Snowman Christmas Mantel Decor is easy to put together and showcases my love of the wintry feel of the holiday, even if we rarely get snow.
To say I’m crazy about Christmas decor is an understatement. I always look forward to decorating my house and our church. If Santa’s elves would help me put it all away once Christmas is over, I’d enjoy it even more.
Last Christmas my son-in-law built a huge faux fireplace for a Christmas play at church. It had to be big because it was front and center on the stage.
This year we had other things going on up there so I begged, pleaded, and cajoled him into cutting it down to fit in the fellowship hall (much lower ceiling, much smaller room).
I moved things around to accommodate our new faux fireplace and I really like how it turned out so I thought I’d share a few pics with you.
Snowy Christmas Mantel Decor
I wanted to create a snowy Christmas scene with touches of red and blue. Making the snow globes was the most fun of all.
When it comes to seasonal decor, I always shop my house for items I’ve used in the past. It’s fun to create an entirely new look by reusing decor from previous years.
Funny Story: I directed a wedding at our church a few weeks ago and the bride wanted all the posed pictures made in front of my faux fireplace and Christmas tree.
Epsom Salt Is The Perfect Fake Snow
I was standing to the side, out-of-the-way, when I noticed a lady picking up one of my wine glass snow scenes from the kitchen island. She reached inside and touched the faux snow.
She was trying to figure out what I had used. It’s always Epsom salt for my snow creations. It’s sparkly, it’s white, it’s beautiful!
I have to give a special shout out to my sister, Melinda, for sending me a pair of gently used ice skates from Colorado. It completed my decor. Thanks, Melinda!
Here’s my Christmas Mantel Decor
Here’s a close-up of a snow scene.
I later added real wood to the faux fireplace to make it look more realistic. What theme did you use this year?
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Lovely! I can see why the bride wanted pictures taken here. I’m sure that many in your church are really enjoying this display.
Thanks, Paula. I always enjoy decorating the church for different holidays, Christmas being my favorite of course.
Beautiful decorations!!! Excuse me, but I think there is a typo in the second paragraph…you said your son-in-law??!!! I don’t see how you could have one of those since it appears that your oldest child is about 5!!! I don’t think that it is legal to marry off kids that young!! Your church is blessed to have you as their decorator!!!
My heart dropped when I saw the word typo (LOL)! I have 4 grandchildren, too. 🙂
The mantle with the tree is BEAUTIFUL! And Epsom Salt, well that’s pretty brilliant. It does give the realistic texture and look. I love that use and reuse items from around the home. It is not only cost effective but provides a new way to make something brand new. The mantle is gorgeous and looks ready for Santa to drop in at any moment.
Epsom salt is my go-to snow. And it’s really cheap. 🙂
Thank you for sharing all of your holiday pictures and posts. This gives me just what I need to have a bit of home abroad.
Your mantel is lovely. I’m eyeing the mirror as well.
Thanks, Reginia! Glad I could help bring some holiday cheer.
I love every bit of it. I saw it on Instagram the other week and was hoping you would put up a post about it! I love all your decor and creations at all times!!!
Thanks, Zan! It’s hard to try and fit everything I want to blog about before Christmas. 🙂
Love! Your mantel is so festive. I the little Christmas scenes in a jar. Super cute.
Thanks. I always enjoy coming up with something different each year.
Your Christmas mantle is beautiful! I hope my mantel looks like that some day!
Thanks, Lauren!
I always wanted to make my own snow globes. I think it would be a fun craft to do with the daughter when she gets older. Yours look so magical 🙂
The snow globes were fun and all the kids love looking at them.
That is simply gorgeous!! And I never thought to use Epsom Salt for fake snow, that’s genius!!
Epsom salt makes the best fake snow. You’ve got to try it.
I LOVE how you put those decorations in the glass jars what a great idea.
Thanks, Sarah! It was fun to work with the mini trees and little Christmas scenes.
The whole thing is beautiful, Alli! Thanks for joining us over at the #homematters linky party! We hope to see you again this coming Friday 🙂
I love the stockings, and the snow scenes, and the skates, and…. well all of it!
It all looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Pin-Worthy Wednesday. Pinned!