Cactus Pom-Pom Craft

2 min read September 13, 2026 Amanda Kingloff
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When you think of a cactus, you generally think of a plant that is prickly and pokey. This pom-pom cactus craft is the exact opposite—these mini-cacti are so soft and cute you won't be able to stop touching them! Upcycle an egg carton to create the mini flower pots, then use a variety of green pom-poms to make welcoming cacti. Kids will love crafting them—and they are perfectly sized for some pretend doll-play!

 

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Cut egg carton cups and trim down to make an evenly-sized cup. Cut as many cups as cacti you plan to make.

 

Cactus Pom-Pom Craft step 1
Step
2

Cut brown felt into 2-by-4-inch strips. Cover one side with glue and roll lenthwise to get a 4-inch roll.


Cactus Pom-Pom Craft step 2
Step
3

Glue the brown felt roll into the egg carton cup along the top. Make sure a little of the felt peaks above the top edge of the carton cup.


Cactus Pom-Pom Craft step 3
Step
4

Glue largest green pom-pom into the egg carton cup.


Cactus Pom-Pom Craft step 4
Step
5

Glue smaller pom-poms on top of large one. Glue even smaller colored pom-pom to the top as the flower.


Cactus Pom-Pom Craft step 5
Step
6

Try different combinations of green pom-poms to get different shaped cacti!


Cactus Pom-Pom Craft step 6

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