19 Cactus Crafts
Find a cactus pattern you'll fall in love with when you peruse this collection.
Cactus crafts are taking the world by storm, and we have such a variety of projects for you to make! Find a cactus pattern to crochet or embroider, and be sure to explore all the other materials you can use to make cacti.
If you've never tried rug hooking before, feast your eyes on the adorable cactus craft below that features this fun technique! You can learn how to make a cactus out of clay and turn it into a lovely ring holder or fairy garden decoration. Find a variety of ideas for felt and even wood. Felt is perfect for giving you a soft texture that you wouldn't ordinarily find on a standard cactus. Invite guests to touch your cactus decorations, because they can!
You won't have to worry about keeping plants alive when you simply DIY one of these hearty plants (or three). Check out any of the ideas below and get inspired.
Cactus Crafts
Crochet Cactus Amigurumi
Learn how to crochet a cactus! Start with this Crochet Cactus Amigurumi pattern and you'll love adding this as a keychain to your bag or even turning it into a Christmas ornament!
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Pretty Painted Cacti
Make Pretty Painted Cacti that require no upkeep at all! Yoiu don't have to water these cacti or keep them alive. Keeping these plants alive can be trickier than you think! This rock painting idea is lovely for displaying indoors or outdoors.
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Cutest Cactus Coloring Page
It's the Cutest Cactus Coloring Page! Maybe you're in the mood to work on a project with the cactus motif, but you don't want to make something too intensive. Simply color in this free printable for a relaxing and crafty afternoon!
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DIY Foam Flowering Cactus
Maybe you need a new entryway decoration. Look no further than this DIY Foam Flowering Cactus! This faux plant can be as large or small as you want and it's so fun to put all the individual shapes together. Plus, it's lightweight! The flowers are a darling touch.
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Crochet Cactus Potholders
Add Southwest flair to your kitchen with Crochet Cactus Potholders. Get great texture when you learn how to crochet ridges. The flowers and border are wonderful finishing touches!
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DIY Marquee Cactus
Add the perfect bright and cheery cactus decoration to your home! This is a wonderfully summery DIY Marquee Cactus that would be right at home in a brightly painted kids' room, dorm, or the entryway of your home during the cheery warm months.
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Blooming DIY Felt Cactus Pattern
If you're a fan of rug hooking, make a dimensional project using this technique! The Blooming DIY Felt Cactus Pattern involves using a rug hooking technique with felt and shaping the design into a darling cactus that requires no upkeep!
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Miniature Cactus Fairy Garden Plants
Maybe you have all the cacti you need in your home, but your fairies don't! Make a Miniature Cactus Fairy Garden Plant out of polymer clay. This darling project is great for anyone who likes playing with clay or wants to practice more!
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Crochet Cactus Pillow Cover
Add Southwest flair to your living room couch when you crochet a cute Cactus Pillow Cover, complete with a little pom pom to act as the flower!
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Cactus Painted Rocks with Yarn Pots
Have you just loved the rock painting craze? You can create Cactus Painted Rocks with Yarn Pots and either hide them in your local park or use them in your own decor!
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8" Tapestry Cactus Afghan Square
Make a beautiful 8" Tapestry Cactus Afghan Square! You can make an array of these to seam together into a desert afghan, or you can make just one and use it as a hot pad, dishcloth, or for whatever you like!
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Felt Cactus Ornament and Gift Topper
Make little cacti for Christmas! The Felt Cactus Ornament and Gift Topper tutorial is super quick and easy and beginner friendly. The ornaments are such a cute detail!
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Cactus Baby Cardigan
Maybe you don't necessarily want to make a cactus, but you're up for making something cactus inspired! This adorable Cactus Baby Cardigan features green yarn with textured stitches and an adorable flower embellishment!
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DIY Cactus Canvas
Felt creates the most wonderful texture, and you can have an awesome piece of decor that you'll just be dying to put your fingers on when you make this DIY Cactus Canvas!
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Wooden Cactus Planter
Paint wood cacti and then make an adorable, bright, cheery planter for them! This Wooden Cactus Planter tutorial is great for beginners and so lovely. You don't need to be an advanced artist to make this project! Beginner level skills welcome.
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Free Cactus Crochet Pattern
This Free Cactus Crochet Pattern stands up in his own little planter! He has a precious face and will brighten up any desk, mantel, or table!
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DIY Clay Cactus Ring Holder
Sculpt your own jewelry display with this DIY Clay Cactus Ring Holder. This beautiful project is super easy to make and handy, too! Not just decorative, this craft is a great way to keep your rings in one spot.
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Cactus Shrinky Dink Pins
When was the last time you played with shrink plastic? Although this is a vintage craft, you can make trendy and modern designs when you follow this Cactus Shrinky Dink Pins tutorial!
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Cute Cactus Embroidery
This adorable free embroidery pattern involves several different varieties of cacti, all with smiling faces and the cheerful reminder: do not touch! This Cute Cactus Embroidery is a lovely design to hang up right in the hoop, or you can frame it for a loved one.
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