Halloween Cat Craft for Kids

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spooky spirit than with a fun and easy craft project? Today, I’m excited to share a delightful paper Halloween cat craft that your kids will love. Using a free template, this craft features a charming cat riding on a broomstick, with the broom head made from your child’s handprint.

This craft is perfect for young kids and a great way to create lasting Halloween memories. Not only is it simple to make, but it also allows for a bit of personalization with your child’s handprint, making it extra special. Gather your supplies and let’s get crafting!

Halloween Cat Craft

Materials

• Halloween cat craft template (available for download below)
• Colored paper (black, brown, and purple)
• Markers or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions

First, grab the free Halloween cat craft template from the link at the bottom of this page and print it out.

Now, it’s time to add some color! Use markers or colored pencils to bring your template to life. Color the hat band black and the buckle yellow. Make the eyes yellow and the nose pink.

After coloring, carefully cut out all the pieces from the template.

Next, trace the cat’s body and tail onto black paper, the hat onto purple paper, and the broom handle onto brown paper.

Cut those pieces out too.

Start assembling your cat by gluing the hat band onto the purple hat.

Now for the fun part—putting your cat together! Glue the tail onto the cat’s body. Then, add the eyes and nose to the cat’s face and glue the hat over one of the cat’s ears.

Using a black marker, draw a mouth and whiskers on the cat’s face, and add legs to the cat’s body.

If desired, use a purple marker to add some folds to the hat.

For the broom, trace your child’s hand onto brown paper and cut it out.

Glue the handprint onto the end of the broom handle and use a brown marker to draw bands at the base of the broom handle.

And just like that, your adorable Halloween cat craft is complete! Enjoy displaying your spooky creation!

I hope you and your kids had as much fun making this cute paper Halloween cat craft as we did!

It’s amazing how a few simple materials and a bit of creativity can bring a festive touch to your Halloween decorations. This craft is not only a great way to celebrate the season, but it also makes for a wonderful keepsake with your child’s handprint as the broom head.

Kids books about Halloween cats

The Witch’s Cat by Sonica Ellis– The Witch’s Cat follows the story of Pepper, the blackest cat you’ve ever seen, who struggles to make friends. Is it her appearance or the fact that she’s a witch’s cat? As Pepper navigates her journey, young readers will discover important lessons about self-confidence, positive behavior, cognitive thinking, a growth mindset, empathy, and positivity.

Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete by James Dean– Join Pete on a Halloween adventure as he goes trick-or-treating with his friends. Along the way, they encounter all sorts of spooky and fun surprises. With colorful illustrations and a playful story, this book is perfect for young readers who love Halloween and are fans of Pete’s cool and groovy style.

Five Black Cats by Patricia Hegarty– Five mischievous black cats set out on a nighttime adventure, encountering all sorts of spooky fun along the way. As they prowl through the dark, they stumble upon a host of Halloween surprises. With its catchy rhymes and charming illustrations, this book is a delightful read for young children celebrating the Halloween season.