How to Make Paper Succulents: 18 Types From Cardstock & Glue

* Get the free paper succulent templates at jennifermaker.com/diy-paper-s...
When it comes to plants, succulents rank pretty high on my list of favorites. They are beautiful, they come in so many different varieties and - the best part- they don’t require much care. I mean, we all lead busy lives these days, right? In this tutorial, I show you how to make a beautiful tray of succulents that is completely care-free! Of course that’s because these succulents are made completely out of cardstock!
Steps taught in this paper succulent tutorial:
0:00 - Introducing my paper succulents
0:55 - Materials and tools
2:42 - Step 1: Where to Get the Free Designs
3:44 - Step 2: Cut the Paper Succulent Pieces
7:06 - Paper Succulent Diagram
7:13 - Step 3: Prepare Your Succulent Tray
10:33 - Succulent 1 - Sedum Suncatcher
14:12 - Succulent 2 - Sempervivum
17:10 - Succulent 3 - Sedum Sieboldii "October Daphne"
18:34 - Plant 4 - Monstera Leaf
19:19 - Succulent 5 - Echeveria Rainbow
19:53 - Succulent 6 - Sedum Nussbaumerianum "Coppertone Sedum"
21:46 - Succulent 7: Sempervivum "Jubilee"
22:51 - Succulent 8: Aeonium "Green Platters"
23:56 - Succulent 9: Sempervivum - Magenta Variation
24:31 - Plant 10: Monstera Leaf - Green Variation
25:15 - Succulent 11: Aeonium Urbicum "Salad Bowl"
25:48 - Succulent 12: Crassula "Devil's Horns"
26:39 - Succulent 13: Portulaca Molokininensis
27:56 - Succulent 14: Sempervivum Tectorum "Hens n' Chicks"
28:17 - Succulent 15: Graptoveria "Fred Ives"
28:47 - Succulent 16: Kalanchoe "Flap Jacks"
29:16 - Succulent 17: Greenovia Dodrentalis "Mountain Rose"
30:07 - Succulent 18: Sempervivum "Silver King"
30:44 - Succulent 19: Sempervivum "Pacific Devils Food"
31:04 - Succulent 20: Echeveria "Melaco"
31:13 - Succulent 21: Aeonium Arboreum "Zwartkop"
31:49 - Step 5: Assemble Your Succulent Tray
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MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):
See the shopping list at: www.amazon.com/shop/jennifer....
* 18 sheets of 12" x 12" 65 lb cardstock in green hues - amzn.to/3satUU2
* Two sheets of 12" x 12" 65 lb. maroon cardstock - amzn.to/3BmmQbI
* One wooden serving tray - amzn.to/3cSlU3D
* 1/2 bag of Artificial Moss - amzn.to/393jpKS
* 3-4 bricks of Floral Dry Foam - amzn.to/3lzXekB
* 18 Gauge Floral Wire in Dark Green (approximately 6" for each succulent) - amzn.to/3f1iHkV
* Pan Pastels (Magenta, Yellow Tint, Green Shade, Permanent Green, Red Extra Dark, Yellow Ochre) - amzn.to/2Pi51qT
* Distress Oxide Inks (Crushed Olive. Forest Moss, Abandoned Coral, Seedless Preserves) - amzn.to/3lCCWXA
* Hot Glue Gun and Hot Glue Sticks - amzn.to/2NH8lLw
* Hacksaw (Electric Knife or Long Knife) for cutting the foam bricks
* Needle Nose Pliers and Wire Cutters for cutting the floral wire
* Scraper Tool
* Cosmetic Sponges - amzn.to/3mzuOYG
* Hot Glue Finger Protectors - amzn.to/3f8kKUu
* Paper Quilling Tool OR Tweezers - amzn.to/2P28Ukb
* Wooden Dowels (optional) - amzn.to/3f681Sb
* Blending Brushes (optional) - amzn.to/3933M66
* A method to cut your cardstock - I used the amazing Cricut Explore 3 at amzn.to/3FN27R2 but you can also use the Cricut Maker 3, original Maker, or any cutting machine in the Cricut Explore Family - you can even use the Cricut Joy if you make the slightly smaller Joy version! Alternately, use scissors or a craft knife.
* Cricut 12" x 12" StandardGrip Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3pBQ3bG
* Design #340 - My free Paper Succulents design (available in my free resource library at jennifermaker.com/library )
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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[@ToyRidgeDIY]

How did you know that I was on the hunt for some succulent SVG’s? Your timing is impeccable and honestly these are the prettiest patterns I’ve found in all of my searching. Thank you so much for providing these for free. It’s a very generous gift and I appreciate it.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@phillychenzo7569]

Hello Jennifer! I just want to genuinely thank you for your videos. They are informative and super inspirational to us. We have only been checking out your videos for a week, they have helped us decide what machine to purchase. We feel confident about our purchase and you have given a fantastic scope of what to expect, ensuring a good start into our creating adventure. Thank you again for sharing information that is invaluable! Cheers.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear this! 😃💜

[@cathyfuhs3461]

Absolutely gorgeous! I loved how the inks and pan pastels take them to the next level!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! Yes I love that too! 💕

[@s.oldfield5982]

I just finished my succulent tray for my office cubicle! Jennifer, this is my first intensive cricut project and I'm pretty excited at how cool it turned out. I had to laugh at the end of the video when you say they are maintenance free and you can't kill them--this is EXACTLY why I wanted to create this for my office space. Our receptionist has given me two live plants that have both died. This tray is going in their spot!

[@JenniferMaker]

This is too funny!

[@sharonh.5586]

You are AMAZING! I love how you gave us the name of each one and you designed each one to be just like the real ones. ❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad you like it, Thank You!💗

[@aniri7947]

I’m so glad I came across your videos! You explain and break down all the details and make things look easy and I just want to start my projects! These succulents look perfect! Thank You 💝

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome! Thank you!💗

[@tammaniweaver8820]

Jennifer, these are beautiful. Your teaching really inspires confidence. Thank you for sharing.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 💗

[@kay9867]

I can’t get over how realistic they are! These succulents are so adorable, I’m obsessed!

[@JenniferMaker]

I love them too! Thanks for watching! 🧡🌻

[@sophiagonzales50]

I can't wait to make these as a gift for my younger sister. She collects these little plants, and now that she's graduated from her medical school training she'll be busy with work. It'll be nice for her to have these and not have to worry about actually taking care of them. Thanks for all your help and awesome ideas! 😊✂️📏

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😃

[@JenniferMaker]

You're a wonderful sister! I'm so happy you're here crafting with us! 🧡🌻

[@now22207]

I'm obsessed with craft paper. Can't wait to make these lovely paper succulents and have my elementary school kids try them. Thanks for sharing your gifts. Bless you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@kathykeefer634]

These will be perfect for my mom! She kills every plant I give her. LOL I love how you shade and highlight the petals to make them more realistic, they are beautiful! Thank you so much for all of your ideas and most especially your fantastic teaching skills! You are my Go To for all things Cricut!! I tell everyone to go to your website and KZbin channel. We All Appreciate It!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! It warms my heart to hear this. 😊💜

[@idejoseph]

I've never made anything like this, but now I'm definitely interested in trying! You make everything look so simple and perfect. Thank you for everything you do for us!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much, I'm so happy you find my videos helpful! 💗

[@siasgal62]

Beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial and all of the detailed information.

[@shandraparks7255]

Love watching your tutorials! You explain everything in such great detail making it possible to craft the stuff we love! Thank you!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much 😊💗

[@daniellespellacy4566]

Love this project and the Zen feel.

[@JenniferMaker]

So glad you enjoyed it!💗

[@debbieremenyi3604]

I love these, I'm not sure my skills are up to the task as yet, but with your help I'm working toward it. Thank you so much for all your tutorials and classes!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so very welcome! You can totally do this, you just need to carve out the time as it is not a quick project! 💗

[@beckymccollum6625]

Those are pretty! Awesome job! I can’t wait to try to make them. Thanks for showing & teaching us.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 💗

[@christybriand8492]

I can’t believe how real these beautiful flowers look!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much 😊

[@fizzgigftw1857]

These are absolutely gorgeous! Someone needs to make a paper succulent bouquet for their wedding, that would look awesome!

[@JenniferMaker]

That would look awesome! 😃

[@brittanyrichard6170]

I am making these as decor for my succulent themed wedding! So excited!

[@ellfabri]

I was so happy to see this, Jennifer, and can't wait to make some. I have been looking for "fake" succulents lately because, yes, no care! Won't die! These are much more realistic than any others I have found...and those are more expensive than I want to pay. So... will be making these for sure! Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay, I hope you do!!!💗

[@EmerinSoul]

woooow this seems so much easier than trying to keep the real thing alive x.x

[@JenniferMaker]

Doesn't it though?

[@evieeddins7627]

I watched your live version last week and fell in love with the idea. Today I begin!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! Have so much fun creating!💗

[@kristagrebenc3265]

These are gorgeous - so real looking. Thanks for sharing how to create and display these.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😃

[@kevincollier1662]

I've made a couple of succulents for my wife so she could put them into a display at the library where she works. So glad to have such a variety now!

[@JenniferMaker]

That is so great! 💕

[@karinjensen4591]

These are so realistic. I love them. ❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@kburke5449]

Love watching these tutorials. I have learned so much from her.

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome! Thank you!💗

[@lorieehmer2546]

These are so cute and I love succulents!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, I'm so glad you like them! 💗

[@nettiebryan2124]

Love your tutorials. I'm learning a lot, and it's not so hard with your help.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy to hear!💗

[@Salinabellatrix]

You are wonderful! Just started following you last week and I’m pretty sure I’ve just binged watched all your videos in a day 😆❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Wow, thank you! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@jenniferwisnewski1324]

I've been looking for something like this for such a long time. I gave up on my vision but this video has inspired me to try again. Thank you so much for such a clear video!

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh I'm so glad! You are very welcome! 💕

[@lindahagan1668]

Love these succulents. I especially appreciate that you show us exactly how to enhance the color for a realistic looking succulent. in my opinion, you are the BEST craft teacher I've on UTube because you walk us through every single step.

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh wow, thank you so very much! I'm glad you find my tutorials so helpful! 💗

[@stephaniepoyner7106]

I love that they do not require much care! Perfect!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, exactly!💗

[@anndemell6156]

Beautiful and very realistic. Thank you for demonstrating!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you very much! 💕

[@julieannwhittaker9825]

Love this! Thank you Jennifer!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leigh9354]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! BRAVO, GOTTA TRY THIS!!! I LOVE SUCCULENTS

[@JenniferMaker]

You should!

[@marniemaki2115]

Succulents are my favorite and I love growing them! Your paper ones look so real and I can hardly wait to tackle this project! :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Mine too! I'm so glad you like them! 💗

[@KatWhitekrystalkats]

Oh Jennifer I love love this. Living in Idaho this is a great decor to bring the outside in for the dreary months of winter.

[@JenniferMaker]

I totally agree!

[@hollyjohnson9214]

Awesome, plants that I can actually keep alive. Off to get all the items needed for this project. Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad I could help!💗

[@lindap899]

What a beautiful project! Can't wait to try this! I want to make one for my Aunt (and me too!). Thank you for sharing! I love your tutorials! You do them so well. You make it very easy to follow along. I always look forward to seeing your projects.

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@leachb3]

Absolutely gorgeous. The succulents look so real and since I don't have a green thumb, something I need.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! These never need watering. 😁💜

[@hoberrachel]

Your paper crafts are amazing! Much love

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much 😊

[@brendacooper3183]

I love these paper succulents!😃 thank you for showing me how to make these beautiful succulents

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@mariemoore1837]

I love these and can't wait to make them. They will have to wait though, because I have so many things to make. Some are your projects. Thanks so much for sharing these.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@zachiracruz5545]

LOVE your videos.. learning to do new things everytime

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@monicacunha7769]

Omg these are adorable!!! Can not wait to try this with my machine !!

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome! I hope you love the project!

[@16Pena]

Jennifer thank you for your informative video. I love succulents and will definitely be making some .

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@Mary-ln1jt]

These succulents look real! Great video, well done. Have to go make some ....thank you Jennifer

[@JenniferMaker]

So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@doveahedman9800]

I am so excited to make this for my office at work i have tons of succulents and this just amazes me on how real they look.

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome, Dovea!

[@amydeloux3607]

Such a fun project. I can't wait to make it. Thanks for the great video.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 🧡🌻

[@charlynmotley7240]

Beautiful I can’t wait to make these!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Hope you enjoy!

[@laurenzumbaum9096]

I'm a new Cricut owner. Just bought an Explore Air 2. And I've been wanting to make paper flowers. I think these paper succulents would be the best to try first!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Congratulations on your new machine! We have a free series of online classes that show you how to set up and begin creating with your machine as a new Cricut owner! Here's the link to sign up: makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff 💗

[@bethmegansmith4642]

Thank you for ALL your Free Resources and wonderful Videos . I love the giant Butterfly's ....When we move I am so going to make them xxx Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so very welcome and enjoy!💗

[@stellabyrd6014]

Thank you. Absolutely beautiful

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much!

[@elaineevans3844]

Can’t wait to make it!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad you like them ! 💗

[@sheilareynoso3850]

These look great!!! Can't wait to try this on my joy!! Thank you for making the svg for the joy.😁

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@pauladavis2692]

Loved this video! I can't wait to make this!❤❤❤

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@jenrenh]

These are so beautiful and creative! Your videos are so thorough and inspirational! I think you can make anything with your Cricut! Can't wait to see what you make next!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@amandapless1908]

These are so awesome! Definitely something worth trying!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You should! Glad you like them! 💕

[@VialDesigns]

These are amazing and so beautiful!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much!💗

[@pattihuegerich3593]

Something to start making for Christmas gifts!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes! Wonderful idea! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@amberscott1867]

You are amazing!!! Design space suck me with a project halfway through. No warning that I'd have to pay for a membership to another website for instructions!! Just like during the covid mask shortage, Jennifer Maker comes to the rescue!! Thank you!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@gladyspintor700]

Beautiful! I need to give this a try!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you totally should! 💗

[@stakicknmom]

Looking forward to making these!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them! 💗

[@dallaswalker750]

Ahh Jennifer, you always make the prettiest crafts. Thank you :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@sherrimcknight5362]

These are so cute. I love them.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you love our project! 🧡🌻

[@vanessadean5806]

I love this! I can’t wait to try to make this!

[@JenniferMaker]

I hope you do!💗

[@meadsmyfamily7980]

I absolutely love this project thank you for sharing

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! I'm so happy you like it! 🧡🌻

[@jennifershears830]

I love that your video is so easy to understand and follow.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@sueadams7196]

These are absolutely gorgeous, I just needed to buy some paper and pastels, etc. and I can make them. I have always been horrible with plants, and greatly look forward to making these. Thank you for providing the files, it's so kind of you!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!😊

[@sueadams7196]

@@JenniferMaker I am about half finished with my succulents, I added a few purple as well, since it looks great with green. I already have a spot on my kitchen wall to hang it!

[@luvswhippets]

Thank you so much! These are beautiful!

[@JenniferMaker]

So glad you like them!💗

[@corinalopez5362]

Love it! Thanks for sharing 🤩

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for watching! 💗

[@jessgscott]

So realistic looking!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😊

[@linda-raygodin8429]

perfect, a plant display I won't kill

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes! 💗

[@cameronkneisley1477]

This is definitely one project I have to try !

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy you like it! Thanks for watching! 🌻

[@raoneil]

Can’t wait to make these one day!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them! 💕

[@TJ-zq8ew]

So beautiful. This would be a prefect project for me and my daughter to work on together.

[@JenniferMaker]

Enjoy your time crafting together! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@roxanneortega5278]

Such amazing work, thank you for your video!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💗

[@Trishbergeron]

LOVE THIS!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@catturcotte8936]

Wow such a beautiful craft !! 🥰🥰 thank you so much for sharing ! I can’t wait to try it one day !!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lovingmyfamily]

Amazingly beautiful!!! 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😊

[@mentesymanoscreativas]

OMG! Amazing!! Thank you so much, I am going to make some.

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@sunshine23]

These look amazing!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

Hi Jennifer - Wow, those succulents are beautiful - great job. I am going to try this video after the Holiday Season - I'm very slow and will need a lot of time. Tee Hee. You are a Cricut Master. Thanks so much for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg

[@JenniferMaker]

Aww thank you PegEgg! You're so sweet!! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@Xxmakeuploverxo]

Love this!! ❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@jamiebailer4160]

These will be beautiful centerpieces.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, they really are! 💗

[@laurastone4865]

Those are so neat. I love it.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching! 🧡🌻

[@kirstenweger9281]

Pretty for those who like that style decor.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!

[@rebeccachristiansen8383]

I’m excited to try these. To the craft store!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Have so much fun! 💗

[@cardoozie]

Thank you so much! Just learning how to use the Cricut and your videos are so helpful. Thank you for providing patterns for free, and for producing such detailed instructions. One tip for cutting foam, an electric carving knife does a great job!

[@JenniferMaker]

That's a good tip!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy we were able to help you!! Thanks for watching! 🧡🌻

[@user-fm4nj7zl4j]

wow those are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this and all your videos! You make using my cricut easy! I have watched MANY of your videos and LOVE them all! Again thank you for sharing so many wonder ideas!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 😃💜

[@deborahwainwright5657]

Fabulous they look so lovely

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 😃💜

[@nicolebecker4121]

These are so pretty and best part is no watering or dirt needed

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, I agree! Thank you! 😃💜

[@Sara-K-Scrapbooking]

Lovely and can’t wait to cut these out!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them! 😃💜

[@leanneleblanc6317]

Love these.

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY so happy you like them! 😊🌻

[@MillsendFam]

Beautiful! This would be a great craft to do with my daughter!

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful! Glad you like it! 💕

[@DNALIFE2012]

wow I'm just starting out and I'm amazes me what you can create 😳

[@JenniferMaker]

These machines are truly amazing. 😊

[@flick92003]

Love these ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm glad you like them! 💕

[@luzmayi6171]

Love it!!

[@JenniferMaker]

So glad! 💕

[@TealRiverLilly]

Wow I can't wait to make this

[@JenniferMaker]

That's great! 💕

[@TheEducatedNatural]

Amazing. Great work.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! I'm so happy you like it! Thanks for watching!😊🌻