Spring Mantel 2012 - Polka Dots and Cherry Blossoms

I kept it simple this time.

I wanted to change it up a bit.

I stepped out of my design box.

Well at least one foot did.

Pink seemed to dominate.

And if you know the 5 year old you would understand.

The frame behind the wreath I have had forever.

It is suppose to be a picture frame, but I have yet to use it as one.

I painted it this yummy minty green

Added the pink cherry blossom fabric behind it

Which the bunting is made from too.

And placed my Fabric Wrapped Spring Wreath on it

Painted glass jars and twig branches

Books and birdhouse

Spray painted Dollar Store tray and ceramic eggs.

It all gives a simple Springtime look.

And it is pink.

Which in my world makes the 5 year old happy.

Happy Spring !!!

Hanging out with my Friends.....

Fabric Wrapped Spring Wreath

Been working on my Spring Mantel.

And I knew I wanted to do a wreath.

I love doing a fabric wrapped one.

I have done a few of them.

(here, here, and here)

The base is a straw wreath I had picked up.

I love using this type of base.

Just leave to plastic on.

Because I use pins to attach everything and sometimes with styrofoam it starts to fall apart.

Approximately 1/4 yard of fabric is what I used.

I cut it into even strips, about 3" wide

Just wrap and pin, wrap and pin......

Added a few rolled roses.

Can you guess the accent color of my Mantel this year?

Yeah someone around here is addicted to PINK.

My Spring Mantel reveal coming later today.

I love the polka dots.

Linking up with my Friends....

Censational Girl - Spring Craft Party

Boy time does fly..........

Boy time does fly....

All I was going to do was take a couple of weeks off

from my blog.

Then I realized my last post was February 3rd.

Today is March 20th.

Where does the time go ???

Alot has been happening around here.

I have a million projects going at once

(ok not exactly a million but, it sure feels like it)

Let's see.........

The 5 year old has been up to no good.

She had her first Daddy/Daughter Dance...

She got a new accessory....

Which she picked out all by herself

(and I swear now she looks older !!!)

And some fun and exciting news for me and my blog.....

I was chosen to be featured on BHG.com for their

2012 Easter/Spring Mantels.

My 2011 Spring "Fantel"

What an honor it has been to have my little old blog selected

 and be included with other outstanding blogs.

I am currently working on my new Spring Mantel

Trying to go a little outside my decor box.

Should be interesting right ???

Alright I think I have caught up.

Its the first day of Spring.

And its a nice 85 degees here

Yeah ummmm....Spring in Florida