DIY: Anthropologie inspired Christmas Tree Jars

It all started when I was browsing Pinterest and saw these from Anthropologie.....

But imagine my shock when I saw the price tag. $40.00?!  What?!  That, my friends, is craziness. 

I loved the look though so I decided instead of snow globes, to just make Christmas Trees in Jars. To make these, you will need:

• mason jars
• bottle brush trees
• epsom salt

After a good bit of searching, I finally found these trees at Michael's.  (They were with the snow village houses and things.)  This package has 21 trees, ranging in sizes from x-large to itty-bitty.  Originally they were $21.99, but with a 50% off coupon plus my 20% off teachers discount (a perk of being a homeschool mom!), I was able to snag these for about $9.00.  Not too bad since a friend told me that they were sold individually at A.C.Moore for about $1.30 a piece!

For jars, I decided to use an assortment of my oh-so-loved turquoise mason jars. They are just so pretty!  And thankfully I already had some epsom salt stored with my Christmas decorations.  You can find this in the first-aid section at Walmart or just about any pharmacy or grocery store.

 Making these are pretty quick and simple.  First put a tree (or trees!) down in your jar.  I put tiny trees in some of them and used a fork to lower it in there.  Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do! =)

 Next, take a scoop of epsom salt and pour it in there.....

 and voila!  You have a little winter wonderland in a jar. Beautiful! 

When I was searching for trees at Hobby Lobby, I came across this little package of deer in the dollhouse section.  I thought they were adorable!

 These were a little tricky to add to the big jars (that fork really came in handy, lol!) but I'm loving the way it turned out!

 This project doesn't have to just be made in jars.  You could use some little cloches....

 or even a cookie jar!

 I made one in a thrifted cloche but then I decided it needed a tiny deer.  Doesn't the adorable little deer just add so much?  I love it!!

Perhaps I will paint the nose red. Yes? =D

So there you have it, Anthropologie-esque decor on a dime! When you see something you just love, don't despair about the huge price tag...with a little creativity, you can probably make your own "knock-off" version for a fraction of the cost.  I used them to decorate my Holiday Mantel and it makes me smile every time I look at them!  

That and the deer.  Seriously, you need some.  The cuteness factor is killing me over here. =)

Have you done any "knock-off'" projects in your home?  Is there something out there that you love and want to DIY?  I'd love to hear about it!

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