Happy Tuesday!!! 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 Popsicle Stick Pete Puppet together and it’s the PERFECT way to celebrate our favorite author and children’s book character together! Plus it makes for a great pretend piece and/or decor piece to keep for years to come!

So what are you waiting for? Make your own GROOVY Popsicle Stick Cat Puppet and read some books in honor of us! Happy crafting my friends!!! {affiliate link for book series}

Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {2 per craft}
* Dark Blue Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* School Glue
* Dark Blue/Yellow/White Cardstock
* Scissors
* Black Marker

Directions:

* First glue your two popsicle sticks together to look like a cross. This will be the arms and body of cat. Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Next is the painting step. Just have children paint the front of their popsicle stick design completely blue.
* While they are working on that – grab the cardstock and your scissors. Go ahead and cut out a head, along with features to give him life.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Pete Puppet – glue the cardstock pieces in place and add other embellishments you see fit. Then set it aside to let it dry completely before displaying and/or playing with proudly!!!

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If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts:

Paper Plate Seahorse {Kid Craft}
Happy Birthday Mouse! {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Paddington {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Green Monster {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Baseball {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Piggie & Elephant {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Caterpillar {Kid Craft}

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