DIYing expensive holiday decor *on a budget*
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Welcome back to our series, That Cost How Much?!?! where we recreate overpriced decor items with affordable materials and a touch of DIY. In this episode, I tackle a couple holiday decor items that are a little out of your ~average budget~, including a Christmas Tree Skirt from Nordic Nest, a Faux Botanical Arrangement in Poe White Volcanic Glaze Vase from Crate & Barrel, and the Re-Lit Brush Trees On Wood Base from Anthropologie.
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PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Tree Base Template - bit.ly/47cnetg
Wood Grain Brush - bit.ly/47dpGzC
DIY DUPES OF:
Christmas Tree Base (Nordic Nest) - bit.ly/3MK2wZw
Botanical Arrangement (Crate & Barrel) - bit.ly/3SGHRcz
Brush Tree Arrangement (Anthropologie) - bit.ly/49BN9Mr
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - intro
1:11 - Thrifted vase upcycle
3:53 - DIY Christmas Tree Base Dupe
14:26 - DIY Christmas Botanical Arrangement Vase
18:43 - DIY Brush Christmas Tree Mantel Piece
26:06 - watch next...
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VIDEO CREDITS
Host & Creative : Becky Wright
Art Assistant : Rochelle Gracey
Producer : Nina Pikula
Video Editors: Nick Liske & Justin Abalos
Social Media : Andrea Zombori & Melanie Parkinson
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@charlotte9971 7 ай бұрын
I would watch a 100 more episodes of diy Christmas decor
@TheSorryGirls 7 ай бұрын
good thing there's more coming :)
@whatlolawants2167 7 ай бұрын
Becky, as always you rocked it! I love your dupes, especially the Burch Anthropology centerpiece. But I must say the very best part was your beautiful puppy at the end🥰
@ashleysloggett 7 ай бұрын
I came here to say this. Love all of them, that wood grain brush is insane!!
@shannonmatuch1410 7 ай бұрын
same @charlotte9771
@Max-Roos 7 ай бұрын
Yes Please!
@Dexy83 7 ай бұрын
Looks like Kelsey needs to do a Christmas tiny hole... 😂
@EyeGlassTrainofMind 7 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness, yes! That would be absolutely perfect.
@erzsasula 7 ай бұрын
Yessss please pleasee pleaseee!!
@whiskersBOOSTER2 5 ай бұрын
Reading this comment but not having watched the entire video yet, I have no idea what a tiny hole is, lol
@lisapoulsen5452 7 ай бұрын
That birch log is WAY better than the costy one!! Love this series🥰🥰🎄
@reneel9570 7 ай бұрын
And by cutting the log in half, you could make two really easily
@MsLizChatham 7 ай бұрын
The birch log version cost saving was immmmmpressive. Please do ludicrously overpriced wreaths next!
@jocewaitwhat 7 ай бұрын
300 USD for a vase??!??!? That’s literally robbery
@jwhite5396 7 ай бұрын
Love it! Where did you get the 3/$1 bottle brushes?
@allisonvandenberg3032 7 ай бұрын
I can't believe it said it was "in high demand" and might not arrive until January. Who is buying this thing??
@Kingsleavers 7 ай бұрын
As a professional ceramicist, I can say that is genuinely how much things cost if you want to pay the artist fairly for cost of materials, firings, experience, time etc. However! I understand that this isn’t in everyone’s budget so it’s great to be able to have more affordable options out there xx
@jocewaitwhat 7 ай бұрын
@@Kingsleavers Absolutely! Same, I am a hobbyist but totally get that handcrafted artisanal pottery and ceramic ware is worth the money for the time and expertise. But something like this from CB2 is nowhere near artisanal.
@YaaLFH 7 ай бұрын
@@Kingsleavers Paying that much for a one off vase hand made by a professional is one thing and completely understandable. Paying for a mass manufactured one - totally different.
@CassCass316 7 ай бұрын
Can we just take a moment to show some appreciation for Becky - her genuine and down-to-earth personality, with splashes of humor make watching these videos a highlight of my day. Love the series!
@donnabacon4681 6 ай бұрын
Agreed! What fun would it be to be hang with the Girls!
@OMGitsaClaire 7 ай бұрын
The vase one is brilliant because only the filler is seasonal. You could fill that thing up with all kinds of florals all year!
@springfauna1465 7 ай бұрын
I actually thought hers looked way better than the other one!! Totally impressed!!!!
@comprendersi1444 6 ай бұрын
That’s such a good point
@Girasse 7 ай бұрын
I loved them all, but the bottle brush tree thing turned out way better than the original ❤
@PNWGardener 7 ай бұрын
I love that this channel shares failures along with successes. It empowers us to keep trying even if we hit roadblocks once in a while.
@janelleirene 7 ай бұрын
These all turned out great! For the tree skirt, you could also use contact paper or peel and stick wallpaper in a wood grain instead of painting it. You can even get textured ones!
@graceholzer6775 7 ай бұрын
What a great idea!!!! They have some pretty realistic options
@oliviagail3599 7 ай бұрын
The bottle brush trees could totally have tons of style options too! If you like pastel christmas, you could easily find mint and pink tress, traditional red and green, really custom for your vibe!
@AnnekeOosterink 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, or even paint them yourself. If you change your decor colours (my mother rotates and combines sets in silver, red, dark blue, and wood/straw decorations each year) you could use some kind of putty or clay or those kneadable erasers to push the trees into the log. That way you can take them out and swap them around with different colours, or even repaint them a different colour if you want to change things up.
@debbiefox6846 7 ай бұрын
@@AnnekeOosterinkShe didn't glue them in. She could literally just pull them out & change for a different color if she wanted. Don't think the putty would hold them up well & would detract from the clean aesthetic of the wood. Her's is interchangeable.
@juliagoolia72 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for finally mentioning what no one talks about…the price of spray paint! It is insane. It often makes these DIY projects so pricey. Even if you have the for a few projects it’s a bit much.
@soysan34 7 ай бұрын
I always grab them a t estate sales, everyone has them! Even if some don't work due to age but when you buy them at a dollar it's worth the risk. But word to the wise for those people who temperature gets under 30 don't buy them unless they are in basement workshop because most garage owners don't heat or insulate their garage. Those won't spray correctly nor will you be happy with your project!
@soysan34 7 ай бұрын
I love those ideas but my practical self, says "oh boy storage nightmare" especially those bottle brush trees!
@cassiadickinson9029 7 ай бұрын
I think magnets would have worked well to connect the tree base pieces. Also would make it easier to store etc. And I would have painted the central tree base support either gold or to match the star shaped base. Loved the bottle brush trees!
@foxymama9203 4 ай бұрын
@cassiadickinson9029, Magnets are a fabulous idea!!!
@lildirty558 7 ай бұрын
Becky puts 1000000 percent into every project!!! Please do more Becky!!! There’s still time
@lildirty558 7 ай бұрын
The vase you did was absolutely incredible
@ginak5451 7 ай бұрын
Can we talk about the fact that the estimated shipping time for the Botanical Arrangement (which is meant to be Christmas decor?!) is in JANUARY 2024??? 🙃
@SilverKiddd 7 ай бұрын
yeah, i saw that, come ooon :))))
@emilylaurennn 7 ай бұрын
for those of us who loveee decorating for the holidays but can’t afford to spend $$$$ with inflation, this video is soooo amazing. Please make more holiday decor ones in this series!!! ❤
@TheSorryGirls 7 ай бұрын
we already have 2 more That Cost's How Much?? holiday episodes (linked at the end of the video!)
@starabby222 7 ай бұрын
Favorite series!! The fart sound-effect on the expensive cost breakdown got me each time! The one thing I might have done differently is add baking soda to the paint for the vase to add texture!
@ACC-2929 7 ай бұрын
Love Becky doing “that costs how much???” 😂 I don’t decorate before thanksgiving(US) bc I wanna let each holiday have its own moment. Also, we celebrate Christmas until Jan 6 so I put up decor at the beginning of Dec.
@TheSorryGirls 7 ай бұрын
hahah yah we assumed a lot of our audience would say they wait till after Thanksgiving but we out here in Canada celebrating already
@becorations1 7 ай бұрын
My favorite series! The birch log and bottle brush trees was phenomenal! For future reference, Dollar Tree has those trees for $1.25 US. So, you could do it for even less if ya wanted!
@sazennonumber 7 ай бұрын
Love all of the diy's. If you want your star-shaped tree stand to look even fancier and if you have some wood veneer lying around, you can glue it on top of the millboard/cardboard. That birch log turned out surprisingly amazing.
@brie_b 7 ай бұрын
I love the cardboard tree skirt. You can paint it however you like, and that is the ideal level of personalization. Brilliant job on all of them!
@TonyYeungExe 7 ай бұрын
LOVE THAT COST HOW MUCHHH SERIES. So happy its back!
@TheSorryGirls 7 ай бұрын
an OG and a favourite
@LoDega 7 ай бұрын
We need more! And hopefully this made Becky feel better about her bathroom saga.
@LTottman 7 ай бұрын
I’m a amateur diy-er and carpenter. I do think attempting to make stuff by yourself can often be less expensive and more satisfying than buying new items.
@AnnekeOosterink 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I do think that it matters what you make, like, it feels icky to copy the design of a local artist for example, but I'm way less bothered by copying a design from a large corporation. Even if both things cost the same. Handmade things are more expensive because they're handmade, and corporations either overprice a simple thing that is mass produced, or they underprice it, and don't pay the workers enough (both the people in the shops, as well as the factory workers who produce the item). If it's in my budget I prefer going to a local artist, or I try to make things myself if it's too expensive. (There is a local metalworker who designs and makes amazing light fixtures meant to be showcased above a big dining table, or over a coffee table. Even their name is great: Grote Beer (Big Bear, which is the name for the big dipper in Dutch). Sadly they are also out of my budget, and our dining area is not nearly big and grand enough to fit one of those amazing lamps, but I still sigh whenever I walk past the workshop)
@LTottman 7 ай бұрын
@@AnnekeOosterink I agree.
@hellatrix2603 7 ай бұрын
Becky.... you absolutley knocked this out of the park. I can't belive you gave us that template so we could actually make that tree base ourselves for practically free! Yes it's cardboard..... BUT ITS SOOOO BUDGET FRIENDLY and I can see you put alot of time in to that. Then on the higher end the vase and berries which was a fantastic saving for something that looked identical. But for me the stand out was the centre peace. I have old bottle brushes from cleaning baby bottles and some scrap wood downstairs so I will 100% be doing this....potentially my favourite sorry girls vid so far because I can actually do them all and they are all good. Now the other team members need to do a TCHM Christmas edition!
@cynthiat6505 7 ай бұрын
I love “THAT COST HOW MUUUCH?” the birch log…chef’s kiss!
@teapotlizard 7 ай бұрын
that birch log centerpiece especially turned out stunninggg!
@InfinityPets 7 ай бұрын
The tree star stand is soo good. It’s like decor from Nordstrom during the holidays and cardboard, could even be a vibe 😭
@TheSorryGirls 7 ай бұрын
yah I was also thinking you could paint it literally any colour that matches your decor! this was just wood so we wanted to imitate that
@InfinityPets 7 ай бұрын
@@TheSorryGirls Soo true Becky Slay!!!
@misterpitters 7 ай бұрын
You could also forage branches for the vase arrangement and save even more!
@JL11775 7 ай бұрын
The birch tree bottle brush piece is my fave. So perfect for a mantle or top of a cabinet. Well done, Becky!
@debsmith2269 7 ай бұрын
I think everything turned out looking just as good as the original item. Even the cardboard tree base. Once that's under the tree, any difference in materials isn't noticeable anymore. My fave is the brush tree log👍👏
@teresadreamer8554 7 ай бұрын
Love the mini trees on the birch log 😊😊😊😊
@susannem6192 7 ай бұрын
The proportions of your botanical arrangement were far superior. And had fragrance. Love this series!
@irisaguilar5073 7 ай бұрын
The last one looks soooo much better than the overpriced one!
@amyweaver7413 7 ай бұрын
I think Becky did an amazing job, especially with the bottle brush trees. Stunning!👏👏👏
@Frannyp4ck 7 ай бұрын
I think you nailed all three of these DIY's! Holiday decor can be so overpriced due to its seasonal nature and making things just adds another sentimental element. The bottle brush tree display is amazing cuz it would so easy to customize, or even change the length for different tables or mantels.
@donnayeager2703 7 ай бұрын
Well done! My neighbor has a row of Leland cypress trees on our lot line. Hmmm...
@amystewart177 7 ай бұрын
All three projects turned out well. I really like the vase project and the bottle brush tree project because they can be used as winter decor and not just for Christmas.
@saragoose 7 ай бұрын
Love using a mix of real & faux branches for the vase one. Means you get a nice smell (especially handy if you can't have a real tree). Might even be able to get some kinds of branches for free if you ask for any trimmings at a christmas tree lot.
@ConservativeVeteran 7 ай бұрын
This has always been one of my favorite series. And I love it when Becky says, "That costs how much?!" Her voice always goes high pitched. 🤣🤣🤣
@zeldakasumi 7 ай бұрын
I liked all of them. That was so cool to see how Becky managed to make that Christmas tree base, and I enjoyed her vase arrangement better. It's prettier how the shapes of the branches flow. That said, Becky's vase is beautiful but not really a dupe, if we are talking about the ceramic look itself. Volcanic glaze looks really different in real life with its recessed texture being a highlight, just like volcanic rock. If I wanted to mimic it, what I might do is get some air dry clay and cover the vase with it. Then take an actual volcanic rock and press it into the clay to impart its texture. Do that all over the vase. Then once the clay is dry paint all the recesses a contrasting color. Edit: I realized my method would not work, because the volcanic rock texture that would be imparted to the clay would be in reverse, so it wouldn't have the proper blistered recesses. I think a prior step would be to make a reverse stamp of the volcanic rock's texture. I would probably try some of that silicone clay like stuff that Nerdforge used on their chocolate "gingerbread" house video awhile back. It was like a putty that they could press onto the object that they wanted to be able to mimic its texture (in this case roof shingles from one of their other miniature builds). Then the silicone putty cured and could be peeled off the original object.
@kerryholden7455 7 ай бұрын
Aw Danny’s so cute! Love Chris DIY’s everything so expensive these days it’s nice to know we can do it for less xx
@IE2484 7 ай бұрын
Anything you make, is perfect. My fav was the Christmas tree base thing. I’m fascinated by that wood texture brush!
@TheSalonishah0401 7 ай бұрын
Even though you had to be in and out of your office and several different shops you still maintained the continuity of the video so so well!! Love your hard work ❤and bottle brush free DIY was excellent
@Kp-dx1yx 7 ай бұрын
10/10!! Best DIYs ever girl! Also the little toots you put in when you reminded us of the original cost were 👌👌👌
@Laurie-hn4ng 7 ай бұрын
I would give all of them a 10 out of 10! Loved the way they came out!
@CathyGreene-kf5dd 7 ай бұрын
Trees so natural looking in the arrangement you made. Beautiful.
@CS-hy6es 7 ай бұрын
She IS the 'Flick' Fairy that saved Christmas with JOY and lots of Funnies TY!
@eja0516 7 ай бұрын
Love everything you did! I will say the only thing that was a better original was the tree stand but that’s because it was made with wood instead of cardboard. The vase was perfection! Definitely better than the original and the tree log as well. They both came out so much better than the originals! Now I want to attempt these myself. Wish me luck!
@Bkate23 7 ай бұрын
The tree stand is at a ridiculous price because of how small it actually is, becky at least made it for a normal tree, it would be nice if they would sell it at a normal size.
@user-mu6wn7cv3m 7 ай бұрын
❤ loved them. If I did anything different I think the birch tree bark would add something. I would have left it on. still gorgeous the way you did it.
@pierogiwitch 7 ай бұрын
oh i LOVE the tree base dupe, because just like you already had one, so many ppl watching this also probably already have one and this cuts down on waste and overspending for something that realistically, you're probably never going to actually notice that brass stand once the tree is trimmed. that's brilliant. it's like a slipcover for tree bases.
@vickigonya9432 7 ай бұрын
The trees on the birch log is so gorgeous!!! Great job!❤
@DGM403 7 ай бұрын
Birch log with the trees is perfection! Loved all of them, but that was my favorite.
@kathyludgate9487 7 ай бұрын
Love the birch log with the trees , hands down my personal favourite 🌲🇨🇦
@DGDO-IT-YOURSELF 7 ай бұрын
I think your birch with the bottle brush trees turned out 100 percent better! ❤
@mummideerist 7 ай бұрын
Your versions are 1000% better! Not just because of the price but I honestly think they all look better❤❤
@gajatheartist 7 ай бұрын
aaa thank u for this video! I was looking for Christmas diys and what's better than the sorry girl's diys??? love from Italy ❤
@TheSorryGirls 7 ай бұрын
we have a whole playlist!! so once youre done this one you can go watch more there!
@hollyt6848 7 ай бұрын
Great video! Just a note some of the tree lots will give you free tree branches 😊
@hazelmeldrum5860 7 ай бұрын
Just realised I have all the components for that Botanical Vase left over from last year, and I loved the arrangement behind you with bobbles of the end of a tree branch.
@funsizepanda 7 ай бұрын
This one was sooooo good!! The tree base and the mantel piece were my fave
@ERYN__ 7 ай бұрын
I have my ceramic house village up all year, without the trees and cars because it's cute, and not too Christmas-y IMO. It's on the mantle, and when the power goes down from summer storms, it lights up our living room.
@cathylavorante6871 7 ай бұрын
I love these!!! Great job Becky. My only change would be to leave the beautiful bark on the birch tree. You all are so good at giving us affordable options. I love the little trees on the birch so much!! I see those trees here for a dollar what is up with that ridiculous price 😂 Best part was Danny💖💖💖 💖💖💖💖💖
@andreamulder3184 7 ай бұрын
You did a great job, Becky!👍I like your creations more than the store bought ones. And you're right; birch is much more festive!✨
@FLPhotochick11 7 ай бұрын
Love these. Your birch log is much more pleasing than the expensive one. There is more of a difference in height that makes yours look more balanced.
@antiquesrestoration3874 7 ай бұрын
The tree stand shaps remind me of the volcom logo a little. All three DIYs are wonderful...especially the anthropologie dupe trees on the birch log. Well done~
@diannerumsey2171 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for acknowledging the value in the original star base and congratulations on your fantastic cardboard dupe that displayed ingenuity, creativity and problem solving skills. Great work.
@RemSudowoodo 7 ай бұрын
Becky nailed it in this one! All of the DIYs look fantastic
@katsleggsful 7 ай бұрын
🎉 Nailed it Becky!!!!! GREAT job on all three -- especially the bottle brush trees. I agree, the birch is a more appropriate base.
@viivi4196 7 ай бұрын
I like all of the ones you did! and with the last one I especially think the birch log looks much better!
@jdrhymes327 7 ай бұрын
I like the star tree skirt. But maybe you should have caulked or taped between each piece. You can see the folds and lines between the pieces I think that would help add to the wood allusion.
@doublescorpions 7 ай бұрын
All the projects look great! Your vase is even better. It is lusher with the combination of real and faux and the proportion is much more pleasing to the eye.
@JRR0013 7 ай бұрын
I have a problem with the black flicks. Instead, I would have flicked gold or red, or gold and red for a Xmas look on the white vase. Still, your vase was really spot on (no pun intended). The brush trees with the birch log was absolutely adorable! You hit that right out of the ball park. Becky, absolutely everything you do is fabulous!
@lisamencer5450 7 ай бұрын
Love the birch tree pre-lit blah, blah, blah thingy!
@jordanalexander5881 7 ай бұрын
I need a that 70’s holiday home tour!! I can only imagine how cute everything looks!!
@staceywiebe9347 7 ай бұрын
Love this series! Exactly what I needed on a sick day ❤
@TheSorryGirls 7 ай бұрын
feel better!!
@JRR0013 7 ай бұрын
Aww, feel better!
@brendaokuda2158 7 ай бұрын
All I can say is, "Mic drop". You outdid ALL the expensive pieces. Now we can spend that extra money on gifts & or donations to our favorite charities! Awesome job 💖💖💖
@bonniesmith1179 6 ай бұрын
Love,love,love those bottle brush trees on the birch log. The whole duo turned out fantastic and much, much cheaper than that of the inspiration piece!!!
@nettybrown8831 7 ай бұрын
I love the vase and floral arrangement. It looks way more luxe.
@250Rem 7 ай бұрын
You did very fabulous. My favorite one is actually the Birchwood. It looks so gorgeous. It looks even better than anthropology.
@drmdrm3703 7 ай бұрын
Oh gosh they all look amazing !!!
@kepniax 7 ай бұрын
I love your versions!!! ❤
@BarryRackley 7 ай бұрын
Great video. I wanted to try the Christmas log idea. Since I have pines around my home, I went outside and collected tiny pine trees to put in the log. I have an artificial Christmas tree, so I'm hoping these tiny pines will make it smell more like Christmas.
@jeannawalton8107 7 ай бұрын
They all looked great! Really enjoy this series!
@andreamiller3578 7 ай бұрын
These all looks so great!!
@lunaspark8791 6 ай бұрын
Always love the series❤
@SABOREAME68 7 ай бұрын
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great job!!! My favorite is the birch logs Christmas trees, I like it so much I went to my backyard & got some birch logs & I did exactly what you did and I love it!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you & yours... Abrazos
@lenalight3788 7 ай бұрын
Turned out amazing!!! One of the best ones in the series ❤❤❤🎄🎄🎄
@nicolenielsendepaula3597 6 ай бұрын
I'm so obssesed with the last project 😍 I'll definitely be doing it next year! I liked yours more than the store one 🥰
@carolineheldes9213 7 ай бұрын
I love this series sooo much, of any kind, seriously
@tamirenno5845 7 ай бұрын
Amazing! Everything looked so great in comparison to the more expensive items. I was worried yours would actually look cheaper…they didn’t ! ⭐️ 🌟 🏆
@courtneykholousi 7 ай бұрын
I LOVE the bottle brush tree diy!!
@Ddrhl 7 ай бұрын
I adore everything Christmas, so this was right up my alley. Well done!
@jtru0 7 ай бұрын
Great job! Projects 2 and 3 were my faves.
@em.j.aine86 7 ай бұрын
Becky you knocked them all out of the park!! Above and beyond all the original inspo!! ☃️🎄 Also, I thoroughly enjoy the *toot* noise over the original price 🤣
@amandawilson4304 7 ай бұрын
Love the lighted tree log!
@kimberbell4238 6 ай бұрын
I've used the wood grain affect by transferring it to material too. Dipped the tool in brown paint, then rolled it into aluminum foil. Then pressed the foil onto a light tan bed skirt. It looks awesome!!!
@kristiperkins 7 ай бұрын
Everything turned out so cute!
@kimberlyhenry7717 7 ай бұрын
I love the bottle brush tree one! It's so pretty!!
@elizabethlatif6512 7 ай бұрын
Love this series !!!! please have more episodes
@enaid7911 7 ай бұрын
All were so good...especially the trees!!!🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
@tiffany7138 7 ай бұрын
I HONESTLY think your DIY’s were soooooo much better than the originals!!! I didn’t even want any of them until I saw your recreations. If I had to choose, the bottle brush trees on a birch log would be my favorite 😍
@pattyacosta2578 7 ай бұрын
All 3 are fabulous! Great job
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