Okay, so we let the cat out of the bag--and into the Christmas decorations! Luckily, this little kitty looks so adorable in its festive outfit that you'll want to create one of your own to send a special family member or friend.

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What you'll need:

How to make it:

Step 1: Cut out Pattern

1. Trace and cut out all patterns on white cardstock. For the cat's body, use a folded piece of cardstock, matching it up to the "fold line" indicated on the pattern.

Step 2: Kitty’s Head

1. Place two black brads on front of  kitty’s head for eyes.
2. Cut out a small heart and nose out of pink paper and glue under eyes.
3. Draw a 1/2" line from the nose down and draw a dot for mouth.
4. Cut four, 4” long pieces of fishing line for wiskers.
5. Knot two pieces of fishing line together at the center and fold in half (repeat for other two pieces).
6. Glue wiskers beside kitty’s nose.
7. Tilt cat’s head and fasten to top of cat’s body using double-sided padded tape.

Step 3:  Kitty’s Legs and Tail

1. Draw a 2" line starting from bottom center of legs.
2. Fasten the top of the kitty’s legs to front of the body using double-sided padded tape.
3. Cut a 7" long piece of boa for tail.
4. Glue boa on back of card at center bottom and along the side leaving 2" unglued.

Step 4: Kitty’s Hat and Bow

1. Cover both sides of hat with red velvet fabric using a glue stick. Trim off extra fabric.
2. Glue a bell to tip of hat and a small piece of boa around bell.
3. Glue hat on top of left ear.
4. Glue a piece of boa around front and back bottom edge of hat.
5. Thread ribbon through bell, tie a bow and glue underneath kitty’s chin.
6. Place thin layer of watered-down white glue around edge of card, whiskers and right ear.
7. Sprinkle with white fine glitter.
8. Shake off extra glitter and save for another project.
9. Write your holiday greeting on the inside of the card.
   

Tips:

• Don't have fabric scraps lying around? Try substituting the material for colored paper. You can also use thin wire for whiskers.

Claudine Casault is a craft developer living in Ontario, Canada.