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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

In this rockin’ spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do. This updated edition of Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, a New York Times bestseller by James Dean and Eric Litwin, features a foil jacket and includes a free sticker sheet!

‘Twas the day before
Christmas and Santa was ill.
In the cold winter wind he
had caught a bad chill.
Will Christmas be canceled?
Will it come to that?
“Never!” cried Santa.
“Let’s call Pete the Cat!”

Celebrate Christmas and this awesome {& groovy} book with today’s easy Paper Plate Santa Cat Kid Craft! Not only is it super simple and fun for ALL ages BUT this little Santa won’t break the holiday budget either!

So don’t delay – let your child’s festive imagination go wild, while they create this adorable craft today!!! Then be sure to read the awesome and festive book together in celebration of their crafty masterpiece!!! Happy crafting, my friends!

Paper Plate Santa Cat Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Scissors
* Blue Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Cardstock {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.
* 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 piece. Set aside to let it dry.
* 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. Then display proudly!!!

Be sure to also check out our other Pete The Cat Inspired Santa version from two years back!!! #gluedtomycrafts