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You will need a tall glass vase.  This one is from the dollar store, so were the blue rocks.  The green rocks were purchased from a nursery. 

I added my blue rocks first.  Make sure you plan how high you want your levels to be.  You want your succulents to be showcased right about the middle of the vase and not too high.

I used DampRid because it resembled white rocks.  It acts like charcoal but I opted for white because it would look better for this project.  This is to absorb any excess moisture since this vase does not have drainage holes.  

Next, I added my larger size rocks.  I chose this lime green to match my echeveria color tones.  

Then I added more blue rocks to balance out the color symmetry. 

Doesn't that look pleasing to the eye so far?

Now, it's time to add my soil.  I added just enough to cover the roots of my Echeveria since succulents are shallow rooters and I only probably have 3 months to keep this arrangement before the plants grow out of it.

Check out this beautiful and dainty Echeveria violet queen!  Click this link to order yours!  I just love the lime green with the pink edges, but the blue rocks also compliments and captures the blue tint of the plant.  I'm so in love!

I positioned it more towards the middle front so I can have enough room for the two other plants to put behind it.

Now for the Sedum rupestre angelina to position in the back (click the name to purchase this succulent).  What I like about this plant is the vibrancy of the lime color.  Still staying within the color scheme but adding the texture.  Texture in art is great to add excitement to the eye.  

I use my long tongs by lining the roots parallel and gently squeezing just enough to work it down into the soil.  Then I release the grip and remove the tongs.  Using my fingers or a chopstick, I pack the soil around the roots.

I did the same for the jade plant.  I chose a darker color green with red edges to highlight the Echeveria.

And there you have it!  I added a little turtle from my vintage collection.

Here is a close up!

For a complete instructional video of this project, please go to my YouTube Channel.