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    Home » Decorating

    Super Easy and Cheap Fall Mantle

    Published Oct 14, 2013 by Allyson · 7 Comments
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    Super Easy and Cheap Fall Mantle

    I know we are well into fall now, and I probably should have posted this last month, but I just got around to taking pictures and thought it would still be nice to share! Fall isn't over yet, so I think it's still applicable!  When I was throwing my fall mantle together, I really didn’t want to spend a lot, and wanted to make use of things that I already had as well. 

    Every year I make a Fall Bucket List, and I thought it would be cool to display it this year.  I shared my Fall Bucket List (and a free printable) a few weeks ago on the blog, and I decided to make an easy burlap ‘frame’ to go behind the bucket list.  I already had the burlap so that was no expense, and I paid around $2.50 for the print from Costco.  Then I made a quick garland/banner with some left over burlap ribbon and twine (all already had on hand).

    Super Easy and Cheap Fall Mantle

    Next, I lined up some pine cones on the front of the mantle. I had these from Christmas last year, so again, no expense. Don't have pine cones on hand? Go to a local park and collect a basket of them! Just make sure you clean them first, or you will end up with bugs all over your house!

    Super Easy and Cheap Fall Mantle

    I used the same glass containers from my previous mantle to hold some festive branches. I didn't have the branches though, so I picked those up from Hobby Lobby. They were $4, but I had a 40% off coupon (you can always use the coupon on their website when you are in the store, just pull it up on your phone!) so those were only $2.40! Total score! I also used a little owl I had to brighten things up and break up all the brown on the mantle. I had this little guy from last year (and scored him on clearance at Kohls for only $2!).

    Super Easy and Cheap Fall Mantle

    On the right side of the mantle I used the same glass jar, again, and just put some other floral/branches into it.  I don’t even know where these came from and have had them holed up in a closet for at least 2 years.  At least I’m finally using them!  Then I stacked 2 little candles on the pillar (I am still not sure about this, but it works for now), which I had purchased at the end of the season last year, for $.50 each.  Also, the 2 pillars I had from last year as well, also purchased on clearance at some point from Kohls. 

    Super Easy and Cheap Fall Mantle

    Cost Breakdown

    Bucket List/Burlap Frame: $2.50 (print only)

    Fall Garland: $0 (had already)

    Glass Jars: $0 (had already)

    Owl: $0 (had already)

    Fall braches/floral: $2.40

    Pine cones: free!

    Pillars: $0 (had already)

    Candles: $1 for both

    Total:  $5.90

    Have you put together your fall mantle? Will you use stuff around the house as well, or do you usually purchase new things every year?

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    -Allyson

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    Comments

    1. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose

      October 14, 2013 at 11:20 am

      Sweet mantel decor - I l-o-v-e cheap.

      Reply
    2. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl

      October 14, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      Love how your mantle turned out, looks super pretty!

      Reply
    3. Zenda

      October 15, 2013 at 8:47 am

      One of the best pieces of decorating advice I've received was "shop your home first!" You've done this beautifully and added the rest to finish your great mantel display!! I also LOVE the FALL BUCKET list!! I'm going to download that to use, too. Thanks!!

      Reply
    4. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog

      October 17, 2013 at 8:19 am

      A stunning mantle for less than $6?! Yes, please! I love how it turned out, Allyson! Great job!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
      • Allyson

        October 17, 2013 at 8:33 am

        Thanks so much Abby! It was about time I finished it!

        Reply
    5. Mandy Hank

      November 09, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      Love the price!! Amazing 🙂 It came out great!! Thank you so much for linking up to Get Your DIY On this past week. I hope you'll join us tomorrow with any furniture makeovers!!

      Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog

      Reply

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