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Holiday Home Series: Our Christmas Mantle 2011 {Tutorial}


Welcome to The Holiday Home Series at The Yellow Cape Cod.  




Today, I finished up our 2011 Christmas mantle.
It began with our stockings from Ballard Designs.








Yesterday's post was dedicated to the art of hanging stockings and how to get them to hang straight.
Please (click here) if you would like to read more.








The reindeer antlers were a summer garage sale find.  I gave them the glitter treatment with Krylon gltter blast spray paint.  I've have been waiting 6 months to see them on our Christmas mantle.  That makes me sound kinda crazy, doesn't it?








If you would like to create your own glittered reindeer antlers, please click here for a simple tutorial.  








The greenery is a combination of fresh greens from the front yard and faux leaves from The Dollar Tree.  (Click here to see my post on using greens from your yard to decorate your home for free)




































Here is how it came together:

1.  First, I gathered fresh greens from the front yard and wove them loosely around the antlers. 


 
(2 Authentic Reindeer Antlers ~my neighbors garage sale)



2.  I added faux leaves for interest and variation in texture.


 
(5 faux bay leaf sprays ~The Dollar Tree)



3.  Glittered red ornaments and faux berries added a bright pop of color. 


 (5 faux berries ~Walmart)


(Red Glittered Ornaments ~Sams Club)


4.  Using fishing line from my sons tackle box, I suspended 5 three dimensional snowflake ornaments over the display.  I used invisible packing tape to hang them from the ceiling.  You may wish to use removable command hooks to keep the tape from pulling up the ceiling paint :)



(5 3D Snowflake ornaments ~The Dollar Tree)






Thank you to Jennifer Perkins, the DIY Editor over at Blogher for featuring my 2011 Christmas Mantle over at Blogher.  Click here to check it :)  

To view the entire Holiday Home Series, please click here.
For information on my affordable online design services, please click here. 

Merry Christmas!





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47 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 20, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    I absolutely love the antlers! What a great touch!

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  2. Linda@Coastal CharmNovember 20, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Ahhhh...so very pretty!!! Love the snowflakes and the antlers.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. DawnNovember 20, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Very pretty, and love the use of the black silhouettes. Very elegant:)

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  4. DebNovember 20, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Hi Sarah
    Am really enjoying your Holiday Home Series.
    Love the black silhouettes especially since you have one of your sweet dog ♥

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  5. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Sarah, this is exquisite and should be in a magazine. I love everything about it!

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  6. StephanieNovember 20, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Very beautiful mantel. I luv the snowflakes. The Dollar Tree? Must check that one out. Hubs saw me reading this post and said "Don't even come close to MY ANTLERS" Humm he does read my mind. So NO antlers in our decor.....at least not this year:)

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  7. Yvonne @ StoneGableNovember 20, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Sarah, You mantle is so happy, festive and so unique! I love those antlers! I would have grabbed them up too! Wonderful! I have been perusing yours oh, so inspiring blog and am a new follower. You are also going on my side bar so I can visit often!
    Yvonne

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  8. JennyNovember 22, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Your mantle is so festive and beautiful! I love the antlers and all of the happy colors - it made me smile just looking at it. :-)

    Off to check out the rest of your series! (I'm your newest follower)

    Jenny
    www.evolutionofstyleblog.blogspot.com

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  9. UnknownNovember 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!! I love it!! Great job!

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  10. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Truly stunning! Well done!

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  11. Punky PrepNovember 28, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Featured this on my blog today :)
    www.craftingrebellion.com

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  12. JennaNovember 29, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    This is beautiful! I so wish we didn't have a huge TV over our mantel so I could do cool things like this. Simply lovely.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Went to the Dollar Tree and they didn't have the 3d snowflakes...when did you purchase them?

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  14. foreverdecoratingDecember 6, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    This is the most beautiful mantel, hands down, that I have ever seen.

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  15. Stephanie from GardenTherapy.caDecember 6, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    gorgeous! So modern and playful.

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  16. Dana GastelumDecember 6, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Just found your blog, your Christmas mantel is simply stunning! I love the traditional colors and fun polka dots with a little leopard mixed in! Beautiful! New follower :)

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  17. the cape on the cornerDecember 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    love those snowflakes the best, and the reds really pop on the black.

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  18. LiliDecember 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    gorgeous! love the stockings and antlers!

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  19. natasha {schue love}December 6, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I LOVE the stockings with the leopard accent! This is so bold and graphic...a real stunner of a mantel!

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  20. KatyDecember 6, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Good grief I love this mantle. Everything about it-you did a beautiful job layering textures and I'm a teensy bit obsessed with those antlers!New follower, so happy I found your blog!

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  21. The ReStylistDecember 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Dying...in a good way! Ballard and sillouettes, fabulous!! Great job.

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  22. JennyDecember 7, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I just love your mantel - it makes me smile. The stockings, the snowflakes, the antlers - love it all!

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  23. karahDecember 7, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Beautiful! I love your combination of colors and the addition of some bling and personalized touch with the antlers. Very nice!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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  24. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeDecember 7, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Love the antlers!! I want some in my home.
    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
    P.S. I have a giveaway going on. Come over and check it out.

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  25. Ashley @ A {Blonde's} DIY LifeDecember 7, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    You mantle is fabulous!!! I absolutely love those antlers!!
    I'd love for you to link up to my first Holiday Party!!
    http://ablondesdiylife.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-holiday-party.html

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  26. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    the stockings are so incredibly perfect! I'm jealous :)

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  27. Eclectically VintageDecember 7, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    This is amazing - really stands out! Love the antlers (no, you're not crazy to wait excitedly for 6 months to use them!) and the silhouettes with the red matting. The stockings are similar to mine too! Great job and following along.
    Kelly

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  28. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Your mantel is so cute! Love your big antlers! Your silhouettes are darling and I see your dog too! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  29. Jennifer @ Dimples and TanglesDecember 7, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Ohhhh, the antlers are fabulous. I also love the red mats on your silhouettes. Very pretty!

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  30. Bethany @ Our 4 Sons Plus 1...Super Cute Girly GirlDecember 7, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    So fun and festive! The colors and textures are fabulous! Merry Christmas!

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  31. Eclectically VintageDecember 7, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Just wanted to stop back and say I pinned this and linked it on my FB page - just love it!
    Kelly

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  32. Amanda CarverDecember 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    So pretty! The black and red are striking!

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  33. Michelle @ Ten JuneDecember 7, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Absolutely love it! Those antlers are just precious. And the polk-a-dot stockings are so cute against the black fireplace. Job well done! I'll be featuring you in my favorite picks from the mantel link party!

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  34. LeslieDecember 7, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful. I love those silhouettes! Great job on it all.

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  35. KerriDecember 7, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    This is truly my favorite Christmas mantel I've seen. It's just stunning. Happy holidays! ~Kerri, A Pop of Pretty, apopofpretty.com

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  36. JenDecember 7, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I love this mantle on so many different levels! From the antlers to the framed silhouettes to the fun stockings .... Just beautiful!

    Merry Christmas!

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  37. Amy @ Positively SplendidDecember 8, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Your mantel is absolutely lovely! I think it is really fun that our mantels combine so many similar elements, but with the different color schemes, they have totally different effects. Terrific job!

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  38. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    LOVE your stockings!! Everything looks great!!!

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  39. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I need to get to the Dollar Store for those snowflakes!! Love your mantle!

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  40. KristaDecember 9, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    So elegant and well done. :) Your stockings are adorable!

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  41. TenilleDecember 9, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Wow I love this. Not usually a fan of antlers but yours look amazing. It completes the whole look. Thanks for sharing. I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now. http://junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/link-it-up-wednesday-6.html

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  42. Funky Junk InteriorsDecember 10, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Absolutely amazing and so festive for the eyes! You chimed in a black fireplace perfect with this one!

    Shared on FJI Facebook and pinned for SNS 111. :)

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150498919221141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater

    Donna

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  43. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I have to admit, I am feeling a bit envious right now. FANTASTIC job! :) Following you now..and on FB.

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  44. LizDecember 11, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    That is amazing! My husband hunts, so he would be in heaven with a mantel like this. I adore the antlers!!!

    I would love for you to show it off at Find YOur Craft Friday!!!

    http://thequickjourney.blogspot.com/2011/12/find-your-craft-friday-features-and.html

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  45. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Nice. I love the stockings.http://pam-lifethroughmyeyes.blogspot.com/

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  46. The Rooster and The HenDecember 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    What a fantastic mantel! We'll be featuring you over at www.TheRoosterAndTheHen.com tomorrow as part of our 12 Days of Unique Christmas Decor - thanks for making an awesome mantel!

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  47. Tiffany C. VerhulstDecember 23, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Anyone know of a good tutorial for the silouettes? Those look so great!! Beautiful decor!

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