My summer mantel has taken on a small transformation just in time for Flag Day. And I might just leave it like this for the 4th of July as well. But then, it might just get another transformation. We'll see.
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Can you spot the changes from my
Memorial Day mantel?
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I changed out the print on my chicken wire frame. I added the star made from a folding ruler. As well as a cast iron star.
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I added an Americana wooden flag I've had . And layered an "Old Glory" tin sign in front. I found the tin sign at Tai Pan Trading on my trip to Utah. I had a 25% off coupon. I hate paying full price for anything.
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This fan medallion was a keeper from my Memorial Day mantel. It works for all 3 patriotic days.
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I got the American wooden flag a few years back from
Terry's Village on clearance. They have one fairly similar on their website this year for $16.00. I'm sure I didn't pay that much for the one I have. It would be really easy to knock off.
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The only change on this side of the mantel was that I used a different fan medallions.
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I just love flags. Most of my little flags came from Target Dollar Spot over the past few years.
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I even made me a flag garland. I just scanned a vintage looking flag cut out I had on hand & duplicated it on Picasa to fill up one piece of card stock. I cut them out & used my mini clothespins to attach to a piece of twine.
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I love Flag Day as it was my Grandma's birthday. So I get to think of her every time I see a flag.
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The small wooden star ornament was picked up last weekend at an antique store in Old Town Temecula. It was marked 90% off. So it cost me 29cents. Such a deal. I bought 3 of them. Now I am wishing I would have got all 6 they had. Regrets, regrets.
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Have you made a star out of a folding ruler? This particular ruler barely had enough sections to make this one. The cast iron star came from an antique store last year.
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I got all my "Patriotic" decorating done this past weekend. So now I will have something to share over the next week. Seems like it's always feast or famine with my posts.
But that is how I have always been. I hate to do anything that I'm suppose to do. I guess I would rather blog surf than make my own blog post.
Do you decorate for Flag Day or for the 4th of July?
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Linking to:
4th of July Link Party @ Not So Simple Housewife
Sat Nite Special @ Funky Junk InteriorsWeekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots and JelloTransformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic CottageWow us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Hi Kim, I think your mantel looks very CUTE and PATRIOTIC! I love the star from the folding ruler. I'd love to make one, but I haven't seen those type of rulers around in ages!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about feast or famine...I'm also having a hard time coming up with ideas for blog posts these days myself, especially when I'm trying to use things I already have and NOT spending any or much money.
I like blog surfing alot more than coming up with posts too. But I'm not as good as I used to be about taking the time to comment when I do. I just can't seem to do it all so I just try to do the best I can...
Btw, I didn't even know it was Flag day! My bad!
But I still have some flags still out from Memorial day!
Take care!
Sherri:)
I love this. Cool garland idea, too. Very inspirational. Now I've got to get to the store for some flags for the 4th. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou have a great collection of flags! I haven't decorated, usually do for 4th of July, but we won't be here then.
ReplyDeleteI love the designs you do! So unique!
Katherine
Kim, I always like to see what you have planned for your mantel. You know I adore patriotic decor, and this is a great design. I missed the Memorial Day mantel so I'm off to visit. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteHi Kim...
ReplyDeleteGirlfriend, I love how you decorate for all the different holidays!!! I never decorate for the 4th of July but after seeing all of your pretties...I should rethink it! Hehe!
Of course, I had to go back and check out your beautiful Memorial Day mantel decor. I wanted to see it...plus I wanted to see what all you had changed! Hehe! Love, love, LOVE both mantels! I love that wooden flag that you propped in front of your frame! Ohhh...and all of the pretty little metal stars...love them too! But I have to tell you...the flag banner you made...totally rocks, Kim!!! Love that you used the miniature clothes pins to hold the flags to the twine! Too cute! You are such a clever lady! Thanks for sharing your pretty mantels with us...I loved it!
Love ya,
Chari