Non-Traditional Valentine's Day Mantel

This mantel that I "designed" a few years ago in our home is one of my favorites! Instead of all pinks and red, I incorporated the colors of our homes palette: soft yellows, bright blues and cheery greens. The red incorporated nicely into that existing palette. The best part? Once Valentine's Day is over, I can simply remove the pieces I created for it, and I will still have a bright and colorful mantel!

Time: 30 Minutes Cost: $5 Difficulty: Easy

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I didn't want to spend very much on decorations that won't even be up for a month, so I shopped the house for everything you see, except for a few items that I made with minimal cost! I love a good money saving challenge. :)

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You can check out the blog to see how I made the simple doily garland, which cost only $2 to make. Even the non-craftiest person in the world can handle that one! The larger picture with the houses and birds was created by Studio DiStefano. I love their work and often pick up a piece or two when I see them at art shows. The "Be Mine" clothesline sign is the only other item I made specifically for Valentine's Day this year. I all ready had all of the supplies on hand, so it was a freebie!

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I made the printable in picmonkey, printed it off and put it in a frame I all ready had. The candlesticks (snagged at Goodwill last year for $1 apiece) were originally brown, so I spray painted them Krylon meringue to match our décor better. I added little birds nest on top of them. Since, they're cute and well, I love birds!

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