knock off decor, copycat decor
One of the perks of DIY is the ability to customize an item exactly how you want it. You want dark brown instead of black? You got it! That’s exactly what spurred on the creation of this wall sign by Aimee from The Vintage Estate. Aimee used paint and a contact paper stencil to easily replicate the plaque her client wanted in the exact color she wanted. I gotta say that I love this sweet little sign!
Jaime from That’s My Letter didn’t disappoint when a friend requested a set of display shelves similar to those sold by Pottery Barn Kids. Jaime teamed up with Ana White to build shelves that can easily be customized to fit any wall space. Why spend $49 or even $79 (ouch!) for one simple shelf when you could build your own for only $11?!?
Hayden from Haven created an adorable set of super hero pillows for her boys’ bedroom. She repurposed her old college dorm room curtains for the pillow cover and then used an iron-on method for her text. Hand stitching around the edges gives them a more finished look and adds durability so they survive life with [...Read More]
When a family of four boys needed a mini man cave and an additional bed, Rose from Life Among Pirates and her husband, who handled the carpentry, went to work on a fort bed. With a few design innovations, they created a bunk bed and a rustic boys’ clubhouse, all in one! I really love [...Read More]
After making a custom pirate sail headboard for one of her sons, Melissa from The Happier Homemaker couldn’t turn down her oldest son’s request for a headboard of his own. She loved the look of PBK’s Camp Bed but not the $600 price tag. Melissa also wanted just a headboard and not an entire frame. [...Read More]
Centsational Girl Kate was asked by a friend to refinish a pink and purple dresser so it could be passed along from her daughter to her son. With some bold blue chalk paint and nickel pulls, Kate mimicked the look of Pottery Barn Kid’s Camp Collection. Since boy’s can be hard on furniture, Kate protected [...Read More]
With a pirate-obsessed son on her hands, Melissa from The Happier Homemaker knew her little captain would love a bedroom to reflect his passion. She found some great inspiration in an old Pottery Barn Kids catalog and replicated a piece of wall décor for a creative sail mast headboard. I love all the details Melissa [...Read More]
Melissa from The Happier Homemaker saw an amazing wooden world map art piece that would be perfect for her son’s room, but not with the $475 price tag. With some wood scraps, stain, and A LOT of patience she was able to make her own. Melissa had originally intended to hang her map on the [...Read More]
