I can’t believe it’s already time for June’s edition of Knock Out Knock Offs – the fun summer blogging series I’m participating in with several awesome blogging friends!
May’s store was West Elm, and I made West Elm Knockoff Metallic Pillows.
June is Zara Home.
Zara Home is full of inspirational home pieces and things that got my wheels turning trying to figure out how to DIY them. But when I saw these leaf napkin rings, I knew I wanted to make some of my own and set up my first fancy schmancy tablescape in my newly finished dining room!
The set of two napkin rings is available for $16.90, but I was able to complete a set of six for even less!
You will need:
- Shower curtain rings – you can get a pack of 12 for $1.19 at Target. I had extra on hand already.
- Jute Twine* – I had half of a roll leftover from other projects.
- Artificial Leaves – I chose a bundle of small palm fronds at Hobby Lobby that was $14.99 for plenty of leaves for this project. Don’t forget to use a 40% off coupon or shop during a 50% off sale! My cost: $9.
- Hot/Cool Glue Gun* – I always always manage to burn my fingers while using glue gun, so I opt for a cool melt glue gun to cut down on the permanent nerve damage I’m doomed to inflict upon myself.
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Ready, Set, Go
I began by cutting a length of twine that was just a little longer than my arm span from fingertip to fingertip. So five and a half feet. You can cut 6’ to be safe. I used a small amount of glue to attach the end of the piece of twine to the shower curtain ring and then I began wrapping.
I wrapped and wrapped and wrapped. I wrapped like my life depended on it… yo. I wrapped like I was on The Voice and then Adam Levine turned his chair around and was like “whoa!” when he saw that I just was a little suburban homemaker… wrapping my heart out.
Okay, really, I just wanted to make a rap joke. The actual wrapping didn’t take long at all. I periodically used a little bit of glue as I wrapped just to make sure everything was tight… yo.
I stopped once I had just a tiny space left uncovered…
Cut the stem of your leaf down with wire cutters so you have 1/4” to 1/2” to work with. Then, lay the end down on the top of your ring, add some hot glue, and continue wrapping over the stem. Once it’s secure, cut your twine down and glue the end down on the underside of the napkin ring.
I love the burst of brighter green in here, especially since it echoes the green in the curtains! This was such a fun project – I can’t wait for next month!
Ready to check out the other amazing knock offs? I always look forward to seeing what my cohosts came up with!
4. Designer Trapped In A Lawyer’s Body // 5. Bigger Than The Three Of Us // 6. Upcycled Treasures
So what do you think? Will you be trying any of these knock out knock off projects?
Love the napkin rings! Seriously, the styling kills me. Beautiful!
Thank you Ashley! I had so much fun with this project!
so cute- love it!!
Thanks Stephanie! 🙂
these are awesome! i die a little each time i see your dining room- in a good way.
Just don't die all the way, okay? Because my CPR is a little rusty… But just a little bit of dying each time I will take as a compliment 😉
Oh my goodness girl they totally fit your entire dining room motif!! So pretty!
I cannot believe these were made from shower curtain rings?! I would have NEVER thought to use those, pure genius. Now you've got my wheels spinning!
Thanks Trisha! I started brainstorming for napkin-ring-sized pieces I might have lying around the house (you know, to save my lazy/frugal self another trip out/purchase) and remembered these old shower curtain rings – perfect size!
These are great! I love all the gold and brass on the table, too. And your rap jokes 🙂
Thanks Gretchen! I'm so glad you appreciated the [w]rap jokes, hehe 😉
The napkin rings look awesome on your table & I love how you carried the greenery over to the mantel.
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Thank you Angela 🙂
You're so funny. Ha. And a great knockoff. I had contemplated that one, but so glad you did it. Justice served!
Great minds think alike! Thanks Amy 🙂
These are lovely! I'm such a sucker for a knockoff.
Thanks Kim! Me too 🙂
They are soooooooooo much better than the original! You nailed this! The tablescape looks incredible!
Aw, thank you Gilly! That's so sweet!
Love these, Brynne! And they looks gorgeous in your stunning dining room! Fabulous knock off!
– Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body
Thank you Tasha! 🙂
I freakin' love these and your table looks fabulous!!! Using a shower curtain ring is genius!
Thanks Katie! 🙂
YOUR knockoff is genius – love it girl!
Ok I like yours better than the Zara version!
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Oh – thank you so much Katy! 🙂
Fab! I like yours a lot better, too!
You're so sweet, Bre! Thanks love!
You are AWESOME. I love how fabulous these are!! And the rest of your table looks swoonyswoonswoon. So what time shall I be over for dinner then? 😉 xxx
Whenever you like 🙂 We still need to go thrifting together, so dinner can, of course, be arranged 🙂
What a perfect knockoff- yours need to have the designer name on it.. great job.. ps.. i love the chair fabric.. lovely dining room
Aw, thank you Jamala 🙂 The chair fabric is Braemore Jamil Natural – a much more affordable version of the $$$$ designer fabric I fell in love with!
Those are the perfect addition to the dining room. Way to knock it off! 🙂
Thank you Amber!
Ok, I am just now figuring out what this is about and I LOVE IT!! Finding store items to knock off. Duh… Color me quick!
I totally love this project you did. You are an excellent chooser and maker 🙂 This type of challenge is so up my alley.
Thank you Katja! It's such a fun challenge! I can't wait for July's knockoff 🙂
Absolutely GORGEOUS! Thank you for linking up at Monday Funday!
Thank you Kimberly!
Found you through Cassie's Friday post – love this knock off and your entire dining room is gorgeous!
Yay Kris! I'm so glad you stopped by! Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
Great Job!!!!!!
If you give a blogger a napkin ring… bahahaha – you are my favorite. Seriously, love reading your stuff. And these napkin rings are the perfect touch for your gorgeous dining room. Love it all!
I LOVE love love this simple knock off. I'd love it if you'd link up to my Look for Less Design Challenge, and you'll be entered to win a $60 Target Giftcard! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/07/diy-x-leg-ottoman.html
Thank you Kayla! Yes, I'd love to link up to the challenge – thank you for telling me about it! 🙂