4th of July Mantel

Here we are!  June is almost gone and July is up next. It was time to get out my tote of Fourth of July decorations and get our fire place mantel decorated in red, white and blue!

Everything but the banner I already had.

The flag tray was a clearance find at Kohl's. "America" was found on clearance from Hobby Lobby. I painted a $1.00 birdhouse blue and used Mod Podge to put a paper patriotic napkin on the top of the house.

Using a frame I had, a white mat and a dollar store flag, I created a simple statement of our freedom.

I purchased the banner at World Market recently while it was on sale.

On the right side I used the same stacks of white covered books that I had used in my Spring Mantel Decor. The candlestick from that same mantelscape was used again, this time with a white candle wrapped in holiday ribbon.

Another decorated birdhouse and a wooden sign complete the vignette.

I love decorating in our country's colors!  It's such a visible reminder of those that fought for our independence and of those that continue to do battle to make sure those rights remain in place!

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