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Target Knockoff Gold Desk Accessories

on March 31, 2014 in DIY Projects/ Knockoffs/ Office Projects 44

Happy Monday you guys! I have to share a quick little project with you that we did over the weekend. It’s so easy and makes me even happier to be at my desk blogging or helping little man with his school work!

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Have you guys seen the new gold desk accessories at Target? My chin dropped when I was walking down the aisle and I think I stood there and drooled for several seconds minutes until I heard “Mommy, mommy” and I came to.

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We did come home with the globe because we have been looking for one that fits our style but the desk accessories were just not in the budget especially since I already have the ugly black ones at home.

So naturally I grabbed my favorite can of gold spray paint, taped off the parts I didn’t want painted and gave them two quick coats. This paint goes on easy, is so durable, and has a lovely matte gold finish.

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I don’t uses these accessories on a daily basis so I hope the paint will hold up well. If it starts to wear I will probably give it another coat and then spray it with a clear sealer. I prefer the matte finish over a glossy finish so I want to see how they do with out the clear coat first.

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So, if you are swooning over the gold Target desk accessories like I was why not just DIY ’em?

I made a lot of office progress this week so I can’t wait to share some updates with you soon!

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  1. microphones says

    April 7, 2022 at 5:17 am

    It’s awesome!!! Well I gonna try to paint my animal toys. lol

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings says

      April 7, 2022 at 10:51 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. America Effyeah Sports Center says

    April 13, 2019 at 5:27 am

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  3. Ashleigh says

    April 30, 2016 at 11:38 pm

    Love this tutorial! I know what you mean. Prices on office supplies are ridiculous. I’m definitely DIY’ing mine now! Can’t wait. :D How did the paint hold up on yours? And how long did you have to wait for the paint to dry before you could use the items? I only ask because every time I use spray paint, I end up having to wait a month before I can be around the painted object again. Does Rustoleum leave a strong smell behind?

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    • Simple Stylings says

      May 3, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks so much Ashleigh! The paint on mine held up great! For me the Rustoleum has always dried quickly and doesn’t have a particularly strong smell.

      Reply
  4. Angelia says

    January 15, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Thanks for this idea. I’m doing this Sunday when it stoos raining. Cool beans

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 17, 2016 at 8:08 am

      Yay Angelia! So much good stuff!

      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    February 6, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I want to do these for my work office but my supplies will be in daily use so I was wondering how yours was holding up. Thanks so much!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      February 6, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Hi Jessica! I worried about the same thing but so far mine have held up great. I don’t use them every single day but I haven’t much signs of wear. The Rustoleum Metallic Gold is my favorite paint.

      Reply
  6. Berta Blen says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    I saw the same accessories at Target and had the same reaction. Now I’m going to go make them!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      November 29, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      That’s awesome Berta! Good luck!

      Reply
  7. Paula Land says

    September 24, 2014 at 11:03 am

    love your DIY – gold is so in right now. Anxious to see your office. Been working on mine but need inspiration & motivation.

    Reply
  8. Evelyn says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Hi! I love your idea! I was thinking about purchasing but this will be sooo much better! Thanks for adding another DIY on my list!!!! I hope I don’t go crazy and even paint my staples lol!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      August 12, 2014 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks so much Evelyn! I’m crazy about painting everything too :)

      Reply
  9. Bailey says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Hi! I was JUST at Target and loved the high gloss gold accessories and did a google search to see what spray paints people had used. I stumbled across some posts using high-gloss automotive spray paint and loved the look. Yours was the only post I could find with photos of multiple items sprayed. The ads on your page were obscuring some of the photos, though – how much of the stapler did you tape off? And do you wish you had done anything differently?

    Thanks!
    Bailey

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Bailey! Thanks for stopping by! Rustoleum’s specialty metallic spray paint in metallic gold is my favorite! I only taped off the little metal part where the staple goes in and so far it has held up just fine :)

      Reply
  10. Bethany @ Dwellings By DeVore says

    April 5, 2014 at 6:53 am

    great idea! I was seriously drooling over those too!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      April 5, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      I know! Thanks Bethany!

      Reply
  11. Kendra says

    April 1, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    They look fabulous Summer! Great idea :)

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      April 1, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks Kendra!!

      Reply
  12. Lois Ellen says

    March 31, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    So smart!! And cute ;)

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      March 31, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      Thanks LE!

      Reply
  13. Amy says

    March 31, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Super cute!!! What an easy way to make a fun change!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      March 31, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      Thanks Ames!!

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    March 31, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    So awesome! I was a fool and bought them ;)
    (something was wrong with my bloglovin and I didn’t notice that I missed so many of your posts, sorry)

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      March 31, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      Thank Julia and no worries! You are such a faithful reader and I appreciate it more than you know!

      Reply
  15. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    March 31, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Cute! I did this for my desk accessories at work! Love it!! :)

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      March 31, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      Great minds think alike right :) Thanks Gabbi!

      Reply
  16. Rachel says

    March 31, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Oh no you didn’t!! Love!!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      March 31, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      I definitely did :)

      Reply
  17. Jennifer says

    March 31, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Love!!! What a great idea!!

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      March 31, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks Jen!

      Reply

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