DIY Coastal Succulent Planter Tutorial

Sometimes I poke through the aisles of my local dollar store hoping for inspiration and I come up empty. Even after searching through aisle after aisle of plastic buckets, gift bags, and off-brand cleaners. But I am helplessly frugal so I go back time and again, and sometimes there are items that just jump off the shelves at me and say, “Can you believe I am only a dollar?????” Such was the case with the beautiful variety of succulents they are now carrying. They were so realistic that I knew they would be beautiful on their own or as part of an arrangement.

I am in the process of making the kids/master bath a coastal theme and needed a few items to set on the counter and shelves so a small plant was on my mind. I wanted something simple that would reflect the theme so I came up with this DIY Coastal Succulent Planter. All the items I used can be found at your local dollar store for $5 with plenty of leftover supplies. If you have a few things on hand like sea shells and twine like I did, this project would cost you even less! If you prefer you can use a real succulent plant and it should still do well with minimal watering.

DIY Coastal Succulent Planter

Materials:

plastic succulent (can use real as well)
square candle holder
sand
twine
seashells
glue gun/glue sticks

Directions:

Hot glue one end of your twine to the side of the candle holder that is going to be the back. I put mine slightly higher than half way up. Wrap the twine around the candle holder as many times as you wish, gluing occasionally to secure in place.
Add a small seashell or two, being generous with the glue so that it holds their weight.
Remove succulent and foam from pot. You may need to run a knife gently around the edges inside to release. Set pot aside- it will surely come in handy for another project!
Center the foam and succulent inside the candle holder.
Pour sand into one corner of your candle holder, filling until it covers the top of your foam and base of plant well. Now you have a coastal- themed piece of greenery to decorate your space.