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Hallo Hallo Hallo-ween Y’all!

October 5, 2010 by Chris

Okay, I get it. Enough with the mantel already. But I’m done. You need to know!

Halloween Mantel

I decided to go with the black and cream theme (rhyme!) this year, but I just couldn’t get it the way I wanted it.

Halloween decorating

I remembered the ol’ scrapbook paper trick I did a couple years ago, and I knew I had just the paper for it. I simply taped it in the back.

halloween mantel

Yup. Lovin’ the height it needed.

scrapbook paper candles

I found this little witch in the costume department at Target. I think she was only $5.00, but knowing how I feel about witches, she was just the treat my mantel needed! Oh..I took off the ribbon she was hanging from and hot glued her onto some scrapbook paper.

glitter witch

What really makes my mantel stick out from all those “normal” ones is the fact that mine comes with its very own body. Bet yours doesn’t.
Halloween Mantel

Orrrr just a really tired 8-year old who stayed up too late at her friend’s house.  While the picture quality suffers greatly when it’s gloomy out, it certainly affords some spooky mantel time for me. This is my favorite time to revel in the Halloweeniness. (Yes. Made it up.)halloween mantel

For a fun (and relatable) read, go visit Beth’s take on her Halloween mantel. It’s just one more reason I love blogging. We’re states away from each other, we’ve never even met, yet we’re sharing ideas and BFF’ing it up!

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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Filed Under: Decorating, Halloween, Holidays, Projects Tagged With: halloween

About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Lisa says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:23 am

    It looks great! The balance between all the elements is perfect. I love that giant witch against the fireplace!

  2. Erin @ Two Story Cottage says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:33 am

    It is fun AND looks great which can be hard to achieve. Great idea to use the scrapbook paper behind the witch! 🙂

  3. Leslie says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:35 am

    Love it! I think the pumpkin girl is my favorite part.

  4. Ali @ Honey and Maple Syrup says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:56 am

    I love the color scheme!

  5. Sawdust and Paper Scraps says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:00 am

    It's perfect!

  6. gail myrepurposedlife.net says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:10 am

    I love the pumpkin witch! sooo cute!
    great job on your mantel
    gail

  7. Stephanie says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:12 am

    You crack me up! Love all your new words and how you acquired a new BFF! The mantel looks perfect…leave it alone now! It can't get any better than what it is now.

  8. Joy Just Because says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:14 am

    Very cute!!!!!

  9. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:31 am

    Spooky body on the floor! Eek! haha! I love the mantel! I like the changes you've made. When Beth posted about your mantel, I was like hmmmm Chris changed some things. 🙂

  10. Home's Where My Heart Is says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:41 am

    Love it, way to go! I especially love the witch you glued to paper..very clever!! Looks like something Pier 1 would charge $40 for, at least.

  11. Kate @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:43 am

    Cute! I love the little witch from Target on scrapbook paper, that turned out great. I did black & cream theme on my mantel too! Fun but still looks chic… Stop by sometime and check it out. 🙂

  12. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    October 5, 2010 at 3:12 am

    Love your persistence! and those candles look great! I am so going to do that!

  13. Tracy Suzanne says

    October 5, 2010 at 4:31 am

    Hi Chris. Everything looks just perfect. I love your style. I'm crazy about the big spider piece. Did you make that yourself? Great execution of design.

    Hugs…Tracy 🙂

  14. N @ Cheap Like a Birdie says

    October 5, 2010 at 5:15 am

    Black and cream are the best colors EVER!

  15. HouseMama says

    October 5, 2010 at 5:43 am

    Love it! Two of my FAVORITE blogs decorating together. They both look fabulous and make me want to re-do mine. Ya know…so I can be part of the "in" crowd. 🙂

  16. Louley's Belles says

    October 5, 2010 at 10:44 am

    I believe that is the cutest Halloween mantel I have ever seen!

  17. Geezees Custom Canvas Art says

    October 5, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Love the Halloween decor!

  18. bet1975 says

    October 5, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    so very creative!

  19. Melanie says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    I love it!

  20. Colleen says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    I love the colors and what you used. I wish you could come help me with my mantles! I struggle with them and height of what I am using.

  21. Beth@The Stories of A2Z says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    I love it (as you well know). However, I think I now need a small child passed out in front of my mantel to fully complete my copycat-look! I have just the child in mind for the job. 🙂 Love you girl!

  22. Liz says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    Oooooww I love it!

  23. Cheryl says

    October 5, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Your daughter sleeping on the floor is hilarious! Love, love, love the paper-on-the-candles idea!! I will definitely use that one. thanx!!

  24. Erin says

    October 5, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    I love how it ended up!! It's all gorgeous….including the sleeping 8 year old. 🙂

  25. MaryRC says

    October 5, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    very hallow-chic..

  26. Mindy says

    October 6, 2010 at 3:01 am

    stop it already, would you??? 🙂 I'm loving the candles, so much! You're good at mantels. I wouldn't say it's my strong point, I always struggle a bit. I always love the things you pull together!

  27. Sarah - Citified Country Girl says

    October 6, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Your mantel looks great, very festive!

  28. Barb says

    October 7, 2010 at 1:33 am

    Really great turn out. Don't know how you go from it's great to it's even greater. Really like it alot. Your scale it perfect and I love your Hallo-weenie framed items. So unique. I checked out BFF Beth. I thought I was looking @ one of your own home redo's! Copying is such a compliment.
    Love Mom

  29. Kim says

    October 7, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Your mantel is great. I like the use of scrapbook paper. My favorite is your sitting pumpkin person.

  30. Krista @ While He Was Napping says

    October 9, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    This looks awesome! If you get a chance, I'd love for you to come link it to my Halloween party this weekend! whilehewasnapping.blogspot.com

    I especially love the witch on the scrapbook paper!

    Krista

  31. DreamgirlLisa says

    October 9, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Thanks for the great ideas! I needed some Halloweeny inspiration today too, just about the head to the garage and pull my stuff out!

  32. Midwest Mama says

    October 13, 2010 at 2:07 am

    That is so beautiful. Love the scrapebook paper ideas. The black and white theme is very elegant.

  33. Kim @ Starshine Chic says

    October 13, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    I love your mantel. I love how scrap book paper can make stuff look so much better. I wanted to get one of those witches from Target but I didn't. Now that I've seen what you did with yours, I might just have to rethink my decision on passing it up.

  34. Michelle says

    October 16, 2010 at 6:52 am

    Wow, I LOVE it. I love the black and white theme!

  35. Gail @ SimplyOney says

    November 2, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    I love it! Your mantel looks perfect! I linked to your post in my recent fall decor post. http://www.simplyoney.com/?p=232

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