Last June I also rounded up these 15 Patriotic Mantels if a dozen isn’t enough:
![](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jMufQCrWgnI/U6M2wyDU8UI/AAAAAAAA9tg/rteeKxgzZV8/s1600/15-Patriotic-Mantels.jpg)
This year I’m thinking of using my paper straw American Flag,
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Al4T4JGiJ8/VTSRA1G_q9I/AAAAAAABbms/QU440n6L-Wk/American-flag-art.png?imgmax=800)
I have used this Pottery Barn Knock-Off Beadboard version for a while now, and it is time to change it up!
![](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YVTVyGEHKaw/T8cAWdlJ0aI/AAAAAAAACBo/6z0XjsjwZz8/s640/title.jpg)
Most people make flags, but I want something different. I am loving this star artwork from Sweet Rose Studio:
![Patriotic-Entry-Way-with-USA-Pallet-Art-from-Sweet-Rose-Studio-1.jpg Patriotic Entry Way with USA Pallet Art from Sweet Rose Studio 1](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xnBqYVpOHIM/VUcIEp7KWvI/AAAAAAABbzA/OAxKDErRTpY/Patriotic-Entry-Way-with-USA-Pallet-Art-from-Sweet-Rose-Studio-1.jpg?imgmax=800)
And Mine for Making incorporated chalkboard paint into hers (which is currently my Siren’s song) so of course I love it:
![patriotic-chalkboard-pallet-art7.jpg Patriotic chalkboard pallet art7](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JXDlMRjJXYM/VUcIIoJ3gFI/AAAAAAABbzQ/ini737XJY14/patriotic-chalkboard-pallet-art7.jpg?imgmax=800)
Lastly, I know I said “no flags” but this etsy listing is so fabulous I may ignore my own rule.
![american flag us.jpg American flag us](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FodEed2tWCE/VUcIGg0GZ9I/AAAAAAABbzI/T4CX0OJmgnQ/american%252520flag%252520us.jpg?imgmax=800)
I'd love to hear any ideas you have!