Colorful Halloween Decorative Fireplace Mantel

2023 Author: Lynn Laird | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 09:49

It's no secret that Halloween has become one of the most popular holidays not only in its home country, the United States, but also in several European countries. In addition to opting for an original and terrifying disguise like witches, ghosts, vampires and so on, we also like to breathe a festive touch into our homes. In this context, the Halloween home decor is literally endless and allows the manufacture of countless atypical creations bringing inside the spirit of the evening of October 31. However, in our article today, we're going to focus on a spot that's very often overlooked, but one that might be home to some colorful decorations worthy of envy. Focus on our DIY Halloween decorative fireplace mantel ideas!

Halloween decorative fireplace mantel: colorful pumpkins embellishing the space

We agree that pumpkins are the flagship decoration of the fall and especially when it comes to decorating the porch for Halloween. However, these decorative pieces are also invited into the fireplace decoration to celebrate the horror festival in a colorful and playful way. And in that vein, here is our first tutorial illustrating how to give a festive touch to your mantel with His Majesty the Pumpkin.

So, as you can see by taking a look at the image above, several decorative pumpkins in different colors create a Halloween decoration that cannot go unnoticed. To achieve this harmonious composition, all you have to do is get pumpkins available in craft shops and paint in the colors you want to use. Then paint, dry and decorate!

Decorating tip: go for pastel shades and arrange your rooms to create an alternative Halloween pumpkin arch. Do not hesitate to incorporate other decorative objects to enhance the atmosphere. These include candles, greenery, and stickers such as bats, spiders and so on.

Halloween decoration idea to make yourself: a colorful garland that is easy to make

This year, the do-it-yourself Halloween decoration is very colorful and celebrates playful and popular patterns. After the famous pumpkins, it's the paper ghost trick that you can create with the help of your children. Here are the materials needed:

• Pieces of cardboard in the colors of the rainbow
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Double-sided adhesive tape
• Baker's twine (color of your choice)

To make this garland of colorful ghosts, you must first draw their outlines on the different pieces of cardboard. Then cut out the ghosts and glue them on the string using the double-sided adhesive tape, matching the various shades. Finally, secure the two ends of the wire to the mantel of the fireplace. To do this, use the double-sided tape or, if possible, tie the thread.

How about making an even more colorful Halloween decoration? Eh, yes, it is quite possible! To achieve this, you only need to accompany the ghost garland with a few matching items. Think, for example, of the unmissable pumpkins promoting bright colors and geometric patterns to arrange on your decorative Halloween fireplace mantel!

DIY Jack O'Lantern-style balloon garland for an original Halloween decorative fireplace mantel

The Halloween decoration for the fireplace can vary depending on your own desires and preferences. In the following tutorial, we suggest you swap the garland of ghosts for that of balloons. Indeed, the two decorative pieces are super easy to make and you can even change them during the day. So, before you jump into DIY Halloween crafts, first get some balloons of different colors, a low heat glue gun, as well as a black felt tip pen.

First of all, inflate your balloons, being careful that their sizes are different. Then take the black felt and draw the face of the pumpkin-lantern (Jack O 'Lantern) on about ten balloons. Then, assemble the balloon garland. To do this, you need to create "clusters" from two or three balloons. So, inflate a balloon and tie the end. Then inflate another and tie its end to that of the first balloon. Do the same with the other groups of balloons. Finally, glue the clusters to each other using the low temperature glue gun. Attach your garland to the fireplace and you're done.

Halloween home decoration or how to adorn the fireplace mantel with a few simple touches?

You don't have the spirit of a handyman? No problem ! You've certainly come to the right place because our next Halloween decoration idea can be achieved with just a few simple touches. So pay a visit to the decoration and kraft store and get yourself some pumpkins of different sizes and colors as well as any other Halloween spirit object that you think you can incorporate. Then, you have to arrange them on the mantel as you see fit. If you wish, add large, colorful pumpkins in the fireplace itself for a perfect vibe.

However, if you want to try out some easy Halloween decorating ideas, we invite you to check out our article on minimalist mini pumpkin decoration.

Halloween decoration for the fireplace mantel

A must-have for the Halloween party, candles tend to bring the special atmosphere of the evening of October 31 to our homes. In our following tutorial, we suggest you decorate a few black candles and thus enjoy a practical and inexpensive decoration. Get some large black candles first. Then choose stickers with Halloween patterns and bright colors. Pumpkins, spiders, cobwebs, ghosts… you are spoiled for choice. Finally, all you have to do is glue them on, place them on the mantel and voila!

However, we advise you to incorporate a few more decorative objects in order to enhance the colorful atmosphere full of joy. Better to prefer decorations with a "candy corn" motif, corn candies in French. One of the symbols of Halloween, these delicacies are even included in the decoration. Let's take a look at the colorful example above: tri-colored cones of different sizes glorifying the nuances of the famous candy corn as well as decorative pumpkins with a slight glitter and available in assorted shades. Let's not forget the stickers and the bat garland as well as the large illuminated letters.

Halloween decorative fireplace mantel: incorporate purple touches for a decoration that's right on trend

Although purple is a warm color whose softness transports us to the lavender roads in Provence, it is quite possible to incorporate it into our Halloween fireplace decoration. The easiest method to be successful? Get decorative items in purple hues such as skeletons, pumpkins, skulls and so on. The creation of a minimalist spirit garland is also welcome. Do not forget the small slate paintings that stimulate the imagination and creativity, especially those of children, and on which you can, for example, illustrate the date of the event, the famous phrase “Stuff or treat! Or simply create your own design. The choice is quite wide.

Colorful Halloween home decoration for the fireplace mantel

Who said that the decor for Halloween must necessarily promote dark colors and terrifying patterns? So here is another colorful decoration idea that is easy, quick and inexpensive to create. These are paper flowers known as cempasúchil (Indian rose) which is widely used in Mexico on the Day of the Dead. Find out what materials are needed in the next paragraph.

• Pink and yellow colored tissue paper
• String
• Scissors
• White chenille yarns

Instructions:

Take about four sheets of tissue paper, fold the whole thing in half and cut out in the center. Fold all the pieces in half again and always cut in the center. You should get two piles of tissue paper, each with about 12 small sheets. Then fold each section into an accordion and secure with the chenille threads in the middle just as shown in the pictures above. Trim the edges to round them off and get a more floral look. Carefully unfold the leaves by pulling on each side to form the petals of your paper flowers. Repeat with the remaining tissue paper. Finally, secure the twine on both sides of the fireplace mantel and add the flowers securing them with chenille thread.

Let's take a look at two other flagship pieces that cannot go unnoticed and that harmonize wonderfully with the ensemble. So, it is in particular the large colorful painting illustrating the famous Mexican skull motif as well as candles of different colors and minimalist spirit.

Finally, let's take a look at the amazing pieces below the paper flower garland which, too, embody the Mexican skull motif. Indeed, it is perforated paper in the name of "Papel Picado", this one symbolizing the fragility of life and used during the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

Colorful pumpkins and fresh flowers for a sweet and harmonious Halloween decoration

Yes, the Halloween decorative fireplace mantel cannot do without the famous pumpkins whose decoration allows all the daring. Ditto for the paper garlands. Here, the garland in total black look takes advantage of several pumpkins in pastel hues creating a colorful and super warm Halloween decor. What's more, the addition of fresh flowers gives the space a natural touch in which to celebrate Halloween!

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