If your anything like me
you long for the look
of the loveliness
of some of Anthropologie's
larger pieces but cannot
always pay the prices
Here is a collection of
my favorite
DIY
(Do It Yourself)
projects:
1: Curator Nightstand
This adorable nightstand is no longer
available at Anthro
It can be re-created
with a little handy work
easy directions by Cucumbersome
I would love to paint one black or gray
2. Dresser
This very cool dresser
is industrial chic
The ladies at BHBC
did play-by-play
directions on their
blog
Hats off to them
they are super crafty
3. Teapot Lamp
This lamp is so whimsical
and sweet...
I found amazing directions
with many photos
at
Vintage Revival Blogspot
the Anthro version sells for $198
and re-created: $31.99
4.Zinc Letters
These letters are fun
and can be used in many
different rooms
of your Anthro-inspired home
The mache letters
can be found
at your local
craft store
as can the only other needed
supply: rust-oleum spray
paint
Volia!
One of the most simple DIY!
5. Rhododendron Chandelier
This lovely lantern retails for
$898.00
Whoa! A little steep for me
However a handmade version was
done by Kate at Design Sponge
Materials
- 100–125 white standard-sized paper cupcake liners
- 100–125 vertically striped petit fours papers
- (1) 18–20″ white paper lantern
- hot glue gun
- 1 Hemma Cord from IKEA (for lighting) ($3.99)
1.Assemble lantern and place in a bowl to act as a base
2.Put a small dot of hot glue on the backside of a white cupcake liner. Starting about
1/2″ in from the wire ring at the top of the lantern, place the cupcake liner on the
lantern and press until it is attached.
3.Continue around the ring, spacing the papers so that the circular bases are
approximately 1″ apart, allowing the outer edges to merge and shape.
4. Apply the cupcake papers around the lantern in rings until
you are 3/4 of the way down, and then flip the lantern over and
gently place it back in the bowl, top side down.
5. Complete the underside, and fill in the bottom so that the papers cover
the base opening.
6. Begin applying the petit fours papers, centering them inside each white paper.
Three-quarters of the way up the lantern, flip it top side up. Complete the top side
Easy as 1 2 3...
6. Fabric Letters
Head over to
for very simple step by step
on how to make your
own
And what she did with her letter
is so amazing and creative
check it out!
7. Mason Jar lights
what you’ll need:
1. Edison bulb
2. Cord kit(at local hardware stores)
3. Vintage mason jar
4. Cordless Drill
5. Pliers
6. Hammer
2. Cord kit(at local hardware stores)
3. Vintage mason jar
4. Cordless Drill
5. Pliers
6. Hammer
For wonderful directions
visit
Maddy
at
8. Shower Curtain
Perfect and easy directions
for this very famous
shower curtain
is found at:
I am not much of a seamstress
and I found her directions
easy to follow!!!
9. Rose Landscape shade
retails: $98
there are many crafty girls
out there who have
directions on this one
but I love
10.Ruffled Curtain
These Curtains are
adorable and very
Anthro
Step by Step
photo directions
can be found
at:
Besserina Blogspot
I hope you have enjoyed my 10 favorite
DIY Anthropologie projects
feel free to submit
any of your own!
