DIY Faux 'Air Plant' (Sculpey Moss Pouch)

These little pouches started out as a combination of some handmade clay necklaces I saw at a flea market and the idea of a terrarium+air plaint. Initially, these were to be necklaces....but the more that I worked with the sculpey-oven-bake-clay, and the moss, I decided they would make great little wall hangings.

Do you remember the picture frame around the peep-hole on the show Friends? These colorful plastic frames have sat empty in my art room as a tribute to that much loved little piece of decor from my favorite show. An now I finally have something cool enough to hang inside.

You can buy sculpey for about $1 at hobby lobby or michaels...its often on sale...The dried moss can also be purchased at a craft store. This is a very easy+cheap little craft!

These are a non-traditional classroom decor item.  But since my room has no windows, I think they are a fabulous addition. A little bit of natural green that needs no sunlight and no watering.

They are tucked in a little corner behind my desk, just above my aprons.

And just for fun, here is my teacher-chair. I recovered it with this vintage fabric using a staple gun. Pretty easy makeover!

Holiday Happy List

Here are 10 Things about the HOLIDAYS that make me terribly happy:

1. Glitter
2. receiving holiday cards and photos in the mail
3. trying new candy and holiday-only treat recipes
4. Christmas music (on repeat)
5. The Grinch, Elf, Home Alone, A Christmas Story and other Christmas movies on t.v.
6. Surprising people with special gifts
7. Handmade decor and presents
8. Driving around to look at lights (the landscape will be different this year, after the tornado)
9. Christmas morning (my favorite day of the year)
10. Rediscovering ornaments from previous Christmases


What do you love about the holidays?

The photo above is my stocking holder....I shopped around, but all the store-bought ones were so cheesy...I bought some blank ones at Wal-Mart and used some of my fawn collection to adorn the metal plates....so cute!