The succulent trend is still hot, and I noticed shopping this spring that Michael’s Stores new 2016 spring line is full of them!  They have them potted in every container imaginable, but my eye was immediately drawn to some gorgeous glass jars filled with moss and trailing plants. They’re a casual, no-fuss way to incorporate succulents into your decor, and they add a little of that farmhouse, Fixer-Upper flair, too! I’m Chanell with Hobnail House and I’m excited to show you this easy DIY that is perfect for Spring!

 

Here’s the inspiration jar from Michael’s. I love the patterned glass and how full they’ve packed it with really colorful varieties of succulent plants. But best, I knew I could DIY the look with materials I already had in my craft stash…in fact, it only takes four simple steps!

Michael’s Knockoff Faux Succulent Jar DIY

Materials. Obviously, this project requires faux succulent plants, filler, and a clear jar. I have a whole box of vintage jelly jars given to me by my father-in-law (including some with a diamond pattern similar to the inspiration piece), but these are typically available at thrift stores for pocket change. I still had a pile of plants left from my Faux Succulent Ring Mold Wreath, and I grabbed a couple more smaller-scale varieties from the dollar store just to cover my bases. That’s also my go-to spot for floral foam and moss filler.

Step 1: Fit Foam. Floral foam is super to cut with a kitchen knife, so slice off a piece that leaves enough room to stuff the moss filler all the way around it.

Step 2: Fill with Moss. You don’t want the foam to show at all, so put a good pinch of moss in the bottom of the jar under the foam. Stuff as much as possible around the foam block. I found it helpful to use my kitchen knife to help push the moss around the corners of the block to make sure it’s all covered. Don’t panic if tiny bits of foam peeks through, though: you’ll likely never notice after it’s all assembled! Put another little pinch of moss on top so foam doesn’t show between your plants, either.

Step 3: Place plants. The dollar store plants are just glued in styrofoam, so they pull out fairly easily, leaving a nice little stem. If you’re using other faux succulent picks, trim and bend the stems as necessary. I find it easiest to begin by placing any plants that I want to trail over the side, then moving on to the larger feature plants. Choose a variety of textures: smooth, leafy plants, spikey ones, clusters of buds. Mix and match until you’ve arrived at a pleasing combination. There’s no right or wrong way to do this!

For my own purposes, I simply pushed the stems into the foam center in my jar. This lets me disassemble it if I ever choose to use the plants in a different project. If I wanted this to be a more permanent piece (or was gifting it), I would drizzle hot glue on the stems as I placed them. There’s no need to glue the moss, because the plants generally hold it in place.

Step 4: Trim. This is an optional step that departs from the inspiration piece, but I decided to finish my arrangement with a length of sisal for a rustic, farmhouse look. You could use ribbon, lace, burlap, or vintage fabric pieces to customize your creation to your decor or to tie on gift tags! Think what a lovely house-warming or hostess gift this could be!

I’m so pleased with how simple these faux succulent jars were to assemble, and I love the finished product! I made two for myself to use in my spring mantel which I’m sharing back on the Hobnail House blog. But here’s a little sneak peek for all of you: peonies, poppies, ferns, and succulents! Stop by and take a look!

I can’t wait to hear if you try out our DIY for the Michael’s-inspired faux succulent jars! Drop us a comment and let us know what you think! And remember, sharing is caring!

Isn’t this FABULOUS! Thank you so much Chanell for sharing with our readers today!! I don’t’ know about you, but I’m ready to get my Spring DIY on! Follow Chanell on Instagram for more fabulous ideas and tips. Learn more about Chanell below.