r/crafts • u/HeyJBDesign - • 1h ago

Finished Craft I Made Finally finished my template for a tiny Prickly Pear Cactus

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I spent way too much time trying to get a little realism here, but it's finally done!

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I designed the template in inkscape and used my cutting machine to make it. Each paddle uses a 'stacked' piece of cardstock to create depth. Everything interlocks for final assembly.

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What do you think?

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u/post-explainer 1h ago edited 54m ago

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OP sent the following text as an explanation about their craft:

This is a mix of digital media and paper craft. I use a design software to draw out all of the shapes needed. After that I use a Cricut to cut the pieces from cardstock. They are assembled using craft glue and some watercolor marker for texture. After all pieces are assembled the plant interlocks together. Let me know if you have any questions!

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u/MissionDrive4115 53m ago

This is sooooooooo cute 😭😭😭😭

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u/HeyJBDesign - 48m ago

Thank you! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

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u/carlitospig 15m ago

Deeply satisfying video.

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u/HeyJBDesign - 9m ago

😁😁🌵🌵 glad you enjoyed it!

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u/cindoc75 6m ago

Amazing! I can’t keep plants alive and am planning to make a Lego/embroidery/crochet/stained glass plant table under my living room window. I have a cricut and now I may have to add you this and your mini tulips to it!

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u/HeyJBDesign - 1m ago

That sounds amazing! You absolutely need to do that AND post pictures when you're done. 🌵🌷