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DIY "THANKS FOR HELPING ME GROW" MUG TUTORIAL

May 16, 2018

Summer is just around the corner and that means it is time to start giving thank you gifts to all the wonderful teachers in your life. Today, we have a photo tutorial to show you how to create this super cute succulent mug that can be paired with a sweet "Thanks for helping me grow this year" printable card. This is an easy project that even the kiddo's can help with!

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For this project, you will need:

  • 1 MUG PER TEACHER (Evelyn Mug)

  • SOIL MADE FOR SUCCULENTS (Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix)

  • A VARIETY OF SUCCULENTS, WE USED 4 (Unique Succulent Collection)

  • HAND SHOVEL

  • WATER

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Start by filling your mug with soil, leaving a little room at the top.

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Using the below guide, place the tallest succulent in the #1 spot.

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Next, place a succulent with volume in spot #2. I like to add soil in as I go. 

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Then, add a succulent that has draping stems or a medium volume to spot #3. Once again, filling in soil as you go.

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After that, add your statement succulent or a rosette-style succulent to the #4 spot. Fill in any holes with additional soil. 

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Finally, give your succulents a drink of water. Water them about once every two weeks and keep them in a sunny spot with indirect light. 

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Voila you're done! Keep scrolling for printable card to pair with your succulent mug.

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For the printable card, you will need:

  • PRINTER

  • WHITE CARDSTOCK OR PAPER

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This was hand drawn by me and is only for personal use...

Right click image above and SAVE AS on your computer. Print and then fold paper in half creating a sweet card to go with your DIY thank you gift. 

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Photo Credit: Erica Lee Photography

Photo Credit: Erica Lee Photography

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