Garden Party

Garden Party Succulent Arrangements is now in business. I recently just participated in my first craft/handmade show that was put together by the Handmade Brigade of Orange County. It was so much fun and I got a lot of really great exposure. I have been working on some new arrangements and have also decided to start making handmade cards for various occasions. So far I have made a few Thank you cards that I think are really adorable. They are available for purchase individually or in a pack of 5. Once I get a decent amount produced they will be up on Etsy.
I will be participating in another craft show coming up in September. I don't have all the details yet, but once I do they will be up here.
Ok, well here are all the new arrangements and a sneak peak at the Thank You cards!

Silver Bowls

My favorite type of container! I have bought so many silver bowls in all shapes and sizes and I cannot wait to fill them all up with beautiful lush succulents. I love the vintage-ness of them and the way the green contrast the patina of the bowls. As of right now I have 1 larger bowl with many varieties for $22.
The smaller arrangements in silver Ice Cream cups are $12 (They are my favorites!)

Terra Cotta Arrangements

These two arrangements turned out really nice. I love all the different textures and layers of color. They are in terra cotta pots about six inches high. Either one would look great as a center piece for your patio table or maybe in the kitchen.
$25 each.

Arrangements in Clear Glass

These ones are fun, a little small. A good home for these might be on a shelf or windowsill. I wasn't sure how to tackle the clear glass/dirt situation, but it turns out that peat moss is basically the greatest thing in the world. Not only does it hide the dirt it helps the water drain through and be absorbed properly. Amazing!

Butter Dish $18


Glass Creamer $14

Solitary Succulents

These guys are too big to be planted in an arrangement, but I love they way they look all by themselves so it all works out for the best.

$15 each.

Succulents

I am proud to say I think I got the miniature succulent gardens all figured out. I have a lot of pictures to post. I am interested in selling these little beauties, they are eco-friendly and make great gifts!
Enjoy!
(cream & sugar succulent $45)

Some Finished Product

Some of the succulents I've made so far.

First Attempt

Well....I think I succeeded in my first attempt at planting succulents. I think they they turned out really cute. Most of all it was fun and relaxing to get my hands dirty. Tommie was really curious about all the new things to smell. She tried to eat some plants and rolled in the dirt...bad kitty. I am really excited about making more of these little gardens. They are really fun. It was scary at first and I ruined a couple of the plants but all in all it wasn't that hard. I think I will be better at planting next time around. When I have some money again I think I will do some more.

Ready Set Garden

The Assistance League on Wilson & Fairview in Costa Mesa is a wealth of containers. I got large and small, glass and silver. I am really excited to start planting. I have googled 'how to plant succulents' trying to figure out how to do this. I wasn't scared until I got everything together. Its a lot more intimidating than I had previously thought. Some of the varieties are really fragile and they loose leaves with the slightest of touch. I think I need to do some more research before I start.