We have BLACK CAT FEVER on Glued To My Crafts! Our latest Craft Stick Black Cat tutorial is simply PURR-FECT and guaranteed to bring several smiles this Halloween!
Keep scrolling to see how I made these wow-worthy feline friends come to life within minutes!
Black Cat In Sweater Craft Idea For Halloween
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a black cat? Am I right? So that’s why we are sharing these adorable feline friends with you all today!
My personally favorite touch on these popsicle stick black cats, is the yarn sweaters they are wearing for the season. It’s a cross between an adorable outfit and costume for all-hallows-eve night. I just thought it was a clever way to make your pieces stand out from other craft ideas you might be making this holiday season!
So whether you prefer a spooky-cute or just a plain-Jane black cat, this craft idea offers up the perfect opportunity to show off you & your child’s creative skills this Halloween!
Keep scrolling to see the full tutorial and get the inspiration to make your own Halloween sweater wearing cat friends this afternoon!
Don’t forget – I wanna admire your craft stick black cat creations so please be sure to snap a few pictures along the way and tag us on Facebook or use our special branded #gluedtomycrafts hashtag for us to see!
Happy crafting my friends!!! Hopefully your crafty plans are wickedly fun because of this amazing art project idea you found on Glued To My Crafts just now!
PAIR YOUR BLACK CAT CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Black Cat Craft
Black Cat Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per cat craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per cat craft}
* Low Temp Glue Gun
* Craft Yarn or Baker’s Twine {think Halloween colors!}
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Black Colored Cardstock
* Light Pink Colored Cardstock
* White Chalk or White Paint Pen
* Medium Sized Wiggle Eyes
optional materials – small stickers, glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First get the glue gun hot and ready.
* Assemble the base of your cat friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence door {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across to secure in place.}
* Allow it to dry completely. Repeat for each cat friend you want to make.
* Now grab your black craft paint, paint brush and the popsicle stick shape you just made.
* Go ahead and paint the popsicle stick shape completely black.
* Set aside to allow it to dry completely.
* When the craft stick piece is dry enough to the touch, grab your choice of yarn, scissors and the glue gun.
* Take one end of your yarn and hot glue it to the back of your popsicle stick cat body shape.
* Start wrapping the yarn SEVERAL times around the popsicle stick base, until you have the look you like.
* When ready, cut the yarn and use the hot glue gun again, to secure the loose end to the back of the popsicle stick base.
* Now grab your black cardstock and scissors.
* Cut out pointy ears, a long tail, a small nose, feet – whatever you think the cat needs.
* Now go ahead and glue ALL the paper pieces to the yarn wrapped popsicle stick shape from earlier.
* Use the white chalk {or paint pen} to draw on cat whiskers.
* Don’t forget to hot glue some wiggle eyes on so he can see.
* Add any other embellishments you see fit.
* Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
* Don’t forget to snap a few pictures of your finished craft stick black cat creations to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts
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Craft Stick Black Cat In Sweater
Supplies:
- 3 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- 2 Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Black Craft Paint
- 2 Medium Sized Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Yarn or Baker's Twine
- Embellishments
Instructions:
- First get the glue gun hot and ready.
- Assemble the base of your cat friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence door {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across to secure in place.}
- Allow it to dry completely. Repeat for each cat friend you want to make.
- Now grab your black craft paint, paint brush and the popsicle stick shape you just made.
- Go ahead and paint the popsicle stick shape completely black.
- Set aside to allow it to dry completely.
- When the craft stick piece is dry enough to the touch, grab your choice of yarn, scissors and the glue gun.
- Take one end of your yarn and hot glue it to the back of your popsicle stick cat body shape.
- Start wrapping the yarn SEVERAL times around the popsicle stick base, until you have the look you like.
- When ready, cut the yarn and use the hot glue gun again, to secure the loose end to the back of the popsicle stick base.
- Now grab your black cardstock and scissors.
- Cut out pointy ears, a long tail, a small nose, feet - whatever you think the cat needs.
- Now go ahead and glue ALL the paper pieces to the yarn wrapped popsicle stick shape from earlier.
- Use the white chalk {or paint pen} to draw on cat whiskers.
- Don't forget to hot glue some wiggle eyes on so he can see.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
- Don't forget to snap a few pictures of your finished craft stick black cat creations to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts
