Genius Paper Straw DIY Floating Succulents Planter
Want to add a touch of creativity to your home decor? Look no further than the Genius Paper Straw DIY Floating Succulents Planter! This fun and easy project combines the charm of succulents with the whimsy of floating planters, all crafted with simple paper straws. Not only does it bring a pop of greenery to any room, but it's also a fantastic conversation starter when guests come over. Embrace your inner DIY enthusiast and spruce up your living space with this adorable and innovative planter! Who knew paper straws could be so versatile and stylish?
Supplies Needed
- Paper straws
- Twine
- Spray paint (I used gold)
- Succulent in a small cup
- Scissors
How to Make a Floating Succulents Planter
Begin by cutting four paper straws into two lengths.
Cut about ⅓ down the straw so that the bottom portion is made of ⅔ of the straw.
Now, you will begin stringing your straws onto the twine. Begin with one shorter piece, then a longer piece, as shown.
Next, you will add another longer piece of straw and then bend it to shape a triangle, as shown below.
Loop the twine through the inside of the straws to secure the triangle.
Continue the process by adding shorter straws on the bottom and completing a triangle with a longer straw going upward.
You will end this process with 3 triangles and four shorter straws on the bottom, leaving one loose without a triangle side.
Now, you will pull the triangles upwards and tighten the twine so they form a 3D triangle, as shown below. Tighten and secure the twine at the bottom corner then tie off the end.
Cut the twine, leaving several inches loose at the end, as shown below.
Now, you will spray paint your planter with whatever color you prefer. I used gold.
Once the paint has dried, you will loosen one of the corners to insert the succulent in its cup.
Once the succulent cup is in place, you will tie and trim off any extra twine on the corners.
Add a loop of ribbon, robe, or twine to hang the succulents planter and place it in a window or hang from the ceiling in your office or home.
