Today’s Puffy Paint Cactus Friends tutorial is a super SIMPLE summer themed kid craft idea that no one can kill or even need to water! It’s a dream come true for parents! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper & Puffy Paint Cactus Friends – Kid Craft Idea

With just simple supplies like shaving cream, school glue and the free cactus outline printable I’m providing today – you and your child can pull this “prick” free puffy paint cactus 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?! This is THE craft to make this summer because it’s just plain ole fun for ANYONE!

We got you covered in the craft department with our simple and small-scale step-by-step tutorial! Find the full steps and FREE blank cactus template download below!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper and puffy paint cactus friends, on our Facebook page to see! I can’t wait to admire your creations! #gluedtomycrafts

MORE CACTUS CRAFT TUTORIALS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Stuck On You – Button Cactus Cards and Popsicle Stick Cactus Friend Plant

Puffy Paint Cactus Craft Supplies:

* Free Blank Cactus Template Printable {download HERE}
* Thick White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* White Shaving Cream
* White School Glue
* Green Food Coloring
* Small Mixing Bowl
* Foam Paint Brush
* Pre-made Tulip Fabric Paint in Black
* Loose Green Craft Glitter
* Large Wiggle Eyes {two per cactus craft}

Directions:

* First download and print the FREE CACTUS PRINTABLE. You will want to print this file in color on thick cardstock and print one printable per child.
* Now you are ready to make your puffy paint! Place equal amounts of shaving cream and glue in a small dish.
* Mix together until well combined.
* Now add a drop of green food coloring and mix until you have a shade of green you like {remember, your puffy paint will also be a shade darker when completely dried}
* Once you have the consistency and color you like, have children “paint” their cactus in the provided printable. They will want to stay within the lines of the template.
* After children are done with the puffy paint step, have them “drop” the wiggle eyes on top of the wet puffy paint and draw on a smile with some pre-made Tulip Fabric Paint.
* Then have them finish off by shaking some green glitter all over.
* Then set aside the masterpieces to let them dry completely before displaying proudly!

Cactus Jokes To Tell Afterwards:

Q: Why did the cactus cross the road?
A: Because he was stuck to the chicken’s back.

Q: What did the cactus say to the warthog?
A: I look sharp!

Q: What did the porcupine say to the cactus?
A: “Is that you mommy?”

Do you love our creative Paper and Puffy Paint Cactus idea? We sure hope so!

On that note, be sure to also check out our Puffy Paint Pizza – Free Printable Template and Puffy Paint Yeti versions as well! We also have our basic, fool-proof puffy paint recipe tutorial for you to check out as well!