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Black Cat Pumpkin

This creative project uses craft pumpkins to create a black cat jack-o-lantern.
  
Project #:
j00327
  
 
 Crafting Time: 1 hour plus drying time
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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Pattern Required
Download the pattern file (.pdf)
 
  • Carvable Pumpkins (large and small)
  • Black Spray Paint
  • Versa-Tool (hot knife)
  • Decorative Fabric
  • White Craft Wire
  • Yellow Paint Pen
  • Black Paint Pen
  • Yellow Fun Foam
  • Purple Fun Foam
  • 18mm Black Chenille Stem
  • Scissors
  • Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
  • Pencil

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
     Print patterns from computer and cut out.
 
     Using the Versa-Tool hot knife and face patterns, cut out the cat's face on the smaller pumpkin. Cut a small square in the back of the pumpkin to add a light (if desired). Trace the ears from the cut out square.
 
     Spray paint both pumpkins black. Let dry.
 
     Glue the smaller pumpkin onto the larger one. Glue the ears on top of the head.
 
     Cut a large triangle from fabric, tie around the cat's neck and cut the edges as shown for a bandana.
 
     Trace the moon pattern onto purple foam and the star pattern onto yellow foam and cut out. Glue the moon and star onto the bandana.
 
     Cut pieces of white wire for whiskers, push into the pumpkin head and shape as shown.
 
     Use scissors to poke a small hole centered in the back bottom of the pumpkin for the tail. Insert and glue one end of the black chenille stem into the hole. Shape and position the tail as shown.
 
     Use paint pens to color in the eyes.
Tip:

Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer's instructions for all products used.
 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
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