Mantle shmantle.
Took me a good week to achieve contentment with my fall mantle. A week. Started with this one. Colors were a little bright.
Just wasn’t quiet right. So…I decided to tone down the colors. Switched out the orange pea thingies for the pine cone twig thingies. Took away the leaf topiaries. I liked it… …but not enough. Decided to head to Hobby Lobby to see if I could find a larger frame…
…but then had another idea… CANVAS FUN! CRAFT PAPER FUN!! MOD PODGE FUN!!! I SHOULD HAVE BEEN A TEACHER! I DON’T KNOW WHY I AM SCREAMING! I decided to try my hand at making my own artwork. Picked out my favorite craft paper designs.
Fun part was planning the layout. Final decision.
Oh what!?!
I flippin love it! Seriously, can’t even believe how great it looks…well…to me anyway. Craig likes it. So does Bella. It really fills up the empty space doesn’t it? Also switched out the dark candles for lighter ones, and switched the books. Then…I had another great idea.
BAM! Check out the frames with more DIY artwork. Man, I’m on a roll. Man, my fireplace is sooo dirty. Artwork at it’s finest!
Craig thinks I should frame it.
I think not. What do you think?Sharing with… CommentsMelissa Keyes
09/29/2012 8:11pm
I love the framed leaves, you are so creative! Reply
Luisa
09/29/2012 9:23pm
Thank you for the comment Melissa! Reply
Pat Brock
09/29/2012 8:56pm
Great idea.Love the fall art. No frame needed for that. Reply
Luisa
09/29/2012 9:24pm
Thanks for the confirmation Pat! I totally agree Reply
09/29/2012 10:19pm
You are very clever to whip up that art! I vote for no frame. I think it will be too heavy over your other pretty decorations on the mantle. Linda Reply
Luisa
09/30/2012 5:43am
Thank you Linda! Guess what? Your comment is my first blog comment from someone that I don’t know! Can you imagine my excitement? Haha! It’s the little things Reply
Dorothy
09/30/2012 8:58am
I love it. I would leave art work unframed. You are the most creative person I know. Great Job! Reply
Luisa
10/01/2012 10:18am
You are so sweet Dorothy. Thank you Reply
09/30/2012 3:15pm
Your final mantle looks great! Your DIY artwork made all the difference! Life to the full, Melissa Reply
Luisa
10/01/2012 10:19am
Thank you Melissa! Reply
Linda
09/30/2012 4:28pm
Your mantel looks great. The artwork is perfect, no frame needed. Reply
Luisa
10/01/2012 10:19am
Thank you so much! Reply
10/01/2012 10:54am
I absolutely adore this! I love decoupage and may just have to try my hand at something like this. Outstanding! Reply
Luisa
10/02/2012 10:23am
Thank you very much Reply
Luisa
10/02/2012 10:24am
Thank you!!!!!!!!! Reply
Found you through Tip Junkie; I loved seeing your creative process through your images and the ever-growing mantle display. Love your collage of scrapbook paper. And if you add a frame, I wouldn’t do a conventional one. Maybe a ruffled one out of burlap? But it’s great as is! Reply
Luisa
10/02/2012 10:25am
Thank you for your kind words! Made my day! Reply
10/03/2012 3:15am
What a great mantle! I love what you did with the scrapbook paper. Thanks for sharing! Reply
Luisa
10/03/2012 2:51pm
Thank you Brittany! Reply
10/06/2012 2:08pm
Oh, it is fabulous! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse Reply
Luisa
10/06/2012 4:20pm
You are so sweet! Thank you Reply
Barbara Livdahl
10/17/2012 10:47am
Popped over here from The Inspired Room and I love your artwork ~ great idea! No frame needed, IMO! |
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