Here Kitty, Kitty! Pet Portraits

Why

Call your kitty—or your dog--home for a colorful portrait! Moms and kids alike love the no-mess ease of Color Wonder™ Paintbrushes filled with bright colors.

Steps

1. Outline your favorite kitty with Crayola Color Wonder™ Markers on Color Wonder™ Paper. Sketch your cat’s perked-up ears, alert whiskers, and swishing tail.

2. Fill in your cat shape with Color Wonder™ Paints. Blend red and yellow dots of color to make the fur pattern of a calico cat. Try using only one color to paint the face.

3. Finish your feline portrait by adding a bright border around your artwork. Twist the paintbrush for a lively, playful edge.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Wonder™ Markers
  • Color Wonder™ Paper
  • Color Wonder™ Paint
household supplies
  • paper towels

Where & When

"My twins draw pictures of our cat whenever he hides in the backyard. The process is comforting and it seems to help bring him home. "
Kimberly D., mother of 5-year-old twins.

"Color Wonder paintbrushes are manageable for toddlers without making a big mess. The older kids always want a turn because they like the bright colors."
Gayle S., family child care provider.


Interesting Info

Of all the cats lost in the United States each year, only 10% are reunited with their home and family. One shelter believes that this is because cats are solitary by nature, have 72-hour memories, and don’t like when things change.