You can make a trio of black cats for Halloween in about an hour using supplies from Dollar Tree. This is a fun, easy Halloween craft idea.
Equipment
Jigsaw or Scroll Saw
Ingredients
Hanging Wood Plank from Dollar Treecalled "Wood Hanging Decor"
Craft Wood from Dollar Treeor other scrap wood
Coarse Grit Sandpaper
Wood Glue
Black and White Craft Paint
Foam Paintbrush
Small Paintbrush
Jute or Twine
Instructions
Cut wood planks to the height you'd like your cats to be. Also cut the craft wood into 4 inch sections.
Use the template to trace a triangle at the top of each plank. Use a saw to cut along the lines to create ears.
Paint the planks black, and then distress if desired with sandpaper. Also paint the craft wood pieces or scrap wood black.
Use the template to stencil on eyes in white paint. Use an up and down motion to keep paint from getting under the stencil. Use the small paintbush to touch up afterward if needed.
Use the small paintbrush to paint on pupils with black paint.
Use wood glue to glue a couple pieces of craft wood or scrap wood to the back of the planks to allow them to stand. Be sure the bottom edges of the wood are even.
Tie jute or twine around the cats just below the eyes and display.
Notes
If you cannot find the wood planks at Dollar Tree, you can make these cats from pieces of 2x4 instead. You won't need any extra wood to make them stand up. Print the template at about 75% percent to use it with 2x4s.