Welcome back! It’s day 3 of Anthropolgie Knock Off week and I am so thrilled you are here. Have you been checking out the awesome knock off projects from my co-hostesses? If you haven’t, you are missing out! At the end of this post you can see photos of their Tuesday projects, which you can click on to head over to their blogs. You will love what they have come up with.
Yesterday, I shared with you how I made fun and functional stacking trays for over $100 less than the Anthropologie version and on Sunday, I showed you how I made a knock off version of the Anthropologie reclaimed wood letter for $20 less than the original!
Well today, I am here to share with you how I made these adorable candied letter desk clips that sell at Anthropologie for $14.00 each. I made mine for less than $ 2.50 each. Can you believe it? Read on to learn how to complete this knock off project for yourself.
Materials needed for 1 Candied Letter Desk Clip:
- The lid from your wooden box that I used for yesterday’s project. If you didn’t buy a box, any thin piece of wood would work.
- Wooden letter {I ordered my from Craft Cuts}
- Utility knife
- Cutting board
- Wood stain
- Paper towel
- Washi tape
- Hot glue gun
- Clothes pins {3 per clip}
- Speed square {or a ruler}
Steps to make 1 Candied Letter Desk Clip:
1) If you are using the lid from yesterday’s project, you will have to remove the sides of the lid first. I did this by running my utility knife along the joints. The sides came off easily.
2) Next, stain your letter, using a damp cloth to wipe the wood down first so that it will accept the stain more easily.
3) Use washi tape to create whatever pattern you like on your letter, being sure to leave some wood exposed.
4) Now you need to determine what size to cut your wood pieces. I don't like to measure :) I recommend that you place your letter on top of the stained wood piece and mark the width and length of your letter by scoring the wood piece with your utility knife.
5) Using the score marks as your guide for the width and length measurements, use your speed square and utility knife to cut out the wood piece to the size of your letter. Once you have one piece fully cut out, you can use that piece as your template to cut the remaining piece. Each clip requires two pieces of wood.
6) Stain your cut out pieces of wood {remember to wipe them down with a damp cloth first}.
7) Hot glue your letter onto the top piece of wood.
8) Hot glue 3 clothes pins onto the bottom piece of wood.
9) Finally, hot glue the top piece of wood onto the top of the clothes pins.
Voila! That’s it! How friggin cute are these? And at a fraction of the cost of the inspiration Anthropologie version!
I hope to see you back tomorrow when I will show you how I made a knock off version of Anthropologie's fabulous ceramic chalkboard! Before you head out, check out the awesome projects from my super talented blogger friends. Just click on the photos to go directly to their blogs for full details!
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Kim~madeinaday says
May 22, 2014 at 3:46 pmStopping by to let you know I am featuring your lettered clips tomorrow! Thanks for joining the Perpetual Party Board! Love that Anthro series!
Kim
Tasha A. says
May 22, 2014 at 10:37 pmOh my goodness, thank you so much, Kim! Love the new format of your party!
Marie @ The Interior Frugalista says
May 15, 2014 at 9:43 amLove these! You cannot tell the difference between yours and the Anthropologie ones.
Tasha A. says
May 15, 2014 at 9:51 pmHi Marie! Thank you so much. It was SO fun figuring out how to make these. I want to make some more! Have a great weekend.
Corey @ tinysidekick says
May 10, 2014 at 4:17 pmAnother great Knock Off Tasha!
Tasha A. says
May 10, 2014 at 6:14 pmThanks so much, Corey!
Linda @ It All Started With Paint says
May 8, 2014 at 10:04 pmThis is such a clever knock-off idea!
:) Linda
Tasha A. says
May 10, 2014 at 11:01 pmThank you, Linda!
Katie @ viewfromthefridge.com says
April 30, 2014 at 9:12 amThese look EXACTLY the same as Anthro’s version! You came up with some really genius ideas, Tasha!! Awesome job!
Tasha A. says
April 30, 2014 at 7:41 pmThanks so much, Katie!
Angela (Life in Velvet) says
April 29, 2014 at 11:02 pmI love these! So, so cute! I want some for my office! And…who makes something so gorgeous for under $3! You of course :)
Tasha A. says
April 30, 2014 at 7:42 pmAwww, thank you so much, Angela. You are so sweet!
Sonnet @ SohoSonnet Creative Living says
April 29, 2014 at 1:53 pmFabulous!! I love these Tasha, awesome job
Tasha A. says
April 29, 2014 at 9:45 pmThanks so much, Sonnet!
Brittany Kemp says
April 29, 2014 at 12:31 pmTasha I am BLOWN AWAY by how similar yours are to the originals. You are amazing!
Tasha A. says
April 29, 2014 at 9:46 pmAwww, thanks so much, Brittany! You are so sweet!
[email protected] says
April 29, 2014 at 10:01 amI absolutely love this series. You girls amaze me with your knock offs!! Your letter desk clips are so cute, Tasha! I hope you are having a great week!Xo~
Tasha A. says
April 29, 2014 at 9:46 pmThanks so much, Aniko! You are so sweet!