Thursday, November 17

DIY Mantel reveal

This is a picture of my fireplace last year just before Christmas

And this is the same fireplace today
Notice the difference ? Yes ! I have a mantel!!

Uncle John and I worked together a saturday morning and put this together while the hubby was taking care of Bug. First we measured and had to do a little bit of math, then we tacked 1x2 strips of wood to the the studs.

Added some L brackets

Then measured some more and installed the ledge

 And after more measuring and more math, the crown moulding came under the ledge.


I'm terrified of using a circular saw so Uncle John did all the cutting but I was a champ using the drill and mail gun. Then came sanding, caulking, painting. But it's finished now. And the result is way beyond what I had hoped for. I can't wait to decorate for Christmas this year. It's a bit early for it though. So I did decorate for fall and of course Thanksgiving.



I'm just happy, really happy about my new mantel.





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19 comments:

  1. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsNovember 18, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I like your mantel. Girl, if you can use a nail gun, I'm sure you can use a circular saw. I was thinking the same thing a few days ago when using my compound miter saw. The blade looks scary but I always try to do one thing that scares me. Try it next time, I bet you'll feel a great sense of accomplishment!

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  2. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.comNovember 18, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Hi! Stopping by from its fun to craft. Love the new mantel! Your stockings are going to look gorgeous there. I would love for you to link this up to my Friday link party as well :) See ya there!

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  3. TenilleNovember 18, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    This looks so amazing. It turned out great. Thanks for sharing. I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now.

    http://junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-it-up-wednesday-3.html

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  4. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateNovember 19, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Oh my gosh I can't believe you made this!! It turned out so so great and looks professionally done. Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House!

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  5. UnknownNovember 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    What a great idea for any corner...Beautiful!! I need to pin this and share...

    I would love for you to link this up to my Great Pinterest Find linky party...

    http://mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/2011/11/great-pinterest-finds.html

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  6. JillNovember 21, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Great work on that mantel! It looks so professional!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  7. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateNovember 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Wanted to let you know I featured this as part of my link party wrap up and features! Please feel free to grab a featured button from my sidebar if you like.

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  8. fromgentogenNovember 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Wow --- what a great idea! It looks absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings, Becky

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  9. NikeNovember 21, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I LOVE your mantel! The chunky molding looks awesome above the fireplace and gives you so much display space. Jealous!

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  10. WendyNovember 21, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    It turned out fabulous! NIce job!

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  11. Megan GunyanNovember 22, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    So great! I love the moulding! It is terrific, you guys did a fantastic job!

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  12. Just JaimeNovember 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Looks awesome!! Great job!

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  13. Jennifer @ Bleu PomNovember 23, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    You totally inspired me to do something to my fire place. Thanks for sharing! Found you through link party.

    http://justagurlintheworld.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-make-custom-wall-art.html

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  14. Feral TurtleNovember 23, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    That looks so nice. Makes me wish I had a fireplace! Cheers!

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  15. UnknownNovember 27, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I would love for you to share it at my "Anything Goes" Linky party...

    www.mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/2011/11/anything-goes-linky-party.html

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  16. JenniferNovember 29, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    What a great mantle!!
    Thanks again for partying with us at Show & Share!

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  17. the cape on the cornerNovember 29, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    what a great addition to what you were already working with. i'm sure you are super pumped to decorate for winter holidays now.

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  18. very merry vintage styleNovember 29, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Looks great--one more space to decorate! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday

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  19. KirisJMarch 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Wow, this is the exact same fireplace I have! Next to the staircase, wrought-iron bars, black slate floor... everything. I live in Reston, VA. I've been looking for ideas for a mantel that fits my kind of fireplace, and this is it! Thanks!

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