Popsicle Stick Pete The Cat Puppet Craft
Happy Tuesday my dear friends!!! Are you as BIG of a fan of the Pete the Cat children’s book character, as we are around here? Of course you are – I mean who isn’t?! He’s got some groovy learning lessons to share and I love the message behind them. Even adults need to hear them – just saying!
Anyways… recently my son and I made this adorable Popsicle Stick Pete The Cat Puppet together and it’s the PERFECT way to celebrate our favorite book author and make a 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 – this Pete The Cat puppet piece makes for a great bookmark piece too!}
So what are you waiting for? Make your own GROOVY Popsicle Stick Cat Puppet with your child today and read some books in honor of it all! You can find ALL the crafty details below!
Happy crafting my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your new PETE The Cat Puppet Friends on our Facebook page! You can also grab some new books to pair with this craft, via our affiliate link for the beloved children’s book series.
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Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {2 per Pete puppet craft}
* Dark Blue Craft Paint
* Blue Pipe Cleaners {1 per Pete puppet craft}
* Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Basic School Glue
* Dark Blue Colored Cardstock
* Yellow Colored Cardstock
* White Cardstock
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Black Sharpie Marker
Directions:
* First glue your two jumbo 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 the pipe cleaner tail to the center.
* 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 {like today’s craft stick Pete The Cat friend} be sure to check out these fun posts:
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Popsicle Stick Groovy Buttons
Happy Birthday Mouse
Paper Plate Paddington
Paper Plate Green Monster
Paper Plate Baseball
Paper Plate Piggie & Elephant
Paper Plate Caterpillar
Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl
Paper Plate Easter Bunny Cat
Paper Plate Pete The Cat Santa
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Popsicle Stick Pete The Cat
Tools:
- Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Basic School Glue
- Scissors
- Sharpie Marker
Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Craft Paint
- Cardstock Paper
- Pipe Cleaners
Instructions:
- First glue your two jumbo 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 the pipe cleaner tail to the center.
- Then set it aside to let it dry completely before displaying and/or playing with proudly!!!
