{"id":56064,"date":"2017-05-18T07:26:38","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T21:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=56064"},"modified":"2020-03-15T14:44:52","modified_gmt":"2020-03-15T03:44:52","slug":"diy-felt-craft-pop-cactus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-felt-craft-pop-cactus\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Felt Craft: Pop Cactus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56151\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero-title.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a felt cactus - Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero-title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero-title-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero-title-600x899.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero-title-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero-title-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is wonderfully inevitable that what we admire most in the world becomes a part of us and is reflected in the choices we make. A love of Van Gogh may draw one to growing sunflowers, wearing yellow dresses and painting your walls blue. Or in my case, a fascination for Andy Warhol and a love of sixties kitsch has developed into a love of pop. With that throw in a vibrant pinch of cultural Mexican love, and we have what I affectionately call the Pop Cactus.<\/p>\n<p>The Pop Cactus is the cutest of cacti with its purposely eye popping colours. It is the perfect thing for people born without a green thumb. The Pop Cactus is also a lovely little traveller, fitting into your bag and you\u2019ll never have to deal with quarantine because\u2026 well, it is made of felt. So\u2026 let\u2019s do this!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Felt Craft: How to make a Stitched Felt Cactus in a Pot<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Felt (two different colours \u2013 the brighter the better)<\/li>\n<li>Felting wool [contrasting colour to the felt]<\/li>\n<li>Pom-pom fringe trim \u2013 17.5cm length<\/li>\n<li>Thread (match the felt colours)<\/li>\n<li>Wire stem<\/li>\n<li>Hobby fill<\/li>\n<li>Cardboard<\/li>\n<li>Needles \u2013 sewing and needle felting<\/li>\n<li>Scissors (paper and dressmakers)<\/li>\n<li>Fabric marker or dressmakers chalk<\/li>\n<li>Pliers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How to:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1\/ Print <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Pop-cactus-pattern.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">template<\/a>&nbsp;at 100% and cut out the pattern pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56115 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step1-3.jpg\" alt=\"felt craft Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step1-3.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step1-3-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step1-3-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step1-3-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step1-3-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2\/ Draw an outline of pattern pieces onto felt and cardboard. When drawing on the felt use a fabric marker or dressmakers chalk. Choose your felt colours for maximum contrast and brightness. We want these babies to pop.<\/p>\n<p>3\/ Cut out the cardboard and felt pieces.<\/p>\n<p>4\/ Pin the pom-pom trim to <strong>rim<\/strong> piece, 5mm-1cm down from top edge. Hand stitch in place along edges of pop-pom trim.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56116 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step4.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step4.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step4-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step4-600x479.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step4-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step4-576x460.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5\/ Bring the sides of the Rim piece together and blanket stitch closed beginning with the top end [closest to the trim].<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56117 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step5.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step5.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step5-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step5-600x479.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step5-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step5-576x460.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6\/ Press the newly sewn seam with fingers to give the <strong>rim<\/strong> a cylindrical pot shape.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56118 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step6.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step6.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step6-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step6-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step6-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step6-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7\/ Pin the <strong>base<\/strong> piece to bottom of the <strong>rim<\/strong> and blanket stitch together around the circumference.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56119 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step7.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step7.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step7-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step7-600x370.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step7-330x203.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8\/ Lay out the <strong>trunk<\/strong> pieces two together x2. Blanket stitch the edge of one side, stopping at the top point.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56120 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step8.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step8.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step8-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step8-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step8-330x412.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step8-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9\/ Place the two seamed Trunk sections together and blanket stitch along the outside edge. Keep the bottom open. Puff out the trunk to give it a three dimensional shape.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56121 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step9.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step9.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step9-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step9-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step9-330x412.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step9-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10\/ Using pliers bend the wire stem in the middle and push the ends through the cardboard <strong>inner base<\/strong> Ensure the bent wire length is 10cm above the cardboard. Bend the wire ends below the cardboard and snap off excess wire.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56122 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step10.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step10.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step10-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step10-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step10-330x413.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step10-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11\/ Drop the trunk onto the bent wire. Stuff trunk with hobby fill.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56123 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step11.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step11.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step11-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step11-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step11-330x412.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step11-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12\/ Place the two <strong>branch<\/strong> pieces together and blanket stitch along the top edge half. Stopping at the marker reference on the pattern piece.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56124 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step12.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step12.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step12-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step12-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step12-330x412.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step12-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>13\/ Sew the <strong>branch side<\/strong> piece to the two joined <strong>branch<\/strong> pieces, creating a third side.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56125 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step13.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step13.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step13-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step13-600x751.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step13-330x413.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step13-367x460.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>14\/ Stuff branch with hobby fill and stitch to side of the trunk by lining up the side seams. Use the pattern piece marker as a guide.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56126 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step14.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step14.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step14-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step14-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step14-330x412.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step14-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>15\/ Pop the cactus inner base into the felt pot and stitch the cardboard to the base of the pot. This will help hold it together.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56127 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step15.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step15.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step15-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step15-600x318.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step15-330x175.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>16\/ Fill up the pot with hobby fill. It\u2019s just like potting a real plant isn\u2019t it!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56128 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step16.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step16.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step16-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step16-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step16-330x413.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step16-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>17\/ Layer some felting wool around the cactus and over the hobby fill. Take your felting needle and get some good stabby action happening as you make the felting wool lock into the hobby fill.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56129 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step17.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step17.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step17-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step17-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step17-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-step17-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>18\/ Voila! You now have your very own cute pop cactus to love and to hold.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56149\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-final.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a cactus from felt \" width=\"690\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-final.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-final-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-final-600x737.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-final-330x405.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-final-375x460.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56133\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero7.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero7.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero7-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero7-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-hero7-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56150\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-cg.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Craft: Pop Cactus mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-cg.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-cg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-cg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-cg-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-cg-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pop-cactus-cg-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-separator type-thin\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55759 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Melissa.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa Gaggiano\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Melissa.jpg 250w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Melissa-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Melissa is a hyper creative artist, and content creator.<\/p>\n<p>To see more of Melissa\u2019s work, follow these links&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/melissagdesign.blogspot.com.au\/\">BLOG<\/a>&nbsp;| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melissa.gaggiano\/\">INSTAGRAM<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is wonderfully inevitable that what we admire most in the world becomes a part of us and is reflected in the choices we make. 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