All About Succulents: Decorating

Succulents are one of the most popular ways to decorate right now.  So, for this post I teamed up with Silk Plants Direct and many of my blogging friends to give you fun ideas.  From real plants to artificial, you will find the decorating projects and solutions here.

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First, I wanted to show you my favorite new set of succulents from Silk Plants Direct.  These are artificial.  I have a cat and he loves to get into real plants.  So, we stick to the fake stuff.  But, they give the feel and look of real plants.  Very versatile for any room, office, or business.  If you are looking for succulents or artificial plants of any kind, check out their site and the parent company Commercial Palm Trees.

Now, on to my blogger friend's projects.  These are so fun.  I can't wait to try some of them myself.  Pick out your own project, visit their site, and tell them I sent you!

Wine and Cork Succulent Magnets from The Decorated Cookie

Faux Succulent Letter Decor from FrugElegance

Mermaid Garden with Succulents from Creative Green Living

3-Tiered Hanging Indoor Planter from Bre Pea

Faux Aged Copper Succulent Planter from Where the Smiles Have Been

DIY Succulent Wall Planter from Amber Oliver

DIY Mason Jar Succulent Garden from Simplistically Living

DIY Succulent Wreath Tutorial from A Happy Home in Holland

How to Make a Succulent and Boxwood Wreath by Suburban Simplicity

Recycled Succulent Planters from Creative Green Living

Succulent Bird Cage Planter from Hearth and Vine

DIY Tin Can Planters from Mom Always Finds Out

**Special thanks to Silk Plants Direct and Commercial Palm Trees for sponsoring this post.  
 All opinions are my own.   

    Thanks ~ Nichi

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Triple Wreath Heart Decor

Oriental Trading has some of the greatest craft supplies!  I think you have probably figured out that I have a great relationship from my posts.  It took me a while to decide this time what to do with these wreaths and wooden hearts.  After painting and a lot of strategy, I came up with this festive addition to my home decor.

Supplies needed:
small branch wreaths from Oriental Trading
wooden hearts from Oriental Trading
brown twine
paint
paint brush

Directions:

1. Paint each heart to the color of your liking
2. Tie each wreath to another with twine.
3. Wrap twine around hearts and tie to wreaths.
4. Make a twine loop for the top hanger.

If you are looking for more great Valentine or home decor ideas go to THIS LINK.  
 There are so many items to choose from.  

**Oriental Trading sent me products for this post.  All opinions are my own. 

  Thanks ~ Nichi

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DIY Fall Wooden Blocks

I wanted to create some new fall decor for my house this year.  With a little help from Oriental Trading and my Silhouette machine, I made these Do-It-Yourself Fall Wooden Blocks.

Supplies needed:
Unfinished Wood Boxes from Oriental Trading
white paint
paint brush
Silhouette (or similar) cutting machine
colored vinyl
vinyl transfer tape

1. Paint blocks white.  Let dry completely.
2. Cut vinyl designs using the Silhouette machine.  **These designs were all downloaded from the Silhouette site.
3. Adhere the designs using transfer tape to the wooden blocks.

If you are looking for more great ideas and unfinished wood supplies go to Oriental Trading.  
There are so many items to choose from.  

**Oriental Trading sent me products for this post.  All opinions are my own. 

  Thanks ~ Nichi

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Patriotic Porch Decor

Who doesn't love walking up to someone's door and seeing it all decked out for a holiday.  With the help of Oriental Trading, I was able to create this festive Patriotic Porch Decor.  Their products are great quality and always make my projects easy to put together.

For this wooden crate decor I used the following:

Small Cloth American Flags

Americana Decorative Pails

Burlap Fabric

Patriotic Bunting

Wooden Crates

This Patiotric Welcome Mat added some nice color to welcome my guests.

This American Flag Floral Wreath is the perfect decor to celebrate the 4th.

If you are looking for more great 4th of July supplies go to Oriental Trading.  
There are so many items to choose from.  

**Oriental Trading sent me products for this post.  All opinions are my own.

  Thanks ~ Nichi

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Spray Painted Rubber Duck Jars

I teamed up with Oriental Trading to create these adorable Spray Painted Rubber Duck Jars.  They are an easy DIY project that will add character to any bathroom.  These were made to put in my daughter's bathroom.  Fill them with health or beauty products to display on the counter or shelf. 

Supplies needed:
Yellow Rubber Duckies from Oriental Trading
Jars of any kind
Silver spray paint
Hot glue

Directions:

1. Spray paint rubber duck with silver paint.  Let dry completely.
2. Glue to top of jars. 
3. Fill with products to display.

If you are looking for more great rubber duck ideas and supplies go to Oriental Trading.  There are so many fun ducks to choose from.  Go check them out!!

**Oriental Trading sent me products for this review.  All opinions are my own.  

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Thanks ~ Nichi

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New Year's Wreath

For this post, I teamed up with Oriental Trading to create this New Year's Wreath.  They have such fun product for each and every occasion.  I wanted something for my door to celebrate the start of a great year to come.  Normally, I think of silver or gold for New Year's, but decided to go colorful with this project.  Hope you like it!!

Supplies needed:
Bright Foil Picks from Oriental Trading
Foam wreath
Silver and black ribbon
2017 banner, I made with my Silhouette

Directions:

1. Stick picks into wreath about every inch.
2. Wrap ribbon around wreath and between picks. 
3. Attach banner.
4. Use black ribbon to make a hanger.

If you are looking for more great New Year's ideas and party supplies go to Oriental Trading.

**Oriental Trading sent me products for this review.  All opinions are my own.

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Thanks ~ Nichi

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Edible Hearts

Looking for a great way to top your Valentine treats?  This is it.  A simple and quick edible heart that will make your Valentine smile.  I made these toppers for some cupcakes this weekend by using THIS same technique for my Edible Snowflakes. 

Supplies needed:

chocolate almond bark (or chocolate of your choice)

piping bag and tip

parchment paper

Heat chocolate or almond bark in microwave at 30 second intervals until melted.  (I prefer almond bark because it sets up quicker.)  Let cool a few minutes so it isn't too hot to pipe.  Put into piping bag with small tip.   Draw or print a heart design onto paper and put under parchment paper for template, or just create your own like I did. 

Pipe design slowly onto paper.  Complete heart and slide design under wax paper to begin the next one.  Let dry completely.

Carefully peel snowflakes off of wax paper and place on cupcakes or cookies.

The finished product!!

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Source: a Mandatory Mooch original