Popsicle Stick Cactus Plant – Kids Craft Idea

Today’s latest tutorial from Glued To My Crafts, is a plant idea that I can’t kill or need to remember to water. Ever. I title this art project idea “Popsicle Stick Cactus Friend” and I hope you inspired to “grow” one with your child this afternoon!

With just simple supplies like wooden popsicle sticks, green craft paint and a little colored cardstock – you too can pull this “prick” free kid craft together in no time!

So friends – please don’t worry about the dirt, the watering OR the mess! At GTMC we have you covered with our simple step-by-step tutorial below! Remember – you can also change up the colors of the heart flowers and the pot, to give it that custom feel you love!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished craft stick cactus plants on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

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Cactus Friend Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per cactus craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per cactus craft}
* School Glue
* Green Paint Crayon
* Green Cardstock Paper
* Brown Cardstock Paper
* Black Sharpie Marker
* Wiggle Eye Stickers
* Small Heart Stickers

Directions:

* First things first – assemble the base of your cactus friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence door {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across to secure in place.}
* Allow it to dry completely. Repeat for each cactus friend you want to make today.
* Now grab your green paint crayon.
* Go ahead and paint the front side of your popsicle stick shape completely green. Set aside the stick shape till later.
* Now grab your scissors and sheets of cardstock paper.
* Cut a pot for your cactus to sit in, as well as his arms.
* Next up – glue those pieces to your painted popsicle stick shape.
* Grab your Sharpie marker and now draw “dots” or “x’s” all over the wood shape & paper pieces to represent the cactus needles.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Cactus Kid Craft – add some heart “flowers” and the wiggle eyes to bring it to life.
* Then add other embellishments you see fit and display proudly!!!

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Popsicle Stick Cactus Plant - Kid Craft Idea

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With just simple supplies like popsicle sticks, craft paint and cardstock - you too can pull this "prick" free kid craft together in no time!

Supplies:

• Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per cactus craft}
• Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per cactus craft}
• School Glue
• Green Paint Crayon
• Green Cardstock Paper
• Brown Cardstock Paper
• Black Sharpie Marker
• Wiggle Eye Stickers
• Small Heart Stickers

Instructions:

• First things first - assemble the base of your cactus friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence door {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across to secure in place.}
• Allow it to dry completely. Repeat for each cactus friend you want to make today.
• Now grab your green paint crayon.
• Go ahead and paint the front side of your popsicle stick shape completely green. Set aside the stick shape till later.
• Now grab your scissors and sheets of cardstock paper.
• Cut a pot for your cactus to sit in, as well as his arms.
• Next up - glue those pieces to your painted popsicle stick shape.
• Grab your Sharpie marker and now draw "dots" or "x's" all over the wood shape & paper pieces to represent the cactus needles.
• To finish off the Popsicle Stick Cactus Kid Craft - add some heart "flowers" and the wiggle eyes to bring it to life.
• Then add other embellishments you see fit and display proudly!!!

If you are looking for even MORE easy popsicle stick kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.

And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Cactus kid craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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