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