Cat Papel Picado Template
A cat face in the middle of a ring of dots, with little fish, a paw print, a heart and a star around it.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Fold
- Folded in half
- Cutting time
- About 20 minutes
- Paper
- Letter-size (8.5 × 11 in) tissue paper
About this design
Cats are part of the family too. On the days when many families remember their pets, a banner with a cat face and fish marks the place on the ofrenda for a cat who is missed.
How to cut this template
- Download the PDF and print it at 100% on letter-size paper.
- Stack two to four sheets of tissue paper behind the template.
- Fold everything in half along the dashed line, template on the outside.
- Clip the layers and cut away the gray areas, starting with the bottom edge.
- Unfold slowly, fold the top band over a string and glue it.
Tips
- Cut the ears carefully: their tips sit close to the ring of dots.
- Purple or turquoise tissue makes the cat face stand out.
- Put your cat’s favorite treat on the altar next to the banner.
