Tip: The middle two layers can be both score layers, or one of those middle layers can be a draw layer and the other can be a score layer. In each of the four groups, the top layer is the pen layer, the middle two layers are pen or score layers (your choice), and the bottom layer is the base (cut) layer.

To set score/pen lines, first select the cat pattern on the Canvas, then click Ungroup until you have four individual groups. If everything is a 'Basic Cut' then that means you need to set your score/pen lines and attach them to their base layers. When you upload the file and add it to the Canvas, check the layers - if you see score and pen lines pre-set, you're good to go. While we try to pre-set score/pen lines and attach them to their base layers for you, it's not always a guarantee they will come in that way when you upload them. If you are on an iPad or iPhone, here is how to download and upload SVG files to the Cricut Design Space app. TIP: If you are not sure how to upload an SVG cut file to Cricut Design Space, watch this helpful video training series I made. This is what my simple solid-color 3D Cat file looks like when uploaded to Cricut Design Space: Start by unzipping and uploading the SVG of your choice to Cricut Design Space. I will show you how to cut this using a Cricut Maker cutting machine, but you can also cut it on a Cricut Explore or cut it by hand. Note that if you want your ears, collar, tag, and belly to be all different colors, you'll want to use the 'tuxedo' design which has every element on its own layer. The other two designs are cut and assembled in the same manner. In this tutorial, I will show you how to make the simple solid color cat. There are three different designs: a solid-color SIMPLE cat, a multi-color TUXEDO cat, and a fun, glowing-eyed HALLOWEEN cat that you can use with an LED tealight. The ZIP file contains SVG files for cutting on a Cricut or another cutting machine, DXF files, and printable PDFs for cutting by hand. Start off by getting the 3D Cat pattern from my free resource library - look for design #318. Instructions STEP 1: GET THE 3D CAT PATTERN

Design #318 – My free SVG/PDF/DXF design files are available in my free resource library – get the password by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.

A method to cut your cardstock – I used the amazing Cricut Maker but you can also use the Cricut Explore.

Cricut Scoring Stylus (Explore or Maker) or Scoring Tool (Maker only).

Cricut Blue LightGrip Cutting Mat, 12×12.

(Optional) LED tealight to put inside your Halloween cat.

Tacky glue (I used Bearly Art Precision Glue) -or- Scor-Tape.

04 fine tip (use a black pen on most light or medium cardstocks, or a silver gel pen on black and dark cardstocks)

One (1) sheet of 8.5″ x 11″ cardstock for the collar and tags (any color or texture, I used a foil cardstock).

cardstock for the cat ears and neck ( I used pink lemonade) cardstock for the cat body ( I used a lemon drop yellow) View my Amazon shopping list with the exact items we used to make this project! Let me show you how easy it is to make this 3D cat papercraft! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my full disclosure policy. But you can name yours whatever you wish! My daughter named this cat “Yue” which means moon in Mandarin, which she’s studying in high school. You’ll also want a scoring tool of some kind, either a scoring stylus or a scoring wheel. And be cautious of dark or black papers, as glue messes will show up easier on those - you may want to use double-sided tape on those instead. I’ve included three patterns you can cut with a Cricut - a simple cat, a “tuxedo” cat (which lets you pick different colors for different parts of the body), and a black cat … fun for Halloween!įor glue, I highly recommend a good quality glue with a precision tip so you don’t get too much glue on your project. The easiest way to make a 3D papercraft like our cute cat is to use a cutting machine, such as a Cricut. It’s truly amazing what you can make from paper! This low-polygon kitty cat is made by cutting the pattern on the cardstock, creasing it along the folds where indicated, and then glueing or taping the parts together in the right spots. Easy Paper Craft Ideas & Projects Expand.

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