Hi friends! Are you as BIG of a fan as we are for Pete the Cat? Of course you are – who isn’t?!

Recently my son and I made this adorable Pete the Cat Inspired Handprint Keepsake Idea together and it’s the PERFECT way to celebrate one of our favorite author and children’s book character together! Plus it makes for a great keepsake and/or decor piece to keep for years to come {teachers – think bulletin board idea to show off!}

So what are you waiting for? Make your own GROOVY Handprint Keepsake and read some books in honor of him! Happy crafting my friends!!! {affiliate link for stuffed Pete the Cat and book series}

Supplies:

* Dark Blue/Light Blue/Yellow/White/Black/Red Cardstock
* Scissors
* Pencil
* Glue Stick
optional – white craft paint/black Sharpie

Directions:

* Grab your pencil and trace one of your child’s hands on the dark blue cardstock. Trim out.
* With the remaining dark blue cardstock, cut out a head for cat.
* Next grab your light blue cardstock. Glue his head and “handprint” body to the center of the cardstock.
* Now grab the remaining cardstock and cut out eyes, a nose and of course – a heart for his body.
* To finish off the Handprint Keepsake – glue down all your cardstock pieces and add any other embellishments you see fit. I went ahead and dipped the end of our pencil in some white paint & painted a small dot in his eyes for a similar look to the books. I also drew on some whiskers with a black Sharpie marker. When done – display proudly!!!

You can of course, do this craft with paint instead! I just love the extra details of that aspect!

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