15 easy DIY cactus crafts
Cacti and succulents hold a special place in our hearts at the CraftCartwright household. I’ve gathered a delightful collection of 15 simple DIY cactus crafts that cater to both kids and adults. From working with paper, rocks, clay, to felt, there’s something here to pique everyone’s crafting interest.
These creative and adorable ideas are not only easy to make but also entirely free. Dive into the world of crafting and let’s bring these charming succulent-inspired projects to life!
Paper crafts
Cute Paper Cup Cactus Craft – Red Ted Art – Make crafting with kids easy & fun
How to make a paper cup cactus. All you need is one paper cup to make this cute cactus in a pot craft. Adorable and thrifty!
3D Paper Cactus Craft for Kids – Box of Ideas
Simple DIY idea for an easy cactus craft decoration using paper. Made using a tutorial from 60 Easy Paper Projects by Maggy Woodly.
Craft an Easy & Adorable DIY Cardboard Cactus with Jennifer Perkins
I’ve got a DIY cactus project you don’t want to miss – a cardboard cactus craft that is stylish enough for adults, but easy enough for kids to make too.
Diamond painting
Cactus diamond painting (free pattern)
Do you love diamond painting? If you’ve only ever tried a craft kit before, you need to know how easy it is to make your own! Get the free pattern for my cute cactus diamond painting here and let me show you three ideas for using them in handmade greetings cards. Once you’ve tried printable diamond painting patterns, you’ll never want to use a kit again as it is so much cheaper and more creative! Lets get started! What exactly is diamond painting? Diamond painting otherwise know as crystal art or dot art is similar to painting by numbers and …
Rock crafts
Pet Cactus Rocks – The Best Ideas for Kids
Learn how to make these easy cactus rocks. This is a simple tutorial and a fun craft for kids! Make a whole cactus rock family too!
How To Paint Rock Cactus Garden – You’ll Love These – My Humble Home and Garden
Paint Rock Cactus Garden! These little rock cacti are so adorable, you will love painting them! You can let your imagination run wild.
Sewing
Cactus Plush Pattern – DIY Felt Cactus Crafts! – Delilah Iris
make your own DIY desert crafts with my printable cactus plush pattern. Sew your own adorable kawaii felt stuffed cactus!
Painting
How to paint a watercolour cactus
Get growing with Esther Curtis’ cool cactus watercolour painting project
How To Paint Cactus On Black Canvas
This tutorial for the beginner painter will guide you through the steps on how to paint three cute cacti in pots on a black canvas. There are three free traceables for this painting so that you do not have to draw the cacti.
Clay crafts
Clay Cactus Tutorial (Polymer Clay for Beginners) | Empress of Dirt
This step-by-step tutorial shows how to make a clay cactus from the new book, Polymer Clay for Beginners by Emily Chen. Grab some clay and start making your own miniature garden.
Crochet
Free crochet pattern Cactus – Free Crochet Patterns at Yarnplaza.com
Crochet a cactus – Trend alert! The cactus is totally hot and a must have in your interior. If you do not like the prickly, colourless beauty, you should love this gentle alternative.
Camilla Cactus Free Crochet Pattern • Spin a Yarn Crochet
Hi, all! Amigurumi cacti have been really popular for about a year now. There are lots of awesome patterns out…
Cross stitch
Plants make me happy cross stitch
Grab your free copy of plants make me happy cross stitch pattern. If you are a plant lover too! I have written on my love of plants, garden rooms etc a lot over the years on this blog. I have also created quite a few patterns to seal my plant lady status. But I can’t help but make one more.
Free cactus cross stitch pattern
Create a plant that’ll last for ever with this sweet design – stitch our fab on-trend succulent cross stitch design as a card, mini pressie or why not patch it onto a gift bag!
Free Cactus cross stitch pattern
This Cactus cross stitch is a great way to add a touch of whimsy and colour to any room in your house. With this free pattern available below, you can easily download your next embroidery project. A combination of simple and cute cacti and more complex and intricate ones with backstitch and French knots. Stitch them as a group and make into a cushion cover or make individually and use for patches.
