Sunday, February 8, 2015

Shabby Mantle Scarf


It was time for a change....not a big change...just a little one......lol!
  I wasn't really tired of the mantle scarf that had been on my mantle for several years,  but I wanted a change.
I still wanted the scarf  to be a neutral color that I could use year round,   but I wanted it to look a little shabbier.
I also wanted it to be lace instead of cotton.....

As you can see in the before and after photo's,  I made the scarf quite a bit longer than in was before.   

I had bought this fireplace opening cover at the auction a while back for $2 and it had just been taking up space in the garage.   I even thought about getting rid of it.
  I remembered to take a "before" photo after H had already painted the sides of it white.   I covered the wood center with satin and lace.   I know you can't see it very well behind that heater,  but that old heater is heavy and I didn't want it moved again.

Here is a little better picture of the fireplace "screen".   It is actually just a decorative cover for when the fireplace is not in use.     It was in the high 70's today,  so I'm hoping that we won't  need to use it again for a while!

I made some cloth roses to adorn the front of the mantle scarf......

I also tore some strips of fabric.....
 I recovered the chandy lamp shades with lace....they were pink satin before.

I can't wait to decorate my new mantle for spring!


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11 comments:

  1. WOW! I've never heard of a mantle scarf, but it's so elegant! Thanks so much for joining us at the #HomeMattersParty - we hope to see you again next week!

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  2. Ohh...very very beautiful! I love your mantle scarf, it 's so shabby chic
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  3. Wow Penny! That mantle is scarf is absolutely gorgeous!

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  4. they are both just beautiful, such a lovely home you have

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  5. Wow! Your home is like a fairytale castle :) Everything is simply beautiful and so romantic, dear Penny. Thank you so much for sharing at Roses of Inspiration. Hugs and blessings!

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  6. Thank you for contributing to Motivation Monday!

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  7. How pretty it came out! I like the roses you made and added to it. Very fun! :) Thank you for sharing your beautiful posts with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays this week Penny! I hope you have a lovely day :)

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  8. Love all the lace!! So elegant and charming!!
    What also caught my eye was the lamp shades on the chandy.
    Do you have a post of them that you did in the past and if not would you showcase them in a future post??
    I really want to see them up close..
    Stunning!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  9. You have really dressed up your mantle beautifully Penny. All of the lace is elegant! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  10. Oh my goodness look at all of that wonderful lace ♥ Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo

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  11. I can't believe you found a way to make it even prettier than before Penny, love all that lace!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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