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Spring Mantel Decorating Ideas {Decorate Your Mantel Blog Hop}

In the past I really only decorated my mantel for Christmas.  Sometimes I’d put up a little bunting or banner, or maybe a cute sign, for other holidays, but I usually only changed my mantel decor significantly around Christmas.  But this year I had so much fun changing things up with my winter mantel decor, that I couldn’t resist changing it over for spring, too.

And when my friend Amy from My Life From Home invited me to share my spring mantel decorating ideas as part of a Spring Mantel Blog Hop, I knew it was meant to be!  So without further ado, let me show you my spring mantel (and make sure to visit the other spring mantel decorating ideas you’ll find at the end of this post)!

There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

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I went really green and really simple for my spring mantel, and I think it works!  I tried hard to use things I already had, like moss-covered balls, white ceramic decor accents (like a bunny candy dish (here’s a similar one) and bird), a candlestick, and flowering cherry branches . . . and thankfully it all came together.There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

One new purchase was the long planter box in the middle, which I filled with faux grass that I cut to size, and trimmings from the flowering cherry branches in the large vase.

There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

I also used some of those cherry blossom trimmings and a ribbon scrap to add a pop of spring to a plain candle.

There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

I think my favorite thing about my spring mantel is the vintage seed packet bunting that I made for over the window mirror.  There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

I’m going to let you in on a little secret . . . they’re not actually seed packets at all!  They’re just some free printables that I downloaded from Knick of Time (THANK YOU, Angie!), and resized to be smaller like seed packets.  I glued them onto twine and had an adorable and “springy” bunting for my mirror!   There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

Now, this has nothing to do with my mantel, but when I was taking pictures I moved my coffee table out of the way . . . and my NEW little puppy decided to plop himself right in the middle of my workspace.   I guess he wants you all to be formally introduced!  So please meet Jasper, my 13 week old Labradoodle!  There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

Isn’t he a cutie?  There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

He told me he approves of my spring mantel decorating ideas, so I hope you do, too!   There are so many spring mantel decorating ideas in this post! Blend Easter and spring with this decor ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate.

Now that you’ve seen how I added some spring decor to my mantel, please head over to my friends’ posts to see their gorgeous spring mantel decorating ideas, too!


-Bre

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    • Thanks so much, Lindsay! We are loving him – they are such good dogs! I don’t think you’d be disappointed.

  2. Beautiful, Bre! I love the addition of the seed packets on the window. I was thinking of doing the same thing, but ran out of time. I may still need to do that. It looks so cute. Thanks for joining in this hop! Now we just need the spring weather to come!

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    • Thanks, Amy! Yeah those “packets” couldn’t be an easier project! 🙂 Thanks so much for hosting this fun hop!

  5. Hello Jasper! Yes, he is adorable:) I could use a little “spring” on my mantle today. Raining/sleeting with a vengeance right now. I’m sitting her sipping hot tea instead of thinking about spring bulbs. But I love the look you created. Funny how a ribbon around the candle makes such a huge difference – so pretty as always, Bre!

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  8. Ok, that seed packet garland is amazing!! I might just need to make one too! I’m looking at my mantel and know just where I’d put it. 🙂 Your puppy is adorable – have fun with him!

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  10. I think going simple and green is perfect for a Spring mantle!! Especially love the long planter box in the center. And the seed packet garland is amazing!!

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  12. So pretty, Bre! I love your seed pack bunting! Super creative! I wish I had thought to use faux grass and just trim it for my long box! So simple and perfect for spring! 🙂

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  13. I love all your ideas Bre! Those printables that look like vintage seed packets are so cute…and your new pup is adorable!

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  14. Oh my gosh, Bre, he’s ADORABLE! Hi Jasper! Where to start – I love your idea for the seed packet bunting – so cute and the faux grass. Even the moss balls look fresh and new. Great job! So fun hopping with you!

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    • Aw, thanks, Kim!! I so appreciate your sweet note! Also, just so you know . . . I tried to comment on your post a few times, but I kept getting an error! I’m so sorry I couldn’t leave you a note to tell you how much I enjoyed your bright and cheery decor!

  15. Love it, Bre! That mirror gives me serious heart eyes. And how adorable is the seed packet bunting! Jasper looks like he has made himself perfectly at home. Such a cutie!

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    • Thanks, Sarah! And yes – Mr. Jasper fits right in! It’s like he’s been here for ages. 🙂

    • Aw, that is awesome! I didn’t know you also have a labradoodle! I love it!! They are such great dogs!

  17. I love the simplicity of your mantel. And the seed packet banner is fantastic ( I do love seed packets). Also, the color of your walls is beautiful!

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    • Thank you, Kati!! We have been considering repainting in here, but I am sort of too lazy and think we may keep the green because of it. 🙂

  18. Your spring mantel is so lovely! I can’t believe the seed packets are printables! That is awesome! The little bunny and moss balls are perfect! This has been such a fun hop!

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    • Thank you, Michelle! Yeah, I was so pumped to find those printables! They’re perfect and you can’t beat free! 🙂

  19. Love the chippy white mirrored window and the adorable seed packet bunting! Such a smart idea to use a printable a different way. Who’s got time to hunt down antique seed packets anyway?

    Thanks for the DIY inspiration!

    {BIG hugs}
    ~ Ashley

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  20. You mantel is beautiful, Bre! I adore your seed packet banner & the ribbon and cherry blossoms you added to the candle – those little details make a huge difference in my opinion 🙂 And hello to Jasper! He is a cutie!

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