If your anything like me you long for the look of the loveliness of some of Anthropologie's larger pieces but cannot always pay the prices Here is a collection of my favorite DIY (Do It Yourself) projects: 1: Curator Nightstand This adorable nightstand is no longer available at Anthro It can be re-created with a little handy work easy directions by Cucumbersome Nightstand Directions I would love to paint one black or gray 2. Dresser This very cool dresser is industrial chic The ladies at BHBC did play-by-play directions on their blog Anthro Dresser Hats off to them they are super crafty 3. Teapot Lamp This lamp is so whimsical and sweet... I found amazing directions with many photos at Vintage Revival Blogspot the Anthro version sells for $198 and re-created: $31.99 Anthro Teapot 4.Zinc Letters These letters are fun and can be used in many different rooms of your Anthro-inspired home The mache letters can be found at your local craft store as can the only other needed supply: rust-oleum spray paint Volia! One of the most simple DIY! 5. Rhododendron Chandelier This lovely lantern retails for $898.00 Whoa! A little steep for me However a handmade version was done by Kate at Design Sponge Materials 100–125 white standard-sized paper cupcake liners 100–125 vertically striped petit fours papers (1) 18–20″ white paper lantern hot glue gun 1 Hemma Cord from IKEA (for lighting) ($3.99) 1.Assemble lantern and place in a bowl to act as a base 2.Put a small dot of hot glue on the backside of a white cupcake liner. Starting about 1/2″ in from the wire ring at the top of the lantern, place the cupcake liner on the lantern and press until it is attached. 3.Continue around the ring, spacing the papers so that the circular bases are approximately 1″ apart, allowing the outer edges to merge and shape. 4. Apply the cupcake papers around the lantern in rings until you are 3/4 of the way down, and then flip the lantern over and gently place it back in the bowl, top side down. 5. Complete the underside, and fill in the bottom so that the papers cover the base opening. 6. Begin applying the petit fours papers, centering them inside each white paper. Three-quarters of the way up the lantern, flip it top side up. Complete the top side Easy as 1 2 3... 6. Fabric Letters Head over to 52 Mantels for very simple step by step on how to make your own And what she did with her letter is so amazing and creative check it out! 7. Mason Jar lights what you’ll need: 1. Edison bulb 2. Cord kit(at local hardware stores) 3. Vintage mason jar 4. Cordless Drill 5. Pliers 6. Hammer For wonderful directions visit Maddy at three little blackbirds 8. Shower Curtain Perfect and easy directions for this very famous shower curtain is found at: See Kate Sew I am not much of a seamstress and I found her directions easy to follow!!! 9. Rose Landscape shade retails: $98 there are many crafty girls out there who have directions on this one but I love Another Crafty Day 10.Ruffled Curtain These Curtains are adorable and very Anthro Step by Step photo directions can be found at: Besserina Blogspot I hope you have enjoyed my 10 favorite DIY Anthropologie projects feel free to submit any of your own!