Making an old cat tree beautiful

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

Use code RNJ for $5 off your first #Sakuraco box through my link: partner.sakura.co/racheljunadventures-SC2204 Order by April 30th to receive this month's box! First look inside our house!! (Just a little) Thanks to our friends for leaving us with their old cat tree! I had a lot of fun (...most of the time) updating it and I love how it turned out. :D

[@marh5994]

Missed you guys so much

[@sunflowersand12]

Rachel and j- *Me clicking at the speed of light*

[@TranceDark]

I’ve gotten the Sakuraco box every month since it first came out. I highly recommend it. Its only traditional snacks which is great.

[@nearfromfar9772]

Rachel I’m jealous of your shorts at 1:15, where did you get them? They look so well fitting!

[@flingage]

seeing how much more comfortable Pichi has become with you is just amazing.

[@LucyXuCovers]

Love this genre of Rachel and Jun video where Rachel's just living out her arts and crafts dreams and Jun films cats 😂😂

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

Is this heaven?

[@emmareisenberg8107]

@@RachelandJunAdventures Yes

[@otoshithekid2957]

Jun is living his visual arts dreams by filming cats

[@nemtudom5074]

I mean, Jun's living his life too

[@greteb1951]

It’s the ultimate combo

[@000snow000]

Rachel, don't worry about having to re-sew 5 times. Stretch fabric is the bane of the existence of anyone who sews lol

[@thaliacrafts407]

Water soluble tape is your friend!

[@kokkolintu3528]

Yup! Even with an overlock machine it can be a nightmare. 😬

[@rosettajohnson2826]

It also has a nap or pile. Think flannel or velvet. Sewing fabric fuzzy sides together will basically never be straight. Sewing a stretch fabric with a nap sounds like a layer to hell.

[@thaliacrafts407]

@@rosettajohnson2826 if there is a lot of fuzz, you can trim some with scissors. Water soluble tape is also a lifesaver. Look up videos on sewing fake fur!

[@rosettajohnson2826]

​@@thaliacrafts407 Those are some good tips. I might try them. Probably would have also saved Rachel a little bit of time too.

[@DoublemoonDesigns]

I know you haven't done a house tour video yet, but seeing Haku and Nagi playing in so much space (the blanket scene) was so heartwarming! Congratulations on the new house and I can't wait to see the rest! (Also, I know you guys must be loving the space too! ) I am super excited to see what you did with your yard!

[@MauraMaudJadeit]

Looking at Pichi now and remembering that scared wild thing warms my heart. Especially in that cat sandwich on the couch. I wish mine were like that, they're the same age and the closest we can get them to sleep together is about ten centimeters away from each other. And I would definitely find a way to screw the cat tree to the wall because that top box feels wobbly and at high-speed bird hunting it might fall over. My bedroom window is by a huge tree where the birds' nest and from spring to fall it's my cats favourite spot and if the windows are open and a bird lands on the windowsill... yeah, there have been some missed jumps and thrown down stuff on the way to a bird.

[@cherryr9285]

cat sandwich 😂😂😂

[@MauraMaudJadeit]

@@cherryr9285 well she looks like quite content slice of ham 😉 anybody would have been in her place

[@sairi_a]

That was my thought when seeing her sandwiched in between the other two and how she let Jun pet her

[@taurigirl]

I knooowww, I'm here crying over her. I'm so happy for her 😭😭😭

[@SaintShion]

My cats are like Juns cats and I'm mixed Japanese. Maybe it's a super power. 🧐

[@irosquaredboku]

For future reference, an erasable pen works wonderfully as a pattern pen. The ink disappears with heat, so you can just iron it when it's cut!

[@Rhaifha]

Agreed. Frixion pens (the brand you can buy where I live) work so well. And they disappear even with my iron on the lowest setting.

[@genthespacewitch]

There are also fabric pens with ink that fades naturally over time! Those are my favorite.

[@LyriaSiders]

12:04 I love how Nagi's fur seemlessly goes into Pichi's backside, while the dark colored portion of her head is connected to Poki's dark fur. One endless flow of cat without being able to tell where one ends and the other begins.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

They're like puzzle pieces.

[@andreachavez8088]

at first i thought there were only two cats

[@animeloverXinuyasha]

And her front legs look a bit like Poki’s back legs lol

[@ginotsun]

Nice camouflage tactic

[@LightningXoX13]

The progress with Pichi is going well you both are able to pet and get close to her now that's great :)

[@xRAINxOFxBLOODx]

I actually saw a post that said she'd become a lap cat after the move. :)

[@godlesslippillow]

Her coat looks fluffier and has more vibrant color too. I’m so happy for Pichi!

[@bellaloves2815]

Rachel and Jun’s random diy task videos always bring me joy and a sense of calm. Always a great time to watch and I can’t wait to see your guys new house, it looks fantastic from the glimpses we’ve gotten so far

[@SourLemonLeaf]

I honestly get so much personal inspiration in my own life from these videos! They have both opened me up to a different way of living that’s so much more sustainable and cozy! I can’t wait for more of these videos

[@halodeer]

Haku and Nagi walking all over the fabric is giving me “villagers walking where you’re terraforming in animal crossing” vibes

[@marnenotmarnie259]

yes lol

[@melanieg.9092]

neighborhood sims beeing in the way when you style the garden too

[@Qiwak]

Rachel: *Crying in agony over not being able to sew properly* Jun: Look! Cats!

[@ran8167]

Haku trying to fit in is so adorable ksndksjkd all his fluff

[@carstensuk]

nice ayaka

[@tmntleo]

We bought a cat tower specifically for a maine coon for this exact reason XD We don't have maine coons, but our biggest cat Dave is a big tabby (note - Not fat, big. I use this word on purpose) and with our old cat tree he would look so left out, because anytime he tried to climb it it would either lean or fall down.

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

Absolutely everything available for cats here seems so tiny when compared to Haku, haha

[@ateisate7270]

I recently catsat my in-laws two cats and they weigh put together less than my non-overweight-just-large cat. It looked so funny, tiny cat and HUGE cat.

[@Kittyintheraiyn]

@@RachelandJunAdventures It would be a good idea to secure the tower to the wall somehow. It seems to wobble a lot. Your cats are big, big boys and it would be terrible if, in the event of an episode of zoomies, the tree fell over. Hitting the glass window, hitting the floor, heck hitting one of the cats. It seems very dangerous as is.

[@BeetaroniPizza]

I have a 40lb dumbbell on my cat tree to keep it from tipping. When my cats were younger they'd rocket up and down and scare me.

[@Amberle38]

@@ateisate7270 Same thing with my dad's 2 tiny cats. They look like kittens compared to my big chonky tortie girl even though they are 10 year olds!

[@ItsAClairesLife]

Rachel, this is incredible but I feel your pain! My main entertainment during months of lockdown was creating multiple iterations of an extensive cardboard box junglegym for my cat, including painting, fabric, inbuilt toys etc. I had many of those moments of 'why have I done this?', followed by 'I miss xyz mundane task' 😆

[@lynh.1214]

I love seeing Rachel do DIY and crafts, going full throttle at any project. Jun being supportive in the background, only jumping in if asked for. Lovely.

[@catladynikki2024]

Yes! Flip flop.

[@606Jelly]

Aw, Pichi looks so much more relaxed.

[@WolkeYume]

That face Rachel makes when she realized something went wrong while sewing is everyone who has ever used a sewing machine😂

[@thaliacrafts407]

That moment you realize you're been seeing without a bottom thread for the past 30 minutes😵

[@maralisil]

Why patterns have arrows indicating the direction of the nap. I worked at a JoAnn Fabrics for a few years, and I learned so much!

[@Anonymous-zk7yk]

When you're sewing something with a large number of layers, get to the end and think it's perfect, only to look at the other side and see that the bottom layer rode up a bit and got caught intermittently throughout the entire seam.

[@thaliacrafts407]

@@Anonymous-zk7yk Even though it, of course, worked perfectly on your test fabric.

[@ddubmomo]

The face I make when sewing usually looks like a hole in the wall with half of a sewing machine poking out. Not sure why…

[@minamisaneko7080]

I am so proud of Pichi, that she is feeling safe around you now and being happy in her finally home

[@mrahzzz]

I love how at 11:54 they laid down in perfect shading/ombré fashion. Well executed, Poki, Pichi, and Nagi!

[@viviancardenas5032]

I've been watching you guys for years. It's awesome to see you guys have an awesome space where you don't have to worry about neighbors.

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

I STILL have an "oh crap!" moment every time something hits the floor hard at night. I'm so, so happy we don't have to be quiet anymore and I don't have to fret over our cats yelling. There's actually a neighborhood cat outside that's just as loud as Poki when she wants to be fed, haha

[@haileyrain9305]

@@RachelandJunAdventures That’s quite cute to se street cats like Poki can still scream so loud

[@uzumakirakku]

@@RachelandJunAdventures Sounds like a potential duet in the making 🤭

[@WinterLynne94]

Might I suggest a magnet for the next project that involves removing staples? Once they're pulled, just stick them to the magnet and you'll be less likely to lose them.

[@j.wa.1061]

ooh, so smart! I should get one of those sewing pin magnets for my pushpins- it'd make putting up and taking down student work easier!

[@WinterLynne94]

@@j.wa.1061 Definitely! You can also wrap a baggie around the magnet so you don't have to pick the pins off individually. Just unfold the baggie and there you go. Carefully, of course. One of my elementary school teachers did that when she changed the decorations on her bulletin board for the seasons and holidays.

[@poopyrose8180]

@@j.wa.1061 you can also get a nail/ screw magnets from the hardware store. It was cheaper where I live

[@librasgirl08]

I actually just put new fabric over the old, but your way looks so neat in the end. I would recommend screwing the tree to the wall. My cats knocked over a tree about the same high and they were both just about Poki's size. Looking forward to the house tour!

[@kanomee]

so we got a cat house "tour" before the Jun & Rachel's house tour. talk about priority 😎

[@reminiscentoss681]

I can't tell you how enjoyable this was to watch! I've been super stressed out over my final uni project and tense about it all week, and this video did more to calm me down than anything everything else I've tried. Thank you! Your house seems lovely, and it's great to see the cat's doing so well!

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

Good luck on your project!!

[@reminiscentoss681]

@@RachelandJunAdventures Thank you so much!

[@gehadsamir5663]

Sameee, their videos always make me relax, got so excited when I got the notification 😄

[@theheartsystem6206]

Same. 🥰 But also good luck with your project!

[@Morgan-oq7uj]

good luck! you can do it! just stay focused! :)

[@MyCami95]

Rachel and Jun's DIY videos are the best. Especially because it always ends up with more cat footage than the actual project 😁 The cat tower looks great and I love how much you reused and recycled old stuff! But you may want to secure it to the wall up top with an anchor; it looked a bit wobbly and usually cats prefer more stable stuff to jump to 😊

[@MothGirl007]

Yes!

[@JCXP123]

Ohmygosh I thought that was a big cat tower until you brought Haku!! He's a big boi ♡ I can't wait to see more of your house and....more cat items 😆

[@joannehickey7047]

As a cat-mom who sews and is friends with other cat-moms who sew... we have come up with a 'cat-logic' explanation for why cats simply Must take up residence on any fabric, paper, (or anything else really) that you are working on. Cats in their omniscient wisdom, can tell when and where there are random spots of antigravity. Cats being immune to this phenomena help their humans, by holding things down to keep them from floating away... also, as it's cat-logic humans will never truly understand it, but just accepting it makes life with fuzzy little people easier. (more fun too).

[@Sibunamember101]

i'm amazed at the amount of things rachel was able to recycle for this project! i try to set aside recyclable materials too but i eventually lose them or can't find them when the need arises so i just end up buying. kudos to them for the amazing work!

[@Ajbarili]

It makes me happy to see Pichi so at home with you all, crawling into boxes, letting you pet her, joining kitty-cuddle-puddles ❤️

[@MothGirl007]

She is so adorable.

[@maralisil]

I also love how Jun speaks for the curious cats, "Ohhhh ...oh, oh?" 😆

[@user-wj3yr7xr2f]

Nice job! I dont think cat tree makers know how big cats are, or how they move around. When I got my cat I went to the pet-shop and checked out different trees, but they were too big and too small in the wrong places and wobbly. But as the Swede I am, I went over to IKEA 😂and picked up a couple of kitchen chairs and 2 Lack shelves and a power drill. My cat couldnt be happier. Thank you Ingvar Kamprad 💙💛💙🐱

[@danisimpson5710]

I love seeing Pichi so comfortable with the house and the other cats! So amazing to see. She's come so far ❤️

[@may.k_me]

Rachel, OMG I am obsessed with your bulbasaur pencil sharpener I want one so bad

[@theseeker403]

The kitties messing around with Rachel's work is hilarious! 😂 And oh, its so good to see Pichi already sitting beside Rachel. She's really come a long way. ❤️

[@howmanyemys]

The cat cuddle puddle on the sofa was adorable! 🥰

[@brookehowe2625]

Okay, I’m watching this in my living room and when Jun whistled and called for the cats mine came downstairs in a mad dash! 😂

[@texasmimi5566]

LOL! Gotta love 'em!

[@dianaellul9345]

Missed seeing the six of you. It's great to see how relaxed Pichi is now. I can't wait for a house and garden tour.

[@crochetingsavvy]

I love how Pichi seems so much more comfortable and relaxed around everyone!

[@thefluffymarshmallo]

"I like doing tiny, tedious things with my hands" My gal, have you ever heard of cross stitch?! So many cool patterns of just doing tiny, tedious things with your hands!

[@Cassiterit3]

Sewing something with a fluffy side like velvet is so haaaard, Rachel, the fluffs push each other around. And he presser foot of the machine causes them to squish apart. It's always so hard to do fluffy things on a machine, you persevered so much!

[@thaliacrafts407]

Tissues will help, as does water soluble interfacing (though it's more expensive)

[@thaliacrafts407]

Pichi and her husbando harem on the couch is the cutest thing ever ❤️

[@UnseenHuntress]

Pichi sleeping in a bunch with the other cats 🥹 this makes me so happy!

[@Beachn2407]

Seeing peachy openly accept pets now makes me so happy :3

[@sakaya9878]

Pichi is so much happier!!!

[@ms.rccola2327]

It's good to see them along with their cats. Can't wait to see their new home.

[@kairallison]

I love watching Pichi getting more comfortable and happy with each video she's in. it's great seeing her be able to sleep so soundly and deeply while cuddling with the boys. and she feels so safe that she doesn't wake up when Jun pets. what great progess she's making from a scared little street cat to a happy pet.

[@DezzeShattered]

It warms my heart to see Pichi not only smooshed between the boy cats, but blissfully napping near Rachel on the couch. I remember hot she was before she settled in and it's good to see she's fully accepted the family.

[@cosplayobsessedloser]

It makes me so happy to see pichi cuddling on the couch with Rachel and the other cats from where she started

[@mentira32]

The cats look like they have more energy now! I'm glad all your hard work in these past year has led to an even happier cat family.

[@HotaruShizui22]

Rachel's reaction to the crooked stitch is so relatable 😭😭😭😭

[@alexandrac9536]

I love the way that Peachy just became part of the family. what a beautiful family! what a fantastic job you did on that. i wish more people would upcycle cat trees.

[@beccisharp]

can't wait to see everything when it is done! Been loving the Pichi updates on twitter they have been adorable

[@EntityXeno]

why is rachel so good at building stuff dude like i can't even

[@Alexandra_Sakhalin]

Столько времени и терпения понадобилось чтобы сделать такую удобную штуку для котов. Самое приятное, что котам понравилось. Смотрится красиво

[@sojones7519]

I love how universally helpful cats are with sheets! My boys always have to help make the bed!

[@Fairytas]

I usually don't comment on your videos, just bask in your cats but I love the cat tree! (that is an insane amount of staples though!) As someone who is more familiar with different kinds of fabrics: what you described is exactly the problem! Little hairs in different directions move your low and upper half of the fabric. We have a lot of tricks for this: Pfaff has upper and lower transport on their sewing machines so this won't happen. This might be a bit much for you though because it is expensive! What you want is seam tape: it anchors the lower and upper hairs of the fabric. To glue the fabric down on the base use contact glue spray for furniture. That is my technical talk....but lets be honest I am here for the cats ( and I cannot wait for a tour of your new home!)

[@6OceanSoul9]

I would gladly watch these cats play all day long

[@Jazillia007]

I'm so happy to see Pichi not shying away anymore from you. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@RoanNebunescu]

It will never fail to amaze me how, even when a cat looks large, they can squeeze themselves into such spaces. x3

[@marcelinechan]

Jun just recording an giving her support is couple goals

[@terrarosa8181]

Any house building project I get into: "That looks so awesome! I can do that!" Starts enthusiastically. Halfway through: "Whyyyyyyy did I think this was a good idea???!?!" 2 months later: Just finished the project. "Ok ready to die now soooo tired." One month after finishing: "It looks so awesome! 🥰" Lol, good job guys. Keep up the hard work. Can't wait to see the house all done!

[@texasmimi5566]

Love your username.

[@terrarosa8181]

@@texasmimi5566 Thanks ♥️🐕🍵♥️

[@kagurachan1763]

Well we’ll if it isn’t my favorite KZbinrs . You guys may not upload often but the wait is always worth it . I’d rather have quality content than frequent content . Thanks for always sharing a little bit of your life with us, it’s always a pleasure to experience a small part of it . Much love to you both and the kitties . 🐱 💕

[@otoshithekid2957]

Good work Rachel, a lot of people would have given up on the task by the 5th re-sewing. But you persevered!!

[@heather_bee]

Over 100 trees?! 😍 can't wait to see the garden. Very good idea to upcycle a cat tree. Ours look ragged lol

[@RamenNoodle1985]

So happy to see Pichi trying to help instead of hiding!

[@MsJordanElaine]

Aw! Pichi let’s you touch her tummy now!!!! She’s come so far. Congrats on earning her love and trust.

[@denblakat9243]

awe, it's so nice to see Pichi being so relaxed with you, and she used to such a tiny terrified bby ... and it does seem to be just universal for cats to try to mess up the fabric you just laid out flat. I only have one cat, but he sure does try to make up for his nonexistent siblings not being there to help him. I have many pictures of him being an adorable nuisance, and have had many mini-panics from him trying to pull out pins, because he's certain they'd make great toys. As would the fabric scissors, obviously

[@thefluffymarshmallo]

I love Poki so much. He's the most adorable cat ever. 🥰

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on making such a totally beautiful cat tree. It was a successful project.

[@angi_yangi]

Jun’s english has improved so much! I was really surprised at how he’s become so much more relaxed with english through out the video 😄

[@MrAcEsNeIgHtS1188]

I'm glad you refinished it! It was nice of your friends to give it to you instead of throwing it away. They should have cleaned their cat's hair off of it though. Yours' looked apprehensive about approaching it. It turned out great!!

[@mootahginger]

I won't ever be buying one of those Sakura Co boxes (I'm too sensitive to sugar) but I genuinely love watching Rachel and Jun just unboxing and getting super excited over their favorite snacks

[@jaspr1999]

Damn, you did such an awesome job! Rachel, you have a LOT more patience than I ever will. Those staples would drive me to distraction and I would be looking for the F9 button at every step. Pichi is so at home now. I'm very happy that y'all rescued her and make her life so much happier than it could have been. I was worried about Poki when y'all brought him into y'all's home but he has really become a member of your family, just like sweet Pichi. Y'all are such awesome folks!!!

[@froggofrance]

I almost teared up just seeing Nagi laying inside the cat tree box thinking about how you spent 10 days making it for them

[@SilverStormPax1996]

Gotta love cats! "If I fits, I sits". lol 💖 Thank you guys for taking the time to make a video!! ✨

[@Flareontoast]

The cats sleeping on the sofa together, so adorable!!! Really good to see a sign of life from you guys. Hope life is okay and the new house feels like home

[@StormClaws7]

Pichi now sleeps close to you guys on the couch and doesn't mind human touch now? So beautiful to see!

[@ouzelindisguise]

I love how much of this video is cats getting in your way. So cute!

[@MothGirl007]

It's their job.

[@PandaCatXD]

Love the editing on this video 😂 my favourite is Rachel's "I like to do detailed things" speech interjected by clips of her complaining about the staples the night before. And Pichi's curious paw batting the box being synced up with the music

[@eeriehaku6709]

Omg the was a beautiful transformation. I got to hand it to you Rachel. Your patience and effort didn't go unnoticed by your babies. Now if only I had the patience to do that with my cat tree 😂

[@MrBradly93]

Pichi is letting you touch her now and laying with the cats now :) I'm absolutely crying.

[@staciethelinguist697]

So proud of the cuddle bug Pichi has become!! Such a sweet girl who has come so far!!

[@SmileeBandit]

You might want to secure the top of the cat tower to the wall at the top. When there were two cats near the top box, the tower did wobble a lot.

[@thaliacrafts407]

My cat tower has a wooden disk at the top that you can screw up/down until it's pressed firmly against the ceiling. Works like a dream!

[@aussiecountry9320]

The cat tree looks amazing! Im extra excited to see the garden tour, As a crazy plant lady I am here for the 100 trees and other plants.

[@ltlt3477]

Beautiful!!! When you've thought of doing something, but finally see someone else do it--this was the best!!!

[@machinismus]

I love how all the kitties snuggle together now 🥺. Great job on the tree, and I can't wait for the house/ garden tour!

[@charmainders]

love that you said day three but then the arrow pointed to day 6

[@chiara9767]

The way I'm so excited to see a house tour soon! I've been watching your videos since you were in the *old old* apartement lol. So to see you guys buy a house and all that is so exciting. It's so great watching your favorite youtubers grow💜

[@CrossoverGenius]

You have some of the happiest most content cats I have ever seen.

[@annabui3196]

So happy to see this! My partner was passing by and got excited when he realized it was a Rachel and Jun video because there hadn’t been one in a while (rightfully so). He quickly plopped himself down to enjoy your video too. Hope you’re settling in well!

[@Delaney-and-the-Starlight]

You can pet Pichi so easily now! OMGGGG!

[@Sibunamember101]

rachel: **suffering from the staples** background music: **happy vibes only** 😎

[@jeffsmith1982]

RACHEL LOOKS SO HAPPY SHE IS GLOWIN!!!!!

[@cautionartinprogress9268]

Omg! Look how comfortable Pichi is! I've missed all of the cat shenanigans

[@cierakitty]

I get my carpet stuff for a shredded cat tree from a carpet store, they always have left overs, and in various colors to chose from....and at a good price.

[@EmilyK95]

The Sakureco box looks so fun! It's such a good idea and I love watching you open them. I can't order them cause I'm vegan but I wholeheartedly support you doing your fun sponsorships with them! Can't wait to see the house 😊

[@Villanieux]

Not sure if anyone else shared, but there are different sewing machine needles for different types of fabric. With a stretchy 'knit' fabric, you often are best off using a Jersey / ball-point machine needle. :)

[@annamae4761]

Rachel this is beautiful! What amazing craftsmanship! Love how you promote reusing items and giving them beautiful new life! Just curious, since Jun mentioned the home loan during the Sakura co advert & since I’m in a similar stage in life, are student loans in Japan as much of a thing? Student loans can hold some back from buying a home here in the USA. Was there a difference in your school loans vs Jun’s? Hope it’s not too intrusive to ask, just love seeing your all’s dreams come true with your new home and garden & would love to hear what home ownership and financial life in Japan differs from life in the USA since you have experience in both locations. Thanks for sharing your lives with us! My husband is allergic so I love seeing your beautiful cats!

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

University is a bit cheaper here than America. I only had to pay my first year and half-ish of tuition and then the military paid the rest for me, and Jun's parents were able to pay for his college, so we very fortunately didn't have any student debt going into this. I had to look it up but it seems like student loans here (at least the loans that do accumulate interest after graduating) tend to, like home loans, have incredibly low interest rates. Less than 1%. Since I don't have direct experience with this, take that with a grain of salt. But home loans we do have direct experience with, and they're made to be affordable and easy to get. Interest rates can be less than 1%. Ours is only slightly higher since we opted for loan insurance (meaning if something happens to Jun the remainder of the loan will be forgiven and I would own the home as-is). There are a lot of laws in place to make sure that housing is easily available and affordable to everyone.

[@annamae4761]

@@RachelandJunAdventures thank you so much for the info! How interesting and awesome how Japan looks out for its citizens.

[@NovaStella_]

And when the world needed them most, they returned!

[@criomede9536]

I missed this family so much!