Let’s make a Valentine’s Day Cactus Pattern in Procreate! If you’re looking for a fun take on Valentine’s Day surface pattern design, this one’s for you! In this Procreate time lapse video, I’m creating a cute and quirky cactus pattern with a Valentine’s twist!
This pattern was made for the Print-On-Demand Ready 2025 challenge over in The Pattern Maker’s Toolkit, where we’re working ahead on seasonal designs so they’re ready to upload in plenty of time for the key shopping dates.
I’m using The Pattern Maker Canvas from my Etsy shop to quickly build this seamless repeat, and as always, you can find helpful free resources like colour palettes and layout templates in The Pattern Maker’s Toolkit to follow along or spark your own ideas.
Whether you’re working on designs for Spoonflower, prepping for next year’s Valentine’s launches, or just want a cheerful way to practice your Procreate skills—this video is full of inspiration. (Please remember though that this pattern is for inspiration/personal/educational only! The assets are not licensed for commercial use and I remain the copyright holder for this pattern.
Let’s jump into the time lapse and get those cactus cuties blooming!
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If you enjoyed making this pattern in Procreate, don’t forget to like and subscribe over on YouTube for more tips and tricks every week.
Have fun, stay creative and I will see you soon!
If you enjoyed making this cactus pattern in Procreate, don’t forget to like and subscribe over on YouTube for more tips and tricks every week.
Have fun, stay creative and I will see you soon!