DIY Dollar Tree Succulent Wreath

Warm weather is coming and it's time to bring a little bit of the outside in!  Today I'm showing you how you can easily replicate this succulent wreath for less than $10 and in just two easy steps.  That's right people, just two steps!  Check it out:

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 Supplies

For this gorgeous succulent wreath you will need a wreath form (I chose willow), an assortment of faux succulent plants and a bit of Spanish moss.  Everything you see here was purchased from Dollar Tree, and at just $1 per item, this wreath comes in at a mere $7 (+ tax!) 😎

You can click this Dollar Tree (affiliate) link to browse their selection of craft and floral supplies.

While you are there, check out the miniature cactus plants as well - I am obsessed!

 Artificial Succulents

I can't get over the quality of these succulents.  Not only is the coloring beautiful, but they also boast a heavy weight and thick texture.  I love them so much that I've used them before in home decor and once I even created an entire succulent based wedding package.

Previously the artificial succulents were attached to a faux stem, which is great to work with, but these.....

 .....have a tiny clip attached to the back!  Can they get any easier to work with?  I mean, think of the possibilities; hair clips, boutonnieres, bag accessories, gift package decorations....the list is endless 😍

 Step 1

Now are you ready for those two easy steps?  The first task is to attach your succulents to the wreath in your desired arrangement.  Since the wreath form pictured here is comprised of willow stems and the succulents have clips on the back, just clip them right in place.  That's it!  No muss, no fuss, just clip them on!  Don't like the arrangement?  Unclip them and reposition them again.  You don't even need glue, it's that easy!

As you can see in the photo, the succulents kind of stick up and off of the wreath a bit.  Now, while it's great that all we had to do was stick them in place, we don't want it to look like that's all we did.  The simple addition of another element will take this project from looking like it was tossed together and transform it into an artful botanical display:

Step 2

My simple element?  Spanish moss.  Just take a few bits and tuck it in and around the succulents.  Not only does this add texture and dimension to the piece, but it also gives the illusion of the succulents having been planted in place.

Side Note - I was able to tuck my moss in securely without any problems, but feel free to add a bit of glue if you think your wreath needs more stability.  Also if you hang your wreath outside, I'd make sure to put it in an area without rain exposure.  While the plastic succulents should hold up well, I'm not sure about the untreated willow stems and the dried moss would absolutely fall apart if exposed to water.

Another benefit of the moss?  It hides the succulent clips from all viewing angles.  When I was done photographing my wreath I set it down on the dining room table and realized that it would make a nice centerpiece as well.  Just lie it flat and add a candle in the middle for and elegant, outdoor inspired table arrangement (keep those flames away from the moss 😉)

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And there you have it, a quick an easy succulent wreath for less than $10

I hope you enjoyed this how-to post, thanks for stopping by!

-Jennifer

© Studio 27 by Jennifer Adams 2019

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