DIY Crow Mobile – Pottery Barn KnockOff
First, if your crows have feet attached to the bottom of them, you’ll want to remove those. They’ll come out really easily. Then you’ll simply roll up some tissue paper and stuff it inside the little holes, to fill in the empty spots and hide the white foam inside (a bit strange, I know… but it works!). Then with a black marker, color over the tissue so it matches the rest of the bird. Basically you’re just camouflaging the holes. You could also skip the marker step and just use a bit of black tissue paper (like the kind you wrap presents with), but we didn’t have any.
Heather{Our Life In a Click} says
This is awesome!!! I have that same wreath on my front door for most of the year too! Did you paint the wreath holder to match your door? Genius!
Design_Fluff says
This turned out awesome! I love a good knock off.
Unknown says
OK seriously, who knew there was a "black crow" box at stores? Sometimes it amazes me the things that I easily find! Then sometimes when I am looking for something that I believe will be a breeze, it takes months. Go figure.
Katie from Sew Woodsy says
Ahhh Shelley–I love everything about this crow mobile! I have a slight addiction to crows and have 50+… might just need to make one of these! 🙂
Lisa says
That turned out great! I love Pottery Barn, however, I mostly just window shop and dream. Too expensive!
kansasgirl1 says
I really like this mobile, and it looks great on your porch, but it's a little too much Alfred Hitchcock for me.
Lisa says
Shelley, I would have never known that the one you made was a knock off. I mean really, why pay full price for something when you can make it yourself and have it look just as good. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Unknown says
I absolutely LOVE this mobile! I am making it for sure and then posting it on my blog, with a link to 'House of Smiths'!!! Here is a link to a 'crow' (raven) Halloween décor I made…
pinstermama.com/2013/10/beguiling-ravens.html
So much fun! Thanks for the post!
srpprcrftr says
You did such a great job, bravo. I love it when I see people make things they saw and were expensive. Your mobile looks fantastic. Happy days.
Unknown says
Is the clear string like fishing line or is it thicker? Love this!
Bella♥Storia says
Great idea! I was admiring the mobile hanging over Jamie's sink too, but I love your thrifty version!
Jess says
Hey Shelley! I just wanted to stop by and say 1.) I love your blog and decor style!! I aspire!! And, 2.) I mentioned your DIY crow mobile in a post I wrote today! I'd love it if you wanted to stop by and take a peek! Happy Friday!
hashtaghousewife.blogspot.com/2013/10/not-so-spooky.html
House of Smiths says
Thanks!
The wreath holder actually just came in black! But they sell clear too! 🙂
House of Smiths says
Thank you! 🙂
House of Smiths says
haha! I know, right!? The dollar store is awesome! 🙂
House of Smiths says
Thanks Katie!
I hope all is well with you! 😉
House of Smiths says
Thanks!
I actually think the "Alfred Hitchcock" feel is what I love about it! haha.
I love that there are no "rules" during the holidays. Anything goes!
House of Smiths says
Thanks Lisa!
I wish I had more time and patience for knockoff projects, because you're right, they DO pay off!
House of Smiths says
Yup! It's pretty much the same thing. It comes in different thicknesses.