Today’s Black Cat and Paper Plate Candy Corn craft idea is perfect for the FALL and HALLOWEEN season we are in!
Our adorable feline friend is hiding behind {or in some cases eating} a candy corn piece made out of a simple paper plate.
Keep scrolling for the full how-to, as well as the free cat printable located below!
Paper Plate Candy Corn w/Black Cat
If you are new around here, you should know that I {Stacey from Glued To My Crafts} love sharing craft ideas that make you go WOW but don’t frustrate you. It’s also my mission with every post I hit publish on, that I share unique ideas that no one else has done before. Insert today’s black cat & candy corn themed post!
With the free cat face and paws template I’ve included below, you can make a paper black cat piece with your child, that is not spooky or super hard to recreate! We truly believe that motto every day of the year on Glued To My Crafts, but most importantly around the holidays.
I know you might be running low on patience these days {you still got this mama!} as we get closer to the BIG spook-tacular night, but this candy corn craft idea is just a matter of cut, color and glue!
It’s super cute, easy and adorable! Simple PURR-FECT to add to your plans this weekend! Don’t you think?! Find all the details and FREE printable template below!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your black cat and paper plate candy corn art projects with us on our Facebook page. It would make our day to see the craft in action!
PAIR OUR CANDY CORN CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Candy Corn
Craft Supplies:
- Free Cat Face and Paws Template {find it on box.com}
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Crayons – black, orange and yellow
- Paper Craft Scissors
- Large Paper Plate – one per Halloween craft
- Glue Stick or Tape Runner Adhesive
- Large Eyeball Stickers or Wiggle Eyes – two per Halloween craft
- optional materials – small craft bows, Halloween stickers
Directions:
- First things first – print out the cat template listed above in the supply list.
- Print it out on a single sheet of white cardstock. You need ONE cat printable per craft.
- Now grab a black crayon and lightly {and I mean LIGHTLY} color the cat face & paws in the printable. I went with black but you can go with ANY color{s} you like.
- Once done with the coloring, trim out each section in the printable and set them aside.
- Discard excess paper.
- Now grab one large paper plate and your scissors.
- Cut the paper plate into a triangle shape.
- Use the yellow and orange crayons to color it in & make it look like a candy corn piece. You want yellow on the bottom {the largest area} orange in the middle and white on the tip.
- Now grab your glue stick and all the paper cat pieces.
- Glue the cat face to the back of the decorated paper plate piece, so it looks like it’s peeking around it.
- Now go ahead and glue the cat paws in place, on the front of the paper plate.
- Finish that off by gluing on the wiggle eyes so your cat can see.
- Finally – add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly for all to see!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us of your paper black cat and candy corn pieces with us, on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR OUR PAPER PLATE CANDY CORN CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick “C” is for Cat
For crafty memories kids will treasure long after the holidays – please check out our popular Ghost Cupcake, Witch’s Magic Ball and Black Cat craft tutorials from us!
Don’t forget to join our private Glued To My Crafts community on Facebook! This is also a great place to share pictures of your finished paper plate candy corn and black cat creations – hint hint! #gluedtomycrafts
Black Cat and Paper Plate Candy Corn
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- 2 Large Eyeball Stickers or Wiggle Eyes
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Now grab a black crayon and lightly {and I mean LIGHTLY} color the cat face & paws in the printable. I went with black but you can go with ANY color{s} you like.
- Once done with the coloring, trim out each section in the printable and set them aside.
- Discard excess paper.
- Now grab one large paper plate and your scissors.
- Cut the paper plate into a triangle shape.
- Use the yellow and orange crayons to color it in & make it look like a candy corn piece. You want yellow on the bottom {the largest area} orange in the middle and white on the tip.
- Now grab your glue stick and all the paper cat pieces.
- Glue the cat face to the back of the decorated paper plate piece, so it looks like it's peeking around it.
- Now go ahead and glue the cat paws in place, on the front of the paper plate.
- Finish that off by gluing on the wiggle eyes so your cat can see.
- Finally - add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly for all to see!
- Don't forget to share pictures with us of your paper black cat and candy corn pieces with us, on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
