Paper Christmas Cactus

Dare to be different by skipping the traditional tree and opting for a Christmas Cactus instead. Learn how to make your own paper cactus centerpiece with Glue Dots and DCWV’s Paper Plant templates.

Made by: Danielle Hunter
Time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Size: 13 x 6 inches

Here's what you need:

• Glue Dots® Glue Lines™
• Glue Dots® Mini Dots™
• DCWV Paper Plants DIY Project Stack 
  
• Cardstock (assorted colored scraps)
  
• Thread
• Scissors
• Hole punch
• Pencil

Here's what you do:

Remove templates from project stack, trace onto cardstock and cut out shapes.

Slide the two cactus shapes together and set aside.

Fold tabs of each circle shape and cut two slits into large circle to fit cactus.

Apply Glue Lines to edges of cardstock strip and attach small circle to strip by slowly rolling it in place to create the pot’s base.

Insert cactus through slits and attach large circle to pot before securing edges of cardstock strip.

Tip: Add stability to cactus by using Mini Dots to attach small folded strips of cardstock to top and/or bottom of cactus.

Use hole punch to make small circles from assorted paper scraps.

Attach together two circles of the same color to thread with Mini Dots. Repeat until garland is approximately 3 feet long.

Accordion fold a 1" strip of yellow cardstock, fold in half, secure together with Mini Glue Dots® and attach to top of cactus.

~Danielle