See a few inspired ideas and techniques for this white Christmas mantel that you can easily create for your own home.
Thanksgiving here in the US has just passed so you know what that means. Time to decorate for Christmas!
Today I'm sharing my winter woodland white mantel as part of a huge Christmas Ideas Tour. Not only will you see all kinds of decorating ideas for mantels, porches, decks, and tablescapes, but also a talented group of bloggers sharing handmade gifts and gift wrapping ideas.
A big thanks to Angie at Postcards From the Ridge for putting this tour together! See the details at the bottom of this post.
But first, take a look at this year's Christmas mantel.
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Some of you may remember that I planned to use the Chunky Yarn Wreath that I made last week on this year's holiday mantel.
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This year's theme revolves around a wintery white woodland. That is why the majority of this mantel is all about flocking.
I used flocking powder
on some old artificial garland and a few tabletop Christmas trees
to give this mantel a snowy white feel.
This flocking powder was pretty amazing but messy. You need to cover the ground underneath, and it's a good idea to wear a mask and gloves.
The powder comes with instructions but basically all you need to do is spray your item with water. Then using a sifter or even just a plastic cup to dust the flocking powder onto the garland using as little or as much as you want. Then spray it again with water. I found that using a sifter and a cup gave me a nice varied look.
The instructions say, wait 24 to 48 hours, for the flocking to dry out completely. Of course, I think I waited for about 20 hours. However, it did feel dry to the touch.
In addition to the flocking, I added some silver and clear candlesticks with white candles, and these pretty glass bottles filled with water and fresh cypress from the yard.
I brought back this idea from my 2017 Christmas Home Tour. I loved this bottle and greens look on our dining room table.
Large pine cones and more white candles on birch candle holders flank the wreath adding to the woodland feel.
It's pretty cold here in Pennsylvania and we've already had some snow.
I think this cozy frosty look is just right for our home this holiday season.
Don't forget to browse through the many posts listed below for more holiday inspiration.
P.S. You may also like this Salt Dough Garland project for your mantel or this fun Egg Carton Flower Garland. You can find them and much more on my DIY Projects Page.
Christmas Ideas Tour
Are you ready for more ideas? Here are some great ones for your mantel, porch, table, plus handmade gift ideas and gift wrap ideas. Be sure to visit everyone to see all the details.
Mantels
Top Row : Worthing Court // Hearth & Vine
Bottom row: Virginia Sweet Pea // 2 Bees in a Pod // Nourish & Nestle
Porches & Decks
Top row: Postcards from the Ridge // Petticoat Junktion
Bottom row: Chatfield Court // Lora Bloomquist // Our Southern Home
Tablescape Ideas 
The Chelsea Project // DIY Beautify // Atta Girl Says
Handmade Gift Ideas
Top row: Exquisitely Unremarkable // Domestically Speaking
Bottom Row: Our Crafty Mom // House of Hawthornes // Bliss Ranch
Gift Wrap Ideas
Vin'yet // Redhead Can Decorate
Suzy Handgraaf
Your mantel is so pretty, Patti! I love the colors that used against your brick. Love the yarn wreath and also love the tip for flocking greenery!
Patti Estep
Thanks Suzy. It was a fun hop. So many inspiring ideas.
Laurie @ Vinyet Etc
Oh Patti, so many favourite things!!! That wreath, swoon!!! The bottles with water and greenery, LOVE THAT! I have to do that! I'm off to watch your wreath tutorial, yay! xo
Patti Estep
Thanks Laurie, I was a fun one to create this year. So much fun sharing it with such a fine talented group.
Maryann
I love the beautiful dusting of snow... it's magical!
Patti Estep
Thanks Maryann. I think the mess of the flocking powder was probably worth it.
Julie
I love the wreath, Patti! And together with your frosty pine it feels like a winter wonderland! You’ve inspired me yet again!
Patti Estep
Thanks Julie. The wreath was surprisingly easy and at first I was going to skip the flocking but since our fireplace is so dark I went ahead with it and I'm glad I did.
Marie
Your woodland mantel is beautiful, Patti! And I've been swooning over your chunky yarn wreath all over social media these last few days.
Patti Estep
Thanks Marie. I decided to try and make a video because it was hard to describe the finger knitting. I'm glad you liked it.
Atta Girl Amy
Love your beautiful and serene white winter wonderland, Patti. Very easy on the eyes and calming!
Patti Estep
Thanks Amy. We are enjoying the coziness this year.
Pam
Your mantel is so wintery and cozy at the same time! I love that wreath (I watched the video of how you made it on IG)! And most of all I love that it can take you from December straight through March (I hope it turns to spring in April, but you never know).
Patti Estep
Thanks Pam. What's that saying, "From your mouth to God's ear?" Winter hasn't really started yet and I'm already worrying about spring in April. 🙂
Paula Harris
Pattie, Love the winter wonderland. It is beautiful. I have been afraid to try flocking because so messy. May have to give this one a try. Thank you for sharing.
Patti Estep
Thanks Paula. It was really messy but I loved the way it turned out. I did the dirty work on my covered back porch. The garage was also an option. I hope you get a chance to try it and let me know how you liked it.
Kristi @ Chatfield Court
Such a lovely holiday mantel, Pattie! Love the white flocking with the beautiful brick and your simple idea of the evergreen in the bottle. Happy Holidays!
Lynn Spencer
Oh Patti...completely a Winter White Woodland feel to your mantel! It's just lovely and fresh. I have never used that flocking powder, but have been wanting to, so you have given me the encouragement I need to jump in! And you know I love that knit wreath!
Happy to be hopping with you, my friend.
Merry Christmas!
Lynn
Patti Estep
Oh Lynn, I knew you would like this wreath. However, I also know that you could whip up something great with your needles too. The flocking was messy buy fun. I'm wondering what it's going to be like when I decide to take it down.
Lora Bloomquist
Patti, Love the evergreen spray in the bottle of water! So simple, so elegant. Totally going to do that one. Love your frosty, Winter look against your brick mantel; so pretty. Fun hopping with you again!
Patti Estep
Thanks Lora. The greens in the water are a great look and work just about anywhere.
Christy @ Our Southern Home
Lovely mantel! I've never tried flocking powder. You've totally inspired me to give it a try!
Patti Estep
Thanks Christy. It's pretty amazing stuff. There is a little flaking when it's touched but I think that's due to my impatience more than anything.
Susie | Chelsea Project
Love, love, love the multiple trees and the light flocking. And I promise to try and make a wreath...I saw your video and think I'm hooked. Beautiful and serene! Happy Holidays! Susie from Chelsea Project
Patti Estep
Thanks Susie, I hope you try the wreath. I think you'll be very surprised at how easy it is and how great it looks.
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge
Your white Christmas mantel is so pretty, Patti! I love that wreath! And the greenery makes it all look like a winter wonderland.
Patti Estep
Thanks Angie. We are enjoying the winter wonderland for now. At some point, we'll get sick of all the snow and winter here. Hopefully then it will be time to start decorating for spring.
Kim
Patti, I love, love, love your woodland mantle. Everything looks perfect and the gentle flocking and the white wreath add the perfect highlight to your fireplace. Just lovely...
Patti Estep
Thanks Kim. This is the room where we spend most of our time so it needs to look good. Our fireplace is somewhat awkward and we keep talking about painting it white. The flocking works well with all the red but one of these days...
MrsSW
Good morning, Patti,
I think that is the prettiest mantel you've done. The texture of the garland and the trees with the white flocking is especially effective against the brick.
After it dries does the flocking flake off when handled?
Sheila
Patti Estep
Thank you Shelia! I think it's my favorite too. However, I'm sad to say that yes, some of it does flake off when handled. It hasn't been a problem for us as no one really touches the mantel area. It's possible that I did not wet it enough as I am so impatient.
Paula A Skulina
I love your white woodland themed mantel. It looks so cozy and I can imagine that it is wonderful to light a fire and relax in a comfortable chair to admire what you created. Your idea to fill glass bottles with water and cypress is one that I want to copy. Your mantel is gorgeous and you can leave this up long after Christmas to enjoy.
Patti Estep
Thanks Paula. I didn't think about the fact that I could leave it up all winter long. Great suggestion!