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Cactus Desk Organizer

Create a Model Magic Cactus Organizer to store your office supplies and pin messages to. Customize your cactus by blending Model Magic colors for a marbled effect!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Model Magic
  • Styrofoam Ball
  • Terracotta Pot
  • Toothpick(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cut styrofoam to fit the inside of your pot so that it creates a removable lid.

  • Step 2

    Shape green Model Magic to form your first cactus.

  • Step 3

    Use a toothpick to add details to your cactus and then set aside to dry.

  • Step 4

    Stick a toothpick in the base of your cactus and place into the styrofoam. Adult Supervision Required Please refer to Safety Guidelines.

  • Step 5

    Create smaller cacti using different Model Magic colors. Blend them together to create a marbled effect. Place them together in the pot to create a push pin cactus.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Experiment mixing and blending two or more colors or Model Magic to make a new color.

  • Model Magic that is fresh from the pack will stick to itself. Dried pieces can be glued together.

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