Spring Mantel – A Diamond in the Stuff

DIY Spring Round Up

Courtney Carmean — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:00:04 +0000

I know a lot of you may still be surrounded by snow and cold but Spring is just around the corner. Even if it’s a little further off for some of us, it’s still a great time to start bringing Spring into our space. For me, Spring seems to bring a renewed sense of fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s usually time for Spring cleaning, organizing, and new growth.

For Spring I like to decorate with those things in mind. I keep things muted usually in colors that remind me of a Robin’s nest. Of course I incorporate a good amount of moss too. I love moss and Spring is a great excuse to bring it out in full force! I have decided to round up some of my favorite and most popular Spring DIY projects to share with all of you.

DIY Spring Round Up…..

Nest & Egg Cupcakes

Moss Wreath

Square Grass Wreath

Nest and Egg Specimen Art

Moss Birdhouses

Spring {Robin’s Egg} Subway Art

Spring Moss & Glitter Glass Banner

My Spring Mantel

Succulents & Thrifty Finds

Now I’ve showed you how I like to decorate for Spring, I’d love to know how you usher in the season???

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My Spring Mantel {Updated}

Courtney Carmean — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0000

A couple years ago (wow has it been that long???) I created my moss covered Spring Mantel. Well as I usually do, I got restless and decided that this year it needed a little change up!!! I seem to actually reject anything that remains the same for too long, it’s probably the military wife in me. On any account….here’s My Spring Mantel {Updated}!!!

I was kinda over the bunnies that I have used in years past. Can’t really tell ya why….the bunnies are cute and all but they needed to go! A little color was needed on the mantel, so I decided to add some faux robin’s eggs to a glass apothecary jar. There is also a little nest nestled next to the apothecary jar with a few more eggs.

I added my two Moss Birdhouses that I made a couple weeks ago. Because we obviously needed more moss around here right??? Right. They look perfect next to my Moss Wreath.

Now my Spring Mantel contains some of my most favorite Springtime things: moss, birdhouses, nests, and robin’s eggs.

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Yesterday I shared my Bench Out of Chairs project! Have a few old chairs lying around??? Why not create a stunning bench for your porch or entryway???

My Springy Mantel

Courtney Carmean — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:23:00 +0000

So I’ve moved some things around and I *think* I’ve found permanent homes for my new Spring mossy items!

I grabbed my Spring wreath and attached it to a chippy old window. I used a strip of muslin, looped it through the back of the wreath and tied it off with a bow.

Here’s the right side of the mantel. I love the little bunnies!

Now my hutch and front door are looking pretty empty, I’ll need to work on that!

Here are close ups of the wonderfully chippy old window. It was a Craigslist find and I was going to paint it, but for now I’m loving it’s natural wear!

There you have it, my new Springy green mossy mantel! I love it, so green and fresh!

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