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March 25, 2011

Spring Mantle Reveal & a Giveaway!!

I know you guys are super excited about the giveaway part...
...but I really can't wait to show you the grand reveal of my spring mantle.  


So just hold out to the end of this post and you'll see the great giveaway you have a chance to win.
at least I really hope you think it's great :)

Ok.
On to my springi-fied mantle.

One last look at the before shot...my pathetic post-christmas mantle.


And fast forward to now...


What do you think??

Much much springier and lighter.
I'm in love.
So much in love it's hard to change things out for holidays- it may not get touched for easter.
We shall see.

Remember my old window frame from Christmas?
It stayed cuz I just love it.


What I love most is that it was virtually free to redo.
I showed you in Part 1 and Part 2 of the mantle makeover how I used everyday thrifted items and glammed them up.
Most of the pieces here are those kinds of projects.
Plus a few items I had on hand elsewhere.


This white platter was a wedding gift that I adore.
I hated that it just sat on a shelf so I pulled it out and added a rub-on to give it some more interest.
Whenever I get tired of it, I can just wash it right off :)


Part 1 of the mantle makeover showed how to make that stamped monogram art from a scrap piece of wood I had.
Then I showed you how I updated a couple ugly frames i had, inluding that white square one in Part 2 of the makeover.

I didn't put up a tutorial for my 'home' piece I did.
But it was super easy, so if you're curious, I can definitely spill :)


My favorite aspect is all the layers.
It took me a little bit to get everything just the way I wanted it.
And before I even redid all my pieces, I had set them out to get the perfect layout.
That way I could paint them knowing where they'd be.
I didn't want to cover up some vital part :)


These are my version of the infamous dollar store apothecary jars.
They're just filled with black rocks from the dollar store as well.
The white candle I had from my wedding and just wrapped it in a scrap of brown fabric.
The other jar has an "H" tile from Hobby Lobby.

Speaking of the fabulous Hobby Lobby, see that gorgeous white vase?
Totally from there.
I'm pretty sure I squealed when I saw the display with all those gorgeous pieces.
It took me FOREVER to decide on one piece.
And I heart it very much.
The end.


The only other items I haven't mentioned are:
*the baby fleur de lis by the oval frame (it was a gift)
*my dollar store tiled mirror that I can't put away because I lurve it
and
*the plaque that has the popular 'live, love, laugh' saying on it (from Hallmark forever and ever ago)


So...
does it work as my new spring mantle?

I sure hope so.
Because I absolutely love it.

One quick before and after just cuz it's so dramatic?
Yes please.


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Now onto business!!!

I've been wanting to do another giveaway for my fabulous followers for a while and had a hum-dinger of a time figuring out what to do for you guys.

Because it has to be perfect, you know?

Finally,  I decided to give away one of my Bushel and a Peck printables!

But take a look, because it's not your average one.


Yup.
It's in shiny new colors :)

I thought that maybe not everyone would appreciate the Valentine's hot pink...

so how 'bout grey and yellow?


And I'm giving it away to one of you amazing followers!
Including everything you see:
Aqua cabinet door, yummy twine accent and a glossy "I love you a bushel and a peck" print.

Just three easy ways to enter:

1. Leave me a comment saying that you're a fabulous follower!

2. "like" me on facebook
(click here or check out my sidebar) 

3. Blog/facebook about this giveaway and leave a comment saying that you did.

(Each thing you do counts as a seperate entry, so be sure to leave a comment for each that you do!!)
That's it! And then you're in the running!

Giveaway ends next Friday at midnight so get those entries in!
(and no April fooling you, promise!)
I hope you know how much I appreciate you guys, it makes this whole blogging thing so much more fun when I meet people like you!

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60 comments:

  1. Brooke @ Finding HomeMarch 25, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I'm a follower! I love that sign!

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  2. EmilyMarch 25, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I'm a follower and I love the sign. IT is super cute!

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  3. EmilyMarch 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I liked you on FB. :)

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  4. LyndseyMarch 25, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Hey girly I am a follower!! I love the board covered in H monograms!! You did a great job!!

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  5. Love the Decor!March 25, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    What a nice job on the mantle!!
    If you haven't done so already drop over and enter my Shabby Apple dress GIve away it is the last day to enter!!

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  6. jenna ♥ a little blueMarch 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    i follow you and liked you on fb!

    and i totally love your new spring mantle! super pretty

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  7. Marie C.March 25, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Yay! I follow your blog and am so impressed with your ideas.

    My fingers are crossed to win because not only is the printable very cute, I love the aqua cabinet! Everything in my house lives in shades of blue and orange with the odd dash of yellow here and there, so this would totally match!

    BTW, your mantel (and all the cool projects that go along with it) is gorgeous!

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  8. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I am a new follower. I found you on The Girl Creative. Your mantle looks great! I would love this sign for my guest bathroom.

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  9. KelsieMarch 25, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Dear kelsey, love the blog! We have so much in common! My name is Kelsie, I am married, I have a little boy, and I'm 21! My favorite blogs are those I can relate too! Can't wait to see more
    -new follower

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  10. MadalineMarch 26, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    following!

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  11. Aimee @ AJcrazies by AJKMarch 26, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I'm a follower. I guess I have been reading your blog for a long time, but never followed you for some reason! Love the blog and the new colors of the sign. I'm loving the gray and yellow right now!

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  12. JordanMarch 26, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I'm a follower! And I'm fairly certain that I "like" you on facebook! Love that print because I LOVE that song! My mom will sometimes text me those lyrics, because she's funny and sweet.

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  13. Nicole @ Wohler's WorldMarch 26, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Your mantle looks fantastic, the layers look great! I'm a follower!

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  14. Nicole @ Wohler's WorldMarch 26, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    I liked you on FB too! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  15. JaimeeMarch 27, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    I'm a follower----love your ideas!!!

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  16. JaimeeMarch 27, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    I just "liked" you on Facebook---yeah!

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  17. twelve30March 27, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I follow! Thanks.
    twelve30@gmail.com

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  18. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I follow you on facebook. Do check out the giveaway on my site.

    http://tatteredandinked.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-mantle-reveal-giveaway.html

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  19. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    sorry wrong link. check out the giveaway.
    http://houseonashwelllane.blogspot.com/2011/03/40-store-credit-free-shipping-from-o-to.html

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  20. Amelia MarieMarch 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I LOVE your mantle! - the 'gallery' of different textiles, sizes, heights, looks fabulous! I'm your newest follower! ~Amy
    http://amy-showalter.blogspot.com

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  21. The Creative ChickadeeMarch 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Well of course I follow you. Love the mantel. Wish I didn't have a huge TV above mine so I could do cute mantels. :( One day...

    Kelly

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  22. The Creative ChickadeeMarch 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Just realized you had a FB page as well. Liked you on that now.

    Kelly

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  23. The Creative ChickadeeMarch 28, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Posted your giveaway on my Chickadee FB page.
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Creative-Chickadee/165378730142858#!/pages/The-Creative-Chickadee/165378730142858

    Kelly

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  24. MareMarch 28, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I'm a follower. I love this sign. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  25. MareMarch 28, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I like you on FB.

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  26. PasticheMarch 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I am a fab follower! I love love the sign. I sing that song to my Hubby and kids all the time!

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  27. MistyMarch 28, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I'm a regular follower! Love the grey and yellow print and LOVE your blog!

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  28. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West)March 28, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I love your SPRING mantle. I would love for you to link it up to our link party.
    http://sistersofthewildwest.blogspot.com/2011/03/weekend-features-and-sister-sunday-link_26.html

    Amy
    @ SistersoftheWildWest

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  29. lilscrappersMarch 28, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I'm following you! and I like you on facebook.....well, I like you anyway, very creative :)

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  30. Kim @ The GabMarch 29, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I am a new follower :)

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  31. annie lane @ sisters with flairMarch 29, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I love all your white accessories against the blue wall. And your wood H's piece is my favorite. Great job!

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  32. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    My Nano use to sing me that song... LOVE it and I love your blog!
    I'm your newest follower. And I "liked" you on facebook. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Buffie
    http://scrappingwithbuffie.blogspot.com/

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  33. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Love the mantel :)

    Also love the print. I'm a follower.

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  34. emilysnanMarch 30, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    hiya , what a fab mantel so much to look at ilove it , think my fav is the piece with the h's all over , tfs , i am visiting from someday crafts and am your newest follower maybe you will pop by mine and follow too
    ps , we not only have craft in common i have a son ryan too aren't ryan's so thoughtful ?
    www.emilysnan.blogspot.com
    xmaggiex

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  35. Sweet Little SmoothieMarch 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    LOVE that print! I'm a follower :)

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  36. Sweet Little SmoothieMarch 30, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    ...and I liked on FB
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  37. TrinaMarch 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Love it. I am a new follower
    couponsiwant(at)frontier(dot)com

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  38. The Woman with the issue of bloodMarch 31, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    How did I miss this giveaway !! my dad used to say that to me all the time as a little girl and now I say that to my boys !! love it. I hope i win !! i am a fabulous follower of tattererd and inked !!

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  39. The Woman with the issue of bloodMarch 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    On FB a total LIKE and I left a sweet comment too !!

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  40. Laurie in SCMarch 31, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    What an awesome giveaway! I love it! I also love your layered mantel - it's very Springy and has tons of personality! I'm a happy follower of TAI!

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  41. Laurie in SCMarch 31, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I like you on FB, too!

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  42. My Garden of EdenMarch 31, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Great Job!!! I LOVE your mantle!! I would love for you to link it up to What's in Your Garden!
    http://my-gardenofeden.blogspot.com/2011/03/whats-in-your-gardenlinky-party-3.html

    I ALWAYS need help for my mantle! Thank you for helping me a bit :)!

    Abbi

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  43. KarenMarch 31, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I love your mantel! I also would love one of those prints! I am a follower.....

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  44. Katherines CornerApril 1, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Following. Hugs!

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  45. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceApril 1, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I love the home theme and the many layers, so much to see! Thanks for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence.

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  46. The P*dunc'sApril 1, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    cute stuff, chica! i follow you!

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  47. Grammy GoodwillApril 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I love your mantel. I also love your giveaway. I've always said that to my kids who are now 33 and 30.

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  48. Grammy GoodwillApril 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I forgot to add that I'm a follower and I also "like" you on FB. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  49. Angela's HeartworkApril 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I am a follower of your blog!

    ~Angela
    angelasheartwork@yahoo.com

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  50. Angela's HeartworkApril 1, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I like {♥} you on Facebook!

    ~Angela
    angelasheartwork@yahoo.com
    http://angelasheartwork.blogspot.com

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  51. TaniaApril 1, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I am a follower of your blog. Such a cute, cute giveaway!

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  52. TaniaApril 1, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I like you on Facebook.

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  53. Kim @ The GabApril 2, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I'm a follower. The mantel looks great. The sign is super cute.

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  54. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I'm a follower and adore this sign!

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  55. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I liked you on Facebook!

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  56. SandiApril 4, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I'm a follower, I love the cabinet door sign.. renteriashadow@aol.com

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  57. My Garden of EdenApril 5, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    SO cute!!!

    Thanks for linking up to What's in Your Garden!!

    Abbi

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  58. JacquelineApril 5, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Looks beautiful...thanks for linking this up to simply Creations Friday!

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  59. TheresaSeaMay 6, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    LOVE this print. My dad used to sing me this song all of the time. Found you through Summer (http://www.bisforbrownie.com/). Love the gray and yellow here! Please let me know if you make these colors printable! :)

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  60. Mrs. FreyJuly 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I liked you on fb

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