We are sorry, though, that some of you missed out on sharing your projects with us this week due to widespread technical issues with Blogger. We missed you! We’re unable to extend the weekly challenge, but we have included all those who left comments about their attempts to link up in the random drawing for the giveaway this week. We hope all of you will be up and running again soon, and look forward to seeing more of your projects in the future.
We want to thank Kristen Salazar, blogger of My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, for being our guest judge this week. Kristen had a lot of eye candy to enjoy from this challenge, and she loved it! Here’s what she told us:
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Kristen viewed your projects, and chose her favorites. She paid each of them the nicest compliments, too! We’re super excited to show off the winners….
#45 French Farmhouse Spring Mantle from French Farmhouse 425
I love the layers used, absolute perfection!
#32 Spring Mantel with DIY Wreath from The Sweet SurvivalI love the homemade wreath set on top of the mirror. Good example of less is more, it’s stunning!
#42 Waiting for Summer Mantel from My Decorating AddictionLove a mantel with a mirror on it as the focal point. The mix of greens used really mixes well.
#8 Spring Mantle from Mod Vintage LifeWhat’s not to love about the mantel. The finial, the gorgeous mirror reflecting the chandelier, absolutely stunning!
#49 Spring Mantel from Anne’s Vinyl and So Much MoreThe mix is wonderful.
#12 Bees and Branches on the Mantel from Mary’s MeanderingsThe branches add a gorgeous touch.
#39 A Pink and Green Mantel from House of GraceStunning mix of vibrant colors that caught my eye. Loved that she used new with old and family pictures.
#43 Mantel with PB Knockoff Clock from {twenty}somethingLoved the white and grey with the pop of yellow and the clock is just beautiful!
#60 Spring Mantel from Involving ColorLove the simplicity and the mirror.
#10 Pretty Spring Mantel from Decor ChickLove the worn PB ledge, just beautiful!
#54 Pottery Barn Inspired Spring Mantel from A Creative BeginningThe woodwork, the rustic wood ledge, the moss letter, the mirror, everything put together is stunning! Wonderful job, looking forward to the tutorial!
#4 Spring Mantel from Centsational Girl
#36 Entryway Vignette from She’s {Kinda} Crafty






Thank you so much Kristen for picking my mantel for a top ten project!
I am doing a happy dance first thing this morning after seeing my mantel making the top 10!! Thank you so much. Wouldn’t you know the time I get featured would be when I totally screwed up on the typing skills!!
I intended the title to be “Bees and branches on the Mantel” Go figure where that L snuck in!
bee blessed
mary
Oh wow, I’m so honored mine made the top 10! Thanks so much Kristin!
thanks so much for picking my mantel as a top ten!!
All of the mantels were so pretty and unique!
Hugs, Rachel
Thanks for having me
XOXO
MANY thanks you ladies here at CSI and also thanks to Kristin! I enjoy all of your blogs! Thanks again for picking me as a top ten contender, I feel very blessed!
Thanks for choosing me as the TOP TEN!! Woo Hoo!!
Have a great day!
Bonnie