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Materials

  • 15–20 green pipe cleaners (light and dark shades, 12 inches each)
  • 3 colorful pom-poms (yellow, pink, and orange, about 1 inch wide)
  • Hot glue gun or strong craft glue
  • Scissors or wire cutters
  • Small round bases (wood slices, bottle caps, or cardboard circles, 2–3 inches wide)

Instructions

  • Start by forming the base of each cactus. Twist one pipe cleaner into a circle for the bottom, then attach vertical pipe cleaners rising upward to create a dome-like frame.
  • For taller cacti, continue adding pipe cleaners vertically and connect them with curved horizontal ones to make arms or ridges. Then adjust the height and shape as you go.
  • Secure each structure to its base with glue to keep it stable.
  • Finish by gluing a bright pom-pom on top of each cactus as a flower accent. You can even mix shades for a fun contrast.
  • Now, display your cactus trio together, they add instant happiness to any shelf or tabletop, bringing desert vibes with zero maintenance.