These adorable Halloween black cat handprint and footprint crafts are such a fun and easy Halloween activity for little ones. They’re simple to make, totally mess-friendly, and turn out so cute every time! You can even turn them into a Halloween greeting card or a keepsake to look back on as your child grows. Toddlers and preschoolers will love using their own hands and feet to make these spooky little cats. It’s a great way to get creative, strengthen fine motor skills, and enjoy some Halloween fun together.
Halloween Black Cat Printable Pack
This free printable template set includes two versions – one for the handprint and one for the footprint. Each design has plenty of space for your child’s entire hand or foot, plus a spot to glue on the cat’s head.
The pack includes a printable cat face you can cut out and use to complete the design for your halloween cat hand print. All you’ll need are a few simple craft supplies like white paper, black paint or acrylic paint, scissors, and a glue stick.
It’s one of those simple Halloween crafts that are easy to set up but turn out so impressive. The best part is that it makes a lasting keepsake of those little hands and feet during the Halloween season.
Black Cat Footprint Craft
For the footprint version, kids can dip their foot in black paint and press it onto the paper to form the cat’s body. Once the paint dries, glue on the printable cat head and tail. You can even add a cute bow tie or draw on details with a black marker. If you want to mix things up, try using different paint colors like white paint for a ghostly cat or orange for a little pumpkin twist. This easy Halloween craft makes a great decoration for a Halloween party or just a fun way to spend the afternoon with a fun craft.
Black Cat Handprint Craft
The handprint version uses your child’s hand to form the cat’s body. Simply paint your child’s hand with black paint and press it down on the page. Once it’s dry, cut and glue the printable cat head above the handprint. You can decorate with googly eyes or even add some sparkles for extra fun. This one is especially perfect for toddlers since it uses their little hands to make something adorable and creative. It’s one of the best Halloween crafts to do with younger kids and older siblings can join in too for a whole family craft session. You can even make one each year to see how those adorable Halloween handprints grow!
How to Make the Halloween Black Cat Handprint and Footprint
Follow along with the simple step by step below for how to make these simple and cute Halloween handprint and footprint crafts.
How to use the Halloween Black Cat Handprint and Footprint Templates
Make an adorable keepsake this Halloween with our easy black cat handprint and footprint craft! Kids will love dipping their little hands and feet in paint to create their own spooky cat design, and you’ll love how quick and simple it is to set up using our free printable template.
Materials
- White paper or card stock
- Free Printable Templates
- Black Paint
- Paper plates to hold the paint
Instructions
- Print the free printable template on white paper. Place the page on a flat surface with enough room for little hands and feet to press down.
- Set out a paper plate as a simple paint palette. Pour a small amount of black paint or acrylic paint onto the plate.
- Use a paint brush to carefully cover the child’s entire hand or foot in an even coat of paint. Add a tiny bit of water if the paint is too thick, but keep it opaque for a solid print.
- For the footprint cat, line up the heel where the cat’s body will go on the template. For the handprint cat, line up the palm where the cat’s body will go, with fingers pointing downward like little legs.
- Press straight down onto the printed paper template. Help your child press gently across the palm or heel and each finger or toe so the print transfers clearly. Lift straight up to avoid smudges.
- Set the page aside to dry completely. If you want to make more than one, repeat on fresh printed pages.
- Cut out the cat head from the printable sheet. Glue it in place with a glue stick where shown on the template.
- Add details. Stick on googly eyes or draw features with a black marker. You can add a bow tie, whiskers, or a moon and stars. Older sibling helpers can draw extras or write a message.
- Optional background choices. Leave the design as is, mount it on black paper for contrast, or fold a piece of cardstock to turn your art into a Halloween greeting card.
- Display and keep. Let everything dry, then hang your fun craft for Halloween party decor or tuck it into a keepsake folder to remember those adorable Halloween handprints and footprints.
And you’re all done! Download the templates below to get started…
Download the Halloween Black Cat Handprint and Footprint Craft Templates PDF
Download your free printable template pack below. It includes everything you need for both the black cat handprint and footprint crafts. Print on white paper or black paper if you prefer a different background, and make sure to leave enough room for the handprint or footprint.
Terms of use: These halloween handprint crafts templates printables are for personal use and classroom use only.
These Halloween black cat handprint and footprint crafts are such a great way to celebrate the Halloween spirit with your little ones. They’re easy to make, super cute, and full of personality. Plus, you’ll end up with a sweet keepsake that captures your child’s creativity and size at this fun age. Whether you make them at home, in a preschool classroom, or at a Halloween party, everyone will have so much fun creating their own spooky cats.
If you want to continue with halloween handprint crafts, why not make some silly monsters, a handprint spider in paper plate web, handprint and footprint ghosts, or even draw some skeleton hands.
More Halloween Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Looking for more fun ways to celebrate? Check out our collection of fun Halloween crafts that are perfect for little hands. From paper Halloween crafts to painted pumpkins, there’s something for every child to enjoy this season.
- Paper plate witch
- Frankenstein zombie craft
- Tissue paper pumpkin crafts
- Easy Paper Bag Pumpkin Craft for Kids
- Egg Carton Spider Craft
More Halloween Printables
We also have lots of free printable games, coloring pages, and simple craft templates to make your Halloween season extra fun and easy. They’re great for home, school, or parties and make Halloween crafting stress-free and full of smiles.
- Free Printable Halloween Playdough Mats
- Free Printable Halloween Dot to Dot For Kids
- Halloween Bat Craft Template Printable
- Printable Halloween Puzzles Craft
- Free Printable Halloween Mummy Coloring Pages
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