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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

3d kawaii cactus

This project is intended for children ages 6+. Who doesn't love a cute cactus? This adorable dimensional paper cactus is easy to care for and will look great forever!
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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the shapes.

Step 2

Trace the cactus pattern(s) onto cardstock and cut out. Cut the slits on the dotted lines.

Step 3

Decorate the paper cactus with markers. Draw a cute kawaii face on the front.

Step 4

Slide the two pieces together by inserting one of the slits into the other.

Step 5

Glue pom-poms onto the cactus to represent cactus blossoms. Set aside.

Step 6

To create a pot to set the cactus in, cut a piece of foam about 2" x 6" [5 cm x 15.2 cm]. Decorate the foam side with markers. Turn it over so the paper backing is facing up. Tear off about 1" [2.5 cm[ of the paper backing from one end. Form a circle and press the sticky end to the foam to secure the circle.

Step 7

Fill the "pot" with Model Magic® to hold the cactus.

Step 8
Carefully press the cactus into the Model Magic®.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Feathered Greens 8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections®, 50 Sheets

    Item # 10264210 
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    Crayola® Model Magic® 4oz

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    $6.99
    • Color: Green
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Green
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: Green
    • Size: 4 oz
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    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

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    $3.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Pencil
  • Printer
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the shapes.

Step 2

Trace the cactus pattern(s) onto cardstock and cut out. Cut the slits on the dotted lines.

Step 3

Decorate the paper cactus with markers. Draw a cute kawaii face on the front.

Step 4

Slide the two pieces together by inserting one of the slits into the other.

Step 5

Glue pom-poms onto the cactus to represent cactus blossoms. Set aside.

Step 6

To create a pot to set the cactus in, cut a piece of foam about 2" x 6" [5 cm x 15.2 cm]. Decorate the foam side with markers. Turn it over so the paper backing is facing up. Tear off about 1" [2.5 cm[ of the paper backing from one end. Form a circle and press the sticky end to the foam to secure the circle.

Step 7

Fill the "pot" with Model Magic® to hold the cactus.

Step 8
Carefully press the cactus into the Model Magic®.

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