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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Anthro-Inspired Driftwood Hurricane, Cost: $0!

  
   I am in the process of trying to get some Spring cleaning accomplished, so I'm so sorry I haven't been able to get a lot of posts up this week! It is hard enough to get any cleaning done as it is with this right brain personality type! Haha. Can anyone relate? Every time I start accomplish something, I get distracted by one thing or another. Usually something cool I find while organizing! LoL. Focusing on the project at hand has got to become something I make more of a habit of.
   Anyways, right now, I am trying to have a zero, or as close as possible to zero dollars, crafting budget. Any crafting projects I do, I want to be able to use to coordinate in my decor. When I saw this Driftwood Hurricane in Anthro the other day, I knew I had everything I would need to make my version of it already on hand!
Driftwood Hurricane
This is Anthro's version in 2 different sizes.
   To be completely honest, I am not too awfully fond of these. I just don't care for the black colored "sticks" or driftwood pieces. I decided to do a Spring version. At first I thought about white, then I remembered that I still had some Krylon Blue Ocean Breeze spray paint from my Burlap Rosette Lamp project. Perfect! I have been wanting to redecorate the living room with shades of this color, anyway.

Here are the materials I used for this project:
  • Hurricane Glass from $1 tree (already had onhand)
  • Sticks from my backyard
  • hot glue gun
  • spray paint (already onhand, also)
TOTAL $ SPENT: ZERO!
Anthro version Price: $78!
  
   I just went out into my backyard and picked up lots of sticks.


 I then broke them up into random appropriate size.
I spray-painted all of my sticks. Waited for this paint to dry, turned them over, and finished painting them.


   After the paint was completely dry, I began using my hot glue gun to glue the sticks to my hurricane glass/vase. Some of my sticks were curved in various directions and were a perfect fit. They seemed to just "wrap" around the glass prefectly!  Others I had to work with a little. That is all there was to it! I now have MY version of this Anthropologie Driftwood Hurricane!


Their cost: $78
My cost: $0! :)


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40 comments:

  1. DonnaMarch 20, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    wow - this is really cool! I love that pretty blue for Spring and I can TOTALLY relate to the distraction thing. I was all over the place cleaning, washing clothes and sewing yesterday! hope you will check out the project I linked up at the Think Pink Sunday party!!

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  2. Michele ChastainMarch 20, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Gorgeous!! I'm making this for sure (and oh how I wish I had scads of money to spend on the whimsical things that can be found at Anthropologie, but at least we can make lots of it! -- Thanks!! :)

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  3. Yolanda @ Miss RefashionistaMarch 20, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Awesome. Period. :)

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  4. BarbaraMarch 20, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Love this! I may even try to do this project. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. TrishaMarch 20, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Turned out great & love the color!

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  6. Jen-CraftOManiacMarch 21, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    This is so cute and what a thrifty save too. Love the color as well. I don't see CraftOManiac linked anywhere, if I am mistaken I do apologize. Have a good one. winks-jen

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  7. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresMarch 21, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Very nice!
    I love how all of us out here in blog land look for ways to copy Anthropologie!
    Maybe they get the hint someday and realize they are over priced!! HA

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  8. Gillian MohlmanMarch 21, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    That is super cute. It would be cute in a bathroom or something with a beach theme! Love it!

    New follower :)
    kevinandgillian.blogspot.com

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  9. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    oh! I like this a lot...I think I can probably find some sticks in the backyard if only the darn snow would melt!!
    thanks for the inspiration:)

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  10. madison avenueMarch 22, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    this is so cute! i love the color that you used! i also love not spending any money for a beautiful creation! great job!!! thanks for linking it up!

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  11. RobinMarch 23, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    That's another home run for you! Wow, I love it and the color is divine!
    xoxo
    Robin
    All Things Heart and Home
    (I'm can't help it ...I've gotta feature this next Wednesday...I love great FREE projects!xo)

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  12. Brandy J.March 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I love your blog and am your newest follower. I adore this idea and have all the supplies in hand so I just might give this a whirl. Thanks for the amazing inspiration.

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  13. ValMarch 23, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    This is so cute and very clever!!!

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  14. SarahMarch 23, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    That is fabulous!! Love the colour! :)

    Sarah

    PS. I have a giveaway on going on right now for Peek-a-boo Pattern Shops. Feel free to stop by & enter:

    www.craftingandcreativity.blogspot.com/2011/03/peek-boo-pattern-shop-giveaway.html

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  15. JillMarch 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    FANTASTIC! and I think it's better than the original expensive version! Very clever of you! :)

    I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
    Have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  16. AimeeMarch 23, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Love how you made yours turquoise! Beautiful.

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  17. JillMarch 24, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    I'm following you now and looking forward to seeing more of your creative projects! :)
    Hope you have a great week!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  18. radnMarch 24, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    nice replica! very pretty!

    I am having a giveaway on my blog.

    $40 store credit to get a drawstring backpack with an adorable applique, great from summer camp and trips and lovely spring hair accessories for girls. You just have to leave a comment to win.

    http://houseonashwelllane.blogspot.com/2011/03/40-store-credit-free-shipping-from-o-to.html

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  19. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    this made on to my todo list!

    Amanda
    www.amanduhdesigns.com

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  20. ChristinaMarch 24, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    soooo cute! The color is so springy, and the price is my favorite :)

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

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  21. alisonMarch 25, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    i love this and need to make one for myself...the color of blue you chose is lovely...thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  22. AmandaMarch 25, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    This looks amazing, the blue is wonderful, much better choice than black!

    Amazing the things you can create without having to spend any thing, thanks for sharing.

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  23. Chandeen @ Designed by ChanceMarch 25, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    that is so nice. I could see a bunch of these for an outdoor fall gathering, but the blue is great too.

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  24. BeckyMarch 26, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I love this!! Especially the color :) Great job!

    <3Becky
    justbeckause.blogspot.com

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  25. SecondhandroseMarch 26, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    What a fun idea and the color sure made it!! Happy Saturday. Come for a visit.
    karen

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  26. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}March 26, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Very cool! Love the blue color! Thanks for linking up to my Catch a Glimpse party! :)

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  27. LindsayMarch 27, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Ooooo...I must try this! Looks fun & easy-and I love the end result! Thanks

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  28. The House CreativeMarch 27, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    0 $ Is the best part!! :-)

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  29. JillMarch 27, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing! I always say the simplest things are usually the smartest! The colors are my absolute favorite and really give an extra 'pop' to any room. Tomorrow I'll be featuring a crafting project with the same color if you are interested!
    ~ Jill from 'Just dream, Jelly Bean!

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  30. JudyMarch 28, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    That came out so cool...love the blue color. In answer to your question, the fabric is from Calico Corners. They still have it...I think it's called Selby...it's on my blog if you click on the post of my daughter's room in my sidebar (that's where the fabric was left over from). Thanks.

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  31. c.w.frostingMarch 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I love the blue! Too bad sticks are scarce here in LA. Totally identify with the right brained distraction.

    Have a great week!
    caroline

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  32. Kassi @ Truly LovelyMarch 28, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Love this!!! Gotta love a pretty that costs nothing!!! :) Love the color too!! Thanks for linking to Fancy This Fridays Crysta!!!

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  33. Jill @ Women Who Do It AllMarch 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Wow, very cute! I love how it turned out and you can't beat the price!

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  34. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Very nice job! I love how organic it looks, Just like nature!

    Your newest follower...
    Heather

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  35. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMarch 30, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Awesome! Yours looks much better than Anthro! Pretty color.
    Looking forward to reading more on your blog!
    Have a happy day!
    Tammy

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  36. Carmie of the Single NesterMarch 30, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    This is awesome. It would be perfect for a beachey room such as one I have in my house.

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  37. Kimberlea@SaVvyDeCorMarch 30, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Love it! I like the blue better than the original too!

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  38. CASMarch 31, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Hi Crysta, nice to meet 'ya. I'm new to your blog, visiting from All Things Heart & Home. I don't know why I continue to be so surprised by all the talent that's constantly surfacing out here in blogland, but I am always bowled over by the "WOW" of something made from such simple & inexpensive elements. I really do like your version much better than Anthro's. I'm a new follower & would love to have you follow back.
    CAS

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  39. CrystalMay 16, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Love it! Yours is so much prettier.
    P.s. thanks for linking up to this month's challenge

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