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Vintage YoT: Pretty Succulents

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Let's talk succulents. They are "my kind of plants." They don't need as much water as some plants,and they do well in shallow containers– making themjust right for my stained and damaged teacup finds.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

Supplies: I used some stained china teacups, a broken bird mug, a marred lusterware bowl, and a bowl from Target's dollar bin for containers. You'll also need succulents, gravel and dirt. To make the little flags, I used plastic toothpicks and Japanese Washi Tape (this tape is Cath Kidson by Chronicle), and scissors. 

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

Take the plant and roots in both hands and twist about midway through the roots, discarding the bottom part.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

Place a layer of gravel in the bottom of the container, about 1/4 -1/2 inch thick.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

Add dirt (not everyone uses dirt, many people just use gravel, but this was the advice I got from a woman who grows succulents).

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

Position the succulents– go for balance and symmetry if you're using more than one plant. Add a little gravel on top if you like.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

I think it's SO cool how the plants look like flowers.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

To make tiny flags measure out some tape, affixing it to the toothpick.

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Fold it back upon itself.

 
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And cut a little triangle out to make the flag shape. You can use a contrasting tape pattern too.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

I was so glad to have a use for this broken bird mug.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

And this sweet stained teacup.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

It's so pretty how the plant seems to pick up the pink in this bowl.

 
Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

It looks like a lush little forrest.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents
This peachy iridescent bowl looks ever better when it's full of succulents.

Pretty Succulents - #yesterdayontuesday #succulents

And another stained teacup makes a prim and proper home for these lovely succulents.

 

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  1. keri @ shaken together says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Malia – I have been pinning succulents lately and dreaming about pretty tea cups to put them in! I think we were separated at birth ;) LOVE these and pinned!

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  2. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    I LOVE these!! They are so sweet and the teacups are just perfect!!

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  3. Mary Beth says

    February 23, 2013 at 7:02 am

    Oh, Malia!!!! This is so lovely ~ I am a bit crazy over succulents! Pinned!
    Hugs, Mary Beth

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  4. Marilyn says

    February 23, 2013 at 7:23 am

    These came out gorgeous! I’ve been wanting to collect more succulent plants. I’ll be pinning this for reference. :)

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