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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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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!