Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes: 14 Catalog-Worthy Looks You Can Make for a Few Dollars
Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes are the easiest way to get that cozy catalog look without paying catalog prices. Have you ever flipped through a holiday catalog and wished your living room looked just like that? You are not alone. Shoppers are snapping up $1.50 copies of brass lanterns, velvet ornaments and plaid stockings, and MSN reports that Dollar Tree dupes of Pottery Barn and Ralph Lauren are trending this week. Most of these pieces take one afternoon, a little paint and a few dollar store finds. Below you will find 14 projects, each with a short supply list and simple steps. Grab a coffee and let’s make your home look expensive..
Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes: The Brass Lantern Look
Brass lanterns are the first thing that catches your eye in a holiday catalog, and the real ones can cost well over $100. This is one of the easiest Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes to make, and it starts with a plain dollar store lantern. A few light coats of metallic brass spray paint turn cheap plastic or black metal into something that looks old, warm and heavy. Fill it with faux cedar, a couple of pine cones and battery fairy lights, and it glows like the real thing with no flame at all. Set one on the coffee table or a pair by the front door. Who would ever guess it started on a dollar shelf..
You will need: A plastic or metal lantern, metallic brass spray paint, painter’s tape, faux cedar sprigs, small pine cones, battery fairy lights.
How to make it: 1. Tape off the clear panels and spray the frame with two light coats of brass paint. 2. Let it dry and peel off the tape. 3. Tuck in the cedar, pine cones and lights.
Velvet Ornaments That Look Boutique
Velvet ornaments in soft colors like sage, blush and cream sell for a pretty penny in catalog shops. You can copy them with plain plastic ball ornaments and a few velvet scraps. A thin layer of Mod Podge on the ball helps the fabric grip and stay smooth. Wrap each ball in a circle of velvet, gather it at the top and finish it with a velvet ribbon loop. They feel soft, look rich and will not shatter if the cat gets curious. Pick two or three colors that match your room so the tree looks planned. Do you have an old velvet dress or a remnant bin nearby? That is all the fabric you need.
You will need: Plastic ball ornaments, velvet fabric scraps, velvet ribbon, Mod Podge, a foam brush, hot glue gun, scissors.
How to make it: 1. Brush Mod Podge on each ball and set it on a velvet circle. 2. Gather the fabric at the neck and trim. 3. Glue the cap back on and add a ribbon loop.
Buffalo Check Stockings: Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes From Old Flannel
Plaid flannel stockings with faux fur cuffs are a cozy catalog favorite, but buying a set for the whole family adds up fast. Thrifted flannel shirts are the secret. Most thrift stores have a rack of red and black buffalo check shirts for a few dollars each, and one adult shirt makes a full stocking. These are some of the most charming Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes because every stocking turns out a little different. Glue or sew the pieces, add a thick faux fur cuff and finish with a loop for hanging. You can even keep the shirt pocket on the front as a fun detail. Want them to match? Use the same fur on every cuff.
You will need: Thrifted flannel shirts, faux fur trim, fabric glue or a sewing machine, a stocking template, scissors, ribbon.
How to make it: 1. Fold the shirt and trace two stocking shapes. 2. Glue or sew the edges and turn it right side out. 3. Glue on a fur cuff and a ribbon loop.
Wood Bead Garland With Jute Tassels
Wood bead garland is one of those simple pieces that makes a tree, a mantel or a stack of books look styled. Store versions with tassels can cost $30 or more for one strand. You can make a longer one for a few dollars with unfinished beads and jute twine. Paint some beads with chalk paint in cream or soft gray and leave the rest natural for a mix that looks collected over time. Tie small jute tassels at each end and you have a farmhouse garland that works long after Christmas is over. Drape it across a dough bowl or let it swag across the tree. It is a calm craft for a movie night.
You will need: Unfinished wood beads in two or three sizes, jute twine, cream or gray chalk paint, a small brush, wooden skewers, jute tassels.
How to make it: 1. Paint about half the beads and let them dry. 2. String them on twine, mixing sizes and colors. 3. Knot each end and tie on a tassel.
Mercury Glass Jars From Thrift Store Finds
Mercury glass has that soft silver shimmer that looks antique and expensive, which is why catalog shops love it. Thrifted glass jars and vases can get the same look with a can of mirror effect spray and one simple trick. Mist the inside of the glass with water mixed with a little vinegar, then spray the mirror paint over it. The water spots break up the finish and leave speckled, aged patches. Dab a little gold paint inside for a warmer tone. Group three jars of different heights on a tray and fill them with fairy lights or small ornaments. Have a cupboard full of old sauce jars? This is the perfect use for them.
You will need: Clean glass jars or vases, mirror effect spray paint, a spray bottle of half water and half vinegar, paper towels, gold acrylic paint, battery fairy lights.
How to make it: 1. Mist the inside of the jar with vinegar water. 2. Spray a thin coat of mirror paint and dab gently with a paper towel. 3. Repeat, add touches of gold and dry overnight.
Faux Fur Tree Collar and Pillows: Cozy Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes
Nothing says chalet catalog like a fluffy tree collar and a pile of faux fur pillows on the sofa. Store collars can run $80 or more, but a basket or plastic bucket wrapped in faux fur gets you there for much less. These Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes are all about texture, so pick a fur in ivory or soft gray. Use the leftover fabric for no-sew pillow covers that you wrap and tie like a gift. Mix them with plaid and knit pillows you already own for a layered, cozy look. Ever notice how catalog rooms look warm even in photos? Texture is the trick, and faux fur is the fastest way to add it.
You will need: A large basket or plastic bucket, faux fur fabric, hot glue gun, scissors, old pillow inserts.
How to make it: 1. Cut the bottom off the bucket, wrap it in fur and glue. 2. Fold fur around a pillow insert like a present. 3. Knot the corners at the back.
Oversized Felt Ball Wreath
Felt ball wreaths are soft, sweet and surprisingly pricey in boutique shops. This version uses a foam wreath form and a bag of wool felt balls in cream, oatmeal and gray, with a few pops of red or green if you like. Glue the balls on tightly so no foam shows through, then add a big linen bow at the top. It looks great on an inside door, over a mirror or hanging from a kitchen cabinet knob. Because it is so light, a simple ribbon loop holds it up with no heavy hook. Want a bolder look? Use only two colors in wide stripes. It takes one evening and lasts for many seasons.
You will need: A foam wreath form, about 300 wool felt balls, hot glue gun, wide linen ribbon, thin ribbon for hanging.
How to make it: 1. Tie a hanging loop around the form. 2. Glue felt balls on tightly in small sections. 3. Glue a big linen bow over the loop.
Hand Stitched Look Christmas Pillow Covers
Embroidered holiday pillows are a catalog staple, often with a simple sprig, a tiny tree or a sprinkle of stars on soft canvas. You can copy that look with a plain canvas cover, a stencil and fabric paint. For a stitched feel, outline part of the design with a few running stitches in embroidery floss. It does not need to be perfect. Little uneven stitches look handmade in the best way. Choose soft red or forest green on cream for a classic feel. Make one for each end of the sofa and one for a reading chair, and the room suddenly looks styled. Which would you pick, a holly sprig or a little pine tree?
You will need: Plain canvas pillow covers, a holly or pine tree stencil, fabric paint, a stencil brush, embroidery floss and needle, cardboard.
How to make it: 1. Slide cardboard inside and tape the stencil in place. 2. Dab on paint with a nearly dry brush. 3. Once dry, stitch along a few edges.
Scrap Wood Tabletop Trees: Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes for the Mantel
Stacked wood tabletop trees look so good on a mantel or entry table, and store ones are often sold one at a time for a surprising amount. These Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes use scrap boards, a dowel and some stain. Cut the boards into pieces that get smaller as they go up, drill a hole in the middle of each and stack them on a dowel set into a wood base. A little turn on each layer gives it a fun, modern look. Make three in different heights and you have a little forest. No saw at home? Many hardware stores will make simple cuts for you, so check your scrap pile and head in.
You will need: Scrap wood boards, a small wood block for the base, a 3/8 inch dowel, wood stain, a drill, sandpaper, wood glue.
How to make it: 1. Cut boards from 8 inches down to 2 inches, then sand and stain. 2. Drill a center hole in each and glue the dowel into the base. 3. Stack largest to smallest, turning each piece.
Gold Charger Plates for a Catalog Christmas Table
A catalog Christmas table always looks rich, but most of it comes down to a few simple layers. Dollar store plastic chargers are the base. Give them gold leaf or metallic paint, set a plain white plate on top and fold a linen napkin with a sprig of greenery tucked inside. Add a ribbon around each napkin and a little paper tag, and your table looks ready for a photo shoot. Plain white dishes are smart because they work with every season. Swap the greenery for wheat stalks at Thanksgiving. Are you hosting this year? Of all the Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes here, this one gets the biggest wow from guests.
You will need: Plastic charger plates, gold leaf and leaf adhesive or metallic gold paint, Mod Podge, white dinner plates, linen napkins, faux greenery sprigs, ribbon.
How to make it: 1. Brush adhesive on the rims, wait until tacky and press on gold leaf. 2. Seal with Mod Podge. 3. Add a white plate, a tied napkin and a sprig.
Silver Jingle Bell Door Hanger
Jingle bell door hangers have a sweet, old fashioned charm, and catalog versions can cost $40 or more. Yours will cost a fraction of that. Spray a handful of large jingle bells in antique silver or brass, string them on floral wire and gather them at the top with a long velvet ribbon. The result is a cheerful hanger that rings every time someone comes in. It also works on a pantry door, a bedroom door or a porch post. Mix a few bell sizes so it looks full. Hang it from an over the door hook so you never put a nail in the paint. Do you like a little jingle when guests arrive?
You will need: Large jingle bells in mixed sizes, metallic spray paint, floral wire, wide velvet ribbon, an over the door hook.
How to make it: 1. Spray the bells and let them dry. 2. Thread wire through each and twist into one bunch. 3. Wrap the top with ribbon, tie a bow and hang it.
Glossy White Village Houses: Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes on a Budget
Glossy white ceramic village houses are a beloved catalog collection, and some pieces sell out every year. You can make a whole street of Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes from small wood or paper mache houses from the craft store. A coat of primer and two coats of white gloss paint give them that shiny ceramic finish. Add a sprinkle of faux snow on the roofs and battery fairy lights tucked behind them for a soft glow through the windows. Line them along a mantel, a bookshelf or a tray on the kitchen island. Want a bit of color? Paint one tiny door red or sage. Grandkids will love helping set them out each year.
You will need: Small wood or paper mache houses, white primer, white gloss paint, faux snow, craft glue, battery fairy lights.
How to make it: 1. Prime each house. 2. Paint two coats of white gloss. 3. Glue faux snow on the roofs and set fairy lights behind them.
No Sew Red Plaid Tree Skirt
A big red plaid tree skirt makes the whole tree look finished, and catalog ones can cost close to $100. A thrifted plaid throw blanket does the job for a few dollars. Fold it into quarters, cut a big circle and cut a small circle in the middle for the trunk. Add one slit from the edge to the center so it slips around the stand. Then glue pom pom trim around the edge for a playful catalog touch. No sewing at all. Blankets are thick and soft, so the skirt drapes nicely and hides the stand. Got a plaid blanket in the linen closet that nobody uses? It is about to become the star under the tree.
You will need: A large plaid throw blanket, fabric scissors, fabric glue, pom pom trim, string and a marker.
How to make it: 1. Fold the blanket in quarters and mark a quarter circle with string and a marker. 2. Cut it out, then cut a center hole and one slit. 3. Glue on pom pom trim.
Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes Gift Wrap Station
Catalog gifts always look so pretty under the tree, and the secret is one simple, matching wrap style. Set up your own gift wrap station with Pottery Barn Christmas Dupes like a big roll of kraft paper, velvet ribbon and little faux sprigs. Keep everything in a basket or on a rolling cart so you can wrap in minutes. Stick to two or three ribbon colors and use the same tag on every gift. When the whole pile matches, it looks like a store display. Kraft paper is cheap and goes with every room. A sprig of faux cedar or a tiny bell on top makes each gift feel special. Which gift will you wrap first?
You will need: A kraft paper roll, velvet ribbon in two or three colors, faux cedar sprigs, jute twine, plain paper tags, a basket or rolling cart.
How to make it: 1. Wrap each gift in kraft paper. 2. Tie on velvet ribbon and slip a sprig under the knot. 3. Add a blank tag and keep supplies together.
