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Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Now I’m not one to normally toot my own horn, but we’ve outdone ourselves on this one for Dr. Seuss Day. This Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft is absolutely adorable! And, we even have a Free Printable Template.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

We have even more Cat in the Hat crafts, too! In fact, these Cat in the Hat Pencil Toppers were one of our very first crafts posted on this site. This Cat in the Hat Paper Bag Craft is really cute, too.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

To make our Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft you will first need to print our Free Printable Template on white cardstock. The rest of the supplies include clean toilet paper size cardboard rolls, acrylic paint in black and white, more cardstock in black and red, a black sharpie, scissors, and a glue stick.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Supplies needed:

  • Printable Template
  • Cardboard roll
  • Acrylic paint – black, white
  • Cardstock – white, black, red
  • Black sharpie
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick

Begin by painting the cardboard roll.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

The entire roll will need to be painted black first. Let dry.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Then paint the front of the cardboard roll white like the picture above. Let dry.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Now, print the template on white cardstock. It should be printed on white cardstock, because you can use the hat, ears, and white circle face pieces as is. Trace the jagged edge piece on black cardstock and the bow tie on red cardstock. Cut out.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Cut 5 rectangle strips from red cardstock, as well.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Glue the strips going up the hat.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

You will also want to outline the outside of the hat with a black sharpie.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

On the white circle, use the black sharpie to draw eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Glue the white circle to the center of the jagged black piece.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Position the hat on top. Then glue the ears to the face, with the tips poking over the brim of the hat.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Now, make a snip on both sides of the cardboard roll.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Insert the glued together face and hat piece into the slits.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Finally, use the black sharpie to make outline and detail the bow tie.

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Glue the bow tie to the top of the cardboard roll.

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That Cat in the Hat. He sure does know a lot about that. What we know is that we truly adore this Dr Seuss craft, and hope you do, too!

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

Be sure to find more Dr. Seuss crafts at Our Kid Things!

Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft

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