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3D Cat Paper Craft

This is a cute, simple paper craft that results in a 3D ornament you can hang around the room -- or give it as a stand up card!

Thanks so much to Lucinda for sending this in!

Materials:

bulletprinter
bulletpaper (I prefer construction paper as it's a bit sturdier)
bulletscissors
bulletOPTIONAL:  crayons (or paint, markers, etc)
bulletstring, thread, ribbon or wool

Instructions:

bulletPrint template (there is only B&W available) and color as desired
  
bulletCut out the template pieces (may require adult assistance and can be done before hand.
  
bulletCut on one of the lines of each cat right up to the center.
   
bulletSlide the cats together, top to bottom (the image is the snowflake, but it works the same way)  assemble
bulletGlue a ribbon onto the top (or hole punch a small hole and tie a ribbon through

Options:

bulletinstead of simply coloring the template, here are some thoughts for alternatives:
  
bulletsmall (1 inch) snips of wool
    
bulletdried coffee grounds -- glue to the template for a textured/smelly project - young children enjoy different tactile experiences
    
bulletgrated chalk (take a piece of sidewalk or chalkboard chalk and rub it with course sandpaper to get chalk dust.  Pour the dust over glue covered paper. 

Notes:

bulletThere are some brief instructions written right on the template
  
bulletIf you want your cats to be two-sided, print two templates out and glue matching snowflakes together back to back.  Do everything else as directed.
  
bulletClose template window when done printing to return to this screen.
  
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Set page margins to zero if you have trouble fitting the template on one page (FILE, PAGE SETUP or FILE, PRINTER SETUP in most browsers). 

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