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Faux Succulent Wreath DIY Arrangement

Faux Succulent Wreath DIY Arrangement I love succulents--do you?  They are adorable little plants that are chubby and full of personality.  I've tried my best to raise plants in my home...but to no avail.   I've got the blackest thumb...I've had bamboo, cactus and succulents all die.  It makes me feel so sad...like I've killed a living soul.  In order to enjoy the beauty of succulents without the guilt of killing them, I've switched to using faux succulents.   There's quite a few that look really close to the real thing, so it's a nice way to craft with greenery and add some sunshine to your home. This faux succulent wreath is beautiful with its array of colors, textures and shapes.   It's easy to make and the perfect handmade DIY Summer project.    I love the lush look and it fills my heart with joy to have greenery around the house. Let's get started! Supplies Needed for Faux Succulent Wreath Arrangement: Faux Suc...

Succulent Vase Magnet using FastCast Resin

  Posted first on Resin Crafts Blog Succulent Vase Magnet using FastCast Resin Make a cute succulent vase magnet with FastCast resin, a little faux succulent and a disc magnet, perfect for a fridge or locker ornament.  I love filling my fridge with wedding invitations, cards, kids artwork and more…most days my fridge looks completely cluttered.  I love this little plant on my fridge though, it adds a little bit of Springtime in my kitchen, without the stress of watering plants. SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THIS SUCCULENT VASE MAGNET: FastCast Urethane Casting Resin Half Vase Silicone Mold (here's one that's similar) Small Succulent Stirring Sticks, Mixing Cups, Disposable Gloves and Worksurface Drill and Bit Magnet E6000 Glue STEP 1 RESIN CASTING VASE: Begin by reading the instructions for the FastCast resin very carefully. The FastCast resin sets so quickly that everything needs to be set up and ready to use. Then mix one part of resin and one part hardener in a...