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

August 27, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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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

  1. isabelavital says

    August 27, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    So sad… Im from Brazil T_T

  2. Deb Neerman says

    August 27, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    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. Melinda says

    August 27, 2015 at 3:56 pm

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

  4. .|k|. says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    This looks beautiful; thanks for hosting the giveaway!

  5. Bea says

    August 28, 2015 at 4:04 am

    Looks amazing. Would love to learn how to make the wreath, would be a lovely gift to give.

  6. Lorna Barrowman says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:14 am

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

  7. Susan Spiers says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:17 am

    These look stunning – love the subtle colors!

  8. Julie says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:17 am

    I LOVE succulents!

  9. Mary Helene says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:28 am

    This book looks fantastic, just love the wreath.

  10. Kate says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:35 am

    This look beautiful, great giveaway!

  11. Kristen says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:48 am

    What a great giveaway! Looks like some great ideas in it!

  12. pr46ct says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I just ordered your book thru Amazon .Looks great !

  13. Chris says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:35 pm

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

  14. linda says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    looks like some great ideas to try

  15. Joan says

    August 28, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I used to grow gourds, medium and small. Great idea what I can do with them. Thanks. Joan

  16. Karey says

    August 28, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    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. Jill Fletcher says

    August 28, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    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

  18. Donna says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    These ideas will certainly make my other succulents stand out!

  19. smfsprout says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:12 pm

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

  20. Sharon says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:23 pm

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

  21. Nancy says

    August 28, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Wonderful giveaway!

  22. annehaun says

    August 28, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    This is a book I would really enjoy – thanks for the chance to win.

  23. Michelle V. says

    August 28, 2015 at 7:50 pm

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

  24. Jo Derouin says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:14 am

    I would love to try something from this book

  25. Kam says

    August 29, 2015 at 10:40 am

    What a beautiful book! Would love to have it and try out some new ideas with succulents!

  26. Dennis Mullins Sr says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Hi,this book would be a very big help because succulents are easy for me to grow. With it I could decorate with them. Thanks for the chance to win it.

  27. Amy Williams says

    August 30, 2015 at 2:29 am

    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. Stacey says

    August 30, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    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. deede says

    August 30, 2015 at 11:42 pm

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

  30. Karen Walker says

    September 1, 2015 at 6:13 am

    I love succulents. …such variety and beauty!

  31. tracy Hoover says

    September 1, 2015 at 11:25 am

    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!!

  32. Lindsey says

    September 1, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Succulents are some of my favorite plants! I would love to have this book!

  33. yarnaddicted says

    September 4, 2015 at 12:39 am

    I would love to enter please! Thanks 🙂

  34. CYNTHIA VANGSNES says

    April 8, 2017 at 8:35 am

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

  35. Linda says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:59 am

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

  36. Janice Beverdam says

    July 8, 2017 at 11:34 am

    I’m not familiar with the art of putting these type of plants together in this fashion. I’m very interested reading and trying these ideas.

Have you read?

30 Brilliant Uses for Empty Pill Bottles You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet

Creative and Practical Ways to Reuse Pill Bottles Around the Home

Let’s be honest—those little orange pill bottles multiply like rabbits in the back of the medicine cabinet. And if you’re anything like me, tossing them feels wasteful. They’re sturdy, compact, and practically begging to be reused. So rather than sending them to landfill purgatory, let’s put them to good use!

Here are 30 clever, crafty, and completely practical ways to reuse pill bottles—from home hacks to travel tips and even a few creative craft ideas your grandkids will love.

Home Organization Hacks

  1. Spare change stash
    Pop it in your car’s cup holder, and you’ll never be caught short for a parking meter again.
  2. Emergency sewing kit
    A couple of needles, thread, tiny scissors, and a spare button fit perfectly.
  3. Tiny hardware holder
    Nails, screws, washers—no more rummaging through random tins in the garage.
  4. Safety pin storage
    Stop chasing scattered pins in the bottom of your junk drawer.
  5. Toothpick travel case
    Because no one wants loose toothpicks rolling around in their handbag.
  6. Matches + striking strip
    Glue a match striker to the lid and toss it in your camping kit.
  7. Mini first-aid kit
    Band-aids, alcohol wipes, and a few painkillers—all in one waterproof spot.
  8. USB or SD card holder
    Label the lid and keep your data safe and dry.

Craft & DIY Ideas

  1. Bead storage
    Perfect for sorting small amounts by color or type.
  2. Glitter containment
    Finally, a way to store glitter without it taking over your whole craft drawer.
  3. DIY travel paint pots
    A little dab of acrylic in each bottle = no mess on the go.
  4. Mini crayon case
    Snap a few crayons in half and toss them in for road trip fun.
  5. Yarn needle case
    Stop losing your large eye needles in the couch cushions!
  6. Button collector
    Keep vintage buttons or those extras from clothing tags neatly sorted.
  7. DIY air freshener
    Punch holes in the lid, fill with baking soda and essential oils, and tuck into smelly corners.

Gardening & Outdoors

  1. Seed storage
    Keep heirloom seeds labeled and moisture-free between seasons.
  2. DIY watering scoop
    Cut the bottom off and use it to water seedlings gently.
  3. Slug bait traps
    Fill with beer, bury level with soil. Say goodbye to slug-munched lettuce.
  4. Travel spice holder
    Take your garden herbs camping with labeled, sealed bottles.

Travel & Purse Essentials

  1. Earbud holder
    No more tangled cords in the bottom of your handbag.
  2. Travel pill sorter
    Instead of dragging the whole cabinet, portion out what you need.
  3. Hair ties and bobby pins
    A small bottle keeps these sneaky little things together.
  4. Lotion or sunscreen decanter
    Much cheaper (and smaller) than travel bottles from the store.
  5. Jewelry protection
    Pop your rings or earrings in a cotton-padded bottle while swimming or traveling.
  6. Breath mint container
    No more rattling Tic Tac boxes—just sleek and quiet.

Kids, Pets, & Emergency Prep

  1. Pet treats
    Handy for walks or training sessions. Clip to your keychain or leash.
  2. DIY “I’m bored” game pieces
    Write fun challenges on slips of paper and store them for school holidays.
  3. Mini flashlight storage
    Tuck in a tiny torch and a few batteries—great for glove compartments or emergency kits.
  4. Tooth fairy bank
    My kids used to leave the tooth and the bottle under the pillow. Easier for the fairy to find!
  5. Message in a bottle
    Classic beach day fun. Bonus points for sealing it with wax.

A Quick Safety Note

If you’re using old prescription bottles, make sure to remove or cover the label completely—personal info should stay your business. And give each bottle a good wash before repurposing.

There’s something deeply satisfying about finding new life for old things. It’s frugal, clever, and let’s be honest—there’s a certain joy in telling someone, “Oh this? It’s just a pill bottle I upcycled.”

Have you found a genius way to reuse pill bottles? Share it in the comments or tag us @CraftGossip on Pinterest or Facebook—we’d love to see your ideas!

 

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