Open Cricut Design Space.

Search “torch cactus” image (#M103661F) and then click on the image to insert the pattern on the canvas.

Resize grouping to double its original height (4.5” high).

Search “barrel cactus” image (#M102CADB) and then click on the image to insert the pattern on the canvas.

Change the color of the prickly torch cactus pieces to pink and change the color of the prickly barrel cactus to dark green.

Change the color of the other torch cactus pattern pieces to a mix of light green and dark green. Change the other barrel cactus pattern pieces to a mix of light green and dark green.

Move to the color sync tab to see all the pieces sorted by color.

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

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

Repeat for the remaining cacti pieces and papers.

Fold the cactus pieces along the score lines.

Group the similar sized pieces together. They will create three separate cacti.

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

Repeat with the other two sizes of the torch cactus and for the other barrel cactus.

Pour the sand into the bottom of the glass vase.

Pour the pebbles over the sand.

Place the paper cacti into the vase, burying them into the pebbles to secure in place or add a bit of glue to the bottom to help hold it upright.