DIY Wicker Cat Bed

Some fiber rush and mod podge is all takes to build this easy DIY Cat Bed!
Materials (Affiliate Links):
- Beach Balls: amzn.to/3gIF661
- Fiber Rush: www.rockler.com/fiber-rush-se...
- Mod Podge: amzn.to/3zxUuL7
Timestamps:
0:00​ The Plan
0:29​ Weaving the Fiber Rush
4:39 Mod Podge
5:36​ Making the Legs
5:53 Removing the Beach Ball
7:47 Adding the Legs
8:28 Moment of Truth

[@levanahyll5884]

It’s the scent. After a few days when the smell of the modge podge evaporates she’ll go in.

[@Catlily5]

And the wobbling is fixed.

[@pnunezaguila]

Exactly my thoughts

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

That, and it's still wobbling a bit on its legs. Make it a bit more secure, let it totally dry and air out and leave it in the corner for kitty kat to discover on their own.

[@alittlewheiser521]

Sprinkle a little cat nip in it and she’ll go right in. ❤️

[@kathyw9299]

yup I w as going to say cat nip my cats ( brothers love live the cat tree cuz of cat nip)

[@Musicandlyrics2400]

You should have told the cat he wasn’t allowed in, then he’d be right in there all the time 😂

[@Neurodiperfluouspolarific]

Lol, sounds about right...

[@claudiamiller7730]

YEP!!

[@rouxchat6033]

😆😆😆

[@shawneenhammer4241]

✌️❤️💯🤣

[@dchall8]

Find a newspaper and put it inside. Then as you try to read it, nature will take Her course.

[@Anjism]

I think Penny still smell the glue which can throw cats off.. maybe spraying the finish product with catnip spray will neutralize the scent somehow. Your project is awesome and when I get the chance I'll try to do the same. Thanks for a bright idea! 🤔😊😊

[@ravensilvermoon853]

I thought the same too...

[@barbaradace7952]

Suggestion: I think the cat doesn’t like the instability of the sphere...it might be more stable if you put a 5 or 10 pound disc weight (like you use on bar-bells) under the blanket. Looks great! I’ll bet you could make an interesting lamp shade that way, too :-)

[@ShellyCline]

Wow love the lamp shade idea.

[@ShellyCline]

Well I love the heavy disc idea too ☺️

[@babygrl14]

She mentioned in the video that she was going to reposition the legs to stabilize it

[@Nope_Nope]

Smart u R

[@nicolelacroix2388]

using foam ringsfor the base

[@Spangletiger]

When you want to remove the beach ball, squeeze the opened valve between middle and forefinger, the press against side of ball.. Squeezing the valve opens it so that air will pass out. It takes a few minutes to deflate but saves ruining the beachball. Great project!

[@djjones7039]

No shit, Sherlock. I didn’t think anybody needed a tutorial or instructions on how to deflate a ball…. Pretty sure I’ve seen it all now

[@Spangletiger]

@@djjones7039 Save the sarcasm for your self-talk. I also thought that it was commonly known too but, if you had watched the video, you would have known that the presenter didn't know and punctured the ball instead. I posted my comment incase others also didn't know. I was just being helpful. You are just being a petty troll. 😂

[@kathyw9299]

@@Spangletiger 😂

[@Spangletiger]

@@kathyw9299 You would assume that the person posting the video would know something as basic as that but, no. Just like some people don't realise that catnip is a compound word.😂

[@TheCrisses]

@@Spangletiger the presenter did say there's a valve - the problem was how to attach the shopvac while pinching the valve. I was thinking maybe stick a straw into the valve. Might have to be a coffee stirrer. But who knows. Depends on the valve.

[@shitzngiggles3765]

I think Once the smell of glue dies down then he will go in n Love It! It Looks Really Good! Definitely Looks High End! 🐈 💜 😺 💕

[@HellenaHanbasquet]

I have no idea why this popped up for me, I was searching Bearded Dragon enclosures, but I'm so glad it did! Because I'm going to do this on a much smaller scale with jute for my guy. Thank you!!!❤️

[@xbrandi12345x]

Maybe your Bearded Dragon secretly wanted a DIY cat bed when you saw this 11mo ago. The algorithm knows all and sees all, kinda like the Magic 8 Ball.

[@leahthomas4299]

Why do people keep beaded dragons in a cage? Just for their own enjoyment? I'm sure if the bearded dragon had a choice of living conditions it wouldn't be in a container.

[@privateprivate7856]

You did really a great job. Cat's are very picky by nature. The smell is too fresh, wait a little bit and she will love that beautiful bed. P.S. rub some catnip on it, and on the pillow or blanket, and it'll be her favorite spot.

[@loverlyme]

You could put something round instead of the legs under the cat sphere eg a pool noodle shaped into a wreath form (which you could cover with twine or something similar to the cat house). Then the cat sphere would balance on this and it should stay fairly stable. I actually thought of this when you were struggling to keep it still at the start of the wrapping. Even a bucket would have worked to stabilise the beach ball. Then you could make a large bean bag for the middle empty section of the circular stand. This would further help to stabilise the cat house.

[@ellebee5607]

Ooh that's a great idea!! 🥰

[@barbaracole4314]

Macrame jute cord would have been a good option, putting it in glue or mod podge first then wrapping... watch Kathia

[@barbaracole4314]

Watch Katia's video on how she made a hanging lantern from just using an exercise ball

[@BloomintheBlack]

Wow, that looks just like the crazy expensive one! Well done 👍

[@AButterflyHouse]

Thank you!! I was pretty pleased!

[@michelewalburn4376]

It really does. You could sale them easily

[@kimmburrly8010]

It's GREAT!!!

[@tintinismybelgian]

Could the need for wooden "feet" be eliminated if a person initially put two metal loops on the beachball, one at the opening and one at the floor? Then, after the modge podge is applied and the beach ball removed, the person could weave the fiber rush across the floor hole and either leave it unglued or modge podge it up, depending on how solid the floor needs to be.

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

@@tintinismybelgian Or make it with 2 holes, one large and the other small. The small one for the cat to squeeze through, as they like small openings and the larger to add stability on the floor and to insert the bedding/cushion through?

[@Aussie_Truth]

Just the satisfaction of knowing you made it yourself, or people asking where you got it from, and being able to say you made it, is worth the effort, even if it had cost as much as the bought one. Well done, it looks fantastic.

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

Very cool! If your cat never warms up to it I'm sure there's a cat in a shelter somewhere who'd love it. What a neat project.

[@LambentLark]

This is so cute! I think Friday, my 5 year old female, would be fine with this. I am sure the first night it is out I would wake up to Riff and Raff killing it. Dead, dead, dead! Living with 7 month old kittens is like having a room full of semi nocturnal hyperactive toddlers with razor sharp claws that can run up walls.

[@Julzsavedandsetapart]

When my barn cat Faraday had kittens, my daughter named them the days of the week. We too had a Friday

[@wildabezet860]

Wow! I had my doubts, but it turned out great! I love it! You know it would also make a really attractive hanging light shade.

[@carolsmith5397]

USE LED or could be Fire hazard

[@amechealle5918]

As I’m watching this I’m thinking what about doing this with paper mache ( thicker layers) you could use the ball for multiple cat beds because it deflates. Looks like I have a project for next weekend. Thank you! Don’t you just love when your cat doesn’t appreciate all the hard work?

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

If she had disguised it as a cardboard box, it’d been in there in seconds. 😂

[@Nirrrina]

Try some Catnip spray on the inside. Works better than treats.

[@alizaa6544]

I saw a vid of a lady doing that, heres the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJWyYmOsg6ylZ7M

[@cidk59]

What a great idea! Plus, I think putting paper mâché underneath the weaving fiber would have created more warmth for the cat. They love boxes because the box holds heat, and cats love warmth.

[@TheCrisses]

It's probably the mod podge smell. It needs to air out a lot longer. I also thought of paper mache. Wheat paste instead of modpodge - much cheaper. And the cat probably wants it to be much darker inside. It doesn't want to feel exposed like that - maybe if it was like "under a bush" level of darkness. Also there are bush cats and tree cats. Maybe this is a tree cat, and doesn't like the under-bush feel.

[@debralpateart8862]

I bet a cushion, some toys inside and a towel over the top to hold in her heat would make her more accepting of the new gift. My cats crawl under furniture where they have about 9 inches of height, dark, cozy and they can avoid people while napping. Great job!

[@LisaCunninghamLieveEnterprises]

Cute cute CUTE cat house. I love it! I have five cats, so I can see two of them curling up in there. Penny is beautiful. You're presentation was great! Ty for sharing. 👊💗💓

[@paceypancake]

You could make a SAWEET pendant globe light out of that as well! 😁 Love it!!

[@lindseywagner7510]

Once the smell of the mod lodge leaves the cat will love it

[@Cyrilmc222004]

I think it’s far better than the shop brought one, plus it’s made with love and totally unique, no one will make one the same. So once Penny cat decides to get in it, she’ll absolutely love ❤❤❤❤ it and it’ll be her favourite spot. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too

[@chrisjensen1814]

I think it turned out great! My cats usually don’t sleep in anything I specifically buy or make for them either, they like to make up their own thing lol

[@debralearose8764]

I loved your honest, candid presentation. So much fun to watch. Project looks GREAT! Well done! thanks so much for sharing 😻💗

[@peziki]

Great idea that worked out well. Your video skills are awesome and narrative is interesting and humorous. Best wishes.

[@ShellyCline]

Definitely worth it. Huge savings and it's a cat bed that's actually ELEGANT for a change. And you could conceivably do it in larger sizes if you use an exercise ball. I have a BIG cat lol. I love it. Great video!

[@niinaoikarinen6649]

If you wrap few layers of cling film around the ball, you avoid the ball messed with glue. Deflate by pinching the valve. Also I think four feet always steadier than three, although three might look better.

[@JasmineBlushes1]

This was such a great idea/project. I think I would have done a couple of things differently. I think I’ll try making a water/glue solution and soak the rope in that first and then wrap the beach ball with the glue soaked rope. This way, the rope should dry sturdier since the glue is on all sides of the rope. Also, instead of rounding the bottoms of the legs, square them off, hopefully that would make it more stable? Guess I’ll have to try this for myself, which I for sure am going to do. Thanks for the video. :)

[@kristen1245]

Great idea about soaked rope ties..but I wonder it you would be gluing the ball to the twine/rope

[@Ali-iu6db]

Maybe wrapping the ball with cling film or baking paper will help

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

I had the same idea about soaking the rope! Did you try it? And if you used metal for the legs it’d be heavier and more stable than such lightweight wood:) wood looks good but metal would look good too I think, you could match the color of the metal ring:)

[@lamoinette23]

The bottom of the legs needs to be flat and cut at a slight angle to make it stable on the floor. Two longer legs at the front, two shorter at the back would stabilize the bed. You could eyeball the angle or measure 📐 it.

[@sandrabulluck1896]

@@lamoinette23 👍

[@Machinationstudio]

This randomly came up on my feed. Two things I might do differently. First, I would spray the fiber rush with a mixture water and isopropyl alcohol so that the mod podge will flow into the fiber rush through capillary action, so there is less glue on the beach ball. Secondly, some cats prefer cat houses with two entrance/exits, and this technique would be idea for that. Great project!

[@christophermahon1851]

Typical cat attitude. "Why should I sleep in this thing, mommy, when I already have a perfectly good pillow on the bed?"

[@elfryeorin]

You bought them a bed, you made them a bed. Whatever the cost, no matter which one more cheaper or prettier... it's all the same. They'll still choose the darn parcel box.

[@claudiamiller7730]

You’re adorable! And a crafty girl after my own heart! I cane and rush chair seats and can appreciate your struggle with the poly-rush…it can be stiff and annoying! But your final project is great…the random-ness of the cord on the ball adds nice texture to the whole structure and looks tres chic…kudos to you!!!

[@waterbird91]

Dogs that is, I think they would enjoy something like this to sleep in too ! It's a great project.

[@gingerbreadjill]

We used to make these when we were kids. As Easter egg basket decorations using balloons, (I think- it was a good 40 ago) and then I know there was Elmer’s glue, but that might have been mixed with something. There’s actually only one, maybe two people alive who I can ask. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I definitely need to make a phone call in the morning ❤

[@niccolealdrich4890]

If you do this project again, rub the ball down with a thin coat of vegetable oil or vaseline. When you're ready to deflate it, pinch the opening to release the valve. You can put a straw or empty pen in the opening to hold it open. Looks great! I think I will give it a try.

[@willowowlseer]

Ideas to improve on your wonderful idea and design... 1. Hang the ring with the beach ball tape to it and weave it with it suspended...kind of macrame' style. 2. Put the roll of rush in a laundry basket or some such next to you to keep it from running off. 3. Coat it with matte clear polyurethane instead of Modge Podge. A quart of this is a fraction of the cost and it will be wipeable and waterproof where Modge Podge is not. 4. Cut a circle or square of wood the same width of the ball and four wedges of 2x4 wood to stabilize the bottom. Position and mark where the wedges need to be on the board and secure in place, then mount to the ball. This will make it so stable that even the most frisky of kitties will not be able to knock it over. Note: This ball design would also be awesome integrated into the design of a cat tree, either hanging or mounted to one of the platforms.

[@stacyvolek3418]

Love your idea of the substitute for the Mod Podge! It may be sturdier too. 💚

[@maureengreen4008]

Ok, here’s a tip if anyone is interested…once you have the twine tied on. Use a tub a little bit bigger then the balloon and add a 1/4 cup or less of water to the modge podge to make it go further. You can then pour the MP over the balloon…

[@evelynkessinger4714]

Great idea!

[@manjitsoni9676]

ਕਲਾਕਾਰੀ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਾਨਦਾਰ ਨਮੂਨਾਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਲੱਗੀ ਇਹ ਤਕਨੀਕ ਭੈਣੇ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ

[@jonmcintosh8653]

I can see this as a lampshade, reinforced as a storage footstool, as a plant pot cover, a plant stand, a toy box, so many possibilities.

[@Eleivana777]

2 IDEAS: 1) Could you have poured the Mod-Podge into a wide shallow tray and rolled the twine ball around in it to saturate all the cords? 2) could you have made a plywood disc, cut it in half and put a hinge on it so it folded small enough to put through the opening-then put it in the bottom of the ball open it up and use THAT to fasten the wooded legs to? Then put a circular fabric covered cushion it it (same size as the plywood disc) Nice Video and cute idea. I have 5 cats so a project like this would keep me busy until the apocalypse.

[@TrctrGrl67]

I love the "reveal" sneeze, typical cat! I'm ordering a ball today, thanks for the great video.

[@firstladyntrng1170]

For all of us..”I think I can make that” people !!! 👍🏽 Nothing beats a failure but a try !!! And I’m here for it🤗

[@moriahdeatley5335]

My 16week old kitten loved watching you make a bed for your cat.

[@Opalbird1]

Just a helpful hint …instead of modgepodge, all purpose white glue half and half with water is the same as modgepodge but a lot less expensive. You can also use the glue with material or paper, paint it dark and then put in the rush or string, cats love hidey-holes.

[@smoothiegreenburg6065]

its really not the same :( modpodge isnt that more expensive, at michaels it is way overpriced but ive even seen small bottles at the dollar store and its like 5.99$ at walmart. ive tried elmers and water when i was out and it just made airbubbles and ruined the entire project! it doesnt leave a shiny or a matte finish its just like there and dull lol !

[@egrace3738]

White glue is a food source for vermin like roaches and rodents. White glue will get soft in high humidity. Go with mod podge.

[@auntmaryspals7978]

I think it's beautiful. With cats, we can't force them to like something..they do it in their own time. I made a cat tree out of wood pieces from Habitat for Humanity resale store. It took the kitties a bit to get used to it.

[@ChristieShinn]

Yeah the more it lies around, they eventually explore it. It kinda has to smell like the rest of your home and that might take a few days.

[@bridgethaig8923]

Thanks again for making and sharing this video. Today while helping my husband with yard work, what should fall out of the tree but a discarded squirrels nest. As soon as I saw it I told my husband I was saving it.

[@janetmcdaniel2755]

The curiosity will get the best of the cat.....probably when it gets sturdier and the smell of the modge podge goes away it will be used. It looks great

[@scarlettwinters5642]

they actually have amazing cat beds at home goods that look just like that for 50, in case you don’t want to go to all the work

[@jamootoo5200]

Cool. No sewing machine, just get a cheap round couch pillow - but I'd take a little stuffing out for a better fit & then just hand sew the small hole back up. You can always see the small patch of outside stitching where they did the same....

[@shirleyasnaza2604]

The chair whicker actually looks great and makes for a nicer texture over all than rough twine of the one for sale online. Real nice work , congrats. 👍

[@CarolReidCA]

Put some catnip in the homemade pillow or in a store bought pillow & your kitty will probably like it. Definitely need to let it dry and air it out! Really cute! If nothing else, you could make a great looking lamp out of it! Looks like a fun project!

[@zimnizzle]

That turned out so great! I’m sure your cat will love it eventually.

[@wyominghome4857]

I love this. You could do something similar for a hanging pendant light.

[@briannatew3938]

Girl it’s cute!! You could put cute couch blankets.. and cute times 10 for a planter!!!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Catnip makes a new bed a cats happy place. 😸

[@Ichi.Capeta]

to let the air out, you have to squeeze the valve.

[@jayneweaver8695]

Impressive! Thought your end product looked every bit as good, you did an excellent job, WOW!

[@batintheattic7293]

Better! Those mass produced ones are extremely variable in finish quality.

[@swizzleproxi4810]

Just shows what can be achieved when you think carefully about a design with a few adjustments on balance & comfort this will be a cool looking place for your cat to relax🥰👍

[@coreesalazar6898]

You did an awesome job! And very easy to follow tutorial. Thanks for the video! She will jump in when you're not right there.

[@nickyb7266]

No wonder they are expensive to buy 🤣. Great video! ❤️

[@mazzer37]

That would look great as a light shade too. ❤

[@Jen.O]

yes! I was thinking the same thing

[@allyson_gari]

You need to wait the smell of the materials you used for it fade a bit, wait for a while and lets see if the cat uses it. I think is a lovely project with an amazing result!

[@batintheattic7293]

Love this! My sister by another mister! I love it when a person sets out to solve a problem with creativity. That's my kind of problem. So many craft videos are about what pictures to stick on which freshly purchased, mass produced box (stuff like that). A couple of years ago I bought a range of plastic crochet hoops, big balls of cotton yarn (stupid solution number one - cotton rots quite quickly when exposed to the elements), a bottle of latex, and the biggest balloons I could find. I wanted to make drays (homes/beds) for the local red squirrels (they're endangered and protected and relatively numerous near me) to fasten high in a tree that's in my garden. I was seeing and pondering those wicker balls, too! I have fastened a shop bought, ready made, squirrel 'house' but nothing likes it. I started off crocheting, trying to make a ball shape with a round opening, with the cotton and the hoops. Didn't get too far in before I was concerned about how heavy the thing would get (particularly if the latex didn't waterproof it) and how long it's operational life would be. The round 'wicker' ball was what I was basing it on. It would have been perfect. My project ceased, after my doubts built up, and I'm still trying to figure out how to make drays to put in my tree. This is it, though. You've showed me the way! What is 'spodge podge', though? Is it a type of glue? Would it work better, and last longer, outdoors than natural latex? Why was spodge podge selected? My drays - I want them to look pleasing. It's not all about functionality. They do have to be functional, though. They need to be safe and sound for the squirrels. Quite discreet - the squirrels might not like anything too obvious. Quite easy to tie onto the tree, also, as I have a bit of a fear of falling to my death! So, that is 'poly rush' (don't know what that is, either) and spodge podge? Would it be waterproof? I presume it doesn't get heavy even if the weaving is so tight that there are few or no gaps?

[@BMoll87]

My late cat didn’t touch her new cat bed for 3-4 days when it arrived.. once it didn’t smell new anymore, it was her favourite spot apart from my lap.. maybe your cat loves it more when the glue smell is gone.. 🤞

[@tintinismybelgian]

Could the need for wooden "feet" be eliminated if you initially put two metal loops on the beachball, one at the opening and one at the floor? Then, after the modge podge is applied and the beach ball removed, you could weave the fiber rush across the floor hole and either leave it unglued or modge podge it up, depending on how solid the floor needs to be.

[@Becky-uz8em]

I was wondering that too... I'm sure it would work, though you'd need to be careful weaving the base - don't want everything crossing at the same place!

[@christynm.8933]

2 rings..great idea! I think that would work much better than the legs! 👍😁 I'm going to try it with 2 rings.

[@Becky-uz8em]

@@christynm.8933 Let me know how it works out if you do!

[@nicolelacroix2388]

@@Becky-uz8em usinf foam ring

[@Becky-uz8em]

@@nicolelacroix2388 Maybe... I'll have to think about that option! :)

[@katden]

You nailed it giirl! ! ! I love your attitude and tenacity.

[@TrudyPatootie]

Just sent your video to my cat lovin daughter. She loves to crochet... this is right up her ally! Adorable. Thank you!

[@LibraryWorker25]

I'm sorry why is nobody addressing the losing your thumb to a table saw

[@dentednj]

I think you could cut a plywood circle, cut it in half if needed to fit through your entrance hole and reattach w glue, etc. or piano hinge it together again, then attach the legs through the mesh onto the board so in essence you are making a tripod stool platform for strength with the wicker surrounding it. Your cat bed looks great!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Cats are so funny. It’s super cute. Kitty will probably like it better with a pillow in it anyway. If she were my kitty she will love chewing on it too. Lol

[@amberlesly3800]

I love how genuine you are here ❤

[@sammieskeleton3339]

love it really impressed how it turned out , if your kitties are weird like my 2 are lol it would be fantastic for a kids room , just add a chain or rope and hang in corner off room and they can keep their bits and bobs in it so many uses around the home .

[@marsdoria189]

This video is awesome and very informative. Thank you very much. I can't wait to make my own. I'll probably end up making more than one. 🙂

[@Charlie10266]

This is the best tutorial! I love how you used the ring for the door. It came out fantastic and you’re just a joy to watch.

[@jennylee5003]

How I made mine- Soaking fabric strips/rope in wet concrete mix and use that vs this fiber. then after it’s dry buy some clear sillicone caulk and thin it with mineral spirits and paint it on. Let it dry then do another coat. It will then be rigid/waterproof and you can paint the sillicone caulk mixture you applied. I attached legs then wrapped them in more cement soaked fabric which could be wound around and inside… very stable after drying!! Buy beach balls at dollar tree so they aren’t a waste of several dollars whe you cut them :) Mine cost $12 Thank you for this idea!!!

[@RM-ti8nf]

Looks great. I'd make it a light shade tho, with lighter weight material. Well done, a great project 🙂

[@christophercook8]

Very cool project, great results!

[@AButterflyHouse]

Thank you!!

[@Tami8161]

I love your fantastic ball!! You did a great job on your video too, and I see it’s well appreciated by others too:-). I’m really looking forward to giving this a go-I like the idea of saturating the “string” with the Mod Podge or glue mixture before you wrap it, I think it will make a difference in how long the piece will last, and how well it will hold up over time. There are lots of great suggestions throughout the comments too…it’s so refreshing to have so many people with NICE, helpful comments and constructive feedback:-). I sure hope I can find these materials! Thanks so much!

[@kathymccaslin9275]

I am so impressed. I liked the way you showed the process.

[@covidfart335]

Looks good as far as durability I would have possibly went with Titebond 3 wood glue instead of mod podge

[@michelewalburn4376]

Mod podge will hold stuff forever. I'm shocked by the stuff all the time

[@michelewalburn4376]

But that glue may be a better option if you have multiple feline children

[@covidfart335]

@@michelewalburn4376 Mod Podge does not do well with any type of moisture it will begin to sag and is overpriced compared to Titebond wood glue I believe there's a $10 difference between the gallon

[@gatita1974]

@@covidfart335 there is a new Mod Podge formula that is dishwasher safe for plates and cups that have been decoupaged. I wonder if that would hold up? I feel you are correct about the glue, however, especially on this wicker type material. Wood glue might not be the best choice in situations where the slight color of it might be detected....mostly I just want to thank you for writing the name of the product 'Mod Podge' correctly. Not only do I hear people say "Modge Podge" 90% of the time in videos when it is being used, but it is written all over the comments of this video that way. But, Whyyyy? It makes me clinch up so bad every time I hear it. I could open a diamond factory at this point. It's written right there on the bottle, you know?

[@jeanikim-slesicki320]

Great DIY video, thanks for posting! I’d love to hang this like a hammock for our kitties!

[@batintheattic7293]

I imagine you'd have to have the hanging ropes/chains/whatever link up beneath the ball. Would the weight of a cat, in this ball if it's hanging, just be the end of the bottom of it? It would just deform and, eventually, come apart? Cat would be in a ball, one day, an egg shape the next. A tangle of strings, the next. :)

[@ahomesteaddream]

Such a good idea! So worth it. I’m obsessed with wicker, I’m not sure why, so this is right up my alley. I’m worried that I’ll become obsessed with creating a wicker like weave, but I’m doing this for my cats!! Thank you for sharing.

[@Originalstephy]

The soft “will you help me” ❤️ that was so cute and this is awesome I have to make it

[@katdeville]

What do you think about covering the beach ball/balloon first with rice paper, so that it won't be drafty and more cozy? And next time, temporarily put a little box inside, because you know cats and boxes 😉

[@toysruskid5074]

When you do it with yarn you can use liquid starch and soak it and let it dry. Would it make it sturdier if you did that before modgepodging to eliminate wobbles? In my experience cats like sturdy things.

[@Lala_B]

I love the look!😻. I bought a quilted fabric version of this “cat cave” and had to lure my girl inside. I have two suggestions- Dangle a toy mouse or somesuch from the entrance on a string. This will encourage her to play around and get used to this new contraption. Consider lining the inside so it is dark. Cats love to snuggle in boxes and things that are enclosed. They love to curl up in snug spaces, so a furry lining might be nice. Also, tempt her by crushing a bit of dried catnip in your fingers and sprinkling it around inside.

[@Heyreneesews]

I was like, look at her and her saw. You can use one too. Then you told us about the thumb. Old school for me! What a cool idea for a cat. No saw needed!😀

[@omar_padilla]

It came out fantastic I'd pay 200 bucks for it great job!. Oh and i was that the offending table saw in the background?...... Just wondering. Btw It's amazing how you've adapted to not having use of your thumb something most people could not do great video.

[@AButterflyHouse]

Thank you!! I filmed this at my family's cabin, so not the offending table saw in the background, thankfully!

[@RockThisTown2000]

How's your thumb coming along? Looks like you have at least partial use. Hope it's coming along & you're doing well!

[@AButterflyHouse]

Yes, the thumb is doing well! It almost looks like a thumb again!

[@donnavorce8856]

Thanks for the demo. I could probably make one of these for my rescue critter.

[@janetjackson9160]

You have spent hours wrapping that round the beach ball, you can definitely put your hand to a sewing needle & thread. It may take a long time, as did the cat bed, but gosh the feeling is amazing. You've achieved something you thought you couldn't do. Try it on small pieces of fabric. You won't need a sewing machine, you'll be able to hand sew a cushion. I have faith in you.. I love the cat bed you made. Very clever, talented lady... 😺

[@amyrodgers9887]

It may be that she's not fond of it because it smells funny right now

[@bree-annramats5656]

I loved this but wish she would have been more patient with letting the ball deflate (hate the balloon/plastic waste in similar crafts because of the environmental damage -- it is fact that since the invention of plastic not one piece has decomposed yet, so how many decades and products have been made and sitting in landfills releasing toxic gases) just "food" for thought in our haste of every day life 🤔

[@Crystl22]

You did a great job. I think it looks great & I agree with the person who said the smell was too fresh. Use the catnip & she will probably end up loving it.

[@patriciajenkinson2397]

Put a t-shirt or any item of clothing you have worn inside so it smells like you and it usually entices them in, cats don't like strange smells! Beautiful cat😊

[@leilajelliman3870]

Awesome!! Great job!! PS you can release the air from a beach ball by gently squeezing the nozzle. The valve will open and you can push the air out. Alternatively insert a toothpick in the nozzle to hold the valve open..

[@tnopsclark6179]

Yup! I would spend all that money, time, and effort making that bed and my cats would never use it or claw it to pieces. Lol. Fun video and it looks great!!

[@gillianbennett4518]

It looks great. Hope your kitty loves it too soon! ❤️

[@wickedcatsrodriguez]

It looks fantastic. And more than likely the cat will go into it at some point. Every time I buy my cats a bed it takes him a few days to actually use it.

[@jonmcintosh8653]

I love the chaotic energy of this woman. It's so relatable 😅.

[@randbasic]

Just pinch the nozzle and push on the ball. The vacuum might be over kill. LoL :) Great job! That looks 👍

[@FairyFrequency]

Awesome diy cat bed! Have been seeing these at all of the stores throughout the holidays. Definitely going to give this project a try for our orange tabby. Wishing you an amazing day ♡

[@vickigower8125]

great job. I love figuring out how to do things. I'm not sure I ever would have known how to even start with this project.