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    Home » Holidays & Seasons » Easter & Spring » How to Make Felt Succulents

    Last updated: Aug 10, 2019 by Keri · 49 Comments

    How to Make Felt Succulents

    Every summer when I was growing up, I would fly North to Ohio and Michigan to visit my my Dad and grandparents.  One of my favorite parts of the trip was visiting Grandma Fisher.  She was an antique collector, flamingo lover, creative soul and mu-mu wearer. Her yellow two-story house tucked in the middle of Toledo, Ohio was the first place I ever saw a cicada molt, my first time using a laundry chute and her front porch is the reason I love hens and chickens!  She had a big terra cotta pot with holes in it (maybe a strawberry pot?) that she tucked the cute little succulents in.  I just loved the waxy green leaves of the "hens" and the mini "chicks" that would grow to eventually spill out of the pot.

    So this year, when I decided that I wanted to do a rustic, garden-ish "GROW" theme for my Spring decorating, succulents were the first plant that came to mind.  But since my green thumb is non-existent, I decided to recreate my favorite little plants with felt!  These succulents will definitely survive through the Spring at my house.  And the soft leaves of my felt succulents  just make me smile every time I see them!

    Easy, low-maintenance felt succulents

    Now, since I am obviously not a gardening aficionado, I took a bit of creative license when making these felt succulents.  I did a quick Google image search for succulents and literally sat in front of my laptop and cut petal shapes from felt.  So, while I don't have a template to share, my gift of gab and handily labeled pictures should be enough to walk you through the process if you want to make your own felt succulents.

    The supplies are minimal: felt, sharp scissors and a hot glue gun with glue sticks.

    For the green felt succulent, I cut long rounded petals and began hot gluing them in a circle.  I layered two more layers of gradually smaller, similar shaped petals.  Then, I rolled a scrap of felt and hot glued the three smallest leaves around it and glued it in the center of the layered leaves.  Finally, I "planted" the felt succulent in a shallow metal dish filled with river rocks I picked up at the dollar store.

    Easy tutorial for DIY felt succulents at shakentogetherlife.com

    For the brown succulent, I used the same method but cut thinner petals/leaves with a pointed end.  Once the succulent was hot glued together, I shaped the leaves upward and tucked it into two two white bowls that I filled with rocks and stacked together.

    DIY felt succulent in layered bowls - no watering required!

    And now, for the little cream colored beauty.  These petals are a little shorter and more curvy.  Since I didn't want to burn the heck out of my finger tips with the hot glue, I rolled a piece of 2 inch wide felt to glue the petals around.  I started with the smallest petals and worked my way to the largest petals.  I left the felt "stem" intact so I could tuck it in the river rocks that fill a white egg cup.

    Quick and easy DIY felt succulents

    Don't worry about perfection ... nature, after all, is not perfect.  I don't think a single petal is exactly the same shape or size.  What is perfect is the fact that I don't have to water these guys at all.  Felt succulents: the perfect plant for the gardening impaired!

    DIY felt succulents - three different varieties - all quick and easy!

    There are so many different shapes, colors and sizes of succulents ... so don't be afraid to be creative!  Brush paint on the leaves to alter the color, add small beads for texture or add a length of pom pom trim to mimic the trailing tendrils.  I would love to see your version of these quick and easy felt succulents!

    Pretty little DIY felt succulents - tutorial at shakentogetherlife.com

    Don't tell the others, but I think this one is my favorite!

    Felt succulents - quick and easy and adorable!

    I can't wait to share my Spring Hutch with you!  I am finishing up a few quick projects but I should be posting it soon!  How are you decorating for Spring this year?  Can you fit in a few little felt succulents?

    This project may be shared at these link parties:

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    Comments

    1. Amy W says

      February 17, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Oh my lordy. I am obsessed with succulents and these are so adorable! I will absolutely have to make some now. Please stop by and share at our link party!!

      http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/02/link-it-or-lump-it-party-number-twenty.html

      Reply
    2. Jodi Stuber says

      February 17, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      this is such an awesome idea 🙂 I cant seem to keep anything alive inside the house.. what a great alternative!

      Reply
    3. Auntiepatch says

      February 17, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Very cute!

      Reply
    4. Gwen says

      February 17, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      Now, aren't you a smartie-pants! That would be one I might not kill!

      Seriously...so flipping awesome!

      Reply
    5. Cindy Eikenberg says

      February 17, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      Keri, I just absolutely love these! What a fabulous idea and thank you so much for sharing - pinning! Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
    6. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

      February 17, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      OMG too cute! I think the little brown one is my favorite. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Carol says

      February 18, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Since I can kill even silk plants, these might just be the thing for me. So cute!

      Reply
    8. Erin says

      February 18, 2014 at 6:15 pm

      Shut the front door!!! These are ADORABLE!!! Thank you for sharing 🙂 Signed, Erin (aka, someone who has killed a cactus and always wants plants but can't grow them ever.)

      Reply
    9. Vanessa says

      February 18, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Eeeee, these are so stinkin' cute! Everyone says succulents are almost fool proof but I've seriously kill so many. These are right up my alley!

      Reply
    10. Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

      February 19, 2014 at 2:35 am

      These are so stinkin' cool! AWESOME idea!

      Reply
    11. Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says

      February 19, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Such a fun project! thanks for linking over at Take-A-Look Tuesday - I featured you today, woot woot! And also pinned it for you - thanks!
      Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com

      Reply
    12. Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

      February 19, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      I am so in love with these, I want to marry them. That is all. 😉

      Reply
    13. Stacy Risenmay says

      February 20, 2014 at 2:23 am

      Darling! Off to pin. Thanks for linking them up!

      Reply
    14. RaChil Luke says

      February 20, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      Just perfect! as I've recently killed my last batch of plants! I too don't have a green thumb, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    15. Krista Winters says

      February 20, 2014 at 6:53 pm

      These are so adorable and creative! What a cute idea!

      Reply
    16. Lucy says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      These are so beautiful ...I would have never thought of using felt ..they look amazing ...xo

      Reply
    17. Kelly says

      February 20, 2014 at 11:49 pm

      Super cute idea, Keri! Thanks for sharing at the par-tay. HUGS!

      Reply
    18. tammy @ the colored door says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:39 am

      These are so cute! I may need to give them a try, I won't be able to kill these.

      Reply
    19. Lisa @ greylustergirl says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:49 am

      I pinned your felt succulents a few days ago and am finally popping over to see them! They are adorable. Plus I love the containers they are in. That little white egg cup?! Too cute.

      Reply
    20. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      Your felt succulents are adorable! What a creative idea!

      Reply
    21. malia says

      February 23, 2014 at 2:06 am

      WOW Keri! Awesome idea!!!

      Reply
    22. Heidi Kay says

      February 23, 2014 at 8:42 am

      Hi! Fantastic project! I shared a pic on my blog and linked it back to you. Thanks for coming up with such a great idea!

      Reply
    23. Samantha says

      February 23, 2014 at 11:01 am

      I love these! Besides having a "black thumb", I also work at an independent senior living community. I think we are going to make these for our May craft! What a great idea!

      Reply
    24. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:47 am

      You've got to be the cleverest ever! I 've seen these featured a few times now and I just realized they were made of felt! I couldn't even tell and was wondering why succulents kept being featured ha ha. You sure fooled me! I love this idea and I love that it's an ode to your Grandma! XO

      Reply
    25. Tammy says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:41 am

      I couldn't help but come over from Oh my Creative when I seen these featured, these are so cute love them! Would like to invite you to come over and share at One More Time Events http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2014/02/natural-jute-twine-designed-lamp-shade.html

      Reply
    26. Ricki @ The Questionable Homesteader says

      February 24, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      I just wanted to tell you that I really loved this post. Not just because the "succulents" are fabulous and I can't kill them, but because I'm not the only one that has the problem with killing plants that others say are really easy to care for.
      I loved the post so much that I featured it on The Sunday Faviorates
      http://thequestionablehomesteader.com/sunday-faviorates-11/
      I'd love for you to check it out along with some of the other great features and grab a button.

      Reply
    27. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

      February 24, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Oh how I love these....and I'll bet if I tried really hard I could keep them alive! 😉

      Reply
    28. Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      What a fantastic idea for those of us who just don't quite have that green thumb!! 😉 I need some of these little lovelies in my house!!

      Reply
    29. Connie Idyllwild says

      February 25, 2014 at 3:23 am

      OMG! I'm obsessed with these! the minute I have time I'm making a dozen, posting them on my blog and linking back to you!!! FYI, it will be very soon as I can't live with out these in my life for much longer.

      Reply
    30. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

      February 25, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Love Love Love these! I featured them as part of my Whimsy Wednesday link party features this week. You can see the feature here http://bit.ly/1bENM8Y

      Have a great day!
      Susan

      Reply
    31. Claire says

      February 25, 2014 at 11:24 am

      Oh my they are so cute! Love, love! They give me so many ideas for how to make cute little fabric plants for my nursery class in our garden centre topic. Thanks for the lovely pics and idea!
      Cx

      Reply
    32. RaChil Luke says

      February 26, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      These are amazing! I must make some immediately as my succulents died in the polar vortex. Thanks for the great tutorial! Found you at the Link it or Lump it Party 🙂

      Reply
    33. Katie says

      February 28, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Oooh!! I saw these over at Muslin & Merlot. REALLY cute! Pinning them 🙂

      Katie

      Reply
    34. Crystal @ Sew Creative says

      March 01, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      You inspire me! Thank you so much for linking up at Wonderfully Creative Wednesdays last week. I picked your project as one of my favorites and featured it. You can see it here:

      http://www.sewcreativeblog.com/diy-craft-and-recipe-link-party-week-9/

      Best Wishes,

      Crystal

      Reply
    35. Aimee @ItsOverflowing says

      March 04, 2014 at 7:37 pm

      You've got to be kidding me Keri, this is the cutest thing EVER!!! I'm always so impressed by you sweet friend and am excited to feature you tomorrow! XO, Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com

      Reply
    36. Rachel says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      These are seriously adorable! <3

      Reply
    37. Rebeca says

      April 29, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Ficaram lindas, parabéns!

      Reply
    38. Em says

      May 10, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      I can't count the times I got "bitten" by cacti when I was a little girl. Some of them looked so soft that I had no idea they were full of spikes! lol
      These ones I could live with! =D (safely lol)

      Reply
    39. Rosie says

      May 09, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      So cute!! Ill have to find the right color of felt. I love cacti! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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