ic Kathe With an E: 4th of July Mantel

Sunday, June 22, 2014

4th of July Mantel

Here we are!  June is almost gone and July is up next. It was time to get out my tote of Fourth of July decorations and get our fire place mantel decorated in red, white and blue!
4th of July Mantel
Everything but the banner I already had.
4th of July Mantel
The flag tray was a clearance find at Kohl's. "America" was found on clearance from Hobby Lobby. I painted a $1.00 birdhouse blue and used Mod Podge to put a paper patriotic napkin on the top of the house.
4th of July Mantel
Using a frame I had, a white mat and a dollar store flag, I created a simple statement of our freedom.
4th of July Mantel
I purchased the banner at World Market recently while it was on sale.
4th of July Mantel
On the right side I used the same stacks of white covered books that I had used in my Spring Mantel Decor. The candlestick from that same mantelscape was used again, this time with a white candle wrapped in holiday ribbon.
4th of July Mantel
Another decorated birdhouse and a wooden sign complete the vignette.
4th of July Mantel
I love decorating in our country's colors!  It's such a visible reminder of those that fought for our independence and of those that continue to do battle to make sure those rights remain in place!


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33 comments:

  1. Oh I love it. I have yet to do something with mine, thanks for the inspiration. Please follow my new blog, thanks! -Bev

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  2. The mantel looks very patriotic. Not to much, just right. I wish I could learn that art. I love the layers you made and the varying heights. It allows your eyes to rest on the individual items instead of the whole all at once. Great planning.

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  3. The mantel looks great! I got out my 4th of July tote also and started on the cubbies and shelves! Hope to have it finished later this week!
    hugs!!!

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  4. Stopping by from the link up! Love your mantle! The dollar store flag in frame is genius!

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  5. Very nice, Kathe! I really, really like that tray you got on clearance at Kohl's. I think I like it so much because of the white that surrounds the flag. It makes it more versatile. You did a wonderful job with the birdhouse! A napkin??!??!?! Really?!??!?!! That's so cool! I've never tried the Modge Podge, but I have seen great results like your birdhouse!

    I haven't done anything indoors, but our outdoors is fully decked out with flags, bunting and all kinds of fun stuff. I've always been afraid to do our living room in the flag's colors for fear they'll clash with the colors in there (green, brick red and ivory). I'll maybe just try one or two little things to see how it works out!

    Thanks for sharing your pretty and patriotic mantel! Have a great week!

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  6. Your mantel looks great and so many wonderful items on it. I am going to decorate the front porch tomorrow with my 4th of July decorations. So glad that Summer is here - happy Summer.
    Mary

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  7. You have a good artistic mind i should say that. That is wonderful and real American.

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  8. Looks wonderful Kathe! How I wish I had a mantle to decorate! and I am loving the mod podge birdcage...very creative for those plain birdhouses I always see at the craft store...now you've given me an idea!

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  9. Love your Mantel. Nothing any prettier than red, white and blue. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  10. Looks great. I especially like the let freedom ring star. I love Americana decor.

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  11. I love Kohl's and I love that flag tray! :)

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  12. I love it all! I really need to start mine!

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  13. Love your patriotic mantel! So pretty. My goal is to own a house one day with a mantel. So far we have lived in 5 houses and NONE have had one.

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  14. I love this! I wish I had a mantle!! =(

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  15. I love how you decorated your mantel -- these are my favorite colors, too! :)

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  16. I love your mantel. It like the old american flag and your let freedom ring sign.

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  17. Very old Americana Kathe... pinned it... Cathy

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  18. I love the patriotic mantle. My very favorite is the banner..so cute! Thanks for sharing. found at titus 2 tuesday linky. Have a great week.

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  19. Love it all! Looks great!! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. You know my fetish for mantles.. and the banner is so adorable. Love love love!

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  21. This is so cute- I am inspired to do something inside the house that's patriotic now!

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  22. So festive! Hard to believe the 4th is just around the corner....need to slow this summer down a bit! Jane

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  23. Can I have your mantel? This looks great, I am having fun with my 4th of July stuff too,

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  24. Beautiful! Thank you for joining us on the Wake Up Wednesday Link Party! Have a great day!

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  25. Just love that, Kathe. What a great idea. I needed to do something for Fourth of July and never got it done. Love reusing and recycling for decor. A lot less expensive that way!

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  26. What a cute mantel! I like the decor, but I also really like the actual mantel. And that clock is beautiful :)

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  27. I how this came out, I am featuring your post at my link party tomorrow on Tuesday's with a Twist, please come by and check it out. I hope you have a great day.

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  28. This turned out beautifully! We are featuring your post at this week's upcoming Family Fun Friday at Happy and Blessed Home. Thanks for sharing!

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  29. How beautiful Kathe. It makes me wish my new house had a mantel! Thanks so much for linking up last week at Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by again today! http://bit.ly/1vvIGjo

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  30. This is such a wonderful collection of patriotic color. I am glad to have found you; thanks for visiting me at DRAH :)
    Blessings!

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  31. Hi, Kathe

    This is so awesome and I love the flag in the frame. Lovely happy to be touring with you!

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  32. Great details and balance. I LOVE the framed falg. It looks fabulous. Thanks for joining us...

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