Calling all cat lovers! With so many cats to choose from — sitting, walking, playing and chasing butterflies, plus clean, simple silhouettes — these printable cat templates have a pose for every project. Colour them, cut them out, or download the PDF to print at full size. They're perfect for pet-themed crafts, classroom fun and DIY decorating. Pick a cat below and print or download it.
Make a paper plate cat
A favourite with little crafters: paint a paper plate in your cat's colour — tabby orange, grey, white or jet black — then add pointy ears, a triangle nose, a curly tail and some whiskers (strips of paper or pipe cleaners work brilliantly). Glue it to a craft stick for a puppet, or stand it up for a shelf full of kitties. Mix and match poses from the templates to make a whole family of cats.
Cat silhouettes for decorating
The simple silhouette cats are made for decorating. Trace one onto card, fabric or wood to use as a reusable stencil, cut one from black paper for a sleek wall or window decoration, or print a sitting black cat for spooky-but-friendly Halloween décor. They're perfect for cards, gift tags and anything that needs a touch of feline charm.
More pets, and C is for Cat
Cats love company! Add some tiny kittens, a playful mouse for a classic cat-and-mouse scene, or a friendly dog from the pets family — and find lots more in the full animals collection. These cats are great for early learning too: colour one while you practise the letter "C", or trace the outline for fine-motor practice. A few fun facts to share as you craft: cats sleep for around 15 hours a day, they use their whiskers to measure whether a gap is wide enough to squeeze through, and a group of cats is called a "clowder"!
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Pepper stencils
Lemon stencils
Bear stencils
Mouse stencils