A Cat Stencil Fur Purrrfect Artwork!

For the sheer love of cats, here are several free stencils to print, a cool project idea plus loads of felines!

If you love cats there’s nothing like flaunting it! This little t-shirt was so easy to do with the free stencil below. Actually it was an old T that I was just about to get rid of when I thought that a black cat stencil would be perfect to bring it a few more lives.

The Black Cat Stencil not only has the artistic feline but also has the words “La Chat Noir!.” Read on for creative ideas about working with paper stencils and some tips for working with the lettering on this project.

You can prepare these free stencils for long term use. Just cover the top of the paper with a clear protective coating like clear shelf liner before you cut out the openings. After painting you can wipe it off with a damp rag and store in a book to keep it flat.

If you don’t have any clear shelf liner and need to get started now (I know how it is - I’m pretty impatient when I get my mind set to do something) use strips of clear packing tape making sure that each row slightly overlaps the last so that the entire page is protected.

By the way I like to do just the top of the page and not the bottom. A slick coating on the bottom encourages paint to seep under and blur your painting.

Alright since I mentioned bookmarks I have to tell you my neatest gift trick. Paint your cat stencils on a thick piece of paper. You can use the one that best reflects the cats personality or length of hair with the “I Luv My” text or paw print - just mix it all up. Write the cat’s name and some other personal sentiments. Then cut it out in the shape of a book mark and laminate with a strip of clear packing tape on each side. Trim it out and you’re done. You could even trim it with some of those cute craft scissors that have the scalloped edge. They are so cute and my friends love them. I hang them from gift bags instead of ribbons. Just use a hole punch tool at the top and wrap your ribbon through (a nice tassel is a great touch too!).

Another benefit of working with paper stencils is that you have the option to use only part of a pattern. Let’s say that you wanted to use just one cat stencil and a paw. Then just cut out the parts you want!

Finally, here’s the cat stencil used in the t-shirt above. It’s purrfect for the feline artsy ideas you may have. She came from our Cool Stencils collection but I added “La Chat Noir” to this one because I designed it this way for the t-shirt. Check out How To Garment Stenciling for more information about stenciling on t-shirts and other fabrics.

Because it’s a stencil the text has those bridges that separate pieces of each letter. After you’ve finished painting the stencil and removed it, take a very thin brush and connect the parts of each letter. You can also connect the letters to give it a hand written script look.

You can adjust the size of this cat stencil to fit your project area. When you print just check the print settings box that appears and see if you can adjust the size there (it may want a percentage). If not take the print to a copy machine and enlarge or reduce. It's that easy and you can’t do that with a plastic stencil.

By the way, when I say "paper stencils" I mean all the free printable stencils free printable stencils and downloadable stencil designs that you can print from your computer. And there are tons of them on this site. So, stick around and don’t let the fur fly!

Oh Hogwash! All the same, this one is a purrfect addition to your Halloween crafts and decorations. What is the bewitching hour without a spooky black cat stencil.

Curious about what’s next? Can’t wait? OK, OK! No need to fight like cats and ... dog stencils! That’s what’s next. These dog variety stencils are fetching!

In fact, go ahead and scratch your way through all of the animal stencils listed on the right.

Like I said above, black cats and Halloween go hand in hand. So, check out these Cats for Pumpkin Carving for your next Halloween Jack O Lantern. It's a free pattern!

Did you like seeing the t-shirt idea and getting the cat stencil! Then don’t miss the Stencil Print Free lineup where you’ll find many other free stencils with matching project ideas.

Hey! Don’t forget that I (and everyone else) want to see what you have done with your Cat Stencil. Just click on Stenciling Projects to get your masterpiece showcased here on this web site. Won’t that be exciting! Or if you have any questions or want to share information join in on the Stencil Blog . Well, I hope to hear from you soon.

Happy Stenciling,

Penny

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