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Welcome back to Day 3 of 100 Days of Debt Free DIY Holiday Ideas.
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Each day we bring you the most cheerful, inspiring and uplifting holiday recipes, decorating ideas, crafts, homemade gift ideas, holiday budgeting tips, and much more that will make sure your holiday is merry and bright without breaking the bank.
Today’s inspiration comes from Kelly over at The Lily Pad Cottage.
DIY Rustic Christmas Mantel
I absolutely love this rustic DIY holiday mantel complete with pine cones, reindeer and a great DIY sign that gives the feel you’re in a rustic snowy cabin tucked away in Vermont.
If you can’t find old wood, she even gives you a few tips on how to get it cut for free at Home Depot or Lowe’s. It does involve some eyelash batting, but a woman has to do what a woman has to do!
So if you’re looking for a cozy, rustic DIY project that won’t break the bank, try this cute mantel project for the holidays!

I’m a professional cleaner with over 13 years of hands-on experience cleaning homes, a published writer, certified money specialist, and the founder of A Mess Free Life. After paying off over $50,000 in debt, I dedicated myself to helping others master their homes and their money — proving that a clean, organized, stress-free life is possible no matter where you’re starting from. When I’m not writing, you’ll find me cooking, playing bocce, sipping an extra dirty martini, or enjoying the ocean with my cats nearby. I’m also a proud mom and grandma who cares deeply for my mother at home.

