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a few more of my
very faves
DIY Anthropologie
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DIY Anthropologie
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Decor projects,
Part II
Part II
girls out there whom not only
have tried out these projects
but have amazing directions..
I have searched far and wide
for the next set of top
10 in my book...
materials:
1) Flour Sack Towel
Materials:
- Flour Sack Towels (you can find at Walmart)
- Fabric Paint
- Stamp
- Aluminum Foil
Instructions:
Pre-wash the towels before beginning to stamp.
Take a piece of aluminum foil and place it under your towel to protect the
surface you are working on from paint.
apply a thin coat of paint onto a paper plate and dip the stamp
in the paint making sure to blot off any excess onto a paper towel.
Find your starting point and gently press the stamp onto the towel.
Continue stamping your towel making sure to rotate the stamp
as you go
to create a pattern.
Also consider alternating the row patterns as you
progress over the towel.
- 15 mirrors, $15
- Rustoleum Gold spray paint, $5
- Hex nuts & Screws (15 1-1/4" screws, 45 hex nuts), estimated $5
- 12 paint can lids, on hand (or buy for .39 each)
- Drill, on hand
- Clamp, on hand
- Hammer & nail, on hand
- Yard stick, on hand
- Permanent marker, on hand
- E-6000 or other glass glue, on hand or $5 and up For step by step directions visit
Dollar store crafts
dollarstorecrafts.com
Decor made from book pages pops up
throughout Anthro both for sale
and as store decor..
Grab a old dictionary from a thrift store
and a jumbo bottle of Mod Podge
and you can make it happen in your home too!
Emily from On The V Side
recreated the look with pears..
She took a thrift store bought old book
and cut strips of varying lengths and widths,
to accommodate the curves of the pears.
Then just used Modge Podge to 'paint'
the paper onto the pears.
Let 'em dry.
lifeonthevside.blogspot.com
Mari Makes has amazing & easy directions
to re-create
the "well-defined lamp shade"
from Anthro as pictured
above
total cost of supplies $15
themarimakes.blogspot.com
These lovely spring time
vases are currently on Anthro
online, I found two versions
of DIY, one very simple and
another a little more complex
but both had
the similar material list:
or a more textured look:
www.centsationalgirl.com
Supplies list:
-plain lampshade
-burlap
-clip art frame/chair
-black fabric
-iron-on fusible backing
-mod podge
-hot glue gun/glue sticks
-black 1/2" bias tape
-tacky glue
-scissors
Step by step directions
can be found by the very
crafty:
makelyhome.com
Supplies list:
-glass tumblers
(ck thrift stores and dollar store)
-fine paint brush for dots
-Paint made for use on glass
DecoArt paint
Zandi at Radical Possibility
did an amazing job on
her tumblers, ck it out:
www.radicalpossibility.com
I love this easy DIY item
for a plate holder or
small cookbook stand
Great kitchen accessory!
Visit Rachel over at:
lovelycraftyhome.com
She has a lot of amazing
DIY project, besides
this one..
Materials:
*white spray paint
*Clean glass jars
*chalkboard labels
Check out sarahhearts.com
she gives very simple directions.
Over thinking this project can be a down
fall I do believe. Her jars turned
out adorable and had all the likeness
of the Anthro ones.
These adorable vases
can be used indoors
or outdoors for a
garden party.
It is one of the most simple
projects..
Materials:
* empty jars or small vases
* fine wire
Visit Chelsea
for complete directions
and pics!
fluffthatnest.blogspot.com
Feel free to use
dollarstorecrafts.com
3) Book-Page Decor
throughout Anthro both for sale
and as store decor..
Grab a old dictionary from a thrift store
and a jumbo bottle of Mod Podge
and you can make it happen in your home too!
recreated the look with pears..
She took a thrift store bought old book
and cut strips of varying lengths and widths,
to accommodate the curves of the pears.
Then just used Modge Podge to 'paint'
the paper onto the pears.
Let 'em dry.
lifeonthevside.blogspot.com
to re-create
the "well-defined lamp shade"
from Anthro as pictured
above
total cost of supplies $15
themarimakes.blogspot.com
4) Blooming Flower Vase
vases are currently on Anthro
online, I found two versions
of DIY, one very simple and
another a little more complex
but both had
the similar material list:
Self Drying Modeling Clay
Paint & Brushes
Hot Glue & Glue Gun
Vase
Knife
The shaping of the flower can vary,
use your imagination:
use your imagination:
or a more textured look:
5) Peekaboo Lampshade
Supplies list:
-plain lampshade
-burlap
-clip art frame/chair
-black fabric
-iron-on fusible backing
-mod podge
-hot glue gun/glue sticks
-black 1/2" bias tape
-tacky glue
-scissors
can be found by the very
crafty:
makelyhome.com
6) Settled Confetti tumblers
Supplies list:
-glass tumblers
(ck thrift stores and dollar store)
-fine paint brush for dots
-Paint made for use on glass
DecoArt paint
Zandi at Radical Possibility
did an amazing job on
her tumblers, ck it out:
7)Crossed Spoon Plate Holder
for a plate holder or
small cookbook stand
Great kitchen accessory!
Visit Rachel over at:
lovelycraftyhome.com
She has a lot of amazing
DIY project, besides
this one..
8) Chalkboard spice jars
Materials:
*white spray paint
*Clean glass jars
*chalkboard labels
Check out sarahhearts.com
she gives very simple directions.
Over thinking this project can be a down
fall I do believe. Her jars turned
out adorable and had all the likeness
of the Anthro ones.
9) Hanging Vases
These adorable vases
can be used indoors
or outdoors for a
garden party.
It is one of the most simple
projects..
Materials:
* empty jars or small vases
* fine wire
Visit Chelsea
for complete directions
and pics!
fluffthatnest.blogspot.com
your individuality
on this one..instead of
wire you can also use fine jute rope.
This very cool mirror
collage comes with a
very step price tag from Anthro
you can indeed create the look
yourself..
There are two different
methods in obtaining
the antiqued look
on a mirror..
Mandi from Vintage Revivals
has amazing directions
with photos with her very
cute spin on it..
Materials:
Neoprene Gloves
Jasco Brand Paint and Epoxy Remover
Muratic Acid
Old Shirt or Carpet (So that your mirror doesn't get scratched)
Possibly a scraper.
Check out her directions at the link below:
www.vintagerevivals.com
The next method comes
from Home Heart Craft
With a little less chemical
Materials:
Thrift store picture frames with glass. The glass is key!
If you can find some that are chipped or cracked even better,
that will add to the vintage feel. You will also need a spray bottle with
one part vinegar to 3 parts water.
And lastly you will need
KRYLON LOOKING GLASS SPRAY PAINT.
Directions: Take the glass out of the frame and clean.
Start with a light spritz of the water vinegar solution on the glass.
Then take the spray paint and lightly cover the glass with short bursts
about 6" away.
Let dry and repeat the spritz with the vinegar solution and then the spray paint.
Do this about three to four times. It doesn't have to be perfect as
you are trying to go for an antique chippy feeling.
Make sure the glass is completely dry before slipping it back into the frame.
Make sure the painted side is on the inside and the smooth side is out.
For additional pics
visit:
homeheartcraft
I hope you have enjoyed Part II
of Anthropologie DIY projects...
It is possible to re-create
10)Antiqued Mirror Collage
collage comes with a
very step price tag from Anthro
you can indeed create the look
yourself..
There are two different
methods in obtaining
the antiqued look
on a mirror..
Mandi from Vintage Revivals
has amazing directions
with photos with her very
cute spin on it..
Materials:
Neoprene Gloves
Jasco Brand Paint and Epoxy Remover
Muratic Acid
Old Shirt or Carpet (So that your mirror doesn't get scratched)
Possibly a scraper.
Check out her directions at the link below:
The next method comes
from Home Heart Craft
With a little less chemical
Materials:
Thrift store picture frames with glass. The glass is key!
If you can find some that are chipped or cracked even better,
that will add to the vintage feel. You will also need a spray bottle with
one part vinegar to 3 parts water.
And lastly you will need
KRYLON LOOKING GLASS SPRAY PAINT.
Directions: Take the glass out of the frame and clean.
Start with a light spritz of the water vinegar solution on the glass.
Then take the spray paint and lightly cover the glass with short bursts
about 6" away.
Let dry and repeat the spritz with the vinegar solution and then the spray paint.
Do this about three to four times. It doesn't have to be perfect as
you are trying to go for an antique chippy feeling.
Make sure the glass is completely dry before slipping it back into the frame.
Make sure the painted side is on the inside and the smooth side is out.
visit:
homeheartcraft
I hope you have enjoyed Part II
of Anthropologie DIY projects...
It is possible to re-create
the look of an Anthropologie
home without the huge price tag..
I hope these DIY projects
give you the inspiration
to give it a try!!!
