Faux Fireplace

by Jen Calvert

I have wanted a a faux fire place/mantle as long as I can remember. Even when we had a wood burning stove I wanted a pretty mantle to decorate and hang stockings from. Over the years I have gathered things that I thought would fit nicely if I decided to build one. I gathered all the supplies I figured I would need and then I asked my husband if he would help (please do it for me). It turned out even better than I ever anticipated and I just had to share.

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I couldn't be happier with the end result!

during. It was put together, taken apart and put together again. It has to be done correctly, right?

Frankenmantle?

all put together before priming.

We had pine boards, crazy unidentifiable boards, 2x4's, osb for the "box" that I used chalkboard paint on, scrolly brass shelf brackets, a decorative piece I had leftover from a previous project.

faux fire

stocking are hung! Thanks for looking.

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Lori on Dec 06, 2015
Wow, you weren't kidding about collecting over the years. You did a great job and it will be nice to have all year.

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- Jen Calvert on Dec 06, 2015
  @Lori Thanks! I am excited to decorate it each season/holiday.
  
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