Duct Tape Succulents And Faux Pinch Pots

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  Step 1

  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

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  Step 2

  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

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  Step 3

  Continue working out from the center ending with the largest leaves

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  Step 4

  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 5

  Watch the short video tutorial here:

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  Step 6

  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!

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Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects 23rd June 2015

I'm sure I'd still manage to find a way to kill them

Mistress Nora of Madness · Potterville, Michigan, US · 33 projects 23rd June 2015

Cat, your so funny.

Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects 24th June 2015

Hehe thank you

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