Happy Wednesday, Friends! Recently I received the cutest gift from my thoughtful friend, Carly. She gave it to me at our Bible study one evening and I could hardly wait to play with it! The following morning, this playful summer mantel came together almost effortlessly...
![Create a whimsical garden inspired summer mantel with fresh flowers, gorgeous seed packets and a burlap canvas shovel! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com I dig gardening summer mantel](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7b9uNcmMsKg/V452L2mcTkI/AAAAAAAA_08/ybMt_F0QgrsdkHDtH4tQzzlRbIxJW4s2ACLcB/s1600/B%2BDig%2Bgardening%2Bcollage.jpg)
Actually, the gift included three items...
!["Bloom" and "Grow" burlap signs and a canvas shovel perfect for a garden inspired summer mantel! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com I dig gardening summer mantel](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FKYIWu_6OZM/V45tFRXIoaI/AAAAAAAA_0U/6ef8rjaAY4A1nifHvR8bvGJaEROhTydswCLcB/s1600/B%2Bshovel%2Bbloom%2Bgrow%2Bhand%2Bheld%2Blight%2B.jpg)
...of course I love them all! Isn't it meaningful when a friend knows you so well? The shovel canvas and burlap garden themed signs couldn't be more perfect with the picket fence I crafted from yard sale salvage back in the spring. After placing the tall shovel in the center, I used a thumb tack to secure each mini sign in place on the fence.
![A DIY picket fence, mini garden signs and a burlap canvas shovel set the stage for a whimsical summer garden mantel! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com I dig gardening summer mantel](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W1if4ex4fwk/V45tpCZOgCI/AAAAAAAA_0Y/CwbHqdbeur0nGOCHUFFAVtueWRH2CNFfgCLcB/s1600/B%2Bshovel%2Band%2Bgarden%2Bminis%2Bon%2Bpicket%2B.jpg)
Next, I added some bottle vases of purple cone flower (Echinacea), a yard sale watering can and Bunny Foo-Foo, also from a yard sale and nick-named by Ginger Grand.
![Create a whimsical summer mantel featuring a burlap shovel canvas, watering can, bottle vases and an adorable bunny! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com I dig gardening summer mantel](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x23IroZYI3Y/V4qHcgN285I/AAAAAAAA_mE/IGh41f3ehpQJsNm0Ax5yW8re2N4pkkruACEw/s1600/B%2Bgarden%2Bmantel%2Bwatering%2Bcan%2Bbloom%2Bbunny%2B%2B.jpg)
On the other side, a birdie bud vase, some herbs and a few gorgeous heirloom seed packets I bought on clearance and tucked away. Let's be honest, I'm not likely to plant turnips or mustard greens but how divine are those graphics--did I buy them just for the pretty pictures? Guilty as charged!
![Gorgeous seed packets, bloom filled bottles and a birdie bud vase create a whimsical summer mantel! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com I dig gardening summer mantel](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SE50Q41qfLI/V4rtpTN25bI/AAAAAAAA_pI/5ZRfSIN7_hkzZujjYCe8Jw2vYfmIVyoCACLcB/s1600/B%2Bbird%2Bvase%2Bseed%2Bpackets%2B.jpg)
Here's a view of the full mantel:
![Create a whimsical summer mantel featuring garden blooms, seed packets, a burlap shovel canvas and a DIY picket fence! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com I dig gardening summer mantel](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vLjrkDiKD7o/V45cCn3YneI/AAAAAAAA_yU/QJBm_qMxeJU1ry_DeWqwtBUepcEqGf6iACLcB/s1600/B%2Bwide%2Bgarden%2Bmantel%2B.jpg)
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![Bring your love for gardening indoors with this whimsical summer mantel featuring a shovel canvas, bloom filled bud vases and gorgeous seed packets! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com I dig gardening summer mantel](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--n0BEnAseM0/V450d5_z8_I/AAAAAAAA_0w/SzPWui1IYTQzNoDOhI1CktSz2eyfHE8gACLcB/s1600/Pin%2BDig%2BGardening.jpg)
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What's currently on your mantel or favorite shelf?
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MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR FEATURING THIS POST:
I dig it too! Definitely perfect gifts for you! They look so cute styled on your mantel. As for the seed packets, the graphics are wonderful - I'd have bought them for that too (I've been known to buy wine because I just liked the label!). Bunny Foo-Foo is still my favorite bunny, I've seen. Adorable!
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Cecilia
That's one of the cutest mantel vignettes I've seen, Cecilia! The fence salvage really makes it, but the gifts are totally adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove your Bunny Foo-foo and he looks so comfortable and quite at home with your Summer mantel. So pretty and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteLove your mantel. It reflects your summer gardening perspective.
ReplyDeleteCecilia, you just have endless ideas, love them. Thank you for sharing at SYC! xx Jo
ReplyDeleteTotally addicted to thrifting and love these garden projects for mantel
ReplyDeleteMaria
Cecilia, it is absolutely darling! Love a garden themed mantle and you pulled it together wonderfully! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Hi Cecilia, just hopping back to let you know you will be featured tomorrow at SYC.
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Jann