How To Transform a Votive Candle Wall Sconce into a Faux Succulent Planter

Earlier this year, I purchased two geometric votive candle wall sconces from Hobby Lobby for around $11 each. I was excited to get them home and hang them, only to get home and realize I didn't know where on my wall to place them! While waiting (months) to find their home on my walls, I decided that I didn't want to add candles. I like color, so I knew I wanted to spray paint the votive holders. I purchased a succulent plant over the summer, and despite my efforts to research how to care for it and do my best to keep it alive, unfortunately, my efforts were unsuccessful. It shriveled and took its last breath, peacefully, I hope.

Following that experience, I decided that no matter how much I hate artificial plants, artificial succulents would be best for me. Considering my love of color and plants, I came up with the idea to add artificial succulents, instead of candles, to the sconce, and it actually turned out better than I expected!

For this DIY, you will need everything shown in the image below:

• Sand
• Votive candle holders
• Artificial (or real) succulent plants

*Before adding the sand, I spray-painted the votive holders.

>>Remove the plants from the pots. Be sure to remove as much of the excess Styrofoam from the stem as possible.

>>Pour sand into the votive candle holder. (For real succulents add rocks at the bottom of the candle holder and a mix of soil and sand to place the stem of the succulent into).

>>Place the stem of the plant inside the sand.


Viola! You have a masterpiece.

Below, you'll find my placement of choice. Another will be placed on the other side of the cube shelving above a fur covered vanity bench.

For affordable artificial succulent plants and sand visit your local Dollar Tree.

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