Whether you opt for classic evergreens or something totally unconventional, a handmade mantel garland will greatly add to the Christmas bliss.  Let these beautiful and creative arrangements inspire you to dress up your fireplace for the holidays.

Opulent and elaborate or simple and inexpensive, traditional and elegant or modern and whimsical– there’s no one definition of a perfect Christmas mantel garland. If you don’t have time, money or skills to create a stunning fireplace decoration, don’t fret. We’ve got you covered. Everyone is bound to find an ideal DIY project for themselves among these creative ideas.

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Grace your mantel with a silvery palette to create a charming winter scene right in front of you, just in case there’s no snow for Christmas this year.

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Pops of color and a bit of sparkle go a long way in waking up a neutral backdrop. The green and blue ornament garland looks amazing against the white surround.

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Lush swags of greens layered along the mantel are a surefire way to bring a holiday feel to your space. Why not add citrus fragrance and bits of warming colors with lemons, limes and clementines?

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The ornament garland and the whole mantelpiece arrangement pull up the colors in the room and the effect is simply stunning.

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You can’t go wrong with old-style Christmas stockings. Add a colorful fabric banner and you’ve got a fun, festive decoration that brightens up the whole room.

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The combination of white, red and blue works perfect for this time of year. Get a few paper tissue fans – available at most party stores – and hang them on the mantelpiece using strings or ribbons of different lengths so that the arrangement resembles a garland.

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Brick fireplace will look fabulous when you dress it with a beige palette and a touch of vintage romance.

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Decorating the mantel for the holidays doesn’t have to be elaborate. Colorful fabric scraps tied on a piece of string will absolutely do!

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Candy canes, red-and-white amaryllis in corresponding vases, and a garland of white pom-poms is bound to make your Christmas sweet like sugar.

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Making felt balls is sooo much work, but fortunately, they are available at virtually any craft store. A great benefit of a colorful garland like this one is that it can be used throughout the year for a variety of occasions.

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Warmth will flood your living room in a flash when you outfit the mantel with knitted hats and mittens. What a fabulous alternative to Christmas stockings!

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A stretch of burlap, flower topiaries, pine cones, silvers, a string of lights and a simple family photo garland – holiday vintage at its best!

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