Purr-fectly Spooky: A Paper Plate Black Cat!
Get ready to create some purr-fectly adorable Halloween fun with a craft that’s sure to be a hit! Our delightful Dollar Store Paper Plate Black Cat Craft is here to prove that a simple paper plate can be transformed into the most charming and spooky feline friend. This isn’t just an activity; it’s a wonderfully creative way to get into the Halloween spirit with a project that’s more sweet than scary.
This project is absolutely fantastic because it’s a great way to keep the kiddos engaged while they practice some important skills. As they color their cat, count its whiskers, and work with scissors and glue, they’ll be developing essential coloring, counting, and motor skills in a playful and engaging way. This hands-on activity is a great way for little ones to express their creativity and get ready for the big night!
Best of all, you can make this super cute paper plate black cat in just about 30 minutes! This makes it an ideal choice for a spontaneous afternoon craft, a classroom activity, or a quick and easy project for a Halloween party. So, grab a paper plate from the Dollar Store, gather your supplies, and get ready to create your very own charming black cat!
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Materials:
- Paper Plate, Large – Dollar Store
- Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Store
- Chenille Stem, Iridescent Tinsel – Dollar Store
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Black
- Cardstock – Black, Purple, Orange, Bright Green
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- White Paint Marker – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- PATTERN Paper Plate Black Cat
Instructions:
- Gather all supplies. Basecoat the inside of the paper plate with black acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Download and print the black cat patterns, then cut out with scissors. Trace two outer ears onto black cardstock, two inner ears and nose onto purple cardstock, one collar onto orange cardstock, and one star onto bright green cardstock. You could also use colored craft foam or craft felt for this project.
- Cut out the patterns with scissors, making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
- Attach two wiggle eyes and the nose to the Black Cat’s face with a glue gun and glue sticks. Assemble the ears, then attach them to the top of the paper plate with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue the star to the collar, and then attach the collar to the bottom of the cat.
- Using scissors, cut two 12” chenille stems into six pieces, each 4” long
- Attach three chenille stem whiskers to the right and left sides of the black cat’s nose with a glue gun and glue sticks. TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
- To finish, draw a cat’s mouth under the nose with a while paint marker.
Print the Tutorial:
Paper Plate Black Cat Craft
A simple paper plate from the Dollar Store can be transformed into an adorable black cat craft for kids! This fun activity keeps children engaged while developing their coloring skills, counting abilities, and fine motor skills. You can create this super cute paper plate black cat craft in just about 30 minutes!
Materials
- Paper Plate, Large – Dollar Store
- Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Store
- Chenille Stem, Iridescent Tinsel – Dollar Store
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Black
- Cardstock – Black, Purple, Orange, Bright Green
- PATTERNS Paper Plate Black Cat
Tools
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- White Paint Marker – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
Instructions
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Basecoat the inside of the paper plate with black acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP TWO
Download and print the black cat patterns, then cut out with scissors. Trace two outer ears onto black cardstock, two inner ears and nose onto purple cardstock, one collar onto orange cardstock, and one star onto bright green cardstock. You could also use colored craft foam or craft felt for this project.
STEP THREE
Cut out the patterns with scissors, making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
STEP FOUR
Attach 2 wiggle eyes and the nose to the Black Cat’s face with a glue gun and glue sticks. Assemble the ears, then attach them to the top of the paper plate with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue the star to the collar and the collar to the bottom of the cat.
STEP FIVE
Using scissors, cut two 12” chenille stems into six pieces, each 4” long.
STEP SIX
Attach three chenille stem whiskers to the right and left sides of the black cat's nose with a glue gun and glue sticks. TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP SEVEN
To finish, draw a cat’s mouth under the nose with a while paint marker.
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