Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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You're going to need a cute-as-can-be backdrop for all your adorable kitty cat themed sweets at your Purr-Fect Cat Partyand what better way thanby creating your very own DIY Cat Party Dessert Backdrop! This simple how-to only takes a couple of classic supplies and a few minutes of your time and adds a big meow-factor to your party tablescape!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Roll out a piece of Black and White Polka Dot Paper so it runs from the top to the bottom of your wall. Adhere with tape or Glue Dots.

Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 1
Step
2

Use a Swizzle Hula Hoop as a stencil and trace the circle shape onto a piece of the Pink Paper Roll and then cut it out.

Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 2
Step
3

Trace and cut two triangle shapes onto another piece of Pink Paper Roll and two smaller triangles on a piece of Black Cardstock. Glue the black triangle onto the pink triangle to make two cute cat ears.

Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 3
Step
4

Glue the ears to the top, backside of the large pink circle.

Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 4
Step
5

Add a coat of black spray paint to a Pink Heart Napkin and allow to dry.

Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 5
Step
6

Once dry, add a few pieces of Double Sided Foam Tape to the back of the painted Napkin and adhere it to the center of the pink circle to look like the kitty cat's nose.

Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 6 part 1
Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 6 part 2
Step
7

Hot Glue three Black Chenille Stems coming out of either side of the Napkin to mimic the cat's whiskers.

Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 7 part 1
Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 7 part 2
Step
8

Cut a Black Chenille Stem in half and then form the two pieces into a wide "U" shape and Hot Glue them where the kitty's eyes would go. Take two more Black Chenille Stems and shape them into candy canes. Place them side by side and Hot Glue them to form the cat's mouth.

Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 8
Step
9

Add pieces of the Double Sided Foam Tape to the back of your newly made cat face and stick it onto the hanging Black and White Polka Dot Paper. Hang a Light Blue Tassel Garland above the kitty cat's face and your DIY Cat Backdrop is complete!

 

Make sure to check out our Purr-Fect Cat Party, DIY Yarn Ball Decor and Kitty Cat Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe for even more cat party inspiration!

Cat Party DIY Dessert Backdrop step 9

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