Join us for the 12 Days of Christmas Ideas Series along with eleven more talented bloggers. We’ve rounded up the best of the best Christmas ideas to make your holiday season more festive and fun. Its Day 11 of our 12 Days of Christmas Series and we are sharing 12 Incredible Christmas Mantels.

Every day December 1-12th we will be sharing a new collection of Christmas Ideas rounded up from our best blogging friends around the web. That’s a total of 144 awesome Christmas Ideas to make your holiday season easier and more fun! Some of our topics include Decor, DIY, Organization, Food, Games and so much more. We don’t want to spoil the fun by telling you too much. We want you to be surprised! Now is the perfect time to subscribe so you’ll be the first to know!

Meet The Hostesses

Shirley of Intelligent Domestications ~ Erlene of My Pinterventures ~ Lindsay of Crazy Organized

Michelle of Our Crafty Mom ~ Stephanie of The Tip Toe Fairy ~ Lorelai of Life With Lorelai

Katie of The Organized Dream ~ Amanda of The Kolb Corner ~ Marie of DIY Adulation

Megan of C’mon Get Crafty ~ Sara of Twelve On Main ~ Kim of Made in a Day

Day 11: 12 Incredible Christmas Mantels

Hi all! I am so excited to be showing you some of my most favorite Christmas Mantels as part of this 12 days of Christmas series.

What do you love about Christmas mantels? Is it the garland, the lights or the stockings? I am a sucker for stockings. Check out these 12 Christmas mantels and maybe they will inspire you.

I thought I’d start it off with my Christmas mantel from this year. My farmhouse mantel.

Source: Twelve On Main

No one does gorgeous farmhouse decor like Sara and her Christmas decor is no exception. Find out how she decorated this her fireplace for the season!

Source: Lemon Thistle

How gorgeous are these wreaths? This is further proof that simple is beautiful!

Source: House of Hargrove

I love the snowy trees adorning this mantel! They are sure to add an extra dose of Christmas cheer to your living room!

Source: Southern Hospitality

Can we just take a second to drool over this stone fireplace? My goodness! She does a wonderful job of getting it holiday-ready. Find out how she did it at the link above.

Source: Pink Peppermint Design

If glamour is more your style, consider adding a beautiful and festive marquee to your mantel.

Source: Atta Girl Says

This rustic decor is absolutely stunning! In fact, it’s pretty enough to convert me to a rustic decor loving chick!

Source: Thats My Letter

This mantel from That’s My Letter is beautiful and effortlessly festive.

Source: Prodigal Pieces

In case you didn’t know, sweater stockings are my absolute fave! This mantel is absolutely rocking them.

Source: Behind The Big Green Door

Go a little non-traditional with gorgeous lighted artwork on your mantel.

Source: DIY Beautify

Fresh tulips fit nicely with this gorgeous Christmas mantel. Perfect if you enjoy a more Victorian Christmas.

Source: Love and Renovations

This mantel from Love and Renovations proves that big style can be found in small places!

Source: The Kim Six Fix

I love all of the reindeer included in this mantel from The Kim Six Fix. If that’s not magical, I don’t know what is!

Which one is your favorite?

#1 Christmas Party Games
#2 Christmas Party Food
#3 Organizing & Storing Christmas Decorations
#4 Christmas Tablescapes
#5 DIY Christmas Card Displays
#6 Christmas Traditions
#7 Fabulously Festive Gift Wrapping Ideas
#8 Handmade Christmas Ornaments
#9 Christmas Printables
#10 Ways to Make Christmas Magical
#11 Incredible Christmas Mantels (You’re here!)

Choosing gifts for a do-it-yourself friend or family member can be a challenge. She makes everything from her own home décor to thoughtful thank-you cards. Luckily, Uncommon Goods and I are here to help you navigate these difficult gifts. There is no better company to gift your DIY friend from than a company with a great respect for the integrity of the creative individual. That is exactly what is at the core of Uncommon Goods. From the perfect tools to fun DIY kits, they’ve got unique gifts for the DIY-er in your life.

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Tools

Eyeglass Holder Necklace

Keeping your glasses handy while you work on all of those DIY projects is essential. This eyeglass holder necklace is gorgeous and keeps your glasses at your fingertips the whole time.

Space Saving Bottle Hanger

Any scrapbooker will tell you that table space is coveted at a crop. Help her make the most of it with this awesome table space saving bottle hanger.

Customized Address Stamps

When you take the time to create beautiful hand-made cards you don’t want to just put them in any old envelope. Make it easy for envelopes to reflect the love inside with these custom address stamps.

Smartphone Charging Tote (It’s Reversable!)

A DIY-er’s life is busy. Make it easy to charge devices on the go with this stylish smartphone charging reversible tote.

Coffee Grinder

Doing it yourself requires lots of energy. A mason jar coffee grinder lets you grind the freshest beans to fuel your day. There are plenty of options to choose, check out The Full Moon Cafe site and read the full list here!

Sewing Station

Sewing boxes are great for everyday storage but when you’re in the middle of a project you need your tools readily available. Keep everything in place with this gorgeous sewing station.

Yarn Bowl

Keep your yarn in place and prevent tangles during your crochet project with a gorgeous Birdie Yarn Bowl. This bowl is so pretty the recipient will want to leave it on the table even when it’s not in use.

Hand-carved Cookbook Stand

Do you know a DIY mom who spends all of her time in the kitchen? Give her a gift that is practical and dresses up her “office” with this wooden cookbook stand.

Family Cookbook

Speaking of cookbooks, give My Family Cookbook to let her record her family’s favorite recipes. Up the gift-giving level to pro by including one of your favorite recipes to help her get started.

Seed Keeper

Give your favorite gardener the gift of organization with this seed keeper. It will keep all of her favorite seeds easily accessible throughout the seasons.

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DIY Kits

Nantucket Throw Kit

A throw that you make yourself is magically warmer than one you buy pre-made. This kit has everything you need to do just that.

Lip Balm Kit

Try your hand at making your own beauty products with this DIY lip balm kit.

DIY Truffles Kit

Chocolate makes all things better. This kit makes a great gift idea on its own but you can also make the truffles yourself and give them as hostess gifts this season.

Hedgehog Felting Kit

Not only is this kit the perfect way to dip your toe into needle felting but the hedgehogs that it makes are crazy adorable! After you’ve made them you can dress up your craft space with them. This is a DIY gift two-in-one.

Wine-Making Kit (Merlot)

One of the best ways to unwind after a busy day full of projects is with a good book and a glass of wine. Let your favorite DIY-er try her hand at making her own delicious merlot to relax with.

Blendable Perfume Collection

Part of living a do-it-yourself life is loving the uniqueness that comes along with it. Surprise that unique spirit with a perfume collection that allows her to wear her own unique scent daily.

With your gift problem solved now you can get onto the fun stuff like gift wrap. Uncommon Goods is providing you with beautiful free gift tags to adorn your packages with this year. Get yours by clicking on the photos below and then definitely check out their blog, like the Uncommon Knowledge section, for all kinds of fun and unique articles (like “Where does the growler get its strange name?” Do you know?). Now that your holiday gifts are in the bag, what other Christmas traditions are you looking to taking time to celebrate this year?

See where I’m linking up!

We all lead very busy lives and its not always possible to put in the time and effort to gifts we might like too. I have a friend recently who was looking to make a gift for her mother because she appreciated her support during a difficult time in her life but because she was so busy with her job she couldn’t put in the time she wanted to into the gift. Thankfully GiftTree had her covered. GiftTree helped her make ideal gift basket, it was so quick and easy and her mother appreciated it so much.

Wow! Can you believe how fast this month is flying by? It is already time for day 10 in our 12 Days of Christmas Ideas Series and today, Megan is sharing 12 ways to make Christmas magical for your kids this year. There are loads of ways that you can do this though, I have one friend who was keen to go to the Christmas Tree Lightening event in Rockefeller Center. She had her eye on the events in Manhattan for weeks before she booked anything. But for her that was the right way to celebrate Christmas and maybe that’s something that you would be interested in doing as well. It’s up to you to be honest. You might be more like me and prefer the simpler things in life when it comes to celebrating Christmas.

Who’s excited for Christmas!?!?!

Join us for the 12 Days of Christmas Ideas Series along with eleven more talented bloggers. We’ve rounded up the best of the best Christmas ideas to make your holiday season more festive and fun.

Meet The Hostesses

Shirley of Intelligent Domestications ~ Erlene of My Pinterventures ~ Lindsay of Crazy Organized

Michelle of Our Crafty Mom ~ Stephanie of The Tip Toe Fairy ~ Lorelai of Life With Lorelai

Katie of The Organized Dream ~ Amanda of The Kolb Corner ~ Marie of DIY Adulation

Megan of C’mon Get Crafty ~ Sara of Twelve On Main ~ Kim of Made in a Day

12 Ways to Make Christmas Magical

I absolutely love Christmas. Growing up, it was always my favorite time of year, the shinging light in the midst of brutal Chicago winters. Our family tradition was to get everyone together on Christmas Eve at my family’s ancestral home (over 100 years old and counting!) for a big extended family Christmas.

There was food and laughter and it was tradition to watch the 1966 How the Grinch Stole Christmas right after dinner. We never got to finish it, since as soon as little Max started up that hill, there would come a booming knock on the door and the jingle of sleigh bells, as Santa came in with a sack full of presents!

I love creating these kinds of long lasting memories for my children, and today’s post is designed to help you do the same.

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So let’s make some magic!

#1 A Shameless Plug But Oh So Fun

Yes, this one is mine, but I also spent years creating fun (and basic) Elf on the Shelf Ideas for you….plus I made a whole batch of free printables for you! You can’t beat that. 😉

#2 Secret Good Deeds

This Santa Secret Service tradition from The Dating Divas is such a wonderful idea! Very creative way to teach kids about being responsible and charitable.

#3 Santa’s Mailbox

Sunny Day Family has an easy and fun craft for kids to work on – a Santa Mailbox for all those changing Christmas lists!

#4 Random Acts of Kindness Cootie Catcher

This Random Acts of Kindness Cootie Catcher from Bren Did reminds me of all those fun paper games we played as kids!

#5 Grow Your Own Candy Canes

Part of making Christmas magical for kids is to invite them to be whimsical and to believe anything is possible. So why wouldn’t you be able to grow candy canes like Growing a Jeweled Rose?

#6 Christmas Eve Surprise Box

Start a fun new tradition with your kids by gifting them these Christmas Eve Boxes from Money Saving Sisters!

#7 Christmas Countdown Box

Speaking of boxes, this Christmas Countdown Box from Teach Me Mommy would help keep the magic of Christmas alive every day leading up to it!

#8 Make Your Own Play Snow

Whether you live in a warm climate without snow, or just don’t want to freeze in the real stuff, this play snow from Huckleberry Love definitely promotes some Christmas magic – can you say indoor snowman??

#9 Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments

Christmas cookies are sort of a holiday staple of traditions, but what if you made cookies you could keep? These Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments from My Pinterventures look good enough to eat, but last much longer!

#10 Puzzle Piece Holiday Wreath

Dazzle While Frazzled has a fun activity for you and the kids both with this festive puzzle piece wreath!

#11 DIY Elf Coat

Is your Elf feeling chilled? Get the kids together and make him a coat with this easy tutorial from Exquisitely Unremarkable!

#12 Elf on the Shelf Printable Calendar

Speaking of that whimsical Elf, you can keep yours hopping with a Printable Calendar from Time Saving Mom so you never run out of ideas or forget to move him!

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for Day Eleven!

#1 Christmas Party Games
#2 Christmas Party Food
#3 Organizing & Storing Christmas Decorations
#4 Christmas Tablescapes
#5 DIY Christmas Card Displays
#6 Christmas Traditions
#7 Fabulously Festive Gift Wrapping Ideas
#8 Handmade Christmas Ornaments
#9 Christmas Printables
#10 Ways to Make Christmas Magical (You are here!)