Handprint Cat Template for Kids

Create this adorable Papercraft Handprint Cat this Halloween! A simple, kid-friendly craft that doubles as a keepsake using your child’s handprint.

Printable handprint cat craft template with cut-out shapes on the left and two finished black cat crafts on the right. The cats are made from handprint cutouts, have big eyes, pink cheeks, and are wearing colorful witch hats. Text at the bottom reads ‘Handprint Cat.

Looking for a Halloween craft that’s cute, simple, and keepsake-worthy? This Handprint Cat is the perfect mix of spooky and sweet! With just a little paper, scissors, and glue, kids can create their very own black cat complete with their handprint as the body. It’s fun, screen-free, and makes an adorable decoration for the holiday.

Just like our Ghost paper bag puppet, our pumpkin popsicle stick craft, and our paper cup bat craft, this craft is simple enough for little hands while still being a hit with older kids, too. And the best part? Every cat turns out unique because it uses your child’s own handprint!

Two handprint black cat crafts with witch hats, one purple and one orange, placed on a blue background.

Supplies You’ll Need

Handprint Cat printable template- Grab it below or grab it from our membership library!
Colored paper
Pencil (for tracing)
Scissors
Craft glue
Black sharpie

Instructions

Cut-out pieces for a handprint cat craft, including head, hand body, eyes, ears, cheeks, and hat.

Step 1:
Pick out sturdy paper in your favorite colors. You can either use our template or trace your child’s hand directly onto the paper. The handprint will become the cat’s body! Cut out the handprint along with the other pieces you’ll need (head, ears, eyes, nose, blush spots, and hat).

Black cat head with pink inner ears glued on.

Step 2:
Glue the small inner ear pieces onto the cat’s ears.

Cat head with big yellow and black eyes attached.

Step 3:
Draw pupils on the eye cutouts with a black sharpie and color in the rest of the eyes with yellow. Glue them in place on the cat’s head.

Cat head with eyes, pink cheeks, and ears completed.

Step 4:
Add the blush circles to the cheeks, then glue the nose just below the eyes. Use your black sharpie to draw a sweet little smile.

Cat face finished with a smile and nose.

Step 5:
Decorate the cat’s hat by gluing the hat band in place, then attach the finished hat to the cat’s head.

Purple and yellow paper witch hat cut out for the cat craft.

Cat head with witch hat next to handprint body piece.

Step 6:
Glue the cat’s head onto the handprint body. The thumb makes a perfect tail, while the fingers become the cat’s legs.

Assembled handprint cat with head, hat, and body attached.

Step 7:
Let it dry and admire your adorable Halloween handprint cat!

Two finished handprint black cat crafts with witch hats on a blue background.

Why You’ll Love This Craft

It’s easy enough for preschoolers but still fun for older kids.
It doubles as a keepsake because you’re using your child’s handprint.
It makes a perfect classroom project, family activity, or Halloween decoration.

If your kids loved this handprint cat, be sure to check out more handprint crafts and other Halloween ideas for kids.

This Papercraft Handprint Cat is a sweet and simple way to add some Halloween fun to your home. Not only does it make a festive decoration, but it also captures your child’s handprint, something you’ll love holding onto as the years go by.

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