Grab a Large Cylinder Vase and your first color of sand. I started with Brown Sand, but you can start with any color. Plus, you can mix and match these if you are doing more than one vase. Don’t stress out too much about this. Remember, crafts should to be fun! Add your second color of sand. I used Coral Sand for my second color. Just add these and don’t worry how the sand falls. The more uneven, the better.
Re-pot your cactus in a Clear Flowerpot or another container without drainage holes. Typically, cacti should be planted in a pot with drainage holes, but we don’t want the water draining onto the sand and messing it up. You may need to add some more cactus or succulent soil to your Clear Flowerpot after you’ve potted your cactus.
Place your newly potted cactus in the center of your Large Cylinder Vase. Continue adding sand until you meet your cactus.
I also experimented by adding the re-potted cactus to an empty Large Cylinder Vase. This method works too. It was a little easier because you didn’t have to worry about placing it on the uneven sand. Both ways will give you a pretty result.
This time, you will need to use a piece of cardstock or paper to guide your sand so you don’t dump it on your cactus. If you happen to get soil, or even sand on your cactus, simply use a Paint Brush to gently brush it off.
Continue adding more layers of sand until you have filled your vase up, right under the cactus. Add a few White Stones for decoration.
When watering your cactus, use a large syringe so you can get right up close to the cactus. The syringe will help you guide the water and cause minimal disturbance to the sand. Remember not to over-water them.
Make sure to check out my full Cactus Party where these Sand Art Cactus Centerpieces were featured along with a Burlap & Lace DIY Table Runner and Churros & Dipping Sauce recipe for even more Cactus Party inspiration!
Grab a Large Cylinder Vase and your first color of sand. I started with Brown Sand, but you can start with any color. Plus, you can mix and match these if you are doing more than one vase. Don’t stress out too much about this. Remember, crafts should to be fun! Add your second color of sand. I used Coral Sand for my second color. Just add these and don’t worry how the sand falls. The more uneven, the better.
Re-pot your cactus in a Clear Flowerpot or another container without drainage holes. Typically, cacti should be planted in a pot with drainage holes, but we don’t want the water draining onto the sand and messing it up. You may need to add some more cactus or succulent soil to your Clear Flowerpot after you’ve potted your cactus.
Place your newly potted cactus in the center of your Large Cylinder Vase. Continue adding sand until you meet your cactus.
I also experimented by adding the re-potted cactus to an empty Large Cylinder Vase. This method works too. It was a little easier because you didn’t have to worry about placing it on the uneven sand. Both ways will give you a pretty result.
This time, you will need to use a piece of cardstock or paper to guide your sand so you don’t dump it on your cactus. If you happen to get soil, or even sand on your cactus, simply use a Paint Brush to gently brush it off.
Continue adding more layers of sand until you have filled your vase up, right under the cactus. Add a few White Stones for decoration.
When watering your cactus, use a large syringe so you can get right up close to the cactus. The syringe will help you guide the water and cause minimal disturbance to the sand. Remember not to over-water them.
Make sure to check out my full Cactus Party where these Sand Art Cactus Centerpieces were featured along with a Burlap & Lace DIY Table Runner and Churros & Dipping Sauce recipe for even more Cactus Party inspiration!
