Photos by Hillary Ehlen
Nothing welcomes spring like forest-inspired, moss decor. This month, the three boho and vintage-loving owners of The White House Co. have shared two whimsical tutorials that will teach you everything you need to know to make your very own moss plaque and lampshade.
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DIY MOSS PLAQUE
MATERIALS
- Live or faux moss
- Faux monstera leaves, fern leaves and succulents.
- Floral wire
- Wire clippers
- Hot glue gun
- Hot glue
- Wooden plaque
Estimated Cost: Up to $25
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1.
Use hot glue to attach floral foam to your wooden plaque. For this project, Klinkhammer and Rydell used wooden plaques that you can find at any local craft store while Schiltz opted for a piece of reclaimed wood.
Step 2.
Attach moss to your foam using hot glue. For this and the following tutorial, The White House Co. ordered moss from their neighbor, Love Always Floral. You can usually find moss at your local craft store or order it through your favorite flower shop.
Step 3.
If needed, hot glue floral wire across the foam and moss to secure all of your materials to the wooden plaque. “The moss does break apart, so it can be kind of tricky. That’s where the wire will come into play,” said Schiltz.
Step 4.
Clip the stems of your faux leaves and stick them into the foam until you are satisfied with the arrangement.
Step 5.
Display!
DIY MOSS LAMPSHADE
MATERIALS
- Metal lampshade
- Hot glue gun
- Hot glue
- Moss
Estimated Cost: Up to $20
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1.
Remove the fabric from your lampshade using scissors. You can find a vintage metal lampshade at most any thrift store.
Step 2.
Hot glue the moss to your metal base.
Step 3.
Set to display or hang with clear wire for a magical, floating effect.
Tip
If your moss begins to feel dry and brittle or starts to look brown, you can spray it with water to green it up again.
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