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Air Plant Display Ideas

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Have you gotten on board with the Air Plant craze?  Air plants, are small aerophyte plants that do not need soil to grow. They absorb moisture from the air and indirect light for sustenance. The perfect plant! 

Since air plants have no need to be in a pot of soil they can be put almost anywhere. Just so long as you remember to dip them in water once a week and allow the water to drain off.

Today I’ll show you how to make an easy arrangement that looks a bit nautical by putting the air plant into a sea shell and accessories on wood or a plate.

Photo Source: www.airplantsupplyco.com

I found my first air plants at the garden centre this past summer and then spotted a shop in the local mall selling them. The ones I have access to sell for $4-$10 each.

 

 

To make this you will need:

  • an air plant
  • a big shell
  • nautical themed items: rope, glass gems, pearls, stones
  • a block of wood, plaque or glass plate

 

I always have scrap pieces of wood around in case of a sudden project inspiration. For this project I used a scrap approximately 6 inches by 6 inches. If you have a pretty plate you could easily use that too. I am tempted to check the thrift store for a beautiful, antique plate.  For this first photo I just used turquoise glass gems.

 

For this attempt I used river stones around the shell. I got them from the dollar store and the same with the gems. 

 

By adding pearls and rope with craft gems and stones I thought it turned out really nautical. Since none of these are attached to the board we can re-arrange them into another craft if I get tired of this one.

Here is another idea!

 

The photo above shows 2 popular air plant display options. The one on the left is plastic and from the dollar tree for $1. I wish I had bought 10 at that price since they were hard to find again. The one on the left is glass and from the garden centre for $8.99. 

 

I used chips of shells that have been dyed for this one. Air plants make great gifts. Since this is plastic and needs very little care it would be easy for a child to care for or a friend in senior care. 

 

 

This one I used random shells in the base of the glass dome. I love the chunky rope and shells together-its very beachy.

 

 

I’m really excited to try some of the other plant ideas. I’ll let you know if they turn out well! Below are links to some of my other projects!

 

Nature Craft – Perfect for Earth Day Activity – Clay Imprints with Plants and Flowers

Turn An Old Bike Into a Garden Planter Feature!

Plant Puns on Painted Potted Flower Pots – Adorable Gift Idea to Make Them Smile!

 

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