Would you like to know how I created a hanger to create beautiful mantle decor for any holiday? This little homemade gadget can be put together in fifteen minutes. I’ve been using mine for 5 years. I just tuck it away in a corner when I am finished and pull it out for the next holiday. You can make one quickly to use with your Dollar Store Decorations to create an incredible mantle display as part of your decor for any holiday.
It all started with this Valentine’s Day Mantle Decor!
Today, I am joining some of my blogger friends from The Amazing Creators for a Valentine’s Day Blog Hop offering a variety of Valentine’s Day oriented projects! If you came over from visiting Linda at Bushel and a Pickle, welcome! And a warm special welcome to all of you who are new to us here at Blu. Next on the blog hop is Libby from A Life Unfolding. I hope you have time to visit everyone. This wonderfully creative group shares unique ideas to help make your home fabulous. From endless DIY and home decor tips to food and drink recipes, from product tips and crafting instructions to thrift store makeover…you are sure to find some inspiration here! It seems we are feeling the love and hearts this month. Check out all of the fabulous projects that are linked at the end of this post.
What Inspired the Creation
When the Dollar Store is stocked with new holiday decor, I grab any decorations that range from 8″ to 16″. So when I saw these fabulous hearts for Valentine’s Day at the Dollar Tree, I knew I could use them to add a great burst of love inspired color to my mantle. They are bigger than they appear, at about 14″ X 14″.
But how would I incorporate these hearts???
I didn’t want to glue or tape them to the mantle. If only I had something removeable that I could attach them to, and then attach the removeable whatever to the mantle. Where could I find such a gadget? I was trying to think of a source when I realized that I could build the removeable whatever that I had in mind. You can read all about how I fabricated this incredible hanger by clicking on the heart photo below.
Once I created my hanger, I started using it for just about every holiday,
Valentine Heart Decor Mantle Hanger
Such a simple idea that added such character to my mantle decor!
Here is another photo of that first Valentine’s Day mantle:
Here is a St. Patrick’s Day Mantle using the hanger:
And this is my fall mantle from this past October. I draped my pothos across the hanger.
I’ve used the hanger for winter decor as well.
And after this past fall, I moved the pothos to my kitchen.
Creating a Design
With a glue gun, some Dollar Store holiday decor, and creativity, you too can create a fabulous mantle for any holiday or occasion. Alternate colors and styles, size and textures to really make a statement. For added interest, add some smaller glittered or metallic items. Add some garland for fun. The process is very forgiving. If it doesn’t look right, remove the decor and start again. Very forgiving!
Now, I always grab holiday decorations from the Dollar Store and layer them together to create an expensive looking holiday mantle. You just can’t been the convenience and value of Dollar Store seasonal decor items. With $8 to $10 dollars, you can create expensive and high end looking mantle decor.
Here is a brief video of the process of attaching the Valentine’s Hearts.
This large heart swag is sure to be the focal point of your mantle. And the hanging tool will surely become a favorite for every holiday.
Show me your Valentine’s Mantle! Share with me on Social Media! Tell me what you have created lately!
The Amazing Creators
And here are the projects from my very talented friends in The Amazing Creators!
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