Add a touch of green to your space with our DIY cactus crafts. Our collection features a variety of craft ideas that will brighten up any room and inspire your creative side!
Cacti are prickly yet adorable. Their many shapes and sizes can inspire great creativity. The variety is amazing, with over 1750 types of cacti worldwide.
The Prince of Wales Conservatory at Kew Garden in London made a lasting impression on me. It hosts an expansive cactus display. This experience, along with the general allure of these plants, has me spotting cacti everywhere. I see real ones, artificial ones, and many cactus-themed items.
My youngest son is also a fan. He loves their prickliness so much that he wants a cactus display in his new room. Like tropical pineapples, cacti have an undeniable appeal due to their quirky nature.
Everyone loves cacti for different reasons, but we all agree – they’re a fantastic theme for DIY projects. To help you get a taste of the desert at home, I’ve collected some amazing cactus craft ideas from around the web.
You’ll find a variety of projects in this collection. Simple paper crafts, intricate crochet patterns, tiny cacti pendants for necklaces, and even giant paper mache cacti for your garden. There’s something for everyone.”
Inspiring Cactus Crafts: DIY Projects for a Desert Aesthetic
Explore crafting with cacti through our DIY projects. From mini planters to cactus-themed decor, our craft ideas offer a unique way to infuse your home with desert vibes.
Easy DIY Giant Paper Mache Cactus
Not only is this a giant paper mache cactus, but it is also a Marimekko crafted designer cactus. There is another design to see.
Origami Cactus Tutorial
I love how the pot is also made from origami with this fabulous paper cactus craft.
DIY: Cactus Christmas Bauble Ornaments
This is a fun cactus craft. I'd love one of these baubles on my tree. It's very clever how the spines have been made with a glue gun.
Wooden bangle bracelets
How about some wearable craft with a cactus DIY bracelet?
DIY Cactus Christmas Stockings with Free Pattern
Christmas stockings don't have to be in traditional Christmas colours; these cactus ones make a fun alternative.
Cactus Painted Rocks
I've seen a few painted cactus rock crafts, but I love the flowers on these. This looks like it would be enjoyable to make.
DIY Cactus Soap Terrariums
These adorable cactus soaps would make a lovely gift. Even the dirt is a body scrub.
Cactus Planter Pot from a Mason Jar
Who doesn't love a mason jar craft? There must be one for every occasion, but this cactus one is super cute and would make a lovely gift.
Sweet Crochet Cactus FREE Pattern
A simple pattern on how to crochet your own cactus.
How To Make A Repurposed Felt Succulent Garden
There are some upcycled felted cacti in this gorgeous succulent garden.
Decorative Push Pins Made from Hot Glue
Can you believe these cacti push pins have been crafted with hot glue?
Easy and Cute Cactus Embroidery Hoop Art
I want to make this cute cactus craft. The embroidery doesn't look like it will take too long.
How to make a Felt Cactus Bookmark
This has to be the cutest handmade bookmark, a felt flowering cacti.
DIY Faux Porcelain Cactus Ring Holder
These cacti make fun ring holders; they would also make a lovely handcrafted gift for plant lovers.
Mini Cactus Pinatas
Brighten up your summer party by crafting these fun mini cacti pinatas.
Easy DIY Wooden Cacti
They’re fun to make, look great, and you get to recycle a few tin cans too.
Cactus DIY Paint by Number Pillow + Free Paint by Numbers Template
You don't need to be a great artist to make these gorgeous cacti pillows. It's an easy paint-by-numbers tutorial anyone can follow.
DIY Paper Christmas Cactus
Cacti aren't just summer plants; they can be a Christmas decoration, too, with this beautiful paper cactus craft.
Vintage Crafts- Cactus Pin Cushion
An adorable and clever cactus craft. I love the way the pins become the cactus spines.
Amigurumi and Crochet: Mother's Day Cactus (Free Crochet Pattern)
A free pattern to crochet these cute smiley cacti.
DIY Fau cactus plant
It's hard to believe that these cactus plants are crafted from pool noodles. Visit the site for a video tutorial.
DIY Mini Paper Cacti with Wine Cork Planters
These have to be the cutest littlest cacti. The wine cork planters are such a good idea too.
How To Paint A Watercolor Cactus (Plus 5 More!)
If you want to learn how to make your own cactus art, this is a great tutorial for painting watercolor cactus.
Painted Cactus Jars
I swear there is a painted mason jar craft for every holiday and season; there is even one for cacti.
Plastic bottles upcycled into cacti lights
Plastic bottle crafts like this are great fun. The cacti look great, and they light up too.
DIY cactus necklace
You are never too old to play with shrinky dinks. These cacti would also make great earrings as well as a necklace.
Turning a Plastic Cactus Into a Side Table
I'd love one of these cactus tables in my home. I just have to find the right plastic cactus first.
DIY Cactus Pillow
This would look great on my couch. I'd make a few in different colours. Check out these other fun-shaped pillow designs.
Cactus Garden with Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers
I've come across a few of these cute salt and pepper shakers in thrift stores before; now I know what to do with them, make an attractive cactus garden. It's probably relatively easy to replicate these plants with air-dry clay.
Cactus String Art with Free Printable
Cacti must be one of the most fun string art ideas to make. I love the addition of the flower.
If you love these crafts, you will probably enjoy these free vintage cactus illustrations and these fun Frida Kahlo crafts.
There are also some great ideas for making and crafting fake succulents on the blog.
I’m not very green-fingered; I seem to kill my cacti and succulents with kindness. I tend to overwater them, so I’m better off with the DIY kind. They last longer!
Before starting these cacti projects, ensure you have these craft essentials.
Other popular crafting themes complimenting these cacti are mushroom crafts and butterfly crafts.
Michelle Leslie
Saturday 21st of August 2021
Anything to do with cacti works for me. Love these ideas and there are so many I haven't seen before too.
Claire Armstrong
Sunday 22nd of August 2021
Cacti are such a fun theme for crafting. They are just soo cute.
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Marion l'épicière
Tuesday 11th of August 2015
Hello! What a nice selection of cactus DIY ! At La Petite Epicerie, we choose each month a new theme and the one at the moment is Arizona because we also love cactus :) Maybe you could visit www.la-petite-epicerie.fr and tell us what you think about our tutorials !
Have a good day
Marion
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 11th of August 2015
Thank you have visited your site and love the theme Arizona. I especially love your cactus shaped cutters. I actually did a post more recently were I made giant papier-mâché saguaro cacti like the ones found in Arizona
Naomi @ Plaster & Disaster
Sunday 19th of July 2015
Love this roundup! I'm crazy about that cactus pillow. I just might need to make one myself!
Claire Armstrong
Sunday 19th of July 2015
Thanks, loved your cactus table would have included it if known about it when I did the round up. http://www.plasteranddisaster.com/turning-a-plastic-cactus-into-a-side-table-or-things-we-never-thought-wed-have-to-do/
Lindsay - Shrimp Salad Circus
Tuesday 2nd of June 2015
What a great collection - great minds think alike! :)
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 2nd of June 2015
Thanks as I said like the neon cactus idea in your collection.