Halloween is just around the corner and we’re so excited to get in the spirit of things with crafting! This rocking paper plate black cat craft is easy to make and is the perfect companion for our recent rocking witch craft.
Friendly not scary is our approach to Halloween and with their friendly faces, this paper plate black cat craft is a lovely make for young children to try.
Complete with a printable template that can be simply colored in and cut out, we’ve made it super easy to complete at home or within a classroom environment.
And if you’re reading A Room with a Broom with your children, our Rocking Witch and Black Cats are the perfect way to extend the fun.
How to Make the Rocking Paper Plate Black Cat Craft
Materials
Paper Plate
Black Paint
White Marker Pen
Glue Stick
Scissors
Download the Witch Template:
The Black Cat template is available to members of the Arty Crafty Kids club.
Members will need to log in to access the templates: https://www.artycraftykids.com/product/rocking-paper-plate-black-cat-template/
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Watch the Step-by-Step Black Cat Video Tutorial:
Let’s Make a Paper Plate Black Cat!
Step 1: Paint a Paper Plate Black
To create a black cat, paint the center of the paper plate black.
Of course, the cat doesn’t have to be black and can be any combination of colors!
Step 2: Fold the Paper Plate in Half
Fold the paper plate in half, pressing down firmly along the newly formed crease.
Step 3: Cut Off the Rim of the Paper Plate
Carefully remove the rim of the paper plate.
Step 4: Decorate the Cat Template
Color in the cat template with a favorite medium.
Once colored, carefully cut out the elements.
Step 5: Assemble the Cat’s Head
Glue the eyes and nose to the cat’s head.
Use a white marker/ acrylic pen to draw a mouth and whiskers.
Step 6: Complete the Cat’s Head with a Pair of Ears
Assemble the ears and glue to the back of the cat’s head.
Step 7: Add Detail to the Cat’s Paws
Use a white marker pen to draw claws onto each paw.
Step 8: Affix the Cat’s Head and Paws to the Paper Plate
Glue the cat’s head to one of the paper plate tips and then two legs just below; one on the inside of the first fold the second leg glued to the back fold.
Step 9: Affix the Cat’s Tail
Next, glue the back legs to the other end of the paper plate and then the tail just above along the paper plate fold.
The Rocking Paper Plate Black Cat Craft is Complete
With all the pieces assembled, the legs may need a little adjustment to ensure they do not obstruct the rocking motion.
Once your Arty Crafty Kids are satisfied with where the cat pieces are placed, it’s playtime!
The black cat will now rock back and forth as if it’s playfully scuttling along the floor.
I hope your Arty Crafty Kids have a wonderful creative time making their rocking black cats! As always, we love to Arty Crafty Kids’ creativity in action and if you happen to share their completed makes on social media, please do give us a tag or/and use the #artycraftykids – happy crafting!
More Halloween Crafts for Kids
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are beginning to change color and the morning coolness is setting in. Now it’s time to start getting ready for halloween!
The Arty Crafty Kids members area has everything you need to make Halloween fun and creative for your little ones. Here are a few of our favorite ideas!
