Today’s Popsicle Stick Cactus Friend tutorial is a SIMPLE plant themed kid craft idea that no one can kill or even need to water! Plus they make for awesome decor and/or pretend play pieces afterwards!

With just simple supplies like wooden popsicle sticks, green craft paint and a little cardstock to give it life – you and your child can pull this “prick” free kid craft activity together in no time!

So don’t worry about the undesirable dirt, the constant watering OR the yucky mess! Seriously – who has time for all that?! We got you covered with our simple and small-scale step-by-step tutorial! Find the full steps below!

Happy crafting my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Popsicle Stick Cactus Friend Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per cactus friend}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per cactus friend}
* Green Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Green Colored Cardstock
* Scissors
* School Glue
* Black Marker
* Wiggle Eyes {2 per cactus friend}

Directions:

* First grab THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini sized ones {this is per cactus friend you want to make} Lay the three jumbo popsicle sticks next to each other, one by one, on a flat surface.
* Now grab your two mini popsicle sticks and glue them the other direction to create a fence.
* Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set it aside to let it all dry completely. Repeat for each cactus friend you want to make.
* When your piece is dry have children paint the front of it completely green, while you cut out two cactus arms from the green cardstock.
* Next glue those cardstock pieces in place as well as the two wiggle eyes to give your friend life!
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Cactus Friends, grab your black marker and start making small x’s all over your piece to represent the needles on the cactus. At this point in time, you can also add other embellishments you see fit {think hairbows, glitter or even some rhinestones for a girly customized look}

When it’s all complete and looks exactly how you like it – display proudly! This can be done by propping your finished piece against something, adding magnets to the back for displaying on the fridge or hot gluing string to the back for easy hanging. Whatever you decide to do with it – have fun creating it!