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    Burlap Mantel Garland

    By: Jane · Updated: 20 Jan, '18 · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

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    I've been doing a little summer decorating at the cottage, and one of the things I've made is this burlap mantel garland.

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    And since I haven't made it to the beach this year, I thought I'd bring to beach to me by pulling out all my shells.

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    My sister-in-law Jean saw a similar garland on the blog Beautiful Nest, and she said that I should make one since it looked so pretty on a white painted fireplace.

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    Jenni made her garland out of linen, but I thought I'd try to make a burlap garland.

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    Burlap goes so well with our linen drapes, and I love its texture.

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    I purchased 2 yards of burlap and cut it into strips about 4 inches wide.

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    Next I started threading a wire through the burlap. You will need a fairly thick wire, and this is the wire Leo brought back from the hardware store.

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    As I was punching the wire through the burlap, I would pinch it together and hold it. I punched through about every 2 inches, and kept pushing the folds together.

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    This is one strip that had been threaded on the wire. I ruffled the edges after I got the burlap on the wire. Since I wanted the garland to be nice and full, I used the entire 2 yards of fabric. After I finished the garland, I attached it to the mantel with some additional wire.

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    To hide the wire where I attached the garland, I placed some bows that I made. Last week, I painted the lanterns white to use as part of  my mantel decorations, and I asked Leo to retrieve my shells from the attic where they were stored.

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    I hot glued 3 starfish to the garland and added some other shells to camouflage the speakers that are on the mantel.

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    If you look closely you can still see the speakers but they do blend into the background.

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    This photo shows how I twisted the burlap folds this way and that on the wire.

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    I was so pleased with how the burlap garland turned out!

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    My sweet sister-in-law bought some dried flowers to place in the jugs, and the natural colors compliment the shells and the burlap.

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    To do some more summer decorating, I put some shells into my dough tray.

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    Many of the shells were collected when we lived on the Isle of Palms.

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    My favorite shell is the lettered olive which is the state shell of South Carolina.

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    I created some vignettes on top of our two dividers.

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    A starfish embellished candle!

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    Added a little coral here!

    The cottage is ready for summer, and I'm ready for a trip to the beach!

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    Lucy dreams of the beach, too!

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    1. Jean Windham

      June 09, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      The combination of sea shells, burlap garland and dried flies flowers say relax and enjoy the summer. Your fireplace screen really shines with this color combination. I like it. Jean

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    2. Jean Windham

      June 09, 2015 at 6:39 pm

      The combination of sea shells, burlap garland and the dried flowers say relax and enjoy the summer. I think your fireplace screen shows up so well with the new decor. I like it. Jean

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    3. Katie

      June 28, 2012 at 10:47 am

      I love it. I will have to give that a try. I love all your seashells. Cute, cute summer mantle.
      Katie

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    4. Marcia

      June 27, 2012 at 8:19 pm

      LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. I'm from Florida so this is definitely something I can use all year round. And I'm crazy about burlap too. Love that it's no-sew. 🙂
      Thank you for sharing.
      Marcia

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    5. lynda

      June 25, 2012 at 6:20 am

      Your mantle looks so pretty. Great idea! Thanks.

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    6. Miss Kitty

      June 24, 2012 at 6:03 pm

      This is so cute and could be used in so many seasons. Your whole mantle looks wonderful. I still have more summer decorating to do and you have so many good ideas in this post to inspire me.

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    7. [email protected]

      June 24, 2012 at 4:49 pm

      WOW! So beautiful! I have a ruffled burlap garland on my mantel as well! Check it out! http://unskinnyboppy.blogspot.com/2011/09/everyday-im-rufflin.html

      It's like we were cut from the same cloth. Nyuck Nyuck.

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    8. Dee

      June 20, 2012 at 4:52 pm

      The garland is so pretty. I love how you decorated your candles.

      Dee

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    9. Ann

      June 19, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      So far I have not made a garland or bunting but this is great inspiration. Thanks for the directions too. I'm pinning it to my Summer 2012 board so I won't forget about it!

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    10. Kathryn Griffin

      June 19, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      Jane, it's practically perfect. You did such a wonderful job. But, Lucy steals the show. Is she a Corgi mix? Thank you for sharing at Make it Pretty Monday @TheDedicatedHouse. It means the world. Wishing you a grand evening. Toodles, Kathryn

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    11. Kris

      June 19, 2012 at 10:27 am

      Hello,

      I found your blog via The Dedicated House "Make it Pretty Monday". I love the burlap garland you made for your fireplace, it looks so lovely and I also like the way you added sea shells as well.

      Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂

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    12. Debbie

      June 19, 2012 at 8:15 am

      You used all my favorites! Including the cutie on the rug! Bring me that burlap garland, you can give it to me at Haven!

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    13. Melanie

      June 19, 2012 at 4:45 am

      What a pretty summer mantel! It looks wonderful! Lucy must be having sweet beach dreams!!

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    14. Olive

      June 18, 2012 at 8:59 pm

      The shells in the dough bowl are wonderful Jane. The garland is fun and even I might could do that. I have not a smidgeon of crafting ability normally.

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    15. Susan @ Afford Your Passions

      June 18, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      I'm visiting today through Layla's Summer Mantel Link Party!

      Your mantel is lovely, and your burlap garland is just adorable!

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    16. Jean Windham

      June 18, 2012 at 2:42 pm

      What a nice look for the fireplace. The mixture of the burlap with the sea shells and the dried flowers and candles really give one a good feeling and yes a trip to the beach would be nice. I like the pictures of the two fathers too. Jean

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    17. Barbara F.

      June 18, 2012 at 10:44 am

      Your mantel looks beautiful, Jane. I love the painted brick. You have a wonderful shell collection. I am partial to the sand dollars. You have recreated a lovely beach-y atmosphere. xo

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    18. Diane

      June 18, 2012 at 10:25 am

      Looks wonderful Jane! I love the way the burlap twisted and turned. This could be cute for any season too. Looks like Cottage at the Beach now!

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    19. Susan in SC

      June 18, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Beautiful Jane! I never knew we had a state shell - I learn something new each day!

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    20. [email protected] Designs

      June 18, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Love, love the burlap banner....Your mantel looks so ready for summer!! Beautiful!

      See you at Haven!!!....

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    21. Dolly Sarrio

      June 18, 2012 at 9:58 am

      Very cute Jane, makes me want to go to the beach! I like your creative ideas.

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    22. northern cottage

      June 18, 2012 at 9:49 am

      very pretty - calm and classic and oh so summery! It is right up my alley! xo

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    23. sue frazier

      June 18, 2012 at 8:00 am

      I love the shells in the dough tray and I adore your fireplace screen! Love it all...it looks so beautiful!

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    24. Gina

      June 18, 2012 at 7:25 am

      I love it, Jane! It really looks great against the white of your fireplace and of course, all the coastal accents just enhance the whole look.

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    25. Carlene @ Oganized Clutter

      June 18, 2012 at 6:04 am

      I love burlap. Your burlap garland is perfect with the shells and sea life!

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    26. [email protected] Charm

      June 18, 2012 at 2:00 am

      Jane,
      Your garland is so my style....I LOVE IT!!!

      Blessings,
      Linda

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    27. Taunnie

      June 18, 2012 at 1:31 am

      Jane, love the burlap garland, such a great idea. I wouldn't have come up with that one on my own. Thanks for the inspiration. I think I will make one for Christmas.

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    28. Joy M

      June 18, 2012 at 12:07 am

      Loved reading your post and looking at your wonderful summer redo with the burlap, shells, a bit of hot glue and wire and a lot of creativity - and love the shells in the dough tray.

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    29. Pam

      June 17, 2012 at 10:42 pm

      That is SO cute Jane! I love the look of it, especially with the starfish and bows. Great job!

      Pam

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    30. debbie

      June 17, 2012 at 10:12 pm

      I absolutely love your burlap banner. Your mantel is looking all summery and fresh too Jane.

      Reply

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