Thrifty Spring Mantel

Recycle, ReUse and RePurpose! Is exactly how I put together a spring mantel for ZERO dollars.

Of course, originally I paid something for the items on my mantel!  But this season, instead of purchasing anything new, I 'shopped' the house.

Many of these same items were featured on my Valentine's mantel.

I left the empty frame with the white heart, white books (found at Goodwill) and old glass bottles.

Added the finial (picked up 2 years ago on clearance from Hobby Lobby) and my little birdie (purchased at Real Deal's last year).

On the left, I used my TJMaxx, clearance find, twig birdhouse along with a Dollar Tree birdie (from a year ago).  The vase of flowers is a Dollar Tree glass vase wrapped in burlap, tied with a ribbon from my stash and stuffed with fake Dollar Tree flowers for a bit of color.

The kicker here is putting something together around the mantel clock, which stays.

So I choose to do mini vignettes on each side of it.

Nothing fancy, but I love all the natural elements.  PERFECT for us at the Farm House.
And because I purchased these items over the last year or so, total new look, without spending a dime.

Beth over at The Stories of A to Z is hosting a Spring Mantel Party.  So I am linking up!

Head on over and see how all the ladies have celebrated the arrival of Spring with pretty decor.

For other great decor and thrifty parties, check out my PARTIES tab at the top of my blog.

Do you reuse items from around the house in your decor?