Happy Tuesday!!! Are you as BIG of a fan as we are of the Pete the Cat children’s book character? Of course you are – I mean 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 story-time friend together! Plus it makes for a great pretend piece and/or decor piece to keep for years to come {not to mention – he’s a great bookmark piece too!}

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 the beloved children’s book series}

Pete The Cat Puppet Craft Supplies:

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