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Upcycled Yogurt Cup Cactus

Its time to embrace the summer heat with this crafty cactus upcycled yogurt cup using Crayola crayons, cardstock, paint, and more. Add some pointy plant fun to your day.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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  • Pencil(s)
  • Toothpick(s)
  • Yogurt Cup

Steps

  • Step 1

    Sketch out 16 cactus pieces on construction paper with a pencil.

  • Step 10

    Place cactus and plant filler in the container for extra support.

  • Step 2

    Add cactus detail with a white Crayola Crayon, then cut it out.

  • Step 3

    Cut small openings in the flower strip.

  • Step 4

    Fold a piece of construction paper accordion-style in approximately .5" increments. Cut the folded paper to create your plant filler.

  • Step 5

    Fold the cactus pieces in half. Add glue to one half of the cactus shape and lay a second shape on top. Continue until all cactus shapes are stuck together. Roll flower up and glue. Let dry 15-30 min.

  • Step 6

    Cut a small opening in cactus pieces to build your cactus. Glue and let dry 15-30 min.

  • Step 7

    Glue cardstock to upcycled yogurt container.

  • Step 8

    Add details with Crayola Model Magic.

  • Step 9

    Create cactus base with Model magic and a toothpick.

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