Whimsical Budget-Friendly Spring Mantel Decor

Are you looking for some spring mantel ideas? This whimsical budget-friendly spring mantel decor is just so fun and full of springtime goodness.

You can’t go wrong when you start with a strand of budget-friendly eucalyptus as your spring mantel garland. I happen to have some in stock from Annie’s Backyard Wedding.

A decorated mantel for the Fabulous Friday Link Party 4.1.22 showcases two lit candles, a bird's nest with blue eggs, a botanical book, and a pot with moss amid lush green foliage. Above it all hangs a framed painting.

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Whimsical Budget-Friendly Spring Mantel Decor

After starting with the eucalyptus spring mantel garland, then you will begin layering. A second garland that had a few dainty flowers was my next layer, again this was something we had in stock and I just weaved it into the other garland. Simple sprays of ferns are inexpensive and you can cut them apart and tuck them into the bottom of the garlands to give them more depth and interest. You can also add other green faux stems you have available.

the starting of the layering of the whimsical budget-friendly spring mantel
Starting to layer the mantel decor

Now it’s time to start tucking in the whimsy! Using real birds nests really adds another level of fun to this mantel. (Below you will find how to preserve a real bird’s nest) Every bird’s nest needs someone to occupy it so what could be better than sweet little blue eggs in one and a ceramic bird in the other.

A dark blue background with a subtle, wavy abstract line pattern running across the center, reminiscent of the flowing creativity often found when living large in a small house.
picture of the whole whimsical budget-friendly spring mantel decor
A dark blue background with a subtle, wavy abstract line pattern running across the center, reminiscent of the flowing creativity often found when living large in a small house.

Prepping a Real Bird Nest

Once the mother bird has abandoned the nest you can spray it with bleach and water mix on all the surfaces. Let it completely dry in the sun. I let my nests stay in my greenhouse all winter then I lightly spray them with a matte clear spray. Dry completely

More Budget-Friendly Spring Mantel Decor Ideas

I continued to tuck things into the garland that I had in my greenhouse, my craft room and my spring decor bins.

  • terra cotta pots
  • vintage seed packets
  • garden gloves
  • bunnies
  • birds
  • vintage gardening tools
  • birdhouse
  • twigs
  • candles
  • twinkle lights
  • fairy garden pieces
  • moss
A rustic arrangement featuring a stone bird in a nest surrounded by green leaves, white and pink flowers, and berries. Two vintage garden tools with wooden handles lie in the foreground on the leaves.
so many budget-friendly spring mantel with books, moss, bunny, terra cotta pots, and greenery
top view of the start of layering the spring mantel. Greenery, pots, and seed packs
top view of the start of layering the spring mantel. Greenery, pots, nest with blue eggs and a bird

You might have much of this on hand, especially if you’re a gardener. The only thing that I had to buy were new gardening gloves and only because all of mine were so dirty. They will serve double duty and go out into the greenhouse when I switch out my spring mantel to summer.

You can watch my YouTube video of the whimsical budget-friendly spring mantel decor

Spring Mantel

You will notice that the Frame TV in the background has a picture of a vintage garden scene. The fact that you can switch out the artwork to match the season or your decor is the most amazing feature. You can get the Frame TV HERE

A dark blue background with a subtle, wavy abstract line pattern running across the center, reminiscent of the flowing creativity often found when living large in a small house.
A whimsical vintage kitchen scale with decorative eggs and leaves sits beside a fern in a rustic pot. A budget-friendly ceramic sugar bowl, graced with blue floral patterns, is centered among two bunny figurines dressed as a farmer and lady holding a basket. Perfect for spring mantel decor.

Other Spring Decor at This Small House

I have added a few touches of spring and Easter here and there. I’m keeping it pretty simple.

A whimsical framed family photo sits on a white shelf, surrounded by three straw duck figurines of varying sizes, creating the perfect spring mantel decor. The light-colored wall and shelf enhance this budget-friendly display of smiles and charm.
A whimsical collection of white and blue crockery graces the shelves, featuring plates, pitchers, and decorative bowls with floral patterns. Two fluffy, white bird ornaments with yellow beaks and feet stand on the worn wooden surface, offering budget-friendly spring mantel decor.
A whimsical shelf displays a ceramic rabbit figure amidst books and framed art. Below, a budget-friendly blue and white bowl holds a green plant and tiny rabbit figurines. Greenery embellishes the shelves, adding a spring mantel decor touch.
A blue and white ceramic pot with a floral design holds small green sprouts. A whimsical, budget-friendly black and white checkered cow figurine leans on the pot. The background reveals a window with a view of a garden, perfect for spring mantel decor.

I’m so anxious to get outside and refresh my front porch and front door wreath. Hopefully the weather will start warming up. Until then you can see my spring porch refresh from last year HERE.

I hope you enjoyed my whimsical budget-friendly Spring mantel decor. I had so much fun creating it.

Peace & Love,

A blue background with hand-drawn elements sets the stage. A heart symbol flanked by two lines adds charm, while the text "Lynn xoxo" in cursive whispers a promise to make food prep easier and more delightful.
A dark blue background with a subtle, wavy abstract line pattern running across the center, reminiscent of the flowing creativity often found when living large in a small house.

For more creative inspiration, head over to visit Wendy at WM Design House. She made the cutest spring decor out of rags.

A dark blue background with a subtle, wavy abstract line pattern running across the center, reminiscent of the flowing creativity often found when living large in a small house.

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12 Comments

    1. The inspiration came from one of your spring tablescapes my friend!

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  2. What a beautiful mantel!! I love all the layers and textures that you used. You have a great eye for styling and using unique pieces in your decorating!

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    1. Thank you Rachel. It was such a fun mantel to style. I’m actually still tucking in little things here and there 🙂

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    1. Thank you Meagan – It was a very fun mantel to style.

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  5. Your mantel is wonderful. Garden/vintage is perfect for Spring. Love the nest, clay pots and all the natural elements!

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    1. Thank you Debra! I was cleaning out my greenhouse yesterday and found a few more things that I’ve tucked into the greenery!

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  6. Hi, Lynn, thanks for sharing at the Friday with Friends link party.
    I’m featuring your pretty mantel tomorrow!

    Rachelle

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    1. Thank you so much for the feature! I really appreciate it.

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