How to Create a Stunning Wall of Succulents With Dollar Tree Finds

Get ready to elevate your home decor to new heights with this enchanting and effortless DIY endeavor, where your imagination can soar and your space can bloom with natural beauty!

Tools and Materials:

• Succulent picks
• Foam pool noodles
• Framed art
• Moss varieties
• DecoArt metallic paint
• X-Acto knife
• E6000 adhesive
• MDF
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Green fabric
• Stapler
• Scissors or wire cutters

1. Prepare the frame for your wall of succulents

I have this vintage oil painting here, which was actually my grandmother's. 

To begin, I removed the matte border around the frame and took out the oil painting. This will provide a blank area within the frame for the succulent wall planter. 

2. Paint the frame in your preferred color

Paint the succulent frame to give it a new look. I was aiming for a full gold finish, so I used DecoArt metallic paint.

I added a quick layer of paint to the frame. This created my desired look and I think it makes the succulents in the picture frame stand out.

3. Cut and insert the pool noodles

Next, we will do some DIY with pool noodles and create a base for our faux succulent wall art.

Start by flipping the frame over. This will allow you to work on the backside of the frame where the pool noodles will be placed.

Take a pool noodle and use it as a guide to measure the width inside the frame. This will help you determine the appropriate length for each pool noodle.

With an X-Acto knife, carefully cut the pool noodle at the determined length. Make sure the cut piece fits snugly into the small ledge of the frame.

Now, cut the pool noodle piece in half. This will give you two sections to work with.

Glue the cut pool noodle halves into the frame, ensuring that the curved side is facing outward, while the cut side is against the frame.

Repeat this process until you have enough pool noodle pieces to completely fill the frame.

It's important to allow the glue to set and the pool noodles to settle in for approximately six hours before you proceed to the next step.

5. Create a backing for your artificial succulent wall decor

Once the pool noodles are fully set, it's time to add a backing to your Dollar Tree succulent craft. 

Take a piece of thin MDF paneling, and attach it to the back of the frame using hot glue and a mixture of E6000 adhesive. 

Apply some pressure, and press the board onto the pool noodles until the hot glue sets. 

Flip the frame over, and ensure the placement of the pool noodles is perfect, making any necessary adjustments. 

To give a polished finish, enclose the back of the frame with green fabric, securing it by stapling it around the edges. 

6. Create a rustic and chic art piece with succulents and moss

Now it's time to transform the project into a captivating live art piece. 

Begin by incorporating various types of moss, such as reindeer moss and Spanish moss, to add texture and a range of green and brown colors. Carefully glue the moss onto the pool noodles, ensuring they are nestled in between. 

Once the frame is filled with moss, it's time to introduce the succulent picks from the dollar store.

Trim them down, apply hot glue to the edges, and carefully insert them between the pool noodles. The stems of the succulents will snugly fit between the noodles. 

Keep adding the faux succulents until you achieve your desired look for your art piece.

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I'm thrilled with the results of this framed wall of succulents—it's simply stunning! 

This delightful DIY project beautifully combines the natural world with artistic flair, allowing you to unleash your creativity in countless ways. 

You have the power to make it uniquely yours—experiment with different frame styles and colors, arrange the succulents in various patterns, or even add a touch of vibrant hues to the moss. The possibilities are truly endless! 

I would love to see your magnificent creations, so please don't hesitate to share them in the comments below. I'm also eager to hear your thoughts on this succulent wall idea.

Let's keep the conversation blooming!