Paper Cactus Crafts for Kids

Last Updated on November 23, 2023 by ellen

Are you looking for paper cactus crafts for kids? Learn how to make a cactus out of paper with this cactus craft template.

Paper Cactus Crafts

Do you want to know why I love paper cactus crafts? I love them because I cannot manage to keep a real cactus alive.

I do fine outside in my vegetable and herb garden, but most houseplants don’t last long. The kids tease me all the time that I killed the spider plant. I am not a house plant kind of girl.

You don’t need to be a rock star crafter to manage this craft. It can easily be done by adults or kids. You can ever learn how to create paper birds.

And, since it’s back to school time, chances are you have stocked up on all of these Elmer’s products already. If you haven’t, now is the time.

Supplies:

• One sheet of large craft or black paper
• 1 sheet of any pastel-colored paper
• The box template (linked below)
• The cactus craft template (linked below)
• Scissors
• Markers or crayons to decorate the cactus
• Elmer’s Re-Stick Glue Stick

Directions:

• First, cut out the box template and trace it onto the craft or black paper.
• Cut the box out of that paper and assemble your plant’s pot by folding along the lines.
• Cut out the cacti template and trace onto your colored paper of choice.

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• Be sure to cut along the edges and the interior dotted lines.
• Slide the cacti template with the center slit into the other piece.
• Use the Elmer’s Re-Stick Glue Stick to glue your cute little cacti into your pot.
• Don’t be afraid to move your paper around and replace it if you don’t like the original placement.

So, this is a simple paper craft you can do for fun or as a project with the kids. And, make sure you use the Elmer’s Re-Stick Glue Stick so you can adjust your cactus until the placement is just perfect.

Look for Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Liquid Glue at retailers in your area for the retail price of $0.99 to $3.99. Elmer’s Re-Stick Glue Stick can be found for $1.29 to $35.99.

Follow Elmer’s on Facebook for more fun craft ideas. All of Elmer’s products are safe, non-toxic, and washable.

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Printable cactus craft templates

• The box template
• The cacti template

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Paper Cactus Crafts for Kids

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Are you looking for paper cactus crafts for kids? Learn how to make a cactus out of paper with this easy paper folding project.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $3

Materials

• One sheet of large craft or black paper
• 1 sheet of any pastel-colored paper
• The box template (linked below)
• The cacti template (linked below)
• Scissors
• Markers or crayons to decorate the cactus
• Elmer’s Re-Stick Glue Stick

Tools

• scissors

Instructions

• First, cut out the box template and trace it onto the craft or black paper.
• Cut the box out of that paper and assemble your plant’s pot by folding along the lines.
• Cut out the cacti template and trace onto your colored paper of choice.

• raftsBe sure to cut along the edges and the interior dotted lines.
• Slide the cacti template with the center slit into the other piece.
• Use the Elmer’s Re-Stick Glue Stick to glue your cute little cacti into your pot.
• Don’t be afraid to move your paper around and replace it if you don’t like the original placement.

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