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Anthropologie Inspired Pom Pom Pushpins

May 16, 2014 by Bre 24 Comments

Okay, I seriously love Anthropologie.  It’s definitely up there on my list of favorite stores, right there with Target and Nordstrom.

Most things Anthropologie sells are worth the higher price tag, in my opinion.  But once in awhile, something sneaks in there that makes me scratch my head and say “for real?”  Take pushpins with pom poms glued on them, for example.

$15 for a set of 12 pushpins?

No thank you.  I’ll spend my $15 on a crystallized bobby pin or metallic hair tie, thank you very much.  And I’ll make my own pom pom pushpins for a fraction of the price!

Seriously, this is so ridiculously easy I’m kind of embarrassed to post it.  But these pushpins are cute, so I figured why not.

Literally all you need are some pre-made pom poms, wide-base pushpins and a hot glue gun.

I got these homemade-looking pom poms at Michaels for $2.99.  They were in the summer kids crafting section, as opposed to the regular kids crafting section that has more traditional-looking pom poms (you know, not like actual yarn pom poms).  Michaels also has wide-base pushpins, or you can get them at Dollar Tree (for a dollar, duh!).
Now, all you do is open your packages and hot glue one pom pom per pushpin.
E-A-S-Y!  
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They look super cute on any bulletin board, too!
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Cheers to getting the look for less!
– Bre
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  1. Julie Corbisiero says

    May 29, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    Wow I’m coming over from the link’n blogs party and I love what you did! Wow how easy is it to make your own with already made pom poms! They are cute and fun.
    Julie at Julie’s Lifestyle

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      June 3, 2014 at 1:01 am

      Hi, Julie – thank you so much! And yes – so SUPER easy! Ridiculous. 🙂 Thanks again!

  2. OneKriegerChick says

    May 28, 2014 at 12:14 am

    Such a darling idea and I love the mini pompoms! I had no idea they came pre-made. Thanks for sharing at Hit Me With Your Best Shot…I’m featuring you tonight!
    Happy Day!
    ~Ariean

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      June 3, 2014 at 1:01 am

      Hi, Ariean! Thank you SO much for featuring this project!! I am thrilled. 🙂

  3. Craftberry Bush says

    May 24, 2014 at 12:11 am

    So fun…I really can’t believe anyone would purchase them …but that’s the DIYer in me…thank you for sharing xo

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      May 24, 2014 at 2:16 am

      Hi, Lucy! Thanks!! I know – I couldn’t imagine it, either! Thanks for stopping by – love your blog and Inspiration Gallery.

  4. Lisa S says

    May 22, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    What a fun project! Your push pins are so cute! Definitely a great choice to DIY rather than paying retail. 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      May 24, 2014 at 2:15 am

      Hi, Lisa! Thank you! Yes – the retail price is crazy!! Thanks for your note. 🙂

  5. Emily says

    May 22, 2014 at 2:28 am

    A knock off of those push pins has been on my to-do list. They are too expensive not to try to make them! Yours are darling!

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      May 22, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Hi, Emily! Yes – I agree 100%! The perfect, easiest knockoff. Thanks so much for your sweet note!

  6. Selene @ Restoration Beauty says

    May 21, 2014 at 4:44 am

    I love this idea!!!! And the fact that it’s super easy is a huge plus! I’m all about easy projects these days!! I stopped by from Hit Me With Your Best Shot and will be following you on Pinterest and Bloglovin 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      May 21, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Hi, Selena! Thanks so much for stopping by and for the follows! I will get you back for sure. Have a good one!

  7. Corey W. says

    May 21, 2014 at 2:34 am

    I love this idea! The possibilities of color are endless, and I like your colors better than the anthro ones. Thanks for sharing at The Makers! Hope you are having a great week.
    Corey @ TinySidekick.com

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    • Bre Eggert says

      May 21, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Hi, Corey! Thanks so much, lady! 🙂

  8. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    May 20, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Super cute and super easy idea! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at our Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party!

    Pinning!

    ~ Ashley

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      May 21, 2014 at 12:45 am

      Thanks so much, Ashley!

  9. Sonnet says

    May 18, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Cute!!! I love these! Thanks for linking them up

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      May 21, 2014 at 12:45 am

      Hi, Sonnet – thank you!

  10. Lila M says

    May 18, 2014 at 6:11 am

    Yours are way cuter, too! I’m glad you posted your embarrassingly easy project. 😉 What a fun way to pretty up a bulletin board! Definitely pinning this.

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      May 18, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      Hi, Lila! Why thank you! You’re too sweet. 🙂

  11. The Cookie Puzzle says

    May 17, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Oh…what a totally cute idea! I have never been to and Anthropologie store, as I live in the middle of nowhere, but now I can have really cool looking Anthropologie looking pushpins…thank you for shareing

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      May 18, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      Hi! Thank you!! Consider yourself lucky that you haven’t been to an Anthropologie store – they are dangerous! Hahaha! Thanks for your sweet comment!

  12. AiringMyDirtyLaundry says

    May 16, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    So cool! My daughter would love those.

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      May 17, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      Hey, lady! Thanks. You should make her some – easiest things EVER! And then you can earn yourself some mom bonus points. 😉

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