August 20, 2012

Back to School Mantel




Happy Mantel Monday! This week's mantel is all about Back to School. Which, admittedly, isn't all that relevant in my house. But, it's relevant to a LOT of houses this week, so I went with it!


Details, details: The globe was borrowed from another room in my house and the books are my go-to for height (plus, they're very in-keeping with the theme this week!). The math flash cards were picked up at an antique store for $0.25/each. How could I resist?!


Do you follow me on Pinterest? If so, you may have seen the free ABC printable I pinned last week. I'm in love with free printables, if you haven't figured it out. And, this ABC print from Sprik Space is great because it comes in a LOT of color choices! I placed mine in a $2 ikea document frame (the frame is 8.5x11" so no trimming the print. Score!) and then placed that frame behind an open frame (an antique store find). Bigger frame=less space on the mantel to fill. Double score!

Do you have any crafty Back to School projects on your to-do list this week? I'd love to hear about them!

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13 comments:

  1. StephanieAugust 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Love the flash card banner! Perfect!

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  2. StephanieAugust 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Love the flash card banner! Perfect!

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  3. Kirby CarespodiAugust 20, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    How cute! I like it a lot. And not just because I teach school.

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  4. Danni@SiloHillFarmAugust 20, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Nice one Emily! Ha! I forgot about flashcards!! I love globes...old and new, big and small. No back to school projects here....thankfully I'm finished with kids in school!

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  5. Pitter and GlinkAugust 20, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Very cute! :)

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  6. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Oh my gosh...so cute! You're a genius....seriously!!! XO, Aimee

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  7. Michelle PaigeAugust 20, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    I'm in LOVE with this mantel! The flashcards are adorable!

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  8. Our Pinteresting FamilyAugust 21, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    That is too cute!! I love the flashcards. :)

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  9. BlissAugust 21, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    My mantel is the same since when, after Easter? But I've been watching yours, just so you know.

    ~Bliss~

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  10. April @ illistyleAugust 21, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I love the vintage flash cards! Such a cute graphic banner. And the globe is right up my alley. Love this mantel! xoxo

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  11. Eclectically VintageAugust 22, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    The flash cards are fabulous - I think I may have some in my basement (surprise, surprise)!! We've still got 2 weeks til school starts - maybe I can whip up a fabulous back to school mantel too?!
    Kelly

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  12. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogAugust 22, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    I love the smaller frame in a bigger one ... great tip. And beautiful back to school mantel.

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