A wide feathered hat tipped at a jaunty angle and a fancy curled mustache – our printable Puss in Boots mask is the cleverest cat in all of storyland. Color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free cat mask template is made for fairy tale plays and dress-up days.
Why This Cat Mask Is So Clever
The wide feathered hat sits tilted on the head, giving the cat its dashing, swashbuckling look. The big feather can be any color or covered with a real craft feather. A fancy curled mustache adds that sly, clever expression. For kids five and up, this mask is bursting with personality.
A wide hat tilted on the head.
A fancy twirled mustache.
With pointed ears and a clever look.
Part of our Fairy Tale Theater set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12–14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not “fit to page”) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like – the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it – done!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Play Ideas for Little Cats
Act out the famous scene where the cat tricks the ogre into turning into a mouse – our wizard and mouse masks fit right in. Hold a bowing contest where every cat shows off its fanciest hat-sweeping bow. For a boot race, kids clomp to the finish line in big rain boots. Then have each cat invent a clever trick to share.
Fun Facts About Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots is a classic fairy tale about a clever cat inherited by a poor miller's son. With a pair of boots and plenty of tricks, the cat helps his master win riches and even marry a princess. The most famous moment comes when the cat talks an ogre into turning into a mouse – and then pounces. The story was written down more than 300 years ago by Frenchman Charles Perrault, and the Brothers Grimm later shared a version too. The cat's lesson: brains can take you far.
Color Ideas for Your Cat Mask
Fancy, dashing, or bright:
Orange fur, a brown hat, and a red feather.
Black fur with a golden hat.
White fur, a blue hat, and a white feather.
A bright hat with a rainbow feather.
Great Times for the Cat Mask
This clever cat is ready for:
Act it out with the wizard, mouse, and princess.
Add rain boots and a cape for a dashing costume.
A fun intro to classic storybook tales.
A craft station for little story fans.
Puss in Boots Lore at a Glance
Clever facts to share:
The cat dresses like a gentleman.
He outsmarts an ogre.
The ogre turns into a mouse.
Perrault wrote the tale down.
More Masks for Your Fairy Tale Play
Wizard, princess, and mouse are ready to join – see all our fairy tale masks.
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The Puss in Boots mask is made for ages 5 to 8. Kids color and cut out the outer shape themselves, and an adult helps cut the eye holes.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend heavier cardstock around 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the wide hat doesn't bend.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Gestiefelter Kater Maske.