Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Anthro Vase Knock-Off


I'm sure there's no need to preface this post with "I love Anthropologie" but I do.  I LOVE Anthropologie!  I especially love a good Anthro knock-off, as I'm sure you know if you remember the two lamps and the bedding.  Soon I hope to have curtains and more bedding, but until then, here is a new one.  My version of the Anthro vase. 

anthropologie.com
Pretty Pansy Vase

my version


What is the flower made of?  Just plastic spoons.  Yes, PLASTIC SPOONS (I'm trying to be dramatic)!  Anyway, I found a tutorial for the plastic flower at Can't Stop Making Things.  I was going to make my own tutorial but I was making the flower with Morgan and there was an open flame that I didn't want to take my eyes off of to grab my camera (and they do a good job at Can't Stop Making Things so why -- just go there).

My part of the tutorial:  Hot glue the flower to your vase.  That's it, my Anthropologie loving friends.

Anthro's vase: $18 (which is very reasonable for Anthropologie).
My vase: less than $1 (I got the vase at a garage sale with a ton of other things and spray painted it).

Now use the rest of your money on something good (savings?).


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36 comments:

  1. Wendy @HerBallistic GardenJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    That's sweet! And, I didn't realize it was plastic spoons until you said so! xo

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  2. GoldieJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    That is fantastic!

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  3. Cranberry MorningJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    I actually like your version a lot better! good work. :-)

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  4. A room with a viewJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I love the vase from Anthro and yours looks amazing - plastic spoons and hot glue..wow!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    spoons?! Wow! I want to try!! :) Your vase looks great!

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  6. jamie @ [kreyv]January 18, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Spoons you say?! That is so awesome!

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  7. KarynJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I love it!!! I've got to try this.
    P.S. I love Anthro way too much but I gotta say that your vase wins hands down.
    Great job.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    That's great!

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  9. HanniJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    This is nice. You just don't even need to have a flower in the vase, it is so decorative.

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  10. SkooksJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Would definitely NOT have guessed plastic spoons. Very cool.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    This is such a great idea. I recently helped my sister design her front room and she purchased the anthro vase. I will have to tell her about this, it's pretty genius!

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  12. designchicJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    No way...plastic spoons?! This looks amazing!!

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  13. GailJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Wow. Thanks for mentioning the plastic spoon tutorial on my blog. Your version looks great!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Very pretty! And I can't believe it's made from SPOONS!

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  15. JazJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    SPOONS!?!?!?
    That is really amazing. I'll have to try it out :)
    -Jazmine
    keepitkrafty.blogspot.com

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  16. CharissaJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I would never have thought those were plastic spoons. That is so cool!

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  17. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Oooo I love this! And I love that it's made out of spoons- too cool!!!

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  18. Vanessa @ See Vanessa CraftJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Thanks for linking up! I just posted a link to this on my fb page :)

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  19. MariaJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Oh my goodness this is absolutely amazing! Plastic spoons???? I can't believe it! I'm gonna have to try this technique out, your vase looks beautiful!

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  20. JennJanuary 22, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Looks amazing. I would love to get my hands on a pretty vase with a flower!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Never would've guessed plastic spoons, either. This looks great!

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  22. The TablescaperJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Sooo neat. I too love anthro, but I never would have thought to do this. Great to have you be a part of SEASONAL SUNDAYS.

    - The Tablescaper

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Oooh, I love your version more!

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  24. Rose :: FineCraftGuild.comJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    LOVE IT!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Never would have guessed those were spoons. Looks amazing. (Saw your post on The Girl Creative)

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  26. Honey at 2805January 23, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Lovely! Thank you for sharing your lovely post at Potpourri Friday!

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  27. raising4princessesJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    that is seriously cool. SERIOUSLY COOL! Thanks so much for the inspiration. I started a link party at my blog and I'd love for you to link this up. If you're interested it's http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/ Have a lovely day, Maria

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  28. raising4princessesJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I'm pinning this!

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  29. I am LOVDJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Anything that says Anthro knock-off I love!!! That place is so great but not with pricing!!!!

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  30. Sarah@budgetfriendlydecoratingJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Love this..sooo creative!
    Sarah
    www.budgetfriendlydecorating.com

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  31. Jordan McCollumJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I love Anthro knock offs too! I've seen the plastic spoon flower before, but even then I didn't realize that was what this was. Great idea!

    We're starting a link party this week and we'd love to have you share this there! http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2012/01/wayward-weekend-week-1.html

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  32. Tina´s PicStoryJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    very pretty :)

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  33. gail@My Repurposed LifeJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    oh wow! that flower is unbelievably cute! :)

    great job knocking off that vase!
    thanks for linking up and linking back to catch as catch can, I really appreciate it!
    gail

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  34. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    That is sooo cool. I can't believe the flower is made from plastic spoons.

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  35. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    So beautiful and so creative! I really want to try this. Yours is better than the original. I featured this this week at Lines Across. Thanks for sharing.
    Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2012/01/cure-for-common-monday-25.html

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  36. The PinwheelerFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Love this! what a great day and so cost effective!!

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