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DIY Succulent Book Planter

May 7, 2012

I wanted to share another Mother’s Day Gift idea that is inexpensive and simple to do.  I am really into succulents lately as you can see by my Inexpensive Mothers Day Present post and my Vertical Succulent Gardening post.  They are so easy to grow and I love the varieties available.  The project I’m sharing today is a Succulent Book Planter.  I saw it first on Pinterest here and thought it was a unique idea.
To begin gather your supplies.
An old book
A utility knife
Mod Podge/ brush
Ruler
Pencil
Variety of Succulents
After you gather your supplies you need to draw a rectangle with your ruler and pencil.  I left about a 1 1/4″ border.  Start cutting.  This step takes a while and you need to go almost through the whole book so that it is deep enough for the roots.
Keep cutting.  It’s not deep enough yet.
Once you are done cutting, add a generous layer of mod podge to the inside of the area you cut.
Add your soil and plants. You end up with something that looks like this:
I sat mine outside on my covered porch by the front door.
I bet your mother doesn’t have one of those.  Happy planting!
UPDATE:
My daughter Carissa made a succulent book when she was home for Mother’s Day.  Here’s hers:
10 DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

 

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  1. Sanghamitra Bhattach says: May 7, 2012 at 10:30 PM
    I love it and so creative. I think it turned out fabulous! Thanks for sharing.Hope to see you on my blog:)
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  2. Barb@Secondchancetod says: May 7, 2012 at 10:56 PM
    Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. I will definitely check out your blog!
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  3. Lorrie says: May 7, 2012 at 11:01 PM
    I really love this thanks for sharing the instructions. Is there a cheap way to buy the succlents?
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  4. Jen @ Jens Favorite says: May 8, 2012 at 1:39 PM
    This idea is so awesome. I love succulents, and I've been looking for an interesting way to plant them! Such a cute idea! It was fun doing the Mothers Day post with you!
    Reply
  5. Kaysi @ Keeping it S says: May 8, 2012 at 3:07 PM
    This is SUPER cute!!
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  6. Tausha says: May 8, 2012 at 7:10 PM
    What a fantastic idea! I love this. You are right, my mom does not have one of these. Plus, she loves succulents! Excited to do this. Thanks so much! Have a happy Tuesday!♥Taushasassystyleredesign.com
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  7. cheapcraftymama says: May 9, 2012 at 2:58 PM
    That is so creative and cute! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday at www.cheapcraftymama.com-- where you can win free ad-space on my blog!
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  8. Barb@Secondchancetod says: May 10, 2012 at 7:56 PM
    Thanks for your comment and thanks for your invite to Pin it and Win it Wednesday. I shared 2 posts there.
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  9. Barb@Secondchancetod says: May 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM
    Tausha, thanks so much for the comment. Let me know how it turns out!!! Barb
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  10. Barb@Secondchancetod says: May 10, 2012 at 7:58 PM
    Thank you so much! I did go visit you!
    Reply
  11. Barb@Secondchancetod says: May 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM
    Thanks Jen for the invitation to do the Mothers Day post. Did you see my succulent window post?? I'm falling in love more and more each time I walk by it.
    Reply
  12. Barb@Secondchancetod says: May 10, 2012 at 8:01 PM
    Thanks Kaysi!!! I appreciate your comment.
    Reply
  13. Barb@Secondchancetod says: May 10, 2012 at 8:14 PM
    Lorrie,At Home Depot and Lowes inside they sell several succulents for 2.86 a piece. I can't use those because I live in Northern MI and they would frost outside plus I don't think they are a good value for the price. In the garden centers outside you can now buy quarts of Hens and Chicks as well as Sedum (there is many different varieties of Sedum) In my planter the big star looking plant is a Hen and Chick and I used two types of sedum. Do you have a Free Cycle in your area? If so, these are very common plants and if you asked for them, I'm sure you could get some free.
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  14. Michelles Tasty Crea says: May 11, 2012 at 12:47 AM
    This is just beautiful! I love the idea and have many old books I can use. Great tutorial. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can't wait to see what you link up next week. Have a wonderful weekend.Michelle
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  15. Heidi says: May 16, 2012 at 10:10 AM
    I love this idea, so creative and turned out beautiful!! This is being featured today at {Junk in their Trunk}...thanks for linking up!
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: May 19, 2012 at 9:35 AM
      Heidi, that's awesome! Thanks so much. I really like it sitting on my porch. Thanks again!
      Reply
  16. Printabelle says: May 30, 2012 at 2:36 PM
    Congrats for actually making a Pinterest craft:) It turned out lovely, succulents are wonderful! I'd love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=4459 Thanks!
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: May 30, 2012 at 2:45 PM
      Thanks! I did just add it to your party as well as a couple other projects!
      Reply
  17. The Rosegarden in Ma says: February 23, 2013 at 11:08 AM
    woow...this is a great job :)and do not miss....SATURDAY SHOW OFFit is FUN :)WELCOMEHåkan ( The Roseman)
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