Wednesday, February 2, 2011

delight in making a knockoff {Pottery Barn of course}


In my little world, I find delight in pearls. I wear them almost every day {earrings}...now if only they were real. But do you know what I find even more delight in?

Making a pottery barn knockoff. I find such pleasure in making a cute copy of something that catches my eye.:) The above image had me at hello. It is glass. It has pearls. It is pottery barn. It is $39? Oh, wait...on clearance for $19? {still too pricey for me}

I made mine for $2 {tax not included}

Here are all the supplies you need.

 pretty glass plate {Dollar Tree}
glass candlestick {Dollar Tree}


 And you have to have some form of glue/adhesive. I had some left over Gorilla Super Glue. :)

Now that you have all your supplies, put a dab of glue around the edge of the candlestick and place your your plate to your candlestick...BUT --- keep it all inverted or upside down while you let the glue set. You will have to let it set for a bit and be patient. If you don't, and allow it to dry upright...the glue will seep down the edge and cloud the glass. Trust me on this.

In the end...you have a PB knockoff for pennies!





Now I just need more pearls to be dripping off my glass pedestal.

Cheers~
e

PS I am still making my way thru all your lovely blogs from the hop. It has been a delight to meet you....speaking of meeting, have you thought about joining my circle?



29 comments:

  1. Oh..I am "trying" bigger pictures...let me know what you think. HONESTLY...too big? Please...I need to know.

    Cheers~
    e

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  2. imho pictures can not be too big! but hey, that's just me!
    I love the simplicity of this! It's just gorgeous. Where are you going to put it? On the bar next to the saki items? :)
    you got feedjit! I knew you could do it.!
    $2.00 is a super deal! and you know I love, love, love gorilla glue! pearls... not so much, too feminine for me.
    great tip about leaving it upside down while it sets up!
    gail

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  3. thank you for this, my niece Tiffany is getting married this fall, and i planned on giving her a tiffany inspired shower, this will be beautiful!! Thanks, Sue

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  4. What a brilliant idea - looks amazing! Liz

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  5. Look a you e! It is kind of a thrill to copy something for pennies!! I love this! Thank you so much for stopping by my slipcover post. I would love to make a couple for you.
    Kelly

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  6. This is fabulous! I Iove all the sparkle and glitz. Great, great interpretation.

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  7. What a great idea! I love it and think I may have just what I need to copy you:)

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  8. Lovely, E! I've made similar stands for food, though. ; )

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  9. I love your design. My niece wants something on her make-up stand for her makeup that she uses every day. I might make a variation of yours. Thanks for sharing with us

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  10. I really like this idea for holding all sorts of daily worn jewelry.

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  11. I did this too! I also used old dilver candle sticks and old china plates and platters. I absolutely love them!
    Liz
    http://mylovelylittlelulu.blogspot.com/

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  12. Purdy! Love the pictures. This would be an awesome distracting device for your bathroom counter!

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  13. There can never be too many pearls in our lives! So great!!!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  14. Love that idea I have lots of pearls and picked up a cake plat like the one you made a couple of weeks ago for $2 at opshop Now I know what to do with it.Thanks so much.

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  15. Oh it's fabulous!!!
    And no your pictures are perfect!!
    XO
    Kristin

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  16. Love it! Pearls are so elegant...I almost hated taking off my promise ring to put on the engagement ring because I loved that pearl so much! Love the post! I'm putting something in the mail to you ASAP. Be on the look out!

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  17. Gorgeous my dear, just gorgeous. Make sure you submit your link to Dollar Store Crafts and One Pretty Thing (did you know she was a nestie too), this tute will be ALL OVER the place ... including my new dresser. That is, when I get a new dresser. Wondering if you ever get my emails from my personal account? Like the one for Pinterest, haven't seen you there yet and I just know you will love it. ~ Cheers

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  18. Oh, I can do this! Great job! I love pearls too! So classy!

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  19. We BOTH love a good PB knockoff! I have done 2 and love them both. This is such a great idea and so feminine! I have a beautiful glass taper candle holder that was part of a set before I broke its mate :( Now, all I need is a plate, and I can have that baby out on my counter this weekend! Thankfully, Rusty bought me pearls 2 years ago!!! I agree, though; we do need more pearls!

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  20. Genius. I'd like to see some chocolates on there.
    Mary Ann

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  21. So smart and pretty! I never think outside of the box when I visit the dollar store...

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  22. Looks great and I think I know your name now:)

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  23. I love this! It's so gorgeous. Definitely going to make my own. Thanks for sharing the How-To. New follower, love your great blog!
    ~Mary
    www.thecraftygals.blogspot.com

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  24. Great PB knock off! $2 vs $19?! No brainer. Yours is just as pretty as the one they sell at PB!

    Deborah

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  25. I love making these. They make great gifts. Yours turned out so beautifully. Thanks for sharing!

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  26. Super cute and cannot even tell it is a knock off!

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