Create a cute set of rainbow cube cats. This is a hands-on way for kids to learn about 3D cubes and a fun activity for anyone who loves cats.
Q: What’s more fun a 3D cube tabby cat?
A: A clouder of rainbow cube tabby cats!
A clouder is the collective noun for more than one cat, and there are five in this one for you to print and make at home: pink, orange, purple, blue, and green. There’s also a line art version so kids can colour their own.
If you think being a square-shaped cat could be awkward, it’s not.
These cats adore being different. They’re a playful bunch who like to be stacked.
They also love a good gossip.
Our cats have been made from card stock, which is recommended if you want sturdier cubes. If you’re working with younger kids, ordinary paper is more flexible and easier to fold.
Age recommendation for this craft is 6+. It involves basic colouring, folding and gluing. There is an optional paper scoring step if you’re using card stock.
How to make Rainbow Cube Cats
You will need
- White card stock or paper
- Markers if using the colour-your-own template
- Optional scoring tool, ruler and cutting mat
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- The printable template, available from our printables store and our TPT store
How To
Print the templates to card stock for sturdier cube cats or ordinary paper for easier folding.
Colour the template if using the line art version.
Optional step recommended if using card stock: Score the fold lines by running a scoring tool over them using a ruler and cutting mat.
Cut the shapes out.
Fold and glue the ear and tail rectangles, then cut them out so the ears and tail are coloured on both sides.
Fold and glue the cube together.
Glue the ears, tail and paws onto your cat.
Of course, your cat is going to need some friends …
More cat crafts kids will love
- Make a 3D doodle art cat
- Here’s a fun set of paper cats in different breeds (plus a few moggies)
- Make a paper plate black and white cat
Check out more of our printable animal crafts
