Christmas Fireplace Decorations

There is nothing so welcoming at Christmas as a glowing fire, but even if you don't use your fireplace, you can dress up your mantel to perfection! Enjoy these ideas for decorations for the Christmas fireplace.

Make this sweet gingerbead friends garland to decorate your Christmas mantel.

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This simple rustic looking garland will not only decorate your mantelpiece but scent it too.

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This Christmas mitten garland will create a warm toasty feel with the look of mittens drying by the fire.

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Try this citrus and lemon leaf garland to create a different look to the usual Christmas evergreen.

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This wreath is made with assorted small glass balls and would look perfect as a mantel centrepiece.

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Make this Christmas village to decorate your fireplace.

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Make these simple Christmas stockings and then embellish them in any way you choose.

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Make these gorgeous stockings from old sweaters and cardigans - there is something very cosy about them!
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