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3-D Paper Cactus Template + Teacher Appreciation Printable

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by Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: June 14, 2020
modified datt: February 08,2021

Using Cricut Design Space and a cute teacher appreciation printable, we assembled and easy craft and teacher gift idea. Download this 3-D Paper Cactus Template gift this mini potted cactus to your fantastic teacher – “Thank you for being a fan-cactus teacher!”

Fan-cactus Teacher Printable Gift Tag

3-D Paper Cactus Template

Sometimes classroom and indoor spaces lack the sunlight for a small potted plant. We put together this easy to make Mini Potted Cricut Paper Cactus. Follow this step by step tutorial in design space and wirelessly cut with Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machines. After creating an adorable mini paper plant, we provide an optional teacher appreciation gift tag to thank a “fan-cactus” teacher!

Let’s get started!

Cactus Craft Materials

The following materials are needed to create your 3d cactus craft.

how to make a 3d diy paper cactus using Cricut Maker and cardstock Supplies


DIY Cactus Instructions

First gather your supplies.  You will begin your process in Cricut Design Space, craft your DIY cacti, and then create your final potted paper cactus plant. When your craft is done, you can print our cactus teacher thank you note and tie with a ribbon.

3D Cactus SVG on Cricut Design Space

Open Cricut Design Space.

Click on the “+” sign to start a new project and open up a blank canvas.

circut design space new project

Click on the Images button from the toolbar.

Search “torch cactus” image (#M103661F). Click the image to insert the pattern on the design canvas.

cricut design potted paper cactus new project

Resize grouping to double the original height to 4.5 inches high.

Click on the shape button on the toolbar to insert a circle shape.

creating a paper cactus in cricut design space

Measure the diameter of your terracotta pot and resize the circle shape to match slightly smaller than the diameter of the top of the terracotta pot. (In this case, the circle shape is sized to 2.125”.)

Change the color of the lightest green pieces to pink and change the color of the circle shape to cream color. Move to the color sync tab to see all the pieces sorted by color.

Cutting Paper Cactus Template

With the machine set to Cricut Maker, select “Make It” in  Design Space.

Set the material type to Cardstock, choosing the appropriate weight based on your paper.

Place your first paper color onto the light grip mat.

printing paper cactus on cricut maker

Follow prompts for loading cardstock paper into Cricut Maker and cutting. When the cut is complete, unload the mat from the machine.

Remove the cut pieces from the cutting mat using a spatula tool.

cricut design space cardstock paper cactus

Repeat for the remaining colored paper cactus pieces and circle base.

Assembling the Paper Cactus Plant

Create a sharp fold on the cactus pieces along the score lines.

folding a diy paper cactus to 3-d design

Group the similar sized pieces together to create a total of three separate cacti.

Start with the largest sized cactus pieces. Using a glue stick, glue the pieces together, sandwiching the prickly pieces between the other colors, alternating them as you go along.

Press the paper cactus sides together firmly.

Repeat with the smaller and medium sized cactus.

Allow your glued paper cactus plants to dry.

Assembling the 3D Potted Paper Cactus

First, place a dot of hot glue at the center bottom of your terracotta pot.

Lay the styrofoam ball inside the terracotta pot and let it settle on the glue dot.

Next, place a glue dot on top of the ball.

Cover the ball with the cream colored circle shape.

Lastly, attach the prepared 3-D cactus paper plants on top of the circle with hot glue and hold in place until glue sets.

Allow your final piece to dry.

Optional: Using a hot glue gun, on the flat surface of your potted plant, glue down sand and rocks.

Teacher Appreciation Printable

Using an adorable ribbon (we love this green gingham check ribbon), tie off our cactus teacher thank you note a back to school, teacher appreciation week, or end of the year teacher gift idea.


Teacher Cactus Quotes

We pulled together some punny teacher cactus quotes to use this cactus craft as a gift.

Bloom where you are planted.

Let’s stick together.

Needle’s to say you’re a great teacher!

Thank you for helping me stay sharp.

Teacher, you are always on point!

You can hand write your note (see our hand lettering ideas) using the quotes we provided or print off our teacher printable below.

“Thank you for being a fan-cactus teacher” Printable Gift Tag Instant Download

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Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Before you go on, take a look at this! Solve an entire year of gifts with this Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags set. Included in this set are 12 months of gift tags. Each gift tag can be paired with a small low-cost gift just to show an appreciation of thanks.

Our Cactus Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags are included in this set. From plants to chocolate bars, these Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas can be used the entire school year!

How to Teacher Appreciation Printable at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples. First, sign in or create a Staples account. Using the Staples printing service page, you can ship your teacher thank you note printable or pick it up.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final 3-d Cricut Cactus and Teacher Appreciation Cactus Printable .  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!


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Also save these Teacher Appreciation Printables to use throughout the year. Pin to Pinterest.



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Frito-Lay Party Mix For a Great Price

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: June 13, 2020
modified datt: June 13,2020

Pay only $11.38 for 40 single serve bags of Frito-Lay Party Mix when you check out with Subscribe & Save. Even better, if you have 5 or more subscriptions in the same month, your price will drop to $10.18!

Frito-Lay Variety Packs provides the perfect portion size and variety to keep your entire family happy. No matter what the occasion from stocking the pantry, to your next family party, to the lunch box, or even a desk break, all you have to do is grab a pack and go!

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This sale price was accurate as of 6/13/2020 1:55 PM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

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DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover with Behr Grey Paint

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by Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: June 13, 2020
modified datt: August 15,2022

Looking for a weekend home renovation project? Transform your entire space with this bathroom remodel on a budget was under $50. Thrifty DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover Tutorial plus the Best Grey Paint Colors form Behr.

DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover

Bathroom Vanity Makeover Ideas on a Budget

Frugal times call for frugal measures. We have been crossing off our Older Home Improvement Renovations off one by one.  When we purchased this one, we had a bathroom that wasn’t very updated and I knew could be improved with a quick weekend project.

Our chalk paint vanity was slowly looking like a 100 year old farmhouse bathroom vanity. I don’t mean in the best way. I mean 100 year old in the sense that this bathroom needs some tender loving care. It was time to paint or replace the bathroom vanity. To save money, we dedicated a weekend to painting an old bathroom vanity.

Bathroom Vanity Makeover Before

Refinishing your bathroom vanity cabinets is a thrifty way to bring your entire bathroom to life. It can be done for under $50 with only a few essential supplies.

Bathroom Vanity Makeover Supplies

These are the supplies we had on hand before beginning our Bathroom Vanity Makeover.

Materials:

When refinishing your bathroom vanity cabinets, also consider:

The paint was about $35 and we actually had the rest of the bathroom makeover supplies. However, if you are in need of a some materials your will hit closer to the $50 threshold.

Refinishing Your Bathroom Vanity Cabinets

Follow these steps to update a bathroom vanity with paint.

First, clean your vanity/cabinet by scrubbing it with a sponge, dish soap and water and let dry.

Remove your cabinet doors, drawers and hardware with a screw driver or screw gun if you can. Label your doors and drawers do you know where they go.

Bathroom Vanity and Sand Paper

Sand your vanity/cabinet with the grain of the wood.

Vacuum dust and paint from sanding.

Use a tack cloth to wipe the vanity/cabinet.

What is a tack cloth? A tack cloth is a specialized type of loosely woven cheesecloth that is treated with a tacky material for wiping away dust and fine particles.

Tape around your edges. Tape near the counter top, walls, white trim baseboard and flooring.

Paint a primer on your cabinet (my cabinet was painted white prior so I skipped this step) and let dry overnight.

How to Remodel a Bathroom Vanity

Paint the doors and drawers on your cabinet and let dry. Then paint the rest of the cabinet. (My drawers were not removable, if yours are you can paint both at the same time) and let dry for at least 4 hours.

Paint a second coat on the doors, drawers and cabinet and let dry overnight.

Reattached the doors, drawers and add new hardware.  If you don’t want to buy new hardware, you can always re-paint the ones you had. A great hardware paint is Rust-Oleum All Surface Metallic Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint and Primer in One (comes in many colors.)

Behr Grey Paint Colors

Take a look at the best Behr grey paint for bathrooms. For our bathroom makeover, we used Behr Flint Gray Paint, but there are many beautiful shades of gray for vanities, walls, etc.

Part of Behr 2020 Color Trends in the grey paint called Battleship Gray. The Behr 2020 Color Trends palette was inspired by natural elements such as sky, earth, water and plant life.

Best Gray Paint Colors

Looking for a warm gray, dark gray, a light gray? There are so many different shades of grey.

The Best Gray Paints from Behr

We found more popular gray paint colors from Behr. Paint your dinning room, living room, kitchen or renovate your bathroom in one weekend too!

Grey or Gray

I felt a need to quick address this! You will see me use the two variations of gray and grey on this post. Gray is American spelling while Grey is British spelling. Depending on how Behr identified the color, was the version I picked up. Google will identify and interchange for you both colors when doing your own internet search.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final bathroom vanity makeover or a space where you painted gray paint.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Do not forget our Older Home Improvement Hacks & DIY Renovations. We love this photo (below) from Joanna Gaines who had an older green bathroom that could not be painted or changed. A few touches and the bathroom is chic and enjoyable. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Bathroom Storage Solutions for Small Spaces. When redesigning your bathroom, take into account some of these bathroom hacks and transform your entire space!  Pin to Pinterest.



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BetterBody Organic Chia Seeds at the Best Price

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published date: June 12, 2020
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Pay only $6.53 for a 2lb. canister of BetterBody Foods Organic Chia Seeds with Omega-3 when you check out with Subscribe & Save. Even better, if you have 5 or more subscriptions in the same month, your price will drop to $5.84!

This omega powerhouse is full of other useful nutrients that will help men and women live a better life. In every serving of our chia seeds, you’ll find many nutrients, including omega-3, and fiber, making it a great bonus to any protein shake or juice. Because it is flavor neutral, you can add it to drinks and shakes of all flavors without them clashing.

With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you can cancel your subscription any time before or after the first shipment.

This sale price was accurate as of 6/11/2020 1:25 PM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

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Great Deal on ZonePerfect Caramel Brownie Protein Bars

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published date: June 12, 2020
modified datt: June 12,2020

Two ways to save on ZonePerfect Salted Caramel Brownie Protein Bars! Take your pick below!

[1]. Add one 12-count box to your cart and pay only $8.99 when you check out with Subscribe & Save. Even better, if you have 5 or more subscriptions in the same month, your price will drop to $8.04!

[2]. Add TWO packages to your cart and your total will drop to $15.61 (or $13.71 if you have 5+ subscriptions).

Zone Perfect nutrition bars offer delicious taste you’ll love and quality nutrition to help you make the most of every day. Each bar has 10-15g of protein to help keep you feeling fuller longer, and up to 19 vitamins & minerals, including antioxidants for immune support.

With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you can cancel your subscription any time before or after the first shipment.

This sale price was accurate as of 6/12/2020 1:20 PM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

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Super Deal on Cetaphil Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin

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published date: June 12, 2020
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Pay only $15.03 for a pack of 2 (16-ounce) bottles of Cetaphil Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin when you when you clip the $3.06 off coupon and check out with Subscribe & Save. Even better, if you have 5 or more subscriptions in the same month, your price will drop to $13.12! That’s only $7.72 or less for each bottle! It sells for around $10 a bottle in the stores!

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser deep cleans skin with a low-lathering, non-drying formula that thoroughly removes dirt, surface oils, makeup and impurities without leaving skin tight or dry. This effective yet gentle facial cleanser was originally formulated for dermatologists to keep skin clean and healthy​. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser is hypoallergenic, so it won’t aggravate sensitive skin.

With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you can cancel your subscription any time before or after the first shipment.

This sale price was accurate as of 6/12/2020 1:10 PM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

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RV Packing List

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer

published date: June 11, 2020
modified datt: May 15,2021

Going on a road trip? Escaping your town for a night under the stars? This RV Packing List will ensure that nothing is left behind! Download this camper supply list printable before you put the rubber wheels on the asphalt. With our RV camping checklist, you’re guaranteed to enjoy your next family camping trip with the comforts of everything you need!

RV Packing List

RV Packing List Printable

There is a lot to remember before going on a road trip. Most of the time, I’m packing days or even weeks in advance. Even if I am not physically packing, I have a running list on my phone — sometimes as far out as a month ahead. Since as early as I could remember, I relied on a list for getting me out the door. It didn’t have to be fancy. Often it was on a torn off sheet of paper, but I used it as my organized checklist. It’s always so helpful to have an RV camping checklist before hitting the pavement. When you’re out on a rural road, you never want to be without your family’s essentials!

If forgetting something on a trip feels like a nightmare, you’ll definitely want to save this RV Checklist and Packing List. Included is everything you need for your next RV trip on the road. This RV Camping List leaves nothing behind, so you get the ultimate peace of mind on your road vacation!

Enjoy life on the road!


Packing List for RV Camping

Our Packing Checklist for RV Camping includes the following.

General Camping Supplies

___Alarm clock
___Firewood and Axe
___Basic Tool Kit
___Lighters and Matches
___Flashlights and extra batteries
___ Beddings ( sleeping bag)
___Camera battery and battery charger
___Backpacks and beach bags
___Swiss army knifes
___Lanterns and lantern fuel
___Map, compass, GPS
___Sunscreen and bug spray
___Updated first aid kit and medications (Our Busy Mom Binder has a medication printable)

Camping Kitchen Supplies

___Meal plan (See our Camping Recipe Ideas)
___Camping stove and fuel
___Groceries as per meal plan
___Spices and salt pepper
___Drinking water
___Can opener
___Pots and pans
___Dishes cups and utensils
___Aluminum foil
___Trash and recycling bags
___Ziploc bags
___Dishwashing Items

Camping Toiletries & Personal Items

___Toothbrushes and toothpaste
___Body wash and shampoo
___Towels
___Shaving supplies
___Hair care systems
___Laundry bag
___Hand sanitizer
___Baby wipes
___Toilet paper
___Glasses and care items

Camping Clothing

___Warm and cold weather clothes
___ Hats and gloves
___ Undergarments
___ Socks
___ Rangegear
___Warm and cold weather foot gear

Let us know what you would add to the list by leaving a comment on this post.

What to Pack RV Camping

RV Packing List Printable

Get all of our free printables including RV Packing List including our Camping Packing List. Subscribe and look for a link and password in our inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

Directions:

1.) Enter your email address HERE.

2.) Confirm the email request in your inbox.

3.) Look for the link and passcode in your inbox to access your RV checklist.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.  You can get started by signing in or creating a Staples account.  Once you have signed in, go to the Staples Printing Service Page and begin your steps.


This might be a product you want to laminate so you can use every time you hop in the RV. We recommend this Scotch Thermal Laminator. I have had mine almost 10 years and it still runs strong.

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RV Camping Packing List


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Great Low Price on Annie’s Organic Snack Mix

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published date: June 11, 2020
modified datt: June 11,2020

Pay only $11.96 for 4 boxes (9oz each) of Annie’s Organic Crackers and Pretzels Snack Mix when you clip the $3.20 off coupon and check out with Subscribe & Save. Even better, if you have 5 or more subscriptions in the same month, your price will drop to $10.37!

This delicious, certified-organic snack mix comes in fun shapes kids love, and moms and dads appreciate that it’s made without artificial flavors, synthetic colors or synthetic preservatives

With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you can cancel your subscription any time before or after the first shipment.

This sale price was accurate as of 6/11/2020 1:40 PM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

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