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Vintage Toolbox Succulent Display

See how to turn a thrift store vintage toolbox into a beautiful DIY succulent and silk flower display.

Equipment

  • scissors
  • Heat Gun (optional)
  • paint brush
  • Craft Knife

Materials

  • 1 Vintage Toolbox
  • 7 Dollar Tree Succulents
  • 1 Silk Flower Bunch
  • 1 Foam Block
  • 1 bag Spanish Moss
  • 1 Succulent Napkin
  • Mod Podge

Instructions

  • Cut the napkin in half twice, then cut around the succulent image that you want to use.
  • Once the napkin is cut, separate it to one layer and place it on the toolbox to determine where you want the placement to be.
  • Use an inexpensive chip brush to add mod podge to the toolbox front and side.
  • Gently place the napkin onto the mod podged toolbox and use saran wrap, or a plastic bag, to press down on the napkin until it is secure.
  • Press down with your fingers to remove any air bubbles. You can add additional mod podge to the top of the napkin if it needs a little bit more.
  • Use a heat gun to give it a quick dry, then a craft knife to cut into the napkin where it is over the toolbox opening.
  • Use a chalk pen to highlight some of the succulents. This is optional, but I like that it gives it a little pop.
  • Place the floral foam into the toolbox. You can use a craft knife to cut it to size.
  • Cover the floral foam with spanish moss.
  • Begin adding the succulents into the foam by pushing the stems into it until it is secure. You can use scissors to poke holes in the foam if you need to.
  • Fill it entirely with succulents, or add a few pretty pink florals like I did.
  • Decorate with your beautiful vintage toolbox!