Faux Succulent Wall Decor

Last Updated on February 29, 2020 by lydiaf1963

Today I’m going to show you how to make a super quick faux succulent wall hanging that will bring a little spring into your home.

Why a faux succulent wall hanging?

Spring is the theme for this month’s Pinterest challenge. I’ve long had this real succulent wall on one of my Pinterest boards. I love the look of it but always rejected the idea of trying to make it as unrealistic for our situation.

That is until I walked into a little bar and saw how the owner had used faux succulents and a basket to emulate the look.

I’m not sure how to describe the decor of the bar. There’s a mix of old furniture that’s been painted and decoupaged along with paper maché deer heads and prints of woodland creatures wearing floral crowns. It’s sort of a fantastical lake cabin with bonus wine and tapas.

You could say I’ve had a lifelong fascination with succulents. I imagine it’s true for most people who love them. From my youngest days I remember the hens and chicks my Nana grew outside her door. My mother grew Autumn Joy in her garden. She loved to give away cuttings and plants to her friends. When I moved into my own place I took some with me as a little piece of home.

Personally, I find the symmetry of many succulent varieties to be soothing to the eye and I admire the toughness of these plants which survive in very harsh conditions.

I even like faux succulents, including those made with felt and paper. They don’t have to look real as long as they don’t look chintzy and the price is right.

Materials and Equipment Needed

When I ordered my faux succulents online I made sure to buy a set with some color. I’m pleased with what I ordered, they’re made from a rubbery material and the colors are realistic.

I selected an everyday dollar store basket, turned it over and arranged my faux succulents in a way that was appealing to me. Since my basket is woven I was able to push many of the succulents through the holes. A couple times I used an awl to create a hole where none existed.

Once I was pleased with the arrangement I used a glue gun to fix the stems in place.

It’s a little shocking how quickly this project came together. It took maybe 20 minutes once all the materials were gathered!

What do you think? Do you have a spot in your home that could be brightened by the addition of faux succulent wall art? Give it a try!

---

This post is part of a Pinterest Challenge hosted by Erlene of My Pinterventures. We’re taking some of the ideas we’ve curated on Pinterest and making them into reality. You’re welcome to join us!

TO JOIN NEXT MONTH’S #PINTERESTCHALLENGE, CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP ⇒ March Pinterest Challenge

---

For more Pinterest inspired projects from this month’s Pinterest Challenge hosts, check out the links below ↓

My Pinterventures • Domestic Deadline • Across the Boulevard •
Cookies Coffee and Crafts • Farm Girl Reformed • Slices of Life •
Decorate and More with Tip • Mom Home Guide • Purple Hues and Me •
Intelligent Domestications • Sew Crafty Crochet • Life Beyond Kitchen •
Modern on Monticello • Sum of their Stories •
Love My Little Cottage • EyeLoveKnots •
Create with Cynthia • This Autoimmune Life

Now, let’s see what the other hosts have created ⇓⇓