Like all my 3D papercraft patterns, these cats also come in Cricut-compatible (SVG) files + specific instructions. Message me (or send me a "note to seller" at checkout), and in a matter of minutes, I will send them to you "manually" for free (upon purchase of the automatically-sent-by-Etsy PDF below)
Couple of cats designed by Oxygami.
➽ MAKE 3D PAPER CATS YOURSELF (YES, YOU CAN!)
These are 2 separate downloadable PDF templates that you will soon be turning into real, almost life-sized 3D paper cats using scissors & glue.
Gus and Gevenieve are siblings that used to squabble all the time over their mother's attention. Now look at them, they are inseparable. Seems like squabbles make bonds stronger.
They will add some elegant "freezed" movement to a shelf, a desk, a chest of drawers or a bookcase, leaving all your guests in awe of your talent as a maker. Your guests might jokingly ask you to make a another pair for them too, arguing that everything you touch seems to turn to gold...
Make the cats together on a rainy weekend,
or while watching the evening show,
or during your sleepless nights.
You will be so focused that you won't have time to think about anything else than being in the moment.
Decide on the colour of your paper, get crafty, and once you’re done building them, delight at your creative genius!
➽ SIDE NOTE
Of course, you can just as well buy them separately at their regular price:
Here is Gus, the standing cat: https://www.etsy.com/oxygami/listing/478105146
Here is Genevieve, the one climbing down the wall: https://www.etsy.com/oxygami/listing/477374714
➽ WHO CAN BUILD THEM?
Beginner friendly, provided that you are patient and motivated. Being meticulous is definitely a plus for better results.
Adults and teens 12+ enjoying crafts, especially paper crafts.
People who need a way to alleviate stress and silence intrusive thoughts.
The process is very simple to understand: Each part is numbered in sequential order for logical assembly. No headache in sight, my goal being to make you feel relaxed.
Team up with your teen and divide up tasks if you feel more like it!
➽ HERE'S WHAT TO DO
- - - Download the template from the email you receive from Etsy
- - - Print the template on white, coloured or patterned cardstock (A4 or 8.5"x11")
- - - Read through the getting started tips
- - - Have a glance at the illustrated instructions
Then the fun part:
- - - Score along the dotted lines
- - - Following the pattern, cut out each individual part
- - - Fold
- - - Pair up the twin numbers to glue the pieces together
After it's finished:
- - - Hang on the wall using pins or nails, just like a picture frame
- - - Do the happy dance :)
➽ WHAT YOUR PURCHASE INCLUDES
Please note that this is a *DIGITAL* file. *NO PHYSICAL ITEM* will be shipped.
A few seconds after your purchase, Etsy will email you with download links to 2 zip files containing:
𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙩:
✷ A complete 10-page digital template in PDF consisting of 2 separate files:
- - - - - 9 pages for the body
- - - - - 1 page for the eyes and ears
𝘾𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙡:
✷ A complete 7-page digital template in PDF consisting of 2 separate files:
- - - - - 6 pages for the body
- - - - - 1 page for the eyes and ears
𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨:
✷ Detailed illustrated, step-by-step instructions
✷ Getting started & advanced tips for a flawless sculpture
➽ BONUSES
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 #𝟭
A mini-cactus to train yourself or initiate your little one into papercraft while you are putting the cats together.
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 #𝟮
You will have access to a small private Facebook group dedicated to Oxygami's customers (There are clickable links embedded in the files).
You can join when you need:
- to get inspiration from other members' colour schemes
- to sparkle the motivation to start
- to have your questions answered. I am quite responsive there
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 #𝟯
A set of 5 other cacti to download from the files section of the Facebook group
➽ NUMBER OF A4/8.5"x11" SHEETS NEEDED
10 + 7 = 19
➽ DIMENSIONS of the finished cats together
(when printed on A4/US LETTER SHEETS)
Total Height: 82cm/32in
Total Width: 10cm/4in
Total Depth: 38cm/15in
Total number of parts: 37 + 54 = 91 parts.
➽ SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED
- these PDF templates
- home A4 or Letter size printer
- 19 cardstock sheets
- 16 sheets of regular office paper (for the instructions and tips)
- scissors
- scoring tool (dried-out pen, your nails, etc., be creative!)
- ruler
- white glue
- 2 pins
► ©️ COPYRIGHT DO's & DON'Ts ◄
This template and instructions are protected under the copyright laws worldwide. The finished sculpture is yours but the copyright of the files and derivatives remain with OXYGAMI.
✅ gift the finished sculpture
✅ sell the finished sculpture (under some conditions)
🚫 upload the pattern and instructions on the Internet where other people can access it.
🚫 swap or give away the pattern
🚫 even worse : sell the pattern and instructions behind my back, in their digital form or as paper kits, as is or modified, in their original language or translated.
If you are unsure, don't hesitate to ask me. I won't bite, promise!
And if you see someone infringing upon my copyright, please report them to me.
➽ CONTINUE SHOPPING
Here is Gus, the standing cat:
https://www.etsy.com/oxygami/listing/478105146
Here is Genevieve, the one climbing down the wall:
https://www.etsy.com/oxygami/listing/477374714
Browse the rest of my shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OXYGAMI
Back to the 'Add to cart' button:
http://www.etsy.com/oxygami/listing/492264649
