Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by James Dean is one of our favorite holiday books around here, so of course that COOL CAT had to make an appearance on Glued To My Crafts once again but this for the Christmas season!!! #gluedtomycrafts
Pete The Cat Santa Craft Idea For Story Time
Celebrate the Christmas season and this awesome {& groovy} time of year, with today’s easy Paper Plate Santa Cat craft idea!
Not only is it super simple and fun for ALL ages BUT this DIY won’t break the holiday budget either! Not to mention, you can pair it nicely with some story time in the classroom, at home or even at your local library!
So don’t delay – let your child’s festive imagination go wild, while they create this adorable Christmas themed Pete The Cat Santa craft idea today!!! Then be sure to read the awesome and festive book together in celebration of your crafty paper plate Christmas cat masterpiece!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper Santa Pete The Cat craft creations on our Facebook page wall when you are done, so we can admire it from afar! I jsut can’t wait to see how awesome your paper plate blue cat turns out! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR CHRISTMAS CRAFT WITH —> Pete The Cat Puppet
Pete The Cat Santa Craft
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re here to help make it even more special! Check out this kid friendly craft idea that is perfect for celebrating Christmas.
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Scissors
- Blue Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Cardstock Paper {blue/red/white/yellow}
- School Glue
- Stapler
- Markers
Directions:
- First cut your paper plate in half. Reserve one half for a rainy day and use the other for today’s craft {perhaps for our unicorn tutorial!}
- Next cut out the center of your paper plate half, leaving the rim {aka – Pete The Cat’s body.}
- Grab your blue paint. Paint the paper plate rim piece.
- When done painting, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your red, white, yellow and blue cardstock.
- Cut out a head, eyes, tail and Santa hat for Pete.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Santa Pete The Cat, have children staple/glue their cardstock pieces to the paper plate to bring him to life. At this point in time you can also add other embellishments you see fit. Maybe some glitter or stickers?!
- Then display your Santa cat piece proudly for all to see!!!
PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH —> Cotton Pad Cupcakes
Above is another version of a “Pete The Cat Santa” craft idea using a paper plate.
Simply cut the paper plate in a football shape and cover it in blue tissue paper instead!
It’s very similar to our Paper Plate Easter Bunny Pete The Cat tutorial!
Be sure to also check out our Pete The Cat costume tutorial so you can dress up your favorite character as well!
Wouldn’t this be a great way to read the story to a large crowd?! I bet the audience would LOVE if you dressed up – hint hint! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Plate Pete The Cat Santa
Instructions
- First cut your paper plate in half. Reserve one half for a rainy day and use the other for today's craft.
- Next cut out the center of your paper plate half, leaving the rim for his body.
- Grab your blue paint. Paint the paper plate rim piece.
- When done painting, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your red, white, yellow and blue cardstock.
- Cut out a head, eyes, tail and Santa hat for Pete.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Santa Pete The Cat, have children staple/glue their cardstock pieces to the paper plate to bring him to life.
- Then display your Santa cat piece proudly for all to see!!!
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