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  • 20 High Style-Low Budget Knock Off Decor Projects

    20 High Style-Low Budget Knock Off Decor Projects

    We’ve all been there – what we want isn’t what our pocketbook will allow. Bummer, right? Well these knock off decor DIY projects will give your home that high end look you love, without hurting your wallet.

    Just about anytime I find something for my home that I love but has a steep price tag, I always ask myself, “Can I make that somehow?”

    More often than not, the answer is, “No, silly girl.”

    But sometimes, every once in a while, the answer is, “Girl, yes!”

    And so I do.

    Here are some of my best knock-off decor projects that saved me a wad of cash but gave me the look I wanted.

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    Knock Off DIY Building Projects

    Why spend a fortune buying it when you can build it (simply!) and for a lot less?!

    Knock Off Decor

    DIY Chippendale Desk

    You can buy this one for over $1500 or you can make my version for about $100.

    Home Decor Knock Offs

    Oversized Wall Frame for $25

    Custom framing can be expensive – except when you DIY it. Find out how…

    Home Decor Knock Off Projects

    Modern-Rustic Bookshelf

    The inspiration bookshelf for this project was over $1K. Mine? About $50.

    Home Improvement Knock Off Projects

    Add instant WOW factor to your home with these projects.

    Knock Off Decor Projects

    How to Cover Dated Louvered Doors

    $25. That’s about all it will cost to update those dated doors – look at this before you spend all that money replacing interior doors!

    Home Decorating Knock Off Projects

    Faux Stone Countertops

    Ugly laminate counters? No problem! Use this tutorial to transform those eyesores to stone beauties! The cost? About $15.

    High End Knock Off Projects for the Home

    DIY Lucite Handrail


    Buy one here for about $300 or put together your own using my tutorial for about $100. You won’t believe how gorgeous these things are.

    Home Decor Knock Offs

    A few of my favorite home accessories and decorating projects that didn’t cost me an arm and a leg.

    DIY Knock Offs

    How to Make Faux Jadeite

    Love the look of jadeite, but not willing to pay the high price tag? Use this tutorial to scratch your jadeite itch.

    DIY Knock Off Projects for the Home

    Kate Spade Inspired Wall

    Ever visited a Kate Spade store and seen that gorgeous wall behind the counter? Here’s my take on that…

    Knock Off Lamp Finials

    DIY Agate Slice Lamp Finials

    I adore pretty lamp finials, but they can be pricey. This one though – a fraction of the cost of the real thing.

    Knock Off Home Decor Projects

    DIY Golden Snake Bud Vase

    A couple years back, there were some gorgeous gold snake home accessories out there – alas, they were out of my budget. My solution? A trip to the Dollar Tree’s toy aisle…

    DIY Knock Off Decor

    DIY Golden Snake Bowl

    Another project made possible with the help of the Dollar Tree toy aisle – and of course, a little spray paint. This bowl is a perfect catch-all for around the house.

    DIY Home Decor Knock Offs

    Mohawk Lollipop Holder

    I adore Jonathan Adler’s line of home decor, however much of it is out of my price range – like this lollipop holder. So I made my own…

    DIY Home Decor Knock Off Projects

    DIY Selenite Knobs


    I love taking my home decorating to a whole other level with fancy knobs on furniture. These selenite knobs didn’t have a big price tag at all though…

    DIY Knock Off Decor Projects

    DIY Bottle Lamp


    You’ve seen lamps like this one before and you’ve also seen the price tag on them. Did you know it’s easy to make your own though?

    Knock Off Cowhide Projects

    I love both the look of cowhide in home decor, but also because it reminds me of home.

    Cowhide Rug Knock Off

    DIY Cowhide Rug

    I love, love, love a great cowhide rug, but they are so expensive. So I took a chance and made my own – and I love how it turned out!

    Knock Off Cowhide Lampshade

    DIY Cowhide Lampshade

    Did you see these at Pottery Barn? Upwards of $100 per shade! Mine though? It just costs about $15 or so!

    Knock Off Crystal Projects

    I love using crystals in my home decor. In fact, I love them so much that I found a way to make my own faux crystals and then I used them to embellish all sorts of things around the house.

    Crystal Knock Offs

    Crystal Embellished Vase

    Make any boring vase look like a million bucks with this project!

    DIY Crystal Knob Knock Offs

    DIY “Crystal” Knobs

    Add serious wow factor to doors with these beauties!

    Crystal Lamp Finial Knock Off

    How to Make a Crystal Lamp Finial

    I can never get enough good finials in my life! I love the glam touch this one adds to lamps.

    Faux Crystal Magnets Knock Off

    How to Make Crystal Magnets


    Refrigerators deserve a touch of glam too! These crystal magnets do the job perfectly!

    Knock Off Lucite Projects

    Lucite is another one of my favorite interior design elements. Again, high price tag though – here are some knock off lucite decor projects I did.

    Knock Off Lucite

    DIY Lucite Trays

    Less than $5 and oh so so so simple!

    Knock Off Lucite Frame

    DIY Lucite Frames

    Easy to make and you can snag that free printable too!

    Will you be adding any of these knock off decor projects to your list?

    Looking for more budget-friendly, high style ideas for your home?

    Seven Wall Treatments that Pack a Serious Punch – and not a one of ’em is shiplap!

    9 DIY Countertop Makeovers – budget friendly countertop makeover ideas!

    Classic Black and White DIY Projects for Your Home – black and white is always right!

    7 Super Simple, Super Cute Electrical Tape Crafts for Your Home – yep, using electrical tape!

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    Knock Off Decor Projects

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  • Mohawk Lollipop Holder: A Jonathan Adler Knock-Off

    This project will fall into the category with the snake bowl and the snake vase for many of you.

    That’s the category classified as:

    Things Jenna Loves & Most People Hate

    That’s perfectly fine.

    Me, my snake bowl, snake vase, and the newest addition to the category, the mohawk lollipop holder will be perfectly happy together.

    The Jonathan Adler version will cost you $98. This version will cost you $10. Mohawk Lollipop Holder - A Jonathan Adler Knock-Off

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    That’s right. A punk rocker lollipop holder.

    How much more fun could it get?

    I was perusing Jonathan Adler’s newest items a while back, plotting out which items I would buy when I hit the lottery (all of them) and I happened upon this little jewel.

    Jonathan Adler Mohawk Lollipop Holder

    The Jonathan Adler Mohawk Lollipop Holder

    This is actually one of his more affordable items – its $98.

    However, I couldn’t bring myself to shell out $98 for a lollipop holder.

    So I made my own.

    For $10.

    DIY Jonathan Adler Inspired Mohawk Lollipop Holder

    Materials & Tools Needed:

    DIY Mohawk Lollipop Holder - A Jonathan Adler Knock-Off

    • Styrofoam Head (Mine came from Hobby Lobby. Use a 40% off coupon to get it for $5.)
    • Round Styrofoam Disc (Mine came from Hobby Lobby. It was $2.)
    • Metal Studs (Mine came from Michael’s. They were $3)
    • Pencil
    • X-Acto Knife
    • Hot Glue Gun
    • Toothpicks

    Steps

    Step 1. 

    Place the styrofoam head on top of the styrofoam disc and do an outline around the top of the head with your pencil. See #1 in the photo below. This will be your mohawk. After you have made your outline, cut out the mohawk slowly with an X-Acto knife.

    DIY Mohawk Lollipop Holder - A Jonathan Adler Knock-Off

    Step 2:

    Place about five toothpicks in the center top of the head, spread out a little shorter than the mohawk.  See #2 in the photo above.

    Step 3: 

    Push the mohawk down on top of the toothpicks. Push it slowly, so that it doesn’t break.

    Step 4: 

    Run a line of hot glue quickly along each side of the mohawk, then push the mohawk down and firmly into place with your hand. Hold it down until the glue is dry. See #4 in the photo above.

    Step 5:

    Hot glue the studs around the base of the head.

    Step 6: 

    Push your lollipops into the mohawk.

    I realize mine does not look as good as his, but for $10, I’ll take it.

    Wouldn’t this be so fun and quirky to have out at a party?

    Is there a mohawk lollipop holder in your future?

    I think there should be, but I won’t judge you if there isn’t. 🙂

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  • Kate Spade Knock-Off Photo Frame for $5 in 15 minutes

    Kate Spade Knock-Off Photo Frame for $5 in 15 minutes

    You guys know I have a love for just about everything Kate Spade.

    It all started with this Kate Spade inspired lamp.

    And then Mama bought me this Kate Spade serving set for mother’s day and I nearly peed my pants.

    I saw this black and white Kate Spade photo frame around Christmas and almost put it on my wish list, but then I realized I could easily do a Kate Spade Knock-Off on this picture frame.

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    Kate Spade Knock-Off Frame

    This will take all of about 15 minutes of your time and cost you about $5.

    Boom.

    Materials Needed:

    -Acrylic Photo Frame (I used a 5×7 size. These are the same kind I used on my DIY Lucite Trays.)

    -White paint (optional if you have a white back already)

    -Electrical Tape

    -Scissors

    Steps

    Remove the cardboard backing of the frame. You can paint it white or if its already white, leave it. Just to be sure mine was a true white, I spray painted it white and let it dry for about an hour before proceeding.

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    Step 1

    Put a strip of electrical tape across the top of the white cardboard backing.

    Step 2

    Put strips of electrical tape across the top and bottom of the cardboard backing.

    Step 3

    Use tape strips to measure the width between tape strips.

    Step 4

    Apply two more strips to the backing.

    Step 5

    Place a photo in your frame, then put the backing in with the black and white stripes facing out.

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    DIY Kate Spade Photo Frame Knock-Off | Kate Spade Crafts | DIY Kate Spade Decor | DIY Kate Spade Office

    Easy, chic, and cheap.

    What’s not to love?

    Have you done a Kate Spade Knock-Off before?

    And if you are looking for more cheap craft ideas using tape, don’t miss these 7 Super Simple, Super Cute Electrical Tape Crafts or these 20+ Duck Tape Craft and Home Projects – oh, the power of tape! 

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