Patriotic Saguaro Cactus

Used a Cricut cartridge, Cactus Love, allowed with subscription. I like the way the cuts on the pieces look like prickly parts of a cactus.

Inked the edges, Assembled the pieces. Added red/white/blue star buttons. Prepared the planter with rocks. Stamped sentiment. Added sentiment tag & twine.

Supplies List 

adhesive: glue dots, Scotch ATG, Zig 2 Way glue pen 
buttons: mini red/white/blue stars
Cricut cartridge: Cactus Love  3" Saguaro
Die-Namics: die - Tag Stax
ink:  Delicata Golden Glittz
machine: Cricut Explore Air
other:  container - hubby found it in garage and it has a rustic look to it that complements
   the SW cactus look
           medium size pebbles - white ones from our greenhouse cleaned to use for support,
               small size pebbles - bought at Michaels - these have a SW color  
paper:  cardstock -  greens, white
stamp:  Craftin Desert Divas Celebrate Freedom - sentiment
Tim Holtz: Distress ink - mowed lawn
tool: MISTI
twine: red/white/blue 


Entering this into the following challenges:  


6/25  Dragonfly Journeys Ch62 Stuck on You  Cactus or Succulent  UE  6/19

6/26  Bitten by the Bug 2 Twins Ch  Use 2 of Something  UE  6/20
   used 2+ star buttons 

6/28  Time Out Ch59 Masculine with optional twist of Mixed Media  UE  6/16

7/3  Craftin Desert Divas Craft It Up Link It Up Linky Party Red White Blue Ch  UE  6/20

7/3  Fantabulous Cricut Ch#279 Patriotism  3E(#3)  6/20