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DIY Cactus Pumpkins using your Cricut Maker

Published October 5, 2017 by Lindsay

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Have you ever wanted to create your own Cactus Pumpkins? In this post, I will show you how easy it is with just a few supplies.

cactus pumpkin

This post is all about making homemade Halloween decor with your Cricut Maker and using pumpkins I got from Oriental Trading. These are super simple and can be customized to any colors of your choice.

Using my Cricut Maker has been an awesome tool for all my Halloween crafts. I especially love Malakai's Maui costume, or you can use your Cricut Explore to make these easy Hocus Pocus tombstones.

green ceramic pumpkin

Supplies for your DIY Cactus Pumpkins

  • Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore
  • Ceramic Pumpkins
  • Three shades of green paint
  • Three shades of matching green cardstock
  • Two shades of pink cardstock
  • Holographic Vinyl
  • Spike Cricut File
  • Cactus Arms File
  • Green Cactus Flower File
  • Pink Cactus Flower File
cricut paper succulent

how to paint your pumpkin craft

Begin by painting your pumpkins. I just did random colors on random sizes with foam brushes. While they are drying, create your flowers and spikes in the Cricut Design Space files I linked to above.

I did about 3-4 layers of the green paint on all the pumpkins and I also painted the stems.

cactus pumpkins

how to cut succulents with the cricut Maker

I used hot glue and glue dots to adhere the paper to each other. When cutting, use the intricate cut cardstock setting. This will double-cut the paper and give you a good crisp cut.

Sometimes I did have it cut two times but this is when my mat was starting to lose its stick. When creating the stamens, you’ll begin by rolling the edge that doesn’t have the tab. Once your stamens are rolled, you’ll fold that tab under and secure it with some glue.

white pumpkin craft

To adhere the paper flowers and cactus arms, use hot glue.

diy cactus pumpkin
cricut holographic vinyl

how to create your vinyl cactus spikes

For the spikes, cut your file on the holographic vinyl setting and just apply them randomly with your hands. No special tools needed for this easy pumpkin.

cricut halloween craft

These cactus pumpkins are perfect for Halloween and I love how colorful they are. Sometimes Halloween is too black and white so it’s nice to have a different color thrown into the mix.

cricut pumpkin craft

I’ve also teamed up with other bloggers to show what else you can make with your Cricut Maker and items from Oriental Trading. These two companies are a match made in heaven and the possibilities are endless.

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  1. the cape on the corner says

    October 5, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    love this idea, super unique. cacti are my fave things, and i wish they’d live in my PA garden!
    b

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    • Lindsay says

      October 5, 2017 at 10:34 AM

      They don’t grow in Northern Utah either. I wish they did.

      Reply
  2. mary says

    October 9, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    These are the prettiest pumpkins I have seen this year! And I am obsessed with the holographic vinyl! I am definitely pinning these for later!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 9, 2017 at 2:12 PM

      Thank you! They were so fun to make and the holographic vinyl is a must! XX

      Reply
  3. Jen T says

    October 9, 2017 at 3:32 PM

    Ok, these are the cutest pumpkins EVER! I’m obsessed. Great job!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 9, 2017 at 3:40 PM

      Thank you so much! I love when people admire what I make. ??

      Reply
  4. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    October 9, 2017 at 7:38 PM

    Super cute idea! Cactus crafts are much cuter than the real ones I live around in Arizona! Visiting from Show + Tell party.

    Reply
  5. [email protected] Away Out West says

    October 11, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    This is such a unique idea! Love it!

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  6. Kathryn Griffin says

    October 17, 2017 at 4:48 AM

    Such a great idea! Thank you for sharing! You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s bash. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/make-pretty-monday-week-230/ Have a great week! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  7. STEPHANIE ABBOTT says

    October 17, 2017 at 7:06 PM

    Love it! Featuring this at our link party tonight and sharing on FB. Have a great week.

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    • Lindsay says

      October 17, 2017 at 7:07 PM

      Thank you so much, Stephanie!

      Reply
  8. Catherine Anderson says

    October 22, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    This is very simple and unique idea. Bet my kids will love this. Thank you.

    Reply
  9. Judi Johnson says

    October 28, 2020 at 9:16 PM

    I tried to get the cut files and Design Space said they are saved as Private Files. How can I get the svg’s to make these pumpkins

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 30, 2020 at 4:56 PM

      Cricut changed up their system. Let me see if I can find a work-a-round.

      I was able to save it so everyone can see this file. They changed it when they went offline so I have loads of files to change. Thanks for your patience.

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