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Anthropologie Inspired Pom Pom Pushpins

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!  
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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Comments

    • Bre Eggert says

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

  2. The Cookie Puzzle says

    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

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    • Bre Eggert says

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

  3. Lila M says

    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.

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  6. Corey W. says

    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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  7. Selene @ Restoration Beauty says

    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

  8. Emily says

    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!

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    • Bre Eggert says

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

  11. OneKriegerChick says

    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

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  12. Julie Corbisiero says

    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

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