It is time for our monthly Create With Me Challenge and this month is all about succulents. Succulents are great because they require little care. You don’t necessarily need a green thumb to grow them. Also, they make some really good fake succulents like the ones I used in my Galvanized Bucket Hanging Succulent Planter.
If you’ve visited here before you know I love farmhouse decor. Nothing says farmhouse more than galvanized metal! I had an appointment right next to Hobby Lobby, so of course I had to go in. That place is seriously like Disneyworld to me. I can spend hours there just browsing and getting ideas! The metal was 50% off so this baby was only $5! Talk about a bargain. I scooped it up knowing it would be perfect for the succulents I had at home. Here is a quick and easy tutorial if you want to make your own succulent planter.
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Supplies
Galvanized Bucket With Rope Handles 
Artificial Succulents – 20 stems 
Hot Glue Gun
Spanish Moss
Galvanized Chicken Wire
FloraCraft Dry Foam Blocks
Cut the chicken wire with metal snips to the length and width that you need. I cut it so it would only cover about half of the bucket, as I wanted it to show.
Fill the chicken wire with spanish moss and really pack it in so it is nice and full. I used a full bag for this project. Then just hot glue the succulents in a nice arrangement to ensure it is even and full. I usually lay it out first to make sure I like it prior to hot glueing.
These succulents are very realistic looking and the best thing is-no watering! I may put this on the covered deck once the weather is nicer. To hang it I hot glued a soda can tab to the back. It’s a great way to hang things like metal or ceramic-as long as it is not too heavy.
**PIN FOR LATER**
You will love what the other bloggers created! Check out their links below. A big thank you to Samantha from Little Bits of Home for hosting this fun challenge!
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amy @ mylifefromhome says
I LOVE this! I will definitely be trying this project out for myself. Thanks for the brilliant idea!
ourcraftymom says
Thanks Amy! I never tire of galvanized metal 🙂
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Emily says
This is such a creative idea, Michelle! I LOVE it!
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ourcraftymom says
Thanks so much Emily! This is such a fun challenge!
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Meredith @ The Palette Muse says
I love this project! I might have to use faux succulents though, because I have that much of a black thumb. (I also can’t be that close to a Hobby Lobby without stopping in.)
ourcraftymom says
Yes-these are faux Meredith! I’m so bad with plants too!
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Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Love succulents and placing them in a hanging bucket is such a great idea! Pinning.
Debrashoppeno5 says
I love this idea. It is perfect for displaying the succulents.
Celeste | The Whole Serving says
So beautiful! I don’t have much of a green thumb, but I do have luck with succulents. Thanks for sharing with our Pretty Pintastic Party.
Sarah says
I LOVE this! I always wondered how people got the succulents to stay in – should have known chicken wire! It’s so cute!!
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Tania says
I love this, you’re so clever!
Tania
Lori says
Love this! Succulents are about the only plant that I don’t kill. :/ This looks doable for me! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!
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Robin Gay says
So cute!!! Thanks for linking with Monday Funday xo
Michelle says
It looks simply stunning Michelle. I love succulents, both faux and the real babies, so I really enjoyed this months challenge. All the projects are so inspiring
Sandra Garth says
Each year I love succulents more and more! This is very pretty and now I just have to figure out where I can put one.
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Chloe Crabtree says
I love all of the artificial succulents, and I do not have a green thumb, so I am all for artificial! I would love to join your craft challenge sometime if you have space! I would display this galvanized succulent planter on my back porch! Thanks so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
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Leanna says
Hi Michelle: Love this project, I think I have commented on it before wanted to say I have seen it featured on several links parties and congratulations. Its very well deserved. Great project lady!!!!!!!!!!
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ourcraftymom says
Thanks so much Leanna! I get so excited when I see things featured, as I’m sure you do too. This was one of my favorite projects & so easy to make. Wishing you a very Happy Easter!
Amber Harrop says
Your planter is gorgeous and one the nicer planter projects I have seen MIchelle
Kerryanne - Shabby Art Boutique says
This is such a fun project Michelle. I look so lovely spilling out of the bucket.
I’d love for you to link up at my homemade party Create, Bake, grow & Gather.
Happy crafting, Kerryanne
Sue at Blu says
Michelle I love these! I am a succulent phanatic!
lynn says
Michelle, this looks FANTASTIC!!! You’ve inspired me…and it will look so great on your back porch. Thanks for the idea.
Kim says
OH I love this!! I am a galvanized tub junkie. 🙂
Janine says
This is sooooo cute! Love this project. My mind is trying to figure out where I could place one!
Sam- Raggedy Bits says
Oh this turned out so fabulous Michelle!! I have lots of friends who would love this project too!!
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