How to Decorate Your Mantle Using Chicken Wire
Ever wonder how they do it? Today I’m sharing how to use chicken wire to create beautiful floral swags for your mantle this holiday season.
If you’re like me, you are always looking for creative ways to add some personality to your home decor and your mantel. Have you ever tried using chicken wire to hang your floral swags?
With the holidays just around the corner, it means it’s time to start thinking about festive decorations. In this post, we’re going to show you how to make beautiful holiday swag, for any season using chicken wire. Wait! What? Chicken Wire?
Yes! This project is perfect for beginners and can be completed in just a few hours. So gather your supplies and let’s get started!
The first time I saw this idea was on Instagram over at @suzannezinggstyle. She is absolutely the best at table decorating and creating beautiful mantle displays. Be sure to check out her page, you won’t be disappointed. Once I saw this idea, my mind wouldn’t rest until I gave it a try!
Is Using Chicken Wire For Swags Difficult?
If you’ve been around for a while you know every now and again I’ll try ‘expanding’ my craft horizons by trying new things. This was one of those times. Would this make my decorating easier? Was it hard to use? How do you attached the wire? Read more for all the answers.
In short, the answer is yes, it makes decorating easier. No, it’s not hard to use at all, and attaching the wire to the mantel couldn’t be easier.
Where to Purchase Chicken Wire?
Chicken wire is a versatile material that can be used for all sorts of projects, including crafts, gardening, and even home decor.
One of the best places I shop for any crafting tool is Amazon. They have a huge selection and it’s always delivered so quickly. Be sure to check out my Amazon store in the link above. I add new things each week.
For my swag, I decided to give it a trial run using some of the fall items I used earlier this month before I get into full swing of Christmas decor. The difference is this time, I’ve added pumpkins, candles, and my new gold mirror we purchased thrifting for only $30.
You can use a store-bought decoration, you can DIY a decoration, or you can get creative and use an unconventional item to decorate your mantle. Most importantly, be creative!
What You’ll Need:
- Chicken wire
- Wire Cutters
- Gloves for protecting your hands
- Greenery (garland, pinecones, faux florals, any decoration you preer)
- Floral Wire
- Command Hooks
How to Install Wire to Your Mantel
Once you have adhered your wire to the mantel it’s time to start ‘weaving’ your floral stems into the wire to secure them.
- Ideas for creating a Christmas swag
- use sprigs of evergreens
- add a red bow
- attached battery operated Christmas lights (tuck the battery pack behind the greenery so it’s not seen
- tie velvet ribbon with ornaments from the swag
Creating a different mantel is one of my favorite things to do. Truth be told, I change my mantel really often. This design was a favorite.
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Whether your mantel is the focal point of your living room or just a place to hang your stockings, we hope you’ve found how to use chicken wire to hang your decor helpful. Are you looking for more inspiration, be sure to check out our other posts on how to make floral wreaths. And don’t forget to share pictures of your finished projects with me and leave a message in the comments!
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Great tutorial, Susan! I definitely want to try this! Such a beautiful effect on your fireplace mantel! ~Missy
Such an awesome idea Susan!
Thank you Anita. I saw this on Suzanne’s page and had to give it a go!
Absolutely stunning, my friend! I love using chicken wire. It’s genius! Happy Fall!
thank you Renae! It’s such a fun idea Suzanne started, she’s brilliant!
This is so smart,thank you for sharing it on Whimsical Home Wednesday!!
thank you Kristin. It was fun to do!
This is so fabulous Susan! Congrats on your success with this project.
This week, you will be my top feature for the Fabulous Friday Link party!
thank you so much Wendy. What an honor to be featured on your link party!
Wowza, this is stunning! I would have never thought to use chicken wire! Thank you for sharing this on Farmhouse Friday. I’ll be featuring it tomorrow! Hope you link up again soon. pinned
Thank you so much Cindy! What an honor! The link party has so many fabulous posts and amazing inspiration. Thank you!
very kind Cindy! Thank you so much!
Well gosh, this makes total sense and explains such a gorgeous design. Thanks so much for the tutorial, I was clueless! Hope you’ll come by Common Ground for the All About Home Party on Monday evening, would love to see you.
so kind Debra! Thank you for stopping by! I’d love to join in. Thank you!
Such a great idea. Your mantel looks fabulous. I am happy to feature your post on how to decorate your mantel with chicken wire on Sunday.
thank you so much! I appreciate the feature! 🙂 Susan
Love chicken wire to decorate! Best kept secret ever! Thanks for sharing how you used it!
thank you Leslie! It’s a fun addition to any florals! 🙂