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Giveaway: DIY Succulents: From Placecards to Wreaths, 35+ Ideas for Creative Projects with Succulents

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Book Giveaway:

DIY Succulents: From Placecards to Wreaths, 35+ Ideas for Creative Projects with Succulents

Leave a comment in today’s post by September 4th, 2015 and you are in the running for this super pretty book you will want to make projects from to decorate your home and give as gifts to all your friends.

That’s what I will be doing!

Open to U.S. residents only please.

More about the book from the publisher Adams Media:

“Dig into dozens of stunning succulent creations!

Go beyond the garden to create succulent projects that take center stage in any space. DIY Succulents shows you how to use beautiful and resilient plants like echeveria, sedum, and graptopetalum to craft nature-inspired home decor like rustic tabletop centerpieces and breathtaking wall art. Each page offers details on selecting the right plants and containers for the project, assembling a gorgeous arrangement, and maintaining the garden as it grows. With step-by-step instructions, gardening tips, and dozens of ideas to choose from, anyone can create imaginative succulent crafts like:

  • Living Wreath
  • Birch Log Planter
  • Terrarium Necklace
  • Topiary Ball

Complete with photos and plenty of inspiration, DIY Succulents will help you add creativity, color, and personality to every room in your home.”

Check out these fun succulent crafts we found on Etsy. 

 

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Comments

  2. This book looks fabulous! I’m especially interested in the “Topiary Ball” for holiday decorating. Thanks so much for the chance to win, CraftGossip!

  3. Another great giveaway. Living on Arizona, this would be a great resource for bringing the beauty of the desert into interior design.

  6. I am absolutely madly in love with succulants and cacti! I can’t get enough of them. I love these creative ideas.

  13. I love succulents, what better plant than that here in drought stricken California! I NEED this book!

  16. I’ve just started caring for succulents! They are so fun and low maintenance! I would love some creative ideas on how to display them!!

  17. I absolutely love succulents. Have a pot with different kinds and some trailing that I have had for years. They can withstand heat and little watering, shade or sun, with hardly any care at all. Adaptable to virtually any kind of container (if you make sure they are not left standing in water). I have them in containers on my deck, under my cherry tree, in my rock wall, and on my kitchen window sill. Some can weather winter cold and extreme conditions we can have here in Spokane, Washington. They make babies and multiply and are easy to propagate. They come in many colors, such as purple tinged, red, gold, bright green (chartreuse).
    Just when you think they may be dead they surprise you. What more can I say? I am in love! xoxoxo

  19. I love the idea of giving someone a living gift and the ideas in this book would really assist this goal.

  20. I have grown succlents for many years.
    Always looking for different, creative ways to give as gifts and spread succelent love!

  23. Fantastic! I LOVE succulents. I’ve made a few Crafts with them . Would LOVE to have this book!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  27. I really want to make a fall centerpiece with a pumpkin and succulents. The book looks beautiful and I’m sure I could get some many amazing ideas from it!

  28. Succulents in cowboy boots always make me think of my grandmother. I would love to have this book so I could do some cool succulent planting of my own.

  29. I am smitten with these, so I’d love to receive this. Thanks for the opportunity at a great giveaway.

  31. I love love love succulents and would love to win this amazing book. I want to try so many things…..first, I’d probably try the topiary. I ???? Topiary everything! Thanks for the giveaway!!

  34. Did a succulent container last summer at a greenhouse and it over wintered beautifully. Can’t wait to get it outside again.

  35. I have always wanted to work with chickens and hens, but was not sure I knew enough about them for it to work.

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Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

If you love a good wine and a stylish cheese platter, then this recycled flat wine bottle cheese board will be your new best friend. Not only does it combine two of life’s greatest pleasures, but it also gives a second life to old wine bottles, turning them into something functional and chic.

I stumbled across a similar piece at a friend’s gathering last year, and I couldn’t stop admiring it. The wine bottle was almost unrecognizable—transformed into a sleek, modern board for snacks and small bites. It’s the perfect conversation starter, and honestly, it brings a certain wow factor to any dinner party or casual gathering.

This cheese board isn’t just pretty; it’s practical too. The smooth surface is ideal for serving everything from crackers to fruit to your favorite cheeses. Plus, it’s an awesome example of recycling and upcycling, keeping those old bottles out of landfills while elevating your entertaining game.

Why we love it:

  • Made from recycled flat wine bottles, adding sustainability to your kitchen

  • A unique upcycled home decor item that’s also super functional

  • Ideal for wine lovers, eco-conscious hosts, or anyone who loves a good cheese board

Not only does this board make for a stylish and sustainable addition to your kitchen, but it also makes for an awesome gift for those who love eco-friendly entertaining.