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featuring Ordinary Mommy Design faux felt succulent potted plants

Felt Succulent Plants // New Line Launch

// Sage Succulent Plant //

Years ago when my mom pulled up some of her Sempervivum tectorum and gave it to me to plant in my own garden I didn't realize how prolific they would become. It's okay though, because I really love succulents! I've been able to plant them around my garden, and share them with friends. My husband even stuck a couple in an empty bean can and put them on our wide bathroom windowsill (the only spot in the house for plants that want a lot of light). I adore houseplants, but as our house is short on space and light we pretty much stick to philodendron and snake plants. 
 

// Hen & Chick //

Sometimes design ideas ruminate in my brain for what seems like a long, long time before they make their debut in the shop.  When I stitched up my first succulent hair pins I immediately knew that I wanted to translate the design into a potted plant. What a sweet addition they would make to my few houseplants! I wouldn't need to worry about watering them, or fret over whether they were getting enough sun. It was six months before I bought my first batch of terra cotta pots from the craft store, and almost two months more before inspiration met functionality and I sat down to work out the details.

// Moss Succulent //

They may have been a long time coming, but I think they were worth the wait! Each plant features carefully layered leaves with delicate color variation. The "root ball", or felt dirt, fits snuggly into the wee terra cotta pots, but is made so that the plants can be removed. Of course they are carefully hand cut and completely hand stitched.

I currently have one of each style brightening up my kitchen, plus another that's still in development. They may not clean my air, but they make me smile. I hope they make you smile too! They are now available in my shop here, here, and here.

// Felt Succulents are copyright Ordinary Mommy Design, and may not be copied or reproduced without my express, written permission. Thank you! 

New Bridal Succulent Hair Pins.

Succulents are trending with weddings right now. As well they should be! These darling little plants instantly evoke a smile. I recently added an ivory variety to the shop with bridal (or bridesmaid) up-do's in mind. Also available in mossy green.

// Please remember that these designs are my original work and may not be copied or reproduced without my express permission.

More Wee Succulents.

 
As promised, there is a new succulent hair pin design in the shop! This design features a little spray of pointed leaves. It is currently available in variegated burgundy and moss here. It's like wee garden confetti for your hair.

// Please remember that these designs are my original work and may not be copied or reproduced without my express permission.

Wee Felt Succulents for Your Hair.

A few years ago my mom gave me a dozen or so tiny Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) to stick in some of my outdoor planters. They grew like crazy and the containers couldn't, well, contain them anymore. The chicks are super easy to pluck out since their root systems are shallow, so I transplanted a few in the front garden area. It's unreal how big some of them are getting, and how much they are spreading! They add such a lovely layer to the garden. 

While I was out tending the garden the other day I was thinking how nice it would be to stick a few of the smaller ones in my hair. I'm not sure what the logistics of that would be, so I decided to take on the challenge of creating a small succulent hair pin. It can be a bit tough to create something sturdy but not too thick for stitching when the final product is on the small side. My main goal was to create a pattern with some dimension to it, and after some stitching and stitch-ripping and some more stitching, they were ready. These sweet pins are now available in the shop! I'm hoping to build on this idea and create more succulents, so stay tuned!

// Please remember that these designs are my original work and may not be copied or reproduced without my express permission.