Empty frames holiday mantel decor

For this year’s holiday mantel, I was hoping to purchase a set of vintage wooden snowshoes to use as the focal point. But I haven’t been able to find a pair yet on ebay at a price I’m willing to pay. So, in the meantime, I put together a mantel that cost me $1 total – the price of one small spool of plaid ribbon at Walmart.

I started with these frames I brought up from my stash in the basement. (I already had the other spool of ribbon left over from last year.)

I removed the artwork and glass. Then I spray-painted one using Aged Copper from Rust-Oleum.

I painted a few other frames, too – one in a cream color and another in gold.

Then I arranged the empty frames above the mantel. I hung a wreath from one, a few snowflakes from another, and positioned a smaller frame inside the gold one.

I dressed the top of the mantel with evergreen branches (from a tree outside) and added a few extra decorations and ornaments I had on hand.

Our Elf on a Shelf – Lucy – even made an appearance.

What do you think of my $1 empty frames holiday mantel?

I’m linking this up to My Repurposed Life.