How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel for Christmas
Your fireplace is likely the focal point of your room. Dress up the mantel for Christmas to add a festive touch to the room that everyone is sure to notice. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Clear off your mantel so that you can start fresh with your decorating. Wipe your mantel down before beginning to decorate.
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Arrange the mirror in the center of the mantel.
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Add Christmas-themed framed artwork or decorative figures to the mantel shelf on either side of the mirror.
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Place a variety of candles across your mantel to give it a warm glow.
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Fill in with a variety of holiday greens. Use artificial greens with or without artificial berries or use greenery cuttings from live trees. Make sure that each piece of green is pushed back to the end of the mantel so that they don't fall off.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember, less is more. You might use only some of these decor suggestions to create your ideal Christmas mantel.
Ensure the candle flames will not light your other decor on fire; keep them in glass covers. Never leave candles unattended.
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Pictures didn't come up far enough from bottom to be able to see them when enlarged to take a closer look. Don't know exactly what I was looking at.
