My rustic and sparkly mantel

I was proud to get my tree up the day after Thanksgiving, but I've been slower getting the mantel decorated. I knew I wanted to make a sign and finally got around to gettin 'er dun yesterday.

O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas hymn, so I used my Silhouette to cut out the letters and nativity silhouette and used the vinyl as a stencil.

The star was made from some trim strips. I couldn't find any thin strips of wood in the garage, but I did have some plastic lattice trim. I sanded it down and wiped on some stain. I hot glued the strips into a star shape and wrapped some twine around the joints. Easy-peasy rustic star.

To balance things out I made a simple and rustic tree.

I just cut graduating lengths of wood from some rough stakes.  Since they were stakes, the end was already cut to a point. I just glued the "limbs" on the base with wood glue.

Since I like a little chic with my shabby, I brought in some sparkle with mercury glass and twinkle lights.

Completely unrelated cute dog shot

Linking this up over at The Lettered Cottage Mantel Decorating Party.

 

Comments

[Karen]

Beautiful! I love the mix of rustic and sparkly, too. Merry Christmas!

[Thimbleanna]

It's beautiful Autum! Even if cute little puppers doesn't seem that excited about it LOL!

[Karen]

Beautiful! And so creative. I especially love the sign. It is so simple yet makes such an impact.

[Mary Claire]

Lovely! What great original ideas! I love it and it all looks so good together!! Thanks for sharing!!

[Elaine]

Beautiful!!!

[Christina]

Great and beautiful job with the mantel.
Warm fuzzies to the fur family member who is crazy cute!
~ Christina in Cleveland

[Nigeria news]

Really beautiful and cool

[Silver Hayes]

i like the idea of a sliding door! I would definitely have one installed in our home.