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Home » spring » Vintage Door Spring Mantel 2012!

diy, my home, silhouette, spring, spring project, tutorial · March 29, 2012

Vintage Door Spring Mantel 2012!

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Who’s ready for SPRING??? Check out this vintage door spring mantel!

I am!!! The weather is getting warmer and I am getting excited for capris, flip flops and picnics!In the meantime, I thought maybe if I decorated my mantel for Spring, that might help it get here sooner LOL.

I found a beautiful old door at a local architectural salvage yard. I LOVED the bright green/teal color that it had been painted many moons ago. Someone had tried painting over the teal with some white paint later, so I sanded off as much of the white as I could with my handy little mouse sander.

Then once it was clean, I applied some vinyl with one of my favorite Spring quotes from Emily Dickinson. I love it!

I also spray painted a couple frames (from Cut It Out Frames) in bright, Spring colors.

The next thing I did was recover some canvases with bright fabric.And then I covered a letter with moss.

And then I added my Spring Paper Wreath. (A tutorial on that coming up tomorrow).

I took an old doorknob I’ve had sitting in a bowl for a few years and it fit perfectly in the door!!!

I hung the wreath from the doorknob with some pretty YELLOW ribbon.

And then I added my Chevron Pendants that I made last year.

I love the POP of color the door brings to the room. It’s so bright and CHEERY!!!

Amd it goes so well with my new pillows and throw from Target (I love that place).

Have you decorated for Spring?? What have you made for your home?

Leave me a link to YOUR idea – I would love to see it!!

Happy Spring!!!

xoxo

Posted By: Jen · In: diy, my home, silhouette, spring, spring project, tutorial

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    May 20, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Jen – what paint colors did you use in your living room and kitchen? It’s a beautiful gray.

    • Jen says

      June 3, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      Hi Jennifer!!

      It’s called Sharkey Grey by Martha Stewart’s paint line at Home Depot. It’s a very warm grey. I really love it!

      xoxo

  2. familybringsjoy says

    March 14, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Jen, your house is so bright and cheery! I love all the pops of color with white. The blue sectional is so bold but is genius! I know I can always find creative ideas on your site. Thanks for sharing your talent and home with us. Glad I popped by today. Have a beautiful day! Happy Spring!

  3. susan says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    where did u get the zigzag canvas?

  4. susan townley says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    where r u getting the zigzag canvas?

  5. Stacey Zilz says

    April 22, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I love it all!! Where did you find a turquoise slip cover for you couch??

  6. Sunday Burquest says

    April 1, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    I LOVE this! I wish I had a spot for a big door – I love the colors and every little thing you added – AMAZING!!

  7. Myra @ My Blessed Life says

    March 31, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Love the door and all you did for your mantel! Beautimous! 😉

  8. Ashleigh says

    March 31, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    This is adorable I love old doors! The teal blue looks beautiful and is a nice complement to the rest of the color in your family room:) so pretty grat idea!

  9. Sara says

    March 30, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Oh my goodness!! This is absolutely GORGEOUS, the whole thing!! Where in the world did you get those lovely turquoise couches from?

    • Jen says

      April 1, 2012 at 11:12 PM

      Thanks Sara!!

      I had slipcovers made for my sectional 🙂

      xoxo
      Jen

  10. shanna says

    March 30, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    love this! where is your little yellow birdcage from?

  11. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    March 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Oh, Jen, I love it!!! It’s so you. 🙂 I just love all the pops of color in your home. 🙂

  12. Jaime says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    How come everything in your house is so wonderful?? You are one seriously crafty lady!!

  13. Brittany @ My Decoupaged Life says

    March 29, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    I love the eclectic style of the mantle! Oh and I absolutely love the colors! I just painted my kitchen this beautiful turquoise color. It’s so bright and happy. 🙂

    • Jen says

      March 29, 2012 at 10:28 PM

      Thanks Brittany!!

      Turquoise is such a happy color. Thanks for the sweet comment!!

      xox

  14. Deanna @ TheChangingHouse says

    March 29, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Can we switch houses??? You have a beautiful home, and you’re so creative which makes it so unique! I love it!

  15. Jaimee @ Craft, Interrupted says

    March 29, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    W-O-W. really. The way you put all this together, with the colors, and the textures, and ALL of it – love, love, LOVE it. I’ve had my eye out for an arched window pane to lean above my mantel, but now I’ll be looking for an old door, too! I’m pinning this for Spring : )

  16. Kelsey says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I LOVE it Jen!! I have been hunting for an old door, but haven’t had any luck yet. It looks great with the frames and of course I love the color!

  17. Mary says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    wow that looks great. i got to get hopping and get my easter stuff out.

  18. Lindsay says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I’m sure you get asked all the time but where is your couch from? Thanks!!!

    • Jen says

      April 1, 2012 at 11:15 PM

      Hi Lindsay!!

      I had slipcovers made for my couch by Slipcovers by Shelley 🙂 http://customslipcoversbyshelley.blogspot.com/

      xoxo

  19. Cerise says

    March 29, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Wow! That looks really amazing!! Sadly, I have done NOTHING to decorate yet. I got my box out of stuff for Easter and it’s still sitting on my dining table. Maybe I’ll just wait till after next weekend and go Spring crazy :o)
    Can’t wait for the wreath tutorial. It’s gorgeous!

  20. amy@winecountrymama says

    March 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    OMG I am so in love! This is so cute and cheery. So creative. You did a great job…..Now can you just bring it over to my house 😉
    Amy

  21. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    March 29, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Jen, I just LOVE the colors in your home! This mantel is so bright and fun!!! All I’ve made so far is an easter egg bouquet centerpiece that I haven’t posted yet… But I will! 😉

  22. Jenny says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    It’s so cheerful! The colors are so fresh and springy! Beautiful as always!!

  23. Lisa says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I love your creativity.

  24. Mrs.B says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    So CUTE! We have started decorating for Spring too- mostly outside though.

  25. Kelli says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Jen that is adorable as usual! I love that you hung the wreath from the old doorknob! Those colors are so fun and spring like! I need to get a few spring things up in my house too!

  26. Jamie says

    March 29, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    That is SOO cute!

  27. Kimberly says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Oh!! I love this. What a creative idea!!

  28. Leanne says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I love the idea of using a door. Such a fun and cheery mantel. I love all the wonderful colors and textures.

  29. Sarah says

    March 29, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    I love the colors! It adds so much! I am using that same color combo in my little girl’s room.

  30. Whitney says

    March 29, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    I’m so jealous of you big mantle! It’s beautiful, just like the rest of your home! I love all of the colors! Thanks so much for sharing, I love it!

  31. Kristin says

    March 29, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    I love this!!! All of the colors are so bright and cheerful. I can’t wait to see the spring wreath tutorial. : )

    Kristin
    theocdlifestyle.blogspot.com

  32. Amy @ Positively Splendid says

    March 29, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Jen, it is beautiful!! You and I are vibrant color soul sisters, I think. 🙂

  33. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    March 29, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    I love it! The details are amazing! Can’t wait to see the wreath tutorial. I need to figure out what a mouse sander is…so going to google that now.

    Beyond gorgeous!

    Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

  34. jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says

    March 29, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    Jen, oh how I love that wreath!!!! It looks so cool with the door and other decor. Love the home shots with all the bright colors. Nicely done 🙂

  35. Amy Fountain says

    March 29, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    I love the room! It looks so warm and airy.

  36. Dana says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    It looks beautiful! Funny enough, you have the moss “H”, and the wreath looks like an “O” … my eye kept wanting to find a “P” and “E” to finish off the word to match the quote! 🙂

    • Julie, RN @ http:www.craftyimaginings.blogspot.com says

      March 29, 2012 at 7:43 AM

      I thought the same thing…looked for the rest of the word too! ;^)

      • Dana says

        March 29, 2012 at 10:27 PM

        I keep thinking that if you turned the last chevron piece sideways, it’d look like an “E”. now just for a “P” somewhere 😉

        • Andrea says

          March 31, 2012 at 7:24 AM

          I think a P could be put in the yellow frame. Cute, cute idea, BTW!

  37. Coley says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    Your mantel looks great! The quote you used is one of my very favorite quotes and I’m actually working on something for spring with that very quote. 🙂

  38. Lori Young says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    Love!! Is your sectional slipcovered?? I LOVE it!!

  39. Emily says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Can you come decorate my house next? I will be pinning this on my spring board AND Where Women Create. 😉

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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