The holiday cactus is known for blooming just once a year. But craft one yourself and it will bloom year-round! If you do make this pink felt holiday cactus for a loved one, you can always add a note that this plant will last forever—just like your love for them! Sweet, right?

At the end of this post, you’ll find the pattern you need to create your own felt holiday cactus. We recommend using a cutting machine for this project, but we’ve also included a PDF template if you’re cutting by hand. Once you have everything ready to go, just follow the tutorial listed on the right hand side at the top of this post.

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How to Make a Felt Holiday Cactus

  1. Gather the tools and materials listed above. Then download the pattern at the end of this post.
  2. Cut out your felt pieces according to the pattern, using your Cricut Maker or scissors.
  3. To make a cactus flower: Apply pink PanPastel to the edges of the petals on both sides.
  4. Glue the stamen around the end of your 18-gauge floral wire.

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Photo tutorial for felt holiday cactus with pink flowers by Lia Griffith

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