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    Home » Pets

    DIY Cat Toys

    Modified: Sep 20, 2022 · Published: Jun 27, 2016 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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    At times I feel sorry for my cat. It almost seems as if she is loved too much. There are five people in our family and one cat. You do the math. That is a lot of hands petting, scratching and picking her up. My kids are certainly the biggest cat lovers of the bunch. They had a great time making Homemade Cat Treats.. They frequently shower our cat, Charlotte, with kisses and cuddles, mostly when she is attempting to nap. They also love to play with Charlotte and take any opportunity to do so. We have a collection of store bought toys, but recently we decided to try some DIY Cat Toys. My kids got to engage their creative sides and our cat got some new toys.

    Want to entertain your cat but don't want to spend lots on cat toys? Find out how easy it is to make DIY cat toys. My kids were even able to make them.

    ragdoll cat

    There are some great cat toys out there, but did you know that you can make some simple cat toys at home that will provide plenty of fun for your cat. If you have kids, you can even have them help to make these. Most of these cat toys can be made using items you already have at home. So let’s get started! Please remember to supervise your cat while playing with these toys.

    To make a sparkly wand you will need:

    • 12-inch dowel
    • duct tape or masking tape
    • clean, empty juice pouch
    • scissors

    Next time your kids have a juice pouch, don't throw it out. Save the empty pouch and cut off the top and then cut it open. Cut so you have two pieces from the front and back of the juice pouch. Then, cut fringes on each piece of the juice pouch, careful not to cut all the way to the top.

    cut up juice pouch

    Tape the juice pouch fringe to the end of the dowel. I did this in layers. First I wrapped one piece around the dowel and taped it and then I wrapped the second piece on top of that and secured it with more tape.

    diy cat toys

    To make a feather toy you will need:

    • 12 inch dowel
    • duct tape or masking tape
    • yarn
    • feathers
    • scissors

    Cut a 12 inch length of yarn and tape one end to the dowel. Wrap the other end around a few feathers and tape at the end.

    diy cat toys

    To make a paper roll toy you will need:

    • toilet paper roll with paper removed
    • scissors

    This is a super simple toy to make. Just start from the top of the tube and cut out a spiral. I was able to cut out a few from one roll. Then just roll them towards your cat who will bat at them and grab them.

    diy cat toys

      

    Charlotte really loved the diy cat toys, especially the sparkly wand. It crinkled and made noise as my kids waved it and as the cat batted it around.

    cat playing

    Of course all that playing really wore Charlotte out. After this, she went to take a nap. One that was promptly interrupted by three girls trying to cuddle her.

    cat playing

     

    Love cats? You need these cat bookmarks!

    Printable bookmarks to help you keep your place in books you are reading. Kids who love reading will also love learning how to Make Your Own Comic Book.. You'll love the cute kitties! These cat bookmarks make great gifts for any cat lover. You get 6 animal bookmarks with cats. Once you purchase, you can print as many bookmarks as you wish. These can be printed on cardstock and laminated for durability. Each bookmark measures 6” x 2”.

    cat bookmarks

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    1. Elise says

      April 26, 2017 at 2:23 am

      Wow - way easier than I would've expected to make. I don't know why I thought these were a little more complicated.
      Thanks for the tutorial!

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    2. Angela Bethea says

      July 08, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      This is absolutely adorable and crafty! Perfect for all ages and creates a beautiful bond with their fur-baby. Love the creations by the way. I don't have a cat but I will share this to my friends who does. xx

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    3. Leslie Hernandez says

      July 01, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      I don't have cats but I love the creativity behind this, it looks like so much fun!!!

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    4. Sandy Mangis says

      July 01, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      Your cat probably loves all the attention. They are very picky sometimes, but all animals are fun to play with.

      Reply
    5. Toni says

      June 30, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Those toys are easy to make and I'm glad that your cat likes them! It seems like a great summer craft project!

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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