Black Cat Paper Plate Craft

Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a black cat or two, and now your kids can make their very own spooky-cute feline! This black cat paper plate craft is equal parts festive and adorable, with sparkly whiskers, bright eyes, and a fun little collar.
It’s quick, budget-friendly, and works beautifully for classrooms, parties, or just a cozy October afternoon at home.
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What You’ll Need for This Black Cat Paper Plate Craft
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- Paper plate Shop
- Black acrylic paint Shop
- Pink and purple construction paper Shop
- Green construction paper (for collar star) Shop
- Orange construction paper (for collar band) Shop
- Googly eyes Shop
- Pipe cleaners (sparkly or plain, for whiskers) Shop
- Glue or hot glue gun (with help from an adult) Shop
- Black marker Shop
- White paint pen (or white marker) Shop
- Paintbrush Shop
- Scissors Shop
How to Make a Paper Plate Black Cat

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies so everything is ready to go.

Step 2: Paint the Plate Black
Paint the entire paper plate black and let it dry completely.

Step 3: Trace the Cat Pieces
While the plate dries, trace the ears, inner ears, nose, collar band, and star onto construction paper.

Step 4: Cut Out the Pieces
Cut out all of the pieces.

Step 5: Add the Ears, Eyes, and Nose
Glue the purple inner ears onto the black ear cutouts.
Once the plate is dry, glue on the ears, googly eyes, and the purple nose.

Step 6: Cut the Whiskers
Cut pipe cleaners into shorter pieces for the whiskers.

Step 7: Attach the Whiskers
Glue three whiskers on each side of the nose.

Step 8: Add the Collar and Mouth
Add the orange collar band and glue the green star in the middle.
Use a white paint pen to draw a simple cat mouth under the nose.
All done!
Let everything dry, and your black cat is ready to show off its spooky style!

We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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