This is a much more condensed version of my St. Patrick's Day mantle from what I did last year. I forget that just because I have a huge mantle, I don't have to use it all. I think I had just seen a pin on pinterest that said mantles should have more of a triangular shape. While I prefer this year's St. Patrick's day mantle to the previous year, I think it in general I prefer to have my mantle more full. Last year I had about the same amount of stuff, but since it was so spread out it didn't look as cohesive.
I used the same shamrock pot o' gold that I used from last year. Helpful hint, fill the pot with paper and set the pieces of "gold" on top so you don't have to purchase as many. I also used the same candle covers. As you can see the two green candles are actually candles covered with pieces of scrapbook paper. It's an inexpensive way to get some different patterns and colors in the mantle without buying new, big, candles for every holiday. Although I recommend cutting the paper to fit the candle and securing them with a tack. I was taking the easy way out with rubberbanding them at the bottom.
I used my small apothecary jar and filled it with green, silver and gold Christmas balls. I then topped it off with some green and white carnations purchased at the Dollar Tree. I also purchased the paper weights to the left from the Dollar Tree. They just give a little bit of spice and height.
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