Hens and Chicks Forever-Plants: Create Handmade Plants Using Fabric or Paper

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Rachel Bauer
November 06, 2024 (Last Updated: ) | Reading Time: 1 minutes

Hens and chicks are a type of succulent plant that grows in clusters, with the mother plant surrounded by smaller plants that are called chicks. Hens and chicks are known for their rosette-shaped leaves, which come in various colors and textures. If you love the look of these plants but do not want to deal with the responsibility of plant care, you can make Hens and Chicks Forever-Plants. Forever-Plants are made out of paper or fabric, so they are ideal for people who do not have the time to care for a real plant.

Hens and chicks faux plants made out of cardstock.
Hens and chicks faux plants made out of cardstock.

We have created a simple pattern for making hens and chicks plants. The Hens and Chicks Forever-Plant pattern includes templates for cutting out the pieces and detailed instructions for assembling the plants.

Hens and Chicks Forever-Plant pattern for making paper succulents.
Hens and Chicks Forever-Plant pattern for making paper succulents.

No experience is necessary to make Forever-Plants. Our simple guides lead you through the process of making them.

Various materials like felt, paper fabric, and cardstock used for making Forever-Plants.
Various materials like felt, paper fabric, and cardstock used for making Forever-Plants.

Making hens and chicks is a beginner-friendly project and a fun project to do with friends. You can use a variety of fabrics or paper to make them. They are easy to customize, and you can adapt the size, colors, and texture of your materials to make plants that fit your space. The pattern is available for download from our store.

To make Hens and Chicks Forever-Plants, first download the pattern from our store and then follow the simple instructions. You can use the SVG files to cut out the pieces with a cutting machine. You can also cut the leaves out by hand using the templates in the PDF. Once you have cut out the pieces, color them, and then assemble the leaves by following the instructions in the PDF.

Handmade hens and chicks made from cardstock and paper fabric.
Handmade hens and chicks made from cardstock and paper fabric.

We have many other plant patterns that you can use to make beautiful handmade plants. Our patterns include simple instructions with photos that show you how to make them. You can find the patterns in our store. Start making your own Forever-Plants today!

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