Barnhouse | Asymmetrical Christmas Mantel
DIY PROJECT
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This years mantel is big, bold, and made of real greenery! I just love how it pops against our new green paneling in the livingroom. All the steps after the break!
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How to Create an Asymmetric Christmas Mantel
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Step 1
Clear everything away from you mantel and gather your greenery.
I used all fresh greens including:
– Cedar Garland – from Costco $18 for 25ft
– Incense Cedar – with the yellow tips
– Juniper – for a pop of blue
– Blue Cypress – clipping from our Christmas Tree
– Pine Tree Clippings
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Step 2
I screwed two hooks into the drywall above the mantel to secure the cedar garland. (you could also use Command hooks!)
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Step 3
I started by placing the cedar garland on the mantel to create the asymmetric shape and to serve as the base for the rest of the greens. With a zip-tie I secured the garland to the hooks from Step 2. Make sure it’s secure in place, because all your other greenery will be attached to this. I like to do a swoop in the front to expose space on the mantel for candles (Read FAKE candles, safety first!).
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Step 4
Next, build up the garland! I started by sticking the ends of the Blue Cypress and Pine clippings into the garland, and secured with floral wire as needed.
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Step 5
Once I got a shape I liked, I filled in the gaps with Juniper and Incense Cedar to add pops of blue and yellow! I strung some dried oranges and dropped them over the garland. Done!
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