When it comes to Mother’s Day, the quest for the perfect, personal gift can feel like hunting down a rare treasure. This year, why not plant a little love in her heart with a handprint cactus photo ornament?
It’s an adorable DIY project that captures a moment in time and grows with a mother’s endless love. This blog post will guide you through creating a heartfelt keepsake that Mom will cherish for years to come! Happy crafting, my friends!
Craft a handprint cactus with your little ones to gift mom on Mother’s Day. This simple and fun craft project is a great way to spend quality time together AND have a memorable piece for the lucky receiver to enjoy for years to come.
Craft Supplies:
- Flowerpot Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
- Scissors
- Clear Contact Paper
- Single Hole Punch
- Ribbon or String
- Printed Picture
- Flower Embellishments
- optional – Hot Glue Gun
Directions:
- First things first – download the free “flowerpot” printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any colored paper instead!}
- Go ahead and color in ONE of the pot designs however you like.
- Use scissors to trim it out. Go ahead and also cut out the heart design in the middle as well.
- Next up – trace/cut out a GREEN handprint cutout.
- Use a black marker to draw several “spikes” all over it.
- Now cut two equal sized piece of contact paper.
- Peel the backing off of one piece of contact paper and lay it down, sticky side up, on your work surface.
- Lay the flowerpot AND handprint cutout on top of the contact paper, facing towards you.
- Trim down your picture so it fits inside the ornament. Lay it inside the design as well.
- Now peel the backing off the second piece of contact paper and lay it on top of the first.
- Use your hand to make sure everything is sealed together and that no bubbles exist.
- When ready, use scissors to trim off the excess contact paper from around the edges.
- For the final touch, add flower embellishments {if needed – use a hot glue gun} for a customized look.
- Then hold punch a hole on top and string some string through it for easy hanging.
- Then display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful green cactus photo ornament piece!
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This cactus photo ornament craft is not just a fantastic gift for Mother’s Day, but it also allows you to freeze a moment in time.
On that note, we hope you enjoyed this springtime craft idea and are inspired to recreate it today.
If you do try it out, we’d love to see your results! Tag us on social media or use the hashtag #GluedToMyCrafts to share your experiences. And don’t forget to check back for more fun and engaging content designed to make the most out of every season!
Handprint Cactus Photo Ornament For Mother's Day
Create a cute handprint cactus craft with this easy tutorial. Perfect for kids, this craft project requires only a few simple supplies.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- Small Pot Printable - Landing Page
- Cardstock Paper
- Clear Contact Paper
- Printed Picture
- Ribbon or String
- Embellishments
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - download the free "flowerpot" printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any colored paper instead!}
- Go ahead and color in ONE of the pot designs however you like.
- Use scissors to trim it out. Go ahead and also cut out the heart design in the middle as well.
- Next up - trace/cut out a GREEN handprint cutout.
- Use a black marker to draw several "spikes" all over it.
- Now cut two equal sized piece of contact paper.
- Peel the backing off of one piece of contact paper and lay it down, sticky side up, on your work surface.
- Lay the flowerpot AND handprint cutout on top of the contact paper, facing towards you.
- Trim down your picture so it fits inside the ornament. Lay it inside the design as well.
- Now peel the backing off the second piece of contact paper and lay it on top of the first.
- Use your hand to make sure everything is sealed together and that no bubbles exist.
- When ready, use scissors to trim off the excess contact paper from around the edges.
- For the final touch, add flower embellishments {if needed - use a hot glue gun} for a customized look.
- Then hold punch a hole on top and string some string through it for easy hanging.
- Then display/gift away proudly your child's beautiful green cactus photo ornament piece!
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