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Black Cat Pumpkin

These black cats are a delight to cross at Halloween!

At a Glance:

#3871 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Black, 2 oz. - 2797

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 479

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Titanium White, 2 oz. - 480

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lemonade, 2 oz. - 904

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

Small foam pumpkin, Large foam pumpkin, Spray primer, Foam paintbrush, Craft knife, Hot glue gun, Lime yellow paper, Scissors, Detail paintbrushes, Marabou feather, Ribbons, Sticky back felt

Instructions

  1. Prime the pumpkins and allow to dry. Using a foam paintbrush coat with two coats of Pure Black paint. Allow to dry.
  2. Paint each pumpkin with two coats Black Extreme Glitter. Let dry between coats.
  3. Using a craft knife carve away the stem portion of the large pumpkin. Place the small pumpkin on the large one and use hot glue to secure.
  4. Cut almond shaped cat eyes from yellow paper. Coat the back with Mod Podge and position on the small pumpkin. Top coat with a layer of Mod Podge. Once dry, paint Pure Black circles in the center of the eyes. Add small dots using a detail paintbrush and Titanium White. Paint a nose and whiskers with Lemonade.
  5. Hot glue marabou trim around the neckline of the cat. Working on the bottom of the cat, coil the trim around the base leaving a tail. Hot glue to secure.
  6. Hot glue a Halloween themed ribbon to the neck.
  7. Cut four triangle ears from sticky back felt. Adhere them to the cat by sticking two together at the top. Stick the bottoms to the cat.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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