Succulents are always in style! This cute little potted plastic egg cactus is fun to make and looks great displayed year-round. Follow along to make your own unique little cactus!
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Mini Easter Egg Cactus
Supplies you will need:
- styrofoam plastic eggs
- mini terra-cotta pot
- floral foam
- decorative stones
- hot glue gun & hot glue
- acrylic paint & brushes
- tissue paper (pink or red)
Mini Potted Cactus Craft Tutorial
Step 1
Paint the styrofoam egg with one coat of acrylic paint in any shade of green you prefer. I used three shades of green: light, medium, and dark on each egg.
My styrofoam eggs had wood skewers attached, making it very easy to paint all sides of my egg at once. If your egg does not have this feature you might have to paint one side at a time so that the paint does not get smudged. Let the paint dry completely between coats.
Step 2
Paint or draw with a paint pen with small "cactus needles" using dots, x's, or "v" shapes all over the painted egg. Let the paint dry completely.
Step 3
Cut a piece of floral foam into a small square and make sure it sits about 1/2" below the lip of the pot, then press it down into the inside of the small pot. Secure the cactus egg onto the foam with hot glue.
Step 4
Next hot glue decorative stones around the egg to cover up the floral foam.
Step 5
Cut a small 3" square of tissue paper, fold it in half diagonally then fold the opposite sides together. Use hot glue to attach the tissue flower to the top of your cactus. Trim away any protruding edges of the tissue until you are satisfied with the shape of the flower.
Crafts For Teens
Sometimes it is hard to find fun & easy crafts for teens but these little cacti are a super easy craft your teen will love making!
Whether looking for a "grown-up" way to decorate Easter eggs or a simple southwest theme craft this easy-to-make mini cactus is so much fun. There are so many ways you can use these cacti too! They will make the perfect place-setting marker if you are hosting a dinner or adding to your tablescape decor.
How do you decorate your Easter eggs? Have you tried any new ideas like shaving cream dye or decoupage? Leave a comment and let me know your ideas.
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Here are some more easy craft tutorials you (and your teen) should try!
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