Saturday, March 16, 2013

Easter Spring Mantel Decor


  Welcome paper lovers! Is Easter hoppin up on you? I have a few simple ideas for you today to add some Easter joy to your home.


Check out this simple banner I made in an afternoon. With the Silhouette die-cut machine I cut some bunnies out of chevron printed paper.











(Click on any picture to enlarge)

  Glued the bunnies to some small pieces of wood that I had previously sprayed with chalkboard paint. You could just use some black paper to glue the bunnies on, I already had the wood pieces ready to go, but paper would work just as well too.


I clipped each bunny to some twine and I was done!



Below I tried the bunnies on a display rack....but it wasn't quite working for me.


Then I remembered this frame (below) and gave it a try. I like this.


   Mmmmm I like both the banner and the frame, going to have to pick one! Or make more!


 Since there are no little ones wanting to dye eggs this year I decided to go simple.



 I painted the short candlesticks (below & above) white, and turned them into egg stands.


 Got that bunny at the dollar store!





Chevron Bunny Banner

   So now that the mantel is decorated and ready for Easter I have been working on the menu....haven't made my final recipe decision yet but the Hash Brown Quiche I found on the Better Homes and Gardens website is a serious contender!


Hash Brown Quiche


 Our puppy Dexter wanted to show off his bunny impersonation......love this cute picture and our sweet bunny....I mean puppy!!!



   A special welcome and hello to each of my new blog followers!! I appreciate each and every one of you!! Please leave a comment and let me know if you prefer the bunny banner or the bunny frame? I am leaning towards the banner myself.....

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day! Lori


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17 comments:

  1. So, sooo . . . cute. So glad you shared this on Life on Lakeshore Drive. Blessings, Patti

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  2. So many great ideas. I see that you added some pussy willow into your flower arrangement as well. Love it!

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  3. Thank you Patti! I am so glad you stopped by my blog. I checked out your blog and I love your theme. I love to find a new life for something old. Have a great day, Lori

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  4. Thank you Wendy! I have to laugh I kept wanting to call the pussy willow cattails but I knew that wasn't right. Lol we are always on or near the same page!

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  5. I like the banner the best! It would look great at my house! The breakfast recipe looks great too!

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  6. Dexter will run the banner over to your house today!! Thanks Pookie!

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  7. So cute! I get tired of all the pastel this time of year- love that you did black and white- very classy!!

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  8. Thank you Melissa and thank you for visiting my blog!! I appreciate you hosting the link-up party, so many cool blogs to check out! I have been on the computer all evening looking at all the link ups! Have a great day, Lori

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  10. I love your mantle! The bunny banner is just great. You did an awesome job on everything. I am now a follower and I look forward to seeing what you will create next!

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

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  11. Thank you for stopping by Cynthia and for the follow!! I checked out your yummy blog and followed (GFC) you back. Thinking about those bacon caramels I just saw on your blog.....mmmmmmm Have a great day, Lori

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  12. Ruh,Row!! It looks so suspicious to see my name and no response!! LOL What happened was that I was on my laptop without using the mouse and it was getting to be a messed up comment. Sorry about that! What I was trying to say was that I love your decorations... especially the white eggs with one word on it. Love simplicity that makes a huge impact! Just darling!

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  13. Oh, everything is so adorable!! I love your bunny banner. It is awesome. I am featuring you tonight at Pick of the Bunch!! Thank you so much for sharing this week at A Bouquet of Talent. So thrilled you shared with us. Have a great weekend. :)
    Hugs
    Kathy

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  14. How clever and crafty are you!!!! Your puppy is completely adorable.

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  15. Thank you for stopping by Kadee!! I really like the simple look of the eggs too! Have a great day! Lori

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  16. OMGosh thank you so much for the feature!!! I am thrilled!! I am so flattered I am almost speechless!! Thank you and have a great weekend!! Lori

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  17. Thank you for stopping by and the nice comment!! I love crafting and I love spoiling our puppy!! Have a great day, Lori

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