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    3d Paper Cactus Craft

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    This 3D Paper Cactus Craft is so much fun to create. These paper cacti are easy paper craft for kids that make for a fabulous homemade gift.

    3D Paper Cactus Crafts for Kids

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    I would love to receive this 3D Paper Cactus Craft gift.

    I am not only a huge fan of creating cool crafts out of paper, but can we all just agree that this is one plant that we will actually be able to keep alive?

    No watering, no sunlight, and no real "care" needed to take care of this paper cactus is exactly what I need in my life right about now. (and since it's not real, I do not have to worry about the kiddos prickling their fingers on it, either! I call that a win!) 

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    Paper Cactus

    With summer literally right around the corner, now is the time to make this fun cactus craft. You can even have the kids whip them up to hand them out to your family and friends.

    Because, after all...who would not want a plant that they do not have to worry about, ever? 

    This paper cactus craft is a simple craft and a maintenance-free gift! 

    Don't miss our Cinco de Mayo Crafts for Kids and our Cactus Drawing

    paper cactus supplies

    Supplies Needed For Paper Craft

    • Free Printable Paper Cactus (grab below)
    • Colorful craft card-stock paper
    • Colorful craft paper
    • Scissors
    • Paper Glue
    • Ruler
    • Pencil

    How to Make Each Cacti

    cut out of the paper cacti

    Use the PDF templates to cut out the cactus. Cut out more than two pieces for each plant.

    paper cacti pieces

    Fold the pieces in half.

    glue the cacti

    Take one of the half-folded cacti, and apply glue on one half.

    gluing cactus together

    Then take another half-folded piece and glue it with the half-glued side.

    putting together paper cactus

    Similarly, glue the rest of the half-folded pieces.

    How to Make Plant Pot

    paper plant pot

    Cut out the circular shape from the template using card-stock paper, then cut out a long strip using the same card-stock paper.

    plant pot

    Then glue the strip around the circular piece, and allow the glue to dry completely.

    Cactus Paper Crafts For Kids

    putting together 3d cactus
    Putting Cactus Together

    For the final step, apply glue to the bottom of the cactus, then glue it to the pot/vase.

    Paper Cactus Craft for Kids

    Add any flowers you would like and viola, you have yourself the cutest paper cactus this side of the dessert.

    What I love the most about this craft is that it's made out of simple paper and glue. No tissue paper or hot glue which makes it harder for kids to do the craft independently.

    We highlighted this Construction Paper Crafts along with some other fun kid's crafts in our May Crafts for Kids along with our 101+ Easy Craft Ideas for kids.

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    Grab Free Paper Cactus Printable

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    Paper Cactus

    This 3D Paper Cactus Craft is so much fun to create. These paper cacti are an easy paper craft for kids that make for a fabulous homemade gift.

    Course Kids Crafts
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 3 Paper Cactus
    Author Alli Ward

    Equipment

    • Scissors
    • Ruler
    • Pen
    • Paper Glue

    Ingredients

    • Free Printable Paper Cactus grab below
    • Colorful craft card-stock paper
    • Colorful craft paper

    Instructions

    • How to Make a Each Cacti
    • Use the PDF templates to cut out the cactus. Cut out more than two pieces for each plant.
      cut out of the paper cacti
    • Fold the pieces in half.
      paper cacti pieces
    • Take one of the half folded cactus, and apply glue on one half.
      glue the cacti
    • Then take another half-folded piece and glue it with the half-glued side.
      gluing cactus together
    • Similarly glue the rest of the half-folded pieces.
      putting together paper cactus
    • How to Make Plant Pot
    • Cut out the circular shape from the template using card-stock paper, then cut out a long strip using the same card-stock paper.
      paper plant pot
    • Then glue the strip around the circular piece, and allow the glue to dry completely.
      plant pot
    • Cactus Paper Crafts For Kids
    • For the final step, apply glue to the bottom of the cactus, then glue it on the pot/vase.
      putting together 3d cactus
    • Add any flowers you would like and viola, you have yourself the cutest paper cactus this side of the dessert.
      Putting Cactus Together
    • What I love the most about this craft is that it's made out of simple paper and glue. No tissue paper or hot glue which makes it harder for kids to do the craft independently.
      Paper Cactus Craft for Kids

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