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Handprint Halloween Card

The time is meow for this fur-real Halloween card idea! Make a black cat DIY Halloween card using a handprint & other art supplies.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Pencil(s)
  • Wiggle Eyes

Steps

  • Step 1

    Fold construction paper sheet in half with card opening facing left.

  • Step 2

    Paint hand and stamp close to top of paper. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Rotate paper with card opening facing right and handprint at bottom.

  • Step 4

    Sketch and cut circle and 2 triangles for cat face and ears.

  • Step 5

    Glue face to top of handprint. Glue ears to top of face.

  • Step 6

    Add paper moon and stars.

  • Step 7

    Glue wiggle eyes to face.

  • Step 8

    Add feline facial features and Halloween message with glitter markers.

  • Step 9

    Accent message and add embellishments with Super Tips markers.

  • Step 10

    Give homemade Halloween card to friends or family!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Experiment with footprints to create other ghoulish ghosts.

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