Greetings crafty friends! Patty here with you today to share a new mix the media project. The idea for this project came to me when I had left over items from a succulent wreath project I had done for my daughter. Since I am not good at keeping houseplants alive on my own, I often prefer to use artificial plants to add greenery in our space. So this project is perfect for me, a terrarium style double frame with an inspirational sentiment that requires no watering! To begin this project choose two frames that work well together in sizes, I chose a 8” x 8” Rustic Wood Plank for the center and a 12” x 12” Rustic White Frame for the base. Choose a patterned paper for the back of the center frame, cut and adhere into frame shadow box style using heavy duty adhesive such as red strip tape. Then select a foam sticker saying to add, we have 4 different foam sticker collections available now and each comes with two full sheets. Adhere the foam sticker saying to the patterned paper as shown, use a ruler to help with centering if needed. Next collect several different succulents in varying sizes, types and shades of green to create your terrarium scene. The moss is a key element as it anchors the scene into the frame. Once you have succulents arranged how you like, hot glue gun them into place. To finish the center frame use the moss to cover the inner base as shown with it overflowing out onto outside of frame to mimic real growing moss. Last step is to hot glue gun the terrarium frame onto the base frame, use a ruler to help you find the center. Allow the project a few hours to dry completely, then hang and enjoy!
It Is Well With My Soul Terrarium Frame by Patty Folchert
Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Mix the Media: Rustic Frame White- 12” x 12” JB1639
Mix the Media: Rustic Wood Plank- 8” x 8” JB0432
Patterned Paper: Spoonful of Soul/Gentle Soul JB2324
Foam Stickers: Spoonful of Soul (It is Well with my Soul) JB2335
Other: Artificial Succulent Plants/Michaels; Ashland Moss 284153/Michaels; Red Strip Tape; Ruler; Scissors; Floral Wire Cutters; Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks.
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