I went for a “woodsy” theme this year.
See my little Hoot Owl hiding out?
I bought him while I was in Maine/LLBean.
Made the wreath out of hand painted pinecones.
And following with the whole pine cone thingy…
I came up with a couple of “woodsy” creations…
and this is what I made…
I call it my Sliced Wood Pine Cone Tree.
(You can see the downed trees in the background.)
Painted some pinecones and glued them to each layer of wood.
I topped it off with a sweater bird that once again… I got in Maine/LLBean!
Also, made another kind of tree…
I call this one my Sliced Wood Ornament Tree.
Very pleased with how both styles turned out!
Now onto the whole mantel…
Used the ol’ barn again…from this fall and last year’s
Use what cha got…right?
(I still love my barn)
Just added my trees, painted pinecones, some garland, a few ornaments and lights… and there ya have it!
NOW…
here’s the rest of my Christmas 2012 Mantel…
Here it is with our tree…
Hope you enjoyed the Christmas Mantel!
I’m off to clean the house and
make some Balsam Fir Pillows for the Home…
Post coming soon!
until then…
((Wood Sliced Pinecone Tree))
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Beautiful! I love the trees!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenn!
DeleteBeautiful job! Love your wood slice/pincone trees!
DeleteThank you Darlene!
DeleteI love your wood trees! They're so creative!! I might have to try something like that out!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
Deleteok...I am now a FAN! You had me at "Barn"...and then "Pinecones"....and then "owl"...and then "cut wood"....ok, I'll stop...thanks for the inspiration! LOVE your style! ~Kim
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim... I stopped by your blog the other day but not sure if my comment went through... anyway... thank you for your sweet comment... made me laugh! :)
DeleteLove, love your barn! So cute and creative. You put together such wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteI love love love this! The best I've seen so far!
ReplyDeleteMolly...thank you so much!! Appreciate you stopping by!
DeleteI absolutely love this! Especially the wood slices trees! So clever and fun!
ReplyDeleteCrazy-creative! Definitely one of my favorites of the TLC party. What a great job.
ReplyDeleteKerry@PlentyPlace.com
Thanks so much Kerry!!
DeleteWow! Wow! Wow! I've been looking at ever mantle posted on this link-up and yours is my favorite. Wow. LOVE that barn! I want one! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! The barn was pretty easy to make... I have thoroughly enjoyed using it on my mantel! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comment!
DeleteHey Kendra!
ReplyDeleteMeant to tell you the other day how much I LOVE this mantel design!! You did an amazing job - I hope you have plans to submit your wood tree designs to a magazine for publication - they are amazing!!! Love it all!! Your entry way is wonderful too - so you!
Hugs & Blessings,
Becky
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteWould love if you stopped by the Holiday Linky Party - mantels - to link it up! The party is happening NOW!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
You are by far one of the most creative women I read and I'm not just saying that cuz I LIKE you or because I think if we were neighbors there'd be no separating us from spending all of our extra time together laughing and making stuff and laughing some more!!!
ReplyDeleteYour mantle is WONDERFUL and the tree trunk trees are OVER-THE-TOP! Do I hear Country Living calling you? Or was that FOLK Magazine? Or BHG? Ooh they're all banging on your door!
XO
~K
OK (BFF)lol... you are so sweet... Thank you... what a great way to start my day! BIG HUGS!! XOXOXOXO!!
DeleteWhat an AMAZING mantel! Love all the wood details. The wreath and the pinecone tree are my fav.
ReplyDeleteThank you Beckie!
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