DIY cat toys. We had already told you about do-it-yourself dog toys, so here is the time to dedicate space to our cat friends too. With simple materials always available in our homes we will be able to make small games and puppets for our cats. With cardboard and plywood we can also create real playgrounds for cats, also suitable for those who have more than one cat in their home. Here are many ideas that you can inspire yourself.
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We already told you about diy dog toys, therefore, the time has come to dedicate space to our friends as well cats. With simple materials always available in our homes we will be able to make small games and puppets for our cats.
With cardboard and plywood we can also create real playgrounds for cats, also suitable for those who have more than one cat in their home. Here are many ideas that you can inspire yourself to create DIY cat toys.
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Fabric scraps
With some fabric scraps, a wooden stick and some string you can make a little game that your cat will have fun chasing. Attach strips of fabric to a stick, letting the string hang down. It only takes a few minutes. Better to fix everything well with needle and thread. THU the tutorial.
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Mickey Mouse crochet
Who is proficient with work atcrochet will be able to create this beautiful topolino white and pink. To facilitate the realization, you can stuff the doll with fabric scraps. By creating a pink chain you will give shape to the tail and you can form the eyes with small buttons, to be fixed very well. Here the tutorial.
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Cardboard castle
Cats are very fond of climbing and hiding. This cardboard castle it will become one of their favorite games. Alternatively, you can use plywood, depending on your DIY skills. You can create a multi-story cardboard castle, complete with small doors and windows. THU the tutorial.
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Cloth Mickey Mouse
You will be able to make a mouse for your cat with colored scraps of fabric, as well as crochet. For the stuffing, Craftster suggests using dried and chopped leaves of catnip. With a string you will form the tail of the mouse, while you can embroider the mustache, eyes and mouth. THU the tutorial.
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Cork stoppers
There are also those who have thought of making gods games for cats starting from corks. Try to pierce the corks with the help of a corkscrew or an awl. This way you can insert colored ribbons that will attract your cat. Roll the corks on the floor for maximum enjoyment.
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Scratching post
With a old magazine you can create a toy for your cat in just a few steps, perfect for rolling on the floor or as a scratching post. You will have to fold the pages of the magazine inwards, as if they were the petals of a flower corolla. Secure them with glue suitable for paper. Here the tutorial.
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Rolls of toilet paper
Here is a very simple game to make, which will allow you to creatively recycle i toilet paper rolls. Stack the rolls on top of each other to create a sort of pyramid with a stable base. Secure them with glue suitable for cardboard. If necessary, make sure that the base is twice as wide as the second layer of rolls. THU the tutorial.
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Felt and spools
Thanks to the realization of this cat toy you will be able to recycle the old felted sweaters and spools of thread. Otherwise you can cover the spools with remnants of felt or cloth. After lining the balls, tie the fabric tightly to the sides by knotting it with twine or sewing with needle and thread. Here the tutorial.
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playground
A real playground for cats, intended for the most skilled in do-it-yourself and in the processing of materials such as plywood. Here you will find the tutorial with the scheme to follow to experiment with the construction of this playground for cats equipped with a wheel, ladders, hiding places and a slide. A truly unmissable fun, especially for those who host more than one cat in their home.
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READ also: How to build a scratching post for your cat in 10 steps
Box to play
This box to play specially designed for cats, it allows you to stimulate the curiosity of your cats and their ability to grasp objects. You will need to make holes in the lid of a box (normal shoe boxes are fine too) and insert fabric puppets, pom poms or other small toys inside. Here the tutorial.
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