6 min read
Age: Suitable for ages 6+
6 min read
Age: Suitable for ages 6+
Want to make a cat that’s as practical as it is adorable? This DIY Cat Craft project is perfect for children and adults alike. With a few simple materials and our clear instructions, you can craft a cat pencil holder in no time.
Empty toilet or kitchen roll (cardboard Cat Craft base)
Thick and thin coloured paper
Ruler
Pegs to hold pieces in place
Pencil
Scissors
- Empty toilet or kitchen roll (cardboard Cat Craft base)
- Thick coloured paper (for paws, tail, and head)
- Thin coloured paper (to wrap around the roll)
- Pritt Glue Stick
- Pritt Multipurpose Glue
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Pegs to hold pieces in place
- Scissors
Always supervise children when using sharp tools.
approx. 30–45 minutes (plus drying time)
Cut a piece of thin coloured paper so it wraps exactly once around your cardboard toilet or kitchen roll. The easiest way to get the right size is to place the paper against the roll and mark the required length and width with a pencil.
Glue the trimmed paper around the roll using a Pritt Glue Stick. Press the paper down firmly and smooth it out so no creases remain.
Draw the cat’s head, paws, ears, and tail on thicker coloured paper and carefully cut out all the pieces. You can freehand the shapes or use our handy printable template at the end of this guide.
Decorate the separate pieces however you like. Draw a snout and whiskers, add tiger stripes to the tail, or glue on extra elements to make your art and craft cat unique.
Glue the finished head and paws to the cardboard roll: fix the head at the back (facing forward) and the paws at the front. It’s best to use your Pritt Glue Stick and hold everything in place with pegs until dry.
Tip:
The head sticks best if you use an extra strip of paper as a connector. Cut a short strip of thick paper, glue one end to the back of the head, then attach the head to the roll using the strip.
Now make the base of your pencil holder. Stand the roll on a piece of thick coloured paper and trace around it with a pencil. Then draw a slightly larger circle around your first one. A glass or cup makes a perfect guide for this.
Cut along the outer circle to create the base and glue it to the bottom of your cat pencil holder using Pritt Multipurpose Glue. Remember, the glue goes on white but dries transparent.