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Paper Cacti: Illustrator Kim Sielbeck crafts bright coloured paper plants built to last

Are you one of those people who tend to kill plants before you've even had a chance to pot them? If that's the case, then you'll be happy to know there's a solution. These Paper Cacti by Brooklyn-based illustrator Kim Sielbeck will be perfect for those of us who aren't great at keeping plants alive.

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Colourful paper cacti with neon pink and white flowers in patterned clay pots arranged in a row

Crafted with Paper Mâché, cardboard, polymer clay, paper, styrofoam and clay pots – the bright and colourful creations will be available for sale at MoCCA Festival on 2-3 April 2016.

Kim was born in Alaska, moved all around America in a Coast Guard family, and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York City. When not at her studio in Greenpoint, Kim is probably designing textiles, holidaying, playing surf guitar in her band Puppies, biking around the city, or sailing around New York's harbour. You can discover more of her lush work at kimsielbeck.com.

Collection of colourful paper cacti with patterned pots in shades of green, pink, blue and white, featuring various geometric designs and embellishments
Three handcrafted paper cacti in decorated terracotta pots, featuring lime green prickly pear and columnar cacti with pink flowers, and white dotted and green striped blooms
Colourful handmade paper cacti with patterned stems and bright pink flowers in decorated pots by Kim Sielbeck
Three handcrafted paper cacti with colourful patterned pots, featuring red and pink flowers, green leaves and striped details
Hand holding a small potted paper cactus with bright pink and green segments, green spikes, and a red flower on top
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