 9. Use gold metallic thread to … the long velvet strip at the top of the mantel scarf, sewing diagonal lines 3 inches …

Mantel Scarf

… needle and push the cord ends through; knot them on the wrong side. 3. Display. Fold the napkins on the diagonal and layer them on the mantel , or spread them out on an end table, as a base for a dreidel collection and Hanukkah gelt.

White Winter Wonderland on a Christmas Mantel

… and other items by spraying them with artificial snow; let dry. Set aside. Heap mounds of fresh-cut cedar branches on a mantel . Add the sprayed items and then spray the cedar branches lightly. Secure the ice skates to hang from the display. Add the …

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Mantel Makeover

This “Decorating Lessons” video shows how we made over a frumpy fireplace in three easy steps. Check out this mantel ’s metamorphosis!

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with a dark bricks around stained with mantel piece and brass and glass doors. The home owners were hesitant to use the wood burner because it required so much work

The design mimics the paneling so closely that the new mantel and fireplace facing look as though they are original to the space. White paint updated the fireplace and gave it a more

on with the remote control for instant ambience. Don't let a dated mantel or a fireplace hold back your decor. Get creative. Makeover your room's focal point and boost your style quotient. For Decorating Magazine,

Spooky Halloween Tree

Here's a fun idea for a spooky halloween tree. Make one for your entryway or as a mantel decoration. Adjust the size to fit the scale of your bows and ornaments.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Holidays

Decorating with Garland

Tis the season to get out the garland! Learn to wrap and swag without marring or scratching.

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really secure I added an easy-release hook to the top of the mantel . I wrapped a little wire around the garland and hooked it on there, just to make sure nothing comes crashing down. So how much garland do you get? For this look, measure the length of the mantel , the distance of the drop on either side and add a little extra for your swag. If you want a deep swag or multiple swag, add a little more. A shallow swag, a little less. If you want multiple swags, you don't have to worry about pounding any nails or hooks into your mantel . Just use one of these easy-release hooks, then cover it with an extra piece of greenery or a pretty bow. If, you're not interested in attaching anything to your mantel , simply drape the garland across the top and let it drop down either side of the fireplace. Very simple, very classic. Another

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Creative Ideas for Your Mantel

… proportions." We call it a can't-miss mantel strategy. Start with a large object in … and tray -- against the back of the mantel . Vary the heights of objects by using … objects, such as books, can work on a mantel if you mass enough of them. Treat groups …

Decorate Your Mantel for Christmas

… scale and add some sparkle. Outfit your mantel with a variety of objects that feature … grapevine star adds a textural backdrop to the mantel display. Poinsettia bracts in shades … pink soften the look of the crisp white mantel and surround. Have a wide assortment …

Easy Halloween Mantel Ideas

… home and use it for the backdrop on your mantel . To create the feather wreath, simply … delicious, it's decorative! Make a mantel garland by hot-gluing pieces onto jute … the garland a few feet longer than your mantel and drape away! Designer: Beth Hunter …

Valentine's Day Mantel and Shelf Displays

… simple and colorful Valentine's Day mantel . To craft the heart garland, Erin Rollins … Bright colors make this Valentine's Day mantel pop -- Char Coester ( crapivemade.com … lime-green shutters she keeps on her mantel year-round. The "love" artwork is …

Crafts for a Beautiful Christmas Mantel

… photo display and glass votives to make your mantel magical. To make the garland, simply string … Christmas wish with this easy-to-make felt mantel scarf. Simply cut a piece of felt to fit your mantel (ours is 12 inches narrower than the mantel …

Real-Home Christmas Mantel Decorating

… bloggers for their prettiest Christmas mantel ideas. We found designs featuring traditional … clean and classic finish. To create a mantel like Beth Bryan's (unskinnyboppy … fun colors and textures is what makes mantel decorating so much fun! Layla Palmer …