Tartan and Sparkle Holiday Mantel - DIY TutorialBy Rich's For The Home, December 3, 2022If you thought it was simple to achieve our winter wonderland mantel, you will be blown away by the ease with which you can recreate our classic tartan design.We’re not sure if there’s anything more traditional than a tartan print at Christmas (unless it’s a cozy glow from your fireplace) so we decided to hearken back to some essential Christmas details for this design.With just some holly branches (watch out for thorns) and wired tartan ribbon, you’ve got the essentials of this striking holiday look. To achieve the details for the individual pieces, read on…Deer Silhouette CanvasBelieve it or not, we created this deer silhouette canvas in about 30 minutes.We found this template online here, saved it and enlarged it to fit the size of the blank canvas we got at a craft store.Then, we cut out the silhouette, traced it on the canvas in pencil, filled it in with silver, sparkly paint, and let it dry.Yes. It’s truly that simple. We weren’t even sure it was tutorial-worthy, but since we didn’t realize how simple it would be ourselves, we thought someone else out there might need some enlightening.Chalkboard Canisters Filled with Ornaments & TinselOur chalkboard canisters that display red ornaments and tinsel were also as straightforward as a DIY can get.We taped off the shape and size of chalkboard label we wanted, covered the rest of the glass with paper to protect it, and did a few light, even coats of chalkboard spray paint. And that’s it.These are perfect to use year-round for any holiday or season. Just wipe off your chalk and print new themed words or phrases.6 Quick Steps to the Perfect BowNot being expert crafters ourselves, we have long found the perfect bow an intimidating feat. Turns out… not so tough, either. See our step-by-step breakdown below:Step 1: Cut your ribbon and lay it flat (as seen in the first image) over a piece of string or twine. Step 2: Tighten the string around the center of the ribbon. Step 3: Tie your string off. Step 4: Trim off the excess string. Step 5: Cover the string with a small scrap of ribbon if you want—just hot glue it in the back. Step 6: Hot glue your perfect bow in place.The Layered LookYou don’t always have to have a bow to make your wrapping interesting. On our other Christmas package we layered burlap, ribbon, and twine, the hot glued on cinnamon sticks and holly as an accent.We wish you the very happiest of holidays and hope good health and happiness follow you into the new year.Other tutorials in this series:Gothic Glam-Inspired Halloween Mantel DecorHow to Create a Simple, Festive Fall MantelTutorial: 3 Easy DIY Fall Mantel ProjectsHow to Transform Your Mantel to a Winter Wonderland DesignDIY Winter Mantel Décor Tutorials: Golden Magnolia Wreath and Cinnamon Stick Votive HolderRecent Articles See All Rich's New Tigard, Oregon Store: A Chat with Manager Rick Campbell General Articles Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:February 1, 2023 Meet Tigard, Oregon store manager, Rick Campbell, who has been in the hot tub/patio/BBQ business more than 25 years in the Portland metro area. Read More Grill Islands - Easily Create an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:January 2, 2023 Grill islands: Modular outdoor kitchens with grill(s), workspace, fridge, storage, and more. Read More DIY Winter Mantel Décor Tutorials: Golden Magnolia Wreath and Cinnamon Stick Votive Holder Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 2, 2022 DIY Holiday Mantel Decor tutorial: Golden Magnolia wreath and cinnamon stick votive holder. Read More How to Transform Your Mantel to a Winter Wonderland Design Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 1, 2022 We show you how to transform your fall mantel decor to a winter wonderland design easily and quickly! Check out our 15-sec time-lapse photo that shows us making the switcheroo. Read More Tutorial: 3 Easy DIY Fall Mantel Projects Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:November 7, 2022 Illustrated tutorial: how to create 3 DIY fall mantel essentials: Stacked herringbone pumpkins, shabby-chic reversible mason jars, and Washi tape pumpkins. Read More How to Create a Simple, Festive Fall Mantel Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:November 7, 2022 Our Thanksgiving mantel design features functional, hand-made elements that transition easily from fall to winter décor. Read More