31 Cactus-Inspired DIY Projects

Cacti and succulents are trendier than ever! Besides making for super cool houseplants (not to mention, easy to care for), these DIY ideas are all inspired by the prickly plant. Check out all the ways you can incorporate cactus decor into your home, without having to tend to the actual plant!

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DIY Clay Cactus Ring Holder

Lovely Indeed

If you're looking for a cool way to display and organize your jewelry, this is it! This easy clay project comes together rather quickly (30 minutes in the oven and voila!) and the unique little sculpture will surely grab the attention of all your friends and family.

DIY Clay Cactus Ring Holder from The Spruce Crafts
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DIY Photo Transfer Cactus Art

DIY Photo Transfer Cactus Art Persia Lou

Add a grouping of some vivid cacti or succulent art to one of the walls in your home by printing black and white plant photographs which can be transferred to a wood board or canvas using mat medium for some spectacular art as done by Persia Lou.

DIY Photo Transfer Cactus Art from Persia Lou
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DIY Gold Cactus Summer Tote

DIY Gold Cactus Summer Tote Lovely Indeed

Head off shopping or to the beach using this chic DIY gold cactus summer tote which is made by ironing on a piece of gold vinyl cut into the shape of a cactus. In only a few minutes this simple DIY designed by Lovely Indeed is the perfect way to carry all your summer essentials.

DIY Gold Cactus Summer Tote from Lovely Indeed
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DIY Cactus Accent Pillow

DIY Cactus Accent Pillow Everything Emily

While a cactus is not typically something you would consider snuggling this DIY cactus pillow by Everything Emily makes for a great toss pillow for your living room with an easy to sew original design complete with soft yarn thorns.

DIY Cactus Accent Pillow from Everything Emily

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DIY Cactus Stool

DIY Cactus Stool Oh Oh Blog

This weekend make your own amazing cactus stool that also works as an ottoman for your home that is a playful way to add additional seating to your home as done by Oh Oh Blog.

DIY Cactus Stool from Oh Oh Blog
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DIY Cactus Costume

DIY Cactus Costume Studio DIY

Make everyone laugh at the next costume party you go to by dressing up as a cactus with this original idea by Studio DIY that is perfect for a last minute costume as all you need is a green tee dress and some white yarn for needles.

DIY Cactus Costume from Studio DIY
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DIY Cactus Ring Holder

DIY Cactus Ring Holder Vitamini Handmade

Organize your jewelry by crafting your own lovely cactus ring holder that is perfect for your nightstand or vanity by attaching a mini plastic cactus to a small piece of wood as done by Vitamini Handmade to beautifully store your rings.

DIY Cactus Ring Holder from Vitamini Handmade
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DIY Gold Cactus Wallpaper

DIY Gold Cactus Wallpaper A Beautiful Mess

While having patterned wallpaper walls is often a great way to transform the look of a room and inject personality into a space lining up strips of wallpaper can often be rather time-consuming. A Beautiful Mess came up with a gold cactus-themed DIY that uses a cactus stencil and gold leafing pens on the wall to stencil a wallpaper design that will give the same look as wallpaper without all the hassle of lining up rolls of wallpaper.

DIY Gold Cactus Wallpaper from A Beautiful Mess

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DIY Pom Pom Cactus Gift Wrap

DIY Pom Pom Cactus Gift Wrap The Proper

Instead of using the standard gift wrap you can buy in stores, wrap the gift you are giving in your own amazing handmade cactus gift wrap with stamped design and fun decorative pom poms as crafted by The Proper.

DIY Pom Pom Cactus Gift Wrap from The Proper
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DIY Stamped Cactus Pillow

DIY Stamped Cactus Pillow

Update your sofa with a new cactus graphic pillow that you can make by carving your own cactus stamp out of craft foam and stamping your design all over a blank pillow cover just like Patchwork Cactus did to create a modern black and white toss cushion.

DIY Stamped Cactus Pillow from Patchwork Cactus
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DIY Faux Cactus Centerpiece

A Kailo Chic Life

Enhance your cactus-themed party with a spectacular large faux cactus centerpiece for your table as instead of using an actual cactus this faux cactus by A Kailo Chic Life made out of foam is safer for children as there are no needles for them to get hurt by.

DIY Faux Cactus Centerpiece from A Kailo Chic Life
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DIY Mini Cupcake Cactus Stand

DIY Mini Cupcake Cactus Stand Oh Happy Day

Transform cupcakes into adorable cacti with a printable mini cupcake template from Oh Happy Day which use green printed paper to raise a cupcake on a stand that looks like a cactus. For your next summer party make sure to serve these mini cacti cupcakes as they are sure to be a hit with your guests.

DIY Mini Cupcake Cactus Stand from Oh Happy Day

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DIY Neon Cactus

DIY Neon Cactus

Making your own neon sign for your home is much easier than you might expect. Unlike expensive neon signs sold in stores, Shrimp Salad Circus made a potted neon cactus with a bendable EL wire for under $5.

DIY Neon Cactus from Shrimp Salad Circus
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DIY Cactus Stamped Tea Towels

DIY Cactus Stamped Tea Towels Say Yes

Just like you might have done as kids, Say Yes demonstrates how to turn a regular potato into a carved cactus stamp that can be used to stamp a design onto a blank tea towel. This super easy DIY is perfect for novice DIYers and will result in some outstanding tea towels that you will want to display in your kitchen.

DIY Cactus Stamped Tea Towels from Say Yes
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DIY Cactus Party Balloon

DIY Cactus Party Balloon Design Improvised

Enhance your summer patio party by adding several DIY cactus balloons around your yard for some fun decor as done by Design Improvised. This clever DIY is affordable to make as you can use a package of green balloons and tie the inflated balloons together to make your own cacti.

DIY Cactus Party Balloon from Design Improvised
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DIY Washi Tape Cactus Wall Art

DIY Washi Tape Cactus Wall Art Studio DIY

Whether you are renting or need a way to temporarily decorate your home for a party this DIY idea by Studio DIY is the perfect way to add art to your walls that is easy to remove as it is made with washi tape so it can be stuck on the walls and peeled off later without damaging the paint on the walls.

DIY Washi Tape Cactus Wall Art from Studio DIY

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DIY Cactus Pincushion

DIY Cactus Pincushion A Beautiful Mess

Enhance your sewing kit by ditching your old bland pincushion for a cute felt cactus pincushion that is easy to sew and can be used to store all your sewing pins. Either make one potted cactus pincushion or a set of various shaped cactus pincushions as done by A Beautiful Mess and use your mini cactus not only for organizing your sewing supplies by decorative plants too!

DIY Cactus Pincushion from A Beautiful Mess
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DIY Cactus Place Cards

DIY Cactus Place Cards Oh Happy Day

Inspired to host a cactus-themed party? Complete your table setting for your cactus party theme by creating your own set of vividly hued reusable cactus place cards to show your guest where to sit at the dinner table as done by Oh Happy Day with air dry clay.

DIY Cactus Place Cards from Oh Happy Day
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DIY Cactus Cake Topper

DIY Cactus Cake Topper Tell Love And Party

Do you love to celebrate Taco Tuesday each week? If so, then next Tuesday end your Mexican themed taco fiesta on a sweet note by serving a cake decorated with colorful cactus cake topper as done by Tell Love And Party which can be made out of sheets of craft foam.

DIY Cactus Cake Topper from Tell Love And Party
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DIY Plush Felt Cactus

DIY Plush Felt Cactus A Beautiful Mess

Get a large cactus for your home, that is children and pet-friendly by sewing your own large green felt cactus that is thorn-free and can be stuck into an empty plant pot as done by A Beautiful Mess.

DIY Plush Felt Cactus from A Beautiful Mess

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DIY Pom Pom Cactus

DIY Pom Pom Cactus Sugar And Cloth

For a surprising twist, contrast your cactus sharp needles with soft pom poms which you can wrap around your household cactus plant for a playful way to add more color and personality to your home as demonstrated by Sugar And Cloth.

DIY Pom Pom Cactus from Sugar And Cloth
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DIY Mini Cactus Party Favors

DIY Mini Cactus Party Favors Sugar And Cloth

Use PVC end caps found at hardware stores to make your own tiny plant pots just like Sugar and Cloth did to plant small cacti in. The mini planted cactus can be gathered together at the party to serve as decor for your summer fiesta, and once the party ends, guest can grab one of the cactus plants to bring home with them as a party favor.

DIY Mini Cactus Party Favors from Sugar and Cloth
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DIY Cactus Mug

DIY Cactus Mug Enthralling Gumption

Update your morning routine by making your own your cactus mug just like Enthralling Gumption did by drawing mini cactus with a porcelain pen on a white mug to have a brand new cup to have your morning cup of coffee in.

DIY Cactus Mug from Enthralling Gumption
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DIY Watercolor Cactus Painting

DIY Watercolor Cactus Painting Ink Struck

Are you loving everything cactus right now too? If so, try your hand at painting your own watercolor cactus painting by following the tutorial at Ink Struck who will show you how to easily paint your own watercolor cactus masterpiece to hang on your walls.

DIY Watercolor Cactus Painting from Ink Struck

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Cactus Catnip Toy

Cactus Catnip Toy Tattooed Martha

Get crafty and make a new catnip toy that your cat can play with around the house with a soft felt cactus catnip toy just like one of the different shapes of cactus toys Tattooed Martha made for her cat.

Cactus Catnip Toy from Tattooed Martha
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DIY Mini Cactus Pinatas

DIY Mini Cactus Pinatas Oh Happy Day

Decorate for your next party by stringing up a few mini cactus pinatas which you can make just like Oh Happy Day out of toilet paper rolls and green tissue paper. Once completed the pinatas can be hung from the ceiling, and each guest can have their individual pinata that they can break to get the candy inside as fun party favor.

DIY Mini Cactus Pinatas from Oh Happy Day
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DIY Cactus Flair Pin

DIY Cactus Flair Pin Damask Love

Rock the cactus trend by sporting your own handmade flair cactus pin on your coat, shirt or bag by using the template from Damask Love to cut the design with your Cricut that can be glued onto a pin.

DIY Cactus Flair Pin from Damask Love
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DIY Cactus Side Table

DIY Cactus Side Table Plaster And Disaster

Add a quirky cactus side table just like Plaster And Disaster, to your living room by using a large artificial cactus plant, paint, and wood to form a new piece of furniture for your home this weekend.

DIY Cactus Side Table from Plaster And Disaster

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DIY Foil Cactus Plant

DIY Foil Cactus Plant The Crafted Sparrow

Lack a green-thumb? This foil cactus plant is the perfect way to add a cactus to your home that will never die. Made out of green foil that is applied with a MINC foil applicator The Crafted Sparrow designed an easy to make and needle-free plant that looks amazing and will give you the look of having a plant without needing to care for one.

DIY Foil Cactus Plant from The Crafted Sparrow
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DIY Cactus Cupcake Toppers

DIY Cactus Cupcake Toppers

Print these adorable cactus fiesta cupcake toppers designed by A Subtle Revelry to attach onto toothpicks and stick into the top of your cupcakes for an easy way to decorate your homemade cupcakes at your next celebration.

DIY Cactus Cupcake Toppers from A Subtle Revelry
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DIY Painted Cactus Snack Bowls

DIY Painted Cactus Snack Bowls Sugar and Cloth

Update your old bowls, like Sugar and Cloth did by painting a cactus pattern with porcelain paint on the interior of small bowls to create the perfect fun dip or snack bowl that is perfect for serving chips and salsa.

DIY Painted Cactus Snack Bowls from Sugar and Cloth