This quick and easy cat in the hat craft is a fun Dr. Seuss inspired craft that’s perfect for making for Read Across America Day or any time you just want to do something Dr. Seuss themed! All you need are some craft sticks, a little paint, glue, and the free template to make this simple project!
Paint the jumbo craft stick white. Paint nine of the regular size craft sticks red, and paint the remaining six white. Set aside to dry.
1 jumbo craft stick, 15 4.5 inch standard craft sticks, red paint, white paint
While the paint dries, cut the piece of white card stock into thirds. Set aside two of the pieces to use for another project another day.
1 piece white card stock
Cut out the printable templates. Use the colored markers to write your favorite Dr. Seuss quotes on the pages.
1 printable quote template
Once the craft sticks are dry, glue the jumbo one at the bottom of the piece of card stock (make sure it's turned vertical). Then glue three red sticks above that, then three white sticks. Continue alternating sets of three red sticks then three white sticks until you use all of the sticks and create the hat.
1 jumbo craft stick, 15 4.5 inch standard craft sticks
Glue the clothespin to the top of the craft sticks to use to hold quotes on.
1 mini white clothespin
Add your favorite quote and set aside the others to switch out whenever you want.