12 DIY Cactus Crafts To Embrace The Summer

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Cacti are the new succulents! They are cute and rather easy to maintain, and they really scream summer and desert. Rocking cactus prints and decor is a timeless idea, and you may go for them to add a summer feel to your home, let’s have a look at some gorgeous ideas that you can realize.

Cactus oven mitts! These DIY cactus oven mitts with you all today are the perfect dose of cute to add to your kitchen! Just imagine pulling your cookies out of the oven with these cute cacti on your hands! Such cute oven mittens can be a fun idea and a favor for anyone who loves cooking.

DIY cactus oven mitts (via abeautifulmess.com)

DIY cactus oven mitts (via abeautifulmess.com)

Summer is the party time, and serving food for your guests should be bold and original. These mini cactus cheese boards are the perfect summer time serving piece. Just throw on a few different types of cheese, some crackers, and some fruit and call it dinner!

DIY cactus cheese boards (via www.akailochiclife.com)

DIY cactus cheese boards (via www.akailochiclife.com)

String art pieces are very cool and popular, and why not make a gorgeous string cactus? Make your string cactus and add flowers on it, cacti are flowering in the spring, you’ll love how it looks. Read the whole tutorial to make it!

DIY cactus string art (via www.makeandtakes.com)

DIY cactus string art (via www.makeandtakes.com)

If you have a lot of jewelry, you can store it with style and summer cheer: make a gorgeous cactus jewelry holder. It’ll be a polymer clay piece, and it won’t take much time to make it. Rock your jewelry with style even when you aren’t wearing it!

DIY cactus ring holder (via www.shelterness.com)

DIY cactus ring holder (via www.shelterness.com)

These DIY clay cactus candle holders are simple to make and they give me another way to add a non-prickly cactus to your home. How cute would they be all lined up in the center of the table? Make them in any colors you like and any shapes you prefer, and cheer up your table.

DIY cactus candle holders (via abeautifulmess.com)

DIY cactus candle holders (via abeautifulmess.com)

Display your vacation photos on a bold cactus wire stand! It looks colorful and neon and will be an amazing piece for any space, when the summer is over, it will add a summer feel to your space anyway.

DIY cactus wire photo holder (via hapinesswherever.com)

DIY cactus wire photo holder (via hapinesswherever.com)

Shrinky dink cactus lights are amazing for any space, from a kid’s room to an adult’s space, they will much summer cheer and are perfect for summer parties. Making them isn’t difficult at all, and won’t take much time, so enjoy crafting and spruce up your space!

DIY cactus shrinky dink lights (via https:)

DIY cactus shrinky dink lights (via https:)

Here’s one more cactus light idea, it’s glam and pink! This is a cactus-shaped stand covered with lights, and it will add a girlish feel to the space. Enjoy your desert lights and feel the summer even when it’s over.

DIY pink cactus lights (via www.abubblylife.com)

DIY pink cactus lights (via www.abubblylife.com)

Did you have a pet rock as a kid? We have seen some really fun adult version cactus rocks and thought it would be fun to make pet cactus rocks for kids.  Kids will love to paint and pick out their pet cactus rock for this easy craft project!

DIY pet cactus rocks (via https:)

DIY pet cactus rocks (via https:)

Neon lights are amazing for home decor, it’s one of the hot trends in modern home decor. This neon light is a funny and cute idea for your interior and is suitable for any party, and its cactus shape will be nice for summer and for a desert feel.

DIY neon cactus light (via www.shelterness.com)

DIY neon cactus light (via www.shelterness.com)

Even if you aren’t much of a sewer, this craft will be a nice fit for your home decor because cacti and needles just go together perfectly, plus it is super cute and something you would not mind to keep out as decor.

DIY cactus pin cushions (via https:)

DIY cactus pin cushions (via https:)

Make a cool foam sign with a cactus and a quote you like, for example, it can be a welcoming sign for your porch. The tutorial is pretty simple, you’ll love it, get inspired and go crafting!

DIY foam cactus sign (via www.thecraftedsparrow.com)

DIY foam cactus sign (via www.thecraftedsparrow.com)