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Halloween Black Cat Wood Block Decor [DIY]

Make these cute, easy, and cheap DIY Halloween Black Cat Decor using scrap 2x4 wood blocks, inexpensive supplies, and minimal equipment
Active Time20 minutes
Paint Drying Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Author: Mel | Missouri Girl Home

Equipment

  • miter saw or miter box with saw
  • hot glue gun or glue
  • pencil
  • measuring tape
  • carpenters square
  • foam paint brush
  • small fine tip paint brush
  • sanding block

Materials

  • 2 feet 2 x 4 stud
  • black paint
  • pink or white paint
  • twine
  • hot glue sticks
  • googly eyes

Instructions

  • Cut the 2x4 into three boards that are 12 inches, 9 inches, and 5 inches in length
  • Mark the midpoint of width of each board (1.75 inches on each side).
  • Use a carpenters square to draw a 45 degrees angle from the midpoint (this will form a point at the top of the board).
  • Cut the board along the angled line.
  • Lightly sand all edges.
  • Paint each board black.
  • Attach the googly eyes using hot glue or glue.
  • Cut the whiskers out of twine. Each "cat" will have 3 whiskers that are about 4 inches in length.
  • Attach the whiskers with a dot of hot glue or glue. Be careful if using hot glue as it can burn your fingers!
  • Draw two little cat ears above the googly eyes.