Not sure if you call these candy dishes or planters or cat bowls.
But you can buy one of these milk glass thingies at practically any thrift store in any city on any day.
Oh, did I mention these succulents are rubber?
Yeah. I got tired of my real ones dying.
Rubber doesn't get all picky about when you water it.
Or the amount of sunshine it gets.
Plus you can throw it in a closet if you get tired of it.
And best of all, they are made amazingly life-like nowadays.
Now, normally I wouldn't do a tutorial on something this simple, but you know what? There's a lot of readers out there that may like the look, but not exactly sure how to pull it off.
So if you're bored already, just scroll on down to see the photo of my red truck 🙂 Otherwise, let's get on with it!
And before I forget these would make a super cute hostess gift!
How To Make A Milk Glass Succulent Planter
Supplies needed:
- A milk glass thingie
- some rubber succulents
- if your container is round, a styrofoam ball - if square, a block of styrofoam
- a knife to cut the styrfoam
- Spray adhesive (optional)
- Sand (optional)
Instructions:
Cut your styrofoam to fit your container. In my case I had a round bowl, so I cut my ball in half.
This part is optional, but to give it a more finished look you can spray adhesive on the part of the styrofoam that will face up. And then sprinkle sand over the adhesive.
Followed by spending half an hour trying to scrub the adhesive and sand out of your fingernails, because you thought it would be a good idea to just hold the ball in your hand while spraying and sprinkling.
Place the sand covered ball in your thingie and one by one poke your succulents into the styrofoam.
Until you have it covered.
And it looks gorgeous.
And you're patting yourself on the back.
I used all the succulents I had, but you could certainly do it with less.
Where do you find rubber succulents?
I bought mine as part of a pre-done "planter" at the local supermarket and then just took them out of their display and put them in mine.
I've also seen these rubber succulents sold in bags at Walmart and sold individually at Hobby Lobby and most of the other craft stores.
These are some rubber succulents "planted" in a teacup in the back of my red toy truck.
((waiving Hi to all the people who skipped the tutorial))
So to sum it up. Rubber is your friend. Reuse those milk glass thingies you find in thrift stores. Read my blog often.
Here are the other Yard Sale Makeovers I've completed recently:
Repurposed Yardstick Craft Idea
Jenny
So Gorgeous, Its really looks stunning.. I love this amazing post…
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Your rubbers are pretty darn real looking, Pam! hehe My niece received a rubber arrangement that looked so real she watered it for about 2 months until my sister told her it wasn't real. What a hoot! So if you give one as a gift, it's probably a good idea to add care instructions.
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods
I swear if I kill my succulents one more time I'm getting some of this beautisul faux ones! I never knew they could look so pretty!
I'd love for you to share this project with my followers at our Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party. We are live now! 😉
~ Ashley
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Love it, Pam...looks so pretty in the milk glass! I have rubber succulents in my bathroom...so dark in there...
Linda Ann Evans
lol, love your sense of humor!!!! and I had to follow the tutorial.....I must do this, and I think rubber could be my new friend...cute!!! much better in re purposed vintage containers for sure !!!
Curtains in My Tree
cute and smart
Musings from Kim K.
The sand is the perfect touch. I wouldn't have even thought of that detail.
Ida
Loved what you did with the milk glass and the succulents. Very creative and very pretty.
Robin Johnson
Great idea Pam! It looks fabulous! Adding the sand is a great extra touch too! Never would have thought they were fake either.
malia
Beautiful! I had no idea they were faux until I read through your post. Pinning!
Katherines Corner
I love it! You can't tell they're rubber. I invite you to share at my blog hop today ( you can link up through Sat). Hugs
ThrifterSisters
They're real and they're spectacular! (couldn't resist the Seinfeld reference).
I love all of these easy peasy tutorials, Pam. I will have to be careful with the sand and adhesive part. Just got my nails done 🙂
~Erica