DIY Felt Cactus Ornaments

Nowadays anything can be made into an ornament even if it has nothing to do with Christmas. I’ve seen everything from pizza and donuts to cellphones and coffee cups as ornaments. So this year I thought, why not make a cactus ornament? It would make a super adorable and unique trimming plus it’s trendy!

If you cannot resist the urge to decorate your tree with cacti, then keep reading to learn how to create a felt cactus ornament. They take a bit of patience to make, but I promise you it’s all worth it in the end!

DIY Felt Cactus Ornament

Supplies

• Green felt
• Embroidery thread and needle
• Fiberfill
• Beads (Optional)

Skills needed: Embroidery and sewing

Instructions

Step One: Draw

Draw the shape of a cactus onto the felt. Cactus come in various shapes and sizes, so feel free to experiment.

Step Two: Fold and cut

Fold the felt in half and cut the cactus from it. You should now have two pieces. One will be the front of the cactus and the other the back.

Step Three: Embroider

Embroider the front piece of the cactus. Cacti have spikes and lines. Interpret spikes with a cross stitch and lines with a basic straight stitch.

Optional: Add beads as you embroider to embellish the cactus.

Step Four: Stitch

Stitch the front and back of the cactus together with a whip stitch (right sides out). Leave a small opening to add fiberfill.

Step Five: Stuff

Gently stuff the cactus with fiberfill. Close the opening with a few whip stitches.

Step Six: Create a loop

Thread your needle, but do not tie a knot in the thread. Pull the needle and thread through the top of the cactus until you have enough length for the ornament to hang from a tree. Cut the thread and tie a knot at the end.

It’s a Cactus Christmas!

Take 15 minutes today to read, write down, and meditate on this scripture: “I pray that you will know the love of Christ. His love goes beyond anything we can understand. I pray that you will be filled with God Himself.” - Ephesians 3:19 (NLV)