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Holiday Mantel Fantel with Trees

November 28, 2016 By Linda 17 Comments

Holiday Mantel Fantel with Trees … and a Painted Pine Cone Garland.

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I hereby declare this the year of the painted pine cone.
 

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I don’t know how I’ve lived my life for this long without one in it …
 
 
How could I have not noticed them before?
 
 
How could I have not crafted one before?
 
 
How could I not have strung them together with twine before?
 
 

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So many unanswered questions!
 

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And to think, this holiday mantel fantel with trees would be just so blah without a painted pine cone garland.

 

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Just some trees and faux snow.

 

Bo-ring.

 

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But with a garland of painted pine cones? Now this holiday mantel fantel with trees truly comes to life!

 

Oh, and I’m painting even more pines cones as you read this. Because I need painted pine cones EVERYWHERE in my holiday decor this year! And here’s how you can make your own …

How To Make A Painted Pine Cone Garland

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Materials*

 Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones

Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint in Linen White (you can also just use white craft paint)

Foam Brush

Jute Twine

*affiliate links included.

Painted Pine Cone Garland

Start with your pine cones. I picked up a bag of scented ones at my local grocery store. (You can also buy them online at the link above.)

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Using a disposable foam brush, apply paint to the tips.

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Cut a length of jute twine (tip: cut a piece at least twice as long as the final length you need). Using your jute twine, tie a knot around center of the first pine cone.

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Keep adding more pine cones, tying a knot around the center of each. Mine are spaced about 3 1/2″ to 4″ apart.

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I used these Command Light Clip hooks to hang up the garland on my holiday mantel fantel with trees.

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Today’s holiday mantel fantel with trees (and a painted pine cone garland) is part of a look at holiday mantel decorating styles across the regions — and the borders — of North America. Enjoy visiting these other fabulous blogs to see how they’ve decorated their Christmas mantels in the region where they live!

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CANADA:

This Mama’s Dance

EAST:

Atta Girl Says  ||  Golden Boys & Me  ||  In My Own Style  ||  StoneGable  ||The Everyday Home  ||  The Rustic Life  ||  Worthing Court

CENTRAL:

Cedar Hill Farmhouse  ||  Edith & Evelyn  ||  House By Hoff  ||  It All Started With Paint  ||  Maison de Pax  ||  Town & Country Living

WEST:

At The Picket Fence  ||  Classic Casual Home  ||  Tidbits  ||  Twelve On Main

 

Pin it!

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Comments

  1. Sharon Hull says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:46 am

    Hi Linda. Love the pine cones but even more, I love the little tree in the middle. Did you make it? What materials were used? Perhaps pieces of cedar shingles? Searched your past blog posts but couldn’t find it. Thanks, and happy holidays!
    Sharon

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 28, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Sharon – No, I didn’t craft that tree. I think that’s beyond my skill level! I actually found it at TJ Maxx.

      Reply
  2. Kirby says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:47 am

    This cracks me up because we used to do this all the tie when I was a kid! It looks great!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 28, 2016 at 9:02 am

      My mom wasn’t crafty at all so we didn’t do much kid crafting. The “biggest” kid project we probably did was stringing together some popcorn! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kris@Junkchiccottage says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Very pretty garland. Your house is looking so festive. Happy Decorating.
    Kris

    Reply
  4. Karen@somewhatquirkydesign says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:40 am

    Whoo-hoo you’ve joined the pinecone choir! Looks great Linda.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 28, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Thanks Karen! And I’m still shocked I’ve never, ever done this before!

      Reply
  5. Donnamae says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Well…I’ve bleached pinecones, so why not paint them? Great idea! And simple..I’m all about simple! I saw someone in Blogland…sprayed pinecones with wall texture…and flocked them. Maybe we could try that one next? 😉

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  6. classic•casual•home says

    November 28, 2016 at 11:32 am

    Linda… so pretty!!! I just flocked my pinecones…but now you have given me a great idea for next year!
    Merry Christmas!
    Mary Ann

    Reply
  7. Suzy Handgraaf says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    I love your sweet mantel fantel, Linda! And the painted pinecones are the perfect addition! I love what an easy project it is. The best part is, I have woods filled with pinecones all around me.

    Reply
  8. April Hoff says

    November 29, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    So simple and pretty! I love all of the wood elements with the crisp white and dark walls. Gorgeous! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Antonella | White House Crafts says

    December 12, 2016 at 5:52 am

    Such a pretty vignette and garland! Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply

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