It’s been fun crafting felt succulent gardens, so I thought I’d try creating a living succulent version to add a splash of summer to my home. For my garden, I found a vintage USA pottery for my planter. I love the natural colored glazes and artful shapes of these sturdy little pots, and can find many examples of these in flea markets or antique shops in my area for under $10. They come in many shapes and sizes, and some even have drainage holes if they were originally made for planting. It is important to have drainage for…
Looking for a cute and crafty Mother’s Day gift? How about a felt succulent bookmark to go with a new book? Enjoy a crafty afternoon and create a gift to show Mom how much she’s loved. Supplies: 2 scrap fabric pieces (8.5 x 2.5 inches) 1 scrap batting piece (8 x 2 inches) 1 scrap fusible interfacing piece (8 x 2 inches) (optional) Scrap craft felt in bright green, pink and brown Acrylic craft paint (I used leaf green, peacock blue, bright pink & metallic gold) Hot glue gun Free downloadable template SucculentBookmarkTemplate Crafting Directions for…
Don’t you love all the cactus and succulent home décor available these days? And all the fun crafty ideas on Pinterest? I do too, and tried making my own little garden pots. They make cute gifts and make me smile! Supplies: Craft felt pieces in various greens, flower colors, and brown Little pot or container (I used 3 inch terracotta in this sample, but little containers made of wood, metal or plastic would work great too.) Chunk of floral foam or Styrofoam Glue gun Fabric scissors Sewing machine / green thread Fiber fill (Optional) Pinking shears (Optional) Craft…