written by threadslinger

My mom, already acting in her grandmother role, sent us a ton of kitten toys*. The kitties were so happy and acting like it was Christmas. However, after a day or so all the toys were lost, either stuck under the couch/bed or knocked behind the dishwasher, etc. So, as I was vacuuming today I retrieved all the toys and decided to make this kitty toy box to store them in. They love it cause all their toys are in one place and we love it cause it means I won’t have to wake up in the middle of the night and accidentally step on a furry mouse toy and nearly have a heart attack. This is also super easy and fun.

Materials needed:

1 box (I used a small package box about 10 x 4 inches)
pretty paper (I used 1 sheet of scrap booking paper)
Paper ribbon (can be found at most craft/art stores)
glue
Magazine cut outs and things to decorate it with.

Directions:

1. Cut off the top of the box. Then cut a rectangle out of the front of the box.
2. Cover with paper both inside and outside the box, like so:

3. After box is covered put a glue a ribbon along the top so that it creates a “seal” for the paper on either side of the box.
4. Decorate as you wish. I put the names of my three kitties on the front of the box but if you have any other ideas use them. And, now you have a pretty box that will make both you and your kitties happy.

*I realize this is the second cat related craft Miss Marie and I have posted. I promise this is not going to become a cat crafting blog we just both happen to be crazy cat ladies now, okay?