We love this spooky and adorable black cat pumpkin project! Use different shaped pumpkins to get a variety of black kitties for your porch.

black cat pumpkin sitting near piles of wood

Why this project works

There’s not much carving involved for these cute black cat pumpkins, just for cutting out the eyes. You could add a mouth or a nose if you like as well.

Very few supplies are needed to make your cat pumpkin, making it a fun, quick project and a festive way to decorate your stoop. It’s also a good idea to hang on to if you plan on hosting a pumpkin painting party.

Helpful Project Information:

Age Level: 7 and up

Mess Factor: Medium (spray paint)

Level of Difficulty: Medium (carving)

Time to Complete: less than 60 minutes

Cost Estimate: Less than $6.00 each

Craft supplies you will need

labeled supplies for making black cat pumpkin — Get full list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post.

How to Make Black Cat Pumpkins

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this project. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!

Cut off the top of the small pumpkin and clean out all the seeds and guts. Make my roasted pumpkin seeds when you’re done!
Draw two almond-shaped eyes on paper to fit the small pumpkin then tape or pin it to the front of the pumpkin. Carve eyes out.

Lay newspapers or other drop cloth material outside and place pumpkins on top.
Spray paint both pumpkins black and allow to dry completely.

Use black felt or craft foam to make simple triangle shaped ears. Use two layers for each ear. Glue a toothpick in between the two layers.

Turn the small pumpkin upside down, bottom side up. Poke the toothpicks through the bottom of the little pumpkin.

Place a tea light on top of the large pumpkin (body). If necessary, trim the stem so the tea light can rest without falling.
Use sturdy wooden skewers to attach the two pumpkins together.

placing pumpkin head on top of pumpkin body

Expert Crafting Tips

Battery operated tea lights are safer, but you can use regular tea light candles if you prefer.

Want a tail? Find a long zucchini or cucumber and paint it black!

We love it when we find simple pumpkin decorating ideas. We know you’ll love this cute and spooky black cat pumpkin for your front door!

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Finished black cat pumpkins — Were you looking for a different cat pumpkin project? You may have seen this one here before!

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