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26 DIY Projects for your cat

Published: Mar 29, 2022 · Modified: Dec 2, 2022 by Morgan · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

Love your cat? From beds to toys to scratchers to climbers, there are lots of things you can make them. Here are tons of ideas of different DIY projects for your cat!

We have a cat and a dog, but I can't lie - I'm a cat person. Cats are chill. They are independent. But, they come through when you need them.

If you also have and love a cat and also love crafting or DIY, you might be interested in doing a DIY project for your cat.

Well, you are in luck because today we are rounding up some awesome cat DIY projects.

24 DIY projects for your cat

DIY Projects for your cat

DIY projects for cats

Check out these cute and fun DIY projects you can make for your cat!

How to Build a DIY Cardboard Cat Castle

I had a blast building this cardboard cat castle for our cat!

A DIY Pet Bed Tutorial: Love Bunks

Have multiple pets? Build them bunk beds to sleep in!

DIY modern cat bed- FREE plans!

Here's a full tutorial and plans on how to build a wooden cat bed.

How to build DIY wall-mounted cat stairs

Heres a step by step tutorial on how to build wall mounted cat steps to help cats get up high!

Self-filling cat food dispenser

Does your cat hate a half empty food bowl? Like, that's worse than totally empty, right? You need this self filling food bowl!

DIY Cat Play Gym

Does your cat love strings? Then they need this play gym, filled with ribbons!

A Proper Pooper

Super easy hack for upcycling a large rubbermaid bin into a top entry litterbox.

DIY Rolling Dog Food Container

OK so we did this for dog food but it works for cats too - a rolling pet food holder!

DIY Cardboard Cat Play Box

Similar to the cat castle, this play box is purrrrect for kitties who like caves and also dangly things. So, like, all cats!

Photo Credit: www.sadieseasongoods.com

Repurposing T-Shirts into a DIY Cat Cave and Handmade Cat Toys

Would you believe that this cozy cat cave was made from old t shirts? Thats awesome and a great reuse of materials!

Photo Credit: www.sadieseasongoods.com

Hanging Cat Scratcher with an Antique Cheese Grater

Upcycle an old cheese grated into a scratching post! Pretty creative!

Photo Credit: lazyguydiy.com

Ultimate DIY Cat Condo

Treat your cats to the ultimate cozy hide out with this DIY cat condo!

Photo Credit: acraftymix.com

Use an Old Sweater to make a Copper Pipe Bed

Copper is perfect for the glamorous cat in your life. Here's how to make a copper cat bed!

Photo Credit: www.abbottsathome.com

Easy DIY Cat Tree Wood House – Cat Tower Build Plans

Who's in the house? Your lucky cat with this DIY cat house! Love the hammock underneath!

Photo Credit: www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com

Our DIY Tree Branch Cat Tree: An Update

Love this idea to build a cat tree with actual tree branches!

Photo Credit: www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com

Indoor Cat House Plans

This cat house is ultra modern and seamlessly blends in with your furniture.

Photo Credit: maggieoverbystudios.com

One Room Challenge Laundry Room - Week Four - Maggie Overby Studios

I love how she upcycled this table into a really cool cat house!

Photo Credit: aloverlylife.com

How to Create a Pet Bed - A loverly life - Cottage Home

Turn a basket into the purrrfect cat bed!

Photo Credit: www.sadieseasongoods.com

Cat Toy Storage in a Vintage Wooden Crate

A great way to organize all of your cat's favorite toys and treats.

Photo Credit: www.wherethesmileshavebeen.com

Paw Print Ornament: A Sweet DIY Keepsake for a Furry Friend

Super precious idea - cat paw print christmas ornaments!

Photo Credit: www.salvagesisterandmister.com

DIY Cat Scratching Post

A great tutorial for making a simple scratching post for your cat.

DIY Hidden Litter Box Solution

This is more of a woodworking project, but we build a beautiful wooden box to conceal the litter box!

Photo Credit: www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com

DIY Cat Window Perch

Cats LOVE looking out the window. Here's how to make a window perch!

DIY Wooden Top Entry Cat Litter Box

One more litter box for you - a super simple wooden top entry litter box with storage!

Photo Credit: abutterflyhouse.com

How to Build Your Own DIY Cat Tree

I love the modern angled lines of this cat tree!

Photo Credit: h2obungalow.com

DIY Small Pet Bed Plans

This little cat bed is SO precious with all of it's little details!

What's your favorite craft for cats?

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