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Saturday, June 25, 2016

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(#36/20 

6 comments:

  1. Finally-a cactus I can't kill! I will have to check out this cut-thanks for joining us at FCCB!

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  2. You did such a wonderful job on your cactus in the pot/home decor. The cactus definitely looks realistic, love the stars and tag. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.

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  3. This is awesome! Love the cute cactus cut! Thanks so much for joining us for the FCCB challenge this week! Hugs, DT Karla

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  4. Very fun idea - and I love the little stars that you added! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out! Jill

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  5. Oh wow! I thought the cactus was real at first! Cute project! Thanks for taking the Time Out to play with us!

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  6. Great holiday project. I have to try these succulent cuts. So pretty

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