Black Cat Pumpkin
Learn how to make an adorable black cat from two pumpkins and a little spray paint. Bonus - includes glowing eyes!
Supplies
- Large pumpkin
- Small pumpkin
- Black spray paint
- Black felt or craft foam
- 2 toothpicks
- 2 sturdy wooden skewers
- Battery operated tea light
Craft tools
- Craft glue or hot glue
Instructions
- Draw two almond shaped eyes on paper to fit the small pumpkin and tape or pin 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.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- 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!