This black cat paper bag craft is an adorable Halloween craft for preschoolers that everyone can enjoy! With a paper bag, paint, and construction paper, kids can create their very own black cat. And, this craft doubles as a puppet! Kids can stick their hand in the bag and use this black cat craft for pretend play.
If you’re looking for more Halloween crafts, try making this adorable spider headband craft that kids can wear all October long (because, trust me, they’ll want to wear it all the time)!
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Halloween Books For Kids
The Pumpkin Thief– Bird’s pumpkins keep disappearing and the animals must use the clues to find out who the pumpkin thief is!
Room on the Broom– How many animals can fit on the broom? After the witch drops some of her things, the animals return it but all want to ride on the broom.
What You’ll Need For This Black Cat Paper Bag Craft
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How To Make This Black Cat Paper Bag Craft
1. Paint the Bag: Paint the paper bag black. Allow it to dry completely.
2. Make the Ears: Cut two large triangles from black construction paper and two smaller triangles from purple construction paper. Glue each purple triangle onto a black triangle to create the cat’s ears.
3. Create the Face: Cut out two yellow eye shapes and an orange nose. Add black pupils to the yellow eyes with a marker.
4. Make the Tail: Cut a curved tail shape from black construction paper.
5. Assemble the Cat: Glue the ears to the top of the bag, then add the eyes and nose to the flap to create the cat’s face. Glue the tail to the back or side of the bag.
6. Add the Whiskers: Use a white marker to draw whiskers extending from both sides of the cat’s nose.
Halloween Crafts For Preschoolers
Monster Binoculars– Make fun monster binoculars with kids using toilet paper rolls! This easy, colorful craft is perfect for imaginative play and monster hunts.
Paper Plate Jack-O-Lantern Craft– Make an adorable jack-o-lantern trick-or-treat bag using a painted paper plate! This easy, budget-friendly Halloween craft is perfect for kids.
Black Cat Paper Bag Craft
Make a cute black cat paper bag craft with kids! This easy Halloween activity is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and classroom parties.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Halloween, Paper Bag Craft
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Paper bag
- Black paint
- Paintbrush
- Black construction paper
- Purple construction paper
- Yellow construction paper
- Orange construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- White marker
Instructions
- Paint the Bag: Paint the paper bag black. Allow it to dry completely.
- Make the Ears: Cut two large triangles from black construction paper and two smaller triangles from purple construction paper. Glue each purple triangle onto a black triangle to create the cat’s ears.
- Create the Face: Cut out two yellow eye shapes and an orange nose. Add black pupils to the yellow eyes with a marker.
- Make the Tail: Cut a curved tail shape from black construction paper.
- Assemble the Cat: Glue the ears to the top of the bag, then add the eyes and nose to the flap to create the cat’s face. Glue the tail to the back or side of the bag.
- Add the Whiskers: Use a white marker to draw whiskers extending from both sides of the cat’s nose.
