I LOVE this time of year!!
Decorating for Fall is my favorite.
Last week I made a bleached dropcloth slipcover for my couch and I thought it would be fun to keep my Fall decor to grey and white. Kind of non-traditional. I just really wanted to go with a neutral and kind of beachy look for Fall.
DecoArt has an awesome multi-surface line of paints coming out. They were kind of enough to send me some and ask me to make a project with them. I thought it would be fun to paint pumpkins and attach wood letters that spelled out something for Fall!! I chose the word AUTUMN.
Here’s how I made this Beachy Fall Mantel!
- I took 6 small pumpkins. You can find them at your local craft store.
- Then I painted them. I originally painted them grey but once I put them on my mantel, I found that I liked a lighter color. So I repainted them white (just keeping it real).
- And I painted the wood letters Dolphin Grey.
- I attached the wood letters to the pumpkins with hot glue.
- I also painted a round grape vine wreath with the paint and hung it on an old vintage door.
I just love the way it looks!!
I think the mantel needs something else — maybe a few grey and white Fall pennants??
What do you think??
I love the way the Autumn Pumpkin mantel looks with my new slipcovered couch.
So light and bright!!
DecoArt will aso have an awesome line of stencils. I made these Gold Geometric Pumpkins with their Geometric Stencil:
Americana Multi-Surface Satins are available for purchase at Michaels, A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby, and other fine craft retailers.
Plus … check out this DecoArt rebate offer (click the pic for a larger version)
Have a Creative Day!!
xoxo
PS – I am linking this up to Thrifty Decor Chick’s Fall Mantel Party – check it out!
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LOVE your blog! This post is SO inspiring. I feel like I could tackle those pumpkins (both the chevron and the AUTUMN ones)-so cute and festive. I love that AUTUMN sign too! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
I’m dying to know what color the old door on the mantel is? Love it!
it all looks so pretty & clean! love your autumn sign too! so fun.
xo
kellie
What lovely, innovative fall decorations! I love the autumn sign in particular! I gravitate to fall decor, probably because this is my favorite season!
I love the modern look for fall…great job!
~Sarah
Gerat idea! I love how simple your projects are but they look so fancy. Great ideas!
I love all these ideas. Makes me ready for fall. Especially with all these HOT and humid days we are having here in Central TX.
Shannon @ bohemianjunktion.com
Thanks Shannon!!
I agree – I am ready for some cooler Fall weather. So fun!!
xoxo
L O V E the simplicity. Sometimes that makes much more of an impact. Sit back and enjoy the beauty and breath of fresh air, don’t clutter it up!
Thanks for your opinion Rebecca!! I am an embellisher and so I always think I need to add more details. But I do love the simple clean look of the mantel right now.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
xoxo
It looks great! I painted small styrofoam pumpkins that I picked up from the dollar store. I glittered the crap out of one and painted the other with a metallic champagne paint. Love how classy muted colored pumpkins are this time of year!
Oh your pumpkins sound so pretty! Have you blogged about them? I would love to come over and see them!
xoxo
I have! haha. I’ll have to take better pictures once I take them out this year. But please do take a look! Your opinion would mean so much!
http://corinnaashley.com/finished-fall-projects-around-my-home/
Hey Jen
Love the white and gold and grey color combination for fall. Plus I love signs in a home and the autumn sign in your livingroom really looks great.
Best
Chernee
Hi Chernee!!
Thanks so much! I am loving a simpler look right now. And that sign makes me so happy. I can’t wait to post about it!
xoxoxo
Love it Jen! I am especially loving your tall autumn sign. Can’t wait to read how you made that one! Happy Weekend!
♥Tausha
Hi Tausha!!!
Thanks so much my friend!! I really love that sign. And it was so easy to make. I want to make some more but I don’t have anywhere to put them LOL!! It cost me $6 for the wood 🙂
xoxo
I love the AUTUMN sign. Your tall ceilings are beautiful.
Thanks Holly!!
I love them too! It really makes the room seem big and spacious.
xoxoxo
A drop cloth slip cover is on my weekend agenda!!! Yours looks great! Did I miss your tutorial on it?
Hi Michelle!
I am so excited about your dropcoth slipcovers!! I haven’t had time to write up the tutorial yet. One tip is I bleached mine three times and washed them. It was time consuming but it really made them lighter. They look like linen now but have the durability of the dropcloths. Send me an email if you have any questions or need help. [email protected]
xoxox
Oh I love the clean feel of the grey & white. It gives a lovely feeling of peace & calm. I must be in that mode because my latest project for our mantle was grey & white too.
Apologies for being MIA & not visiting & commenting too much this week- been absolutely overwhelmed with catching up from the long weekend. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel- which is great as we go into another weekend 🙂
Have a good one Jen!!!
I missed you Gina!!
I am so glad everything’s ok. I think having the kids go back to school is nice but kind of a crazy time!! I am excited to check out your pear pie filling. Sounds so good!!
xxox
how cool! GREAT idea with the letters. never seen that before – it looks awesome! and who says falll decor needs to be in all fall colors anyway 🙂
That’s what I say LOL!!! I was tired of the same browns and oranges – even though I love them. I guess I’m not quite ready for Fall yet maybe? Thanks for your sweet comment!!
xoxo
I love this idea and colour scheme! I have a coastal theme to my home and have been trying to brainstorm how I am to decorate for autumn with all these starfish and blue tones.
I can’t wait to see more!
Hi Brandi! Your house sounds beautiful!! I’m so excited to come check it out!
xoxoxo
Your home is beautiful!! I love the white slipcovers and your mantel makeover is gorgeous!
xoxo
These are soo pretty! I love the look of the non traditional white! Very chic!
Thanks Katie!! I was trying to go with a fall look but a lighter feeling. Thanks for the sweet comment!!
xxoxo
Love it! Perfect for the way my home is decorated! I think we might have similar mantels! 🙂
Oh how fun!! I want to see yours! Do you have pictures of it?
xoxox
I am STUNNED! This is SO modern and chic! Love it and I just pinned it to my Fall Crafts Board here!
GREAT Job!
http://pinterest.com/celinda11/fall-crafts/
Ursula
Thanks Ursula!! Happy Fall!
xxox
I think the wreath is the show stopper! I love it!
Thanks Lisa!!!
xoxoxo
You are so sweet Krista!! That really means so much to me! Have a happy day!
xoxo
I love your beachy fall look Jen – the pumpkins are adorable and the whole thing is so soft and pretty. I love the touch of gold in your autumn sign too. Hmmm… I am feeling newly inspired!! Thanks!