Merry and bright
● Chic, modern and unapologetically faux, this hipster holiday cactus was inspired by the cool, look of white f locked or aluminum Christmas trees accessorized with a f lash of color. We chose iridescent pastels (which are trending). The cactus was spray-painted with white gloss paint/primer and when dry, sprayed with adhesive and covered with a thick layer of iridescent glitter f lakes. (Most flakes stick, some don’t. Very messy. This is an outdoor craft.) Next, 35 feet of battery-operated fairy lights on wire were added, and we could have stopped there. The simplicity was beautiful. To add color, we cut f loral wire into 6-inch pieces and used needle-nose pliers to twist one end into a curled loop. Then we stuck the straight end of the wire into the cactus and hung ornaments from the loops. A white gift box and feather boa create the base.