Duct Tape Succulents and Faux Pinch Pots

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Make duct tape succulents in any color and then put them in faux pinch pots made from recycled plastic bottles! It’s a win win! Watch the short video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdMF-neg6ns

Difficulty	Cost	Time	Age	Person	Event
Easy	$1 to $25	1-2 Hours	--	--	--

You Will Need...

Duct tape in various colors
Decorative paper (scrap book paper works)
Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Lace
Heavy plastic bottles
Colorful fish tank rocks
Wire
Scissors
Paintbrush

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Place strips of duct tape side by side on the back of some decorative paper
Cut the tape covered paper in strips and then in 1″ to 1 1/2″ pieces
Cut the pieces into 10 small, 10 medium and 10 large leaves
Bend two of the smaller leaves and glue them together
*This is the center of your succulent
Step 2

Continue working out from the center ending with the largest leaves
Step 3

Tape 6″ pieces of wire on the back of decorative paper (or scrapbook paper)
*Leave about 2″ – 3″ hanging off of the edge
Cut into long, slim leaves leaving the wire as the stem
Slightly warp the bottom half of a heavy plastic bottle over a flame
*If you’re working inside, make sure a window is open!
Paint them with several coats of Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Lace
Step 4

If you want, fill the pots with a piece of styrofoam
Add the long slim leaves
Fill with colorful fish tank rocks
Add the duct tape succulents and you’re done!