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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.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Kids Crafts
Servings: 3 Paper Cactus
Author: Alli Ward

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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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