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Painted Pots and Succulents DIY

May 28, 2013
      This is just a fun little Do-It-Yourself Project. 

I had two plastic pots, acrylic paint, leftover daisies, 

soil, sphagnum moss and two cute succulents.  What to do,

what to do?



Some easy little step by step instructions-



Perhaps it appears that I am a bit crazy over sunflowers and

daisies.  

Well I think I am- and this is why!

They are sunshine yellow, and doesn't that lift just about 

everyone's spirit? 

Two, they look happy, who can resist those 

dainty layered petals?

Three, Daisies, symbolize innocence and gentleness.

So, I decided to spruce up some pots with some paint and 

cheerful daisies.  Just add soil, succulents and fresh air.




There are so many varieties of succulents and as you know they are

becoming increasingly popular.  I chose these two based on their 

color and interesting natures.  



For my red pot I chose Cremnosedum Crocodile.  This is such

a beautiful succulent. The leaves on this succulent have rose 

contrasting antique like colors.  I felt the red pot 

accentuated the rose tips of this plant.  I prepared a mixture 

of moss, a few pebbles and potting soil in order to create a 

porous soil. Succulents like well drained soil.  Add bright 

light and do not overwater.




In my blue pot I planted the Sempervivum Arachnoideum   

(cobweb) succulent.  A very interesting plant which

appears to be covered in a web. (This is a baby one and still 

is new at forming webs.)  It has delicate leaves

and will provide soft, delicate rosette blossoms.  Once again

porous soil, do not overwater and bright light.






Place on your favorite outdoor table, pour some lemonade,

put your feet up and enjoy your Sunny days-

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  1. I too love succulents this is a cute idea ! Would love it if you came by One More Time and share it http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/05/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_26.html
    Hope you can make it... if not this week I host every Sunday...Hope you can make it some time.
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    Tammy

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  2. Those are very cute. So you hand paint them? Are they the little cans or bigger ones - it's hard to tell in the photo. I just love them and it's something I could do. I bet your home is full of cheer. sandie

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  3. Oh, Jemma. SOOOOO cute. Nice work! Susan

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  4. Looks great Jemma! So cheerful.

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  5. Cute, cute cute! Love the flower glued on!
    Jenna

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  6. Jemma, they are super cute! I love the colors on the pots, so striking!

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  7. Hi Jemma,
    those look so cute. I love the added daisy. At Home Depot a while ago, they had shallow pots planted with succulents for about $12. I loved the way they looked, and have been meaning to transplant some of my succulents that are in the ground into a couple of pots. Thanks for your inspiration!
    Have a great day!
    ~Lili

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  8. Jemma, I love succulents and these painted pots are really adorable! What a cute little gift these would make also! Diann and I think you for TTF!

    Linda

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