This week I’m doing something a little different for Thrifty Thursday. Why? Because I just finished updating my mantel for Easter and I need to get it posted (Easter will be here and gone before you know it!), and also because some of the key pieces were “thrifted” from my local Goodwill!
The main thrifted upcycle of this mantel are these topiaries I found a few weeks ago. I loved the size and shape and knew they would be a great fit for our mantel; however, I didn’t love the color. I wanted green. But not just any green…I chose this fresh, minty green called “pistachio” by Krylon and went to work. I think they turned out FABULOUS! They make me smile.
And here’s how the entire mantel turned out!
There are many lovely Spring printables floating around out there that I may just use once we get past Easter, but I ended up making the one that is on our mantel, because I really wanted the words of the mantel to speak to the real reason we celebrate. I made three different color variations, feel free to download your very own HERE! I added a ceramic Easter egg that I also found at Goodwill on the side.
And the lovely updated topiaries frame in an updated chalkboard (made with an 11×14 dollar store frame, spray painted with chalkboard paint, and the frame painted yellow), a twine-wrapped chipboard “S”, and a bunny silhouette in a painted dollar store frame. Also for a fun garland, I strung plastic Easter eggs on bakers twine to hang on the shelf above.
I adore how it turned out. What do you think?
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Very cute!! I love!
I think it’s quite lovely! I’ve been wanting to make a twine initial!
I love it!!
Perfectly decorated…I wouldn’t expect anything less 🙂
CUTE!!!!!
love your easter mantel!! very cute!
LOVE IT!! 🙂 What is that teal tower? Want it.. 🙂
I’m loving how you reused the trees! The colors are wonderful together!!!
Loving your Spring mantel. Love the color you spray painted your topiary.
Very cute and I like your framed printable. 🙂
So great!! I love it all! I featured it on my blog today: https://www.vixenmade.com/2013/03/creative-easter-mantles.html
THANK YOU Victoria! So sweet of you – those mantels are amazing!
Hey rockstar!
You are amazing. Enough said!
Have an awesome and blessed day!
karianne
That’s really pretty!
I absolutely adore this and you did a great job making over those topiaries! I would have never thought to do that! I would love if you would share this project over at our blog hop https://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/03/third-day-naturals-giveaway.html
oops sorry wrong link! https://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/03/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-14.html
Thanks Amy!
Love it!!! I always love what you do! Be sure to link up this week for the Spring Mantel challenge!!!
Dee, The CSI Project