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” 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 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

RELATED CACTUS CRAFT IDEAS: Stuck With You – Handprint Cactus Plant Printable and Stuck On You – Button Cactus Cards

Popsicle Stick Cactus Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {affiliate link}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {affiliate link}
* Small Heart Punch {affiliate link}
* Green Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Colored Cardstock {we used brown, yellow, pink and orange}
* Black Sharpie
* Basic Craft Scissors
* School Glue

Directions:

* First have children design and glue their popsicle stick cactus base together. This is done by gluing mini popsicle sticks {branches} all over a single jumbo popsicle stick.
* Once done, have them set it aside to let it dry completely.
* Repeat for each cactus craft.
* Next have children paint their new popsicle stick design completely green.
* Once that is dry, have them draw “dots” all over to represent the cactus needles.
* Now grab your scissors and the brown cardstock.
* Cut a pot for your cactus to sit in.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Cactus Kid Craft – glue the cardstock pot, as well as some heart “flower” punch outs onto the popsicle stick design!
* 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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Popsicle Stick Superheroes {Kid Craft}