11/30/2016
A Gift That Keeps Giving
Amanda Thomsen
Using clippings (and even just pieces that get knocked off) from succulents to make money is a no-brainer, right? These gift tags are quick and easy to make, can be easily merchandised as ornaments from a small tree or branch, make great impulse purchases at the register and really dress up a present. And you can pick 90% of the materials off the floor under your succulent displays, if you want!
These succulents have been stripped of their roots and hot glued onto pre-made cork tags (49 cents at the craft store), but they still have killer longevity. However, they’ll keep best in a not-stiflingly-hot environment. Of course, refrigeration helps, too. You can mist them, lightly, once a week, as well. They’re WAY tougher than they look.
Glue some dyed (or not) reindeer moss to the tag first using hot glue, then layer up with assorted pieces of succulents. That's all!
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Amanda Thomsen is now a regular columnist in Green Profit magazine (and the artist behind our succulent cover jewelry this month). You can find her funky, punky blog planted at KissMyAster.co and you can follow her on Facebook, Twitter AND Instagram @KissMyAster.