How to make easy catnip toys?
I’m looking to make some catnip toys for a local shelter, but I need to know an EASY way to make some (I’ve already seen the fancy Martha Stewart ones, but I can’t make them in bulk). A list of materials and instructions will suffice 
I can sow, btw.
joinme; You’d think, since I’m trying to do something nice for a shelter, you wouldn’t bug me about grammar ._.
I’ve had the longest day, and you’ve just about made me want to quit this whole idea of even donating…
Homemade catnip toy ideas
Here are some easy-to-make cat-nip toys. Most cost very little or nothing at all. In some instances, you don’t even have to create anything, just revitalize something old or convert simple items into fun toys with little effort.
Refill old toys
Have any old cat-nip toys around the house? Revamp them! Sometimes cats lose interest in their old cat-nip toys, so an excellent way to make these toys fresher and more attractive is to refill them with fresh catnip. Even if the toy is not refillable, you can still sprinkle and/or rub dried catnip leaves over the toy. You can do this with mouse toys, ball toys, and feather toys. The scent of catnip will work wonders and will bring these toys back to life.
Plush toys
Remove the filling of plush toys and refill them with fresh catnip. I like small plush toys myself, as they are easier for your cat to carry on their mouths. As a precaution, make sure that the toy does not contain any small parts that your cat might easily swallow. Make sure you remove any strings. Also, the toy should be child-safe.
Catnip sock
If you have old and/or odd socks lying around, don’t throw them out. They make perfect cat-nip toys. Make a sack out of the old/odd sock and fill it with catnip. You may just fill the tip of the sock and cut the rest, if you want. Sew the end closed or tie it into a tight knot. Your cat will be delighted.
Catnip bag
If you like to sew, you may create fun catnip bags for your kitty. Just make a small sac of fabric and fill it with catnip. It doesn’t have to be square, have fun making bags in different shapes.
If you want a longer-lasting toy, then you may use burlap, canvas, or any other type of sturdy fabric to make your catnip bag.
Playing with catnip
Most cats love playing with catnip. So you may use catnip itself as a toy. Sprinkle a few catnip leaves on the floor or in a cardboard box. Your cat will have lots of fun.
You can also put catnip on your cat’s scratching post. And, remember to sprinkle catnip on any of your kitty’s toys. That will catch their attention.
February 3rd, 2011 at 4:45 am
Homemade catnip toy ideas
Here are some easy-to-make cat-nip toys. Most cost very little or nothing at all. In some instances, you don’t even have to create anything, just revitalize something old or convert simple items into fun toys with little effort.
Refill old toys
Have any old cat-nip toys around the house? Revamp them! Sometimes cats lose interest in their old cat-nip toys, so an excellent way to make these toys fresher and more attractive is to refill them with fresh catnip. Even if the toy is not refillable, you can still sprinkle and/or rub dried catnip leaves over the toy. You can do this with mouse toys, ball toys, and feather toys. The scent of catnip will work wonders and will bring these toys back to life.
Plush toys
Remove the filling of plush toys and refill them with fresh catnip. I like small plush toys myself, as they are easier for your cat to carry on their mouths. As a precaution, make sure that the toy does not contain any small parts that your cat might easily swallow. Make sure you remove any strings. Also, the toy should be child-safe.
Catnip sock
If you have old and/or odd socks lying around, don’t throw them out. They make perfect cat-nip toys. Make a sack out of the old/odd sock and fill it with catnip. You may just fill the tip of the sock and cut the rest, if you want. Sew the end closed or tie it into a tight knot. Your cat will be delighted.
Catnip bag
If you like to sew, you may create fun catnip bags for your kitty. Just make a small sac of fabric and fill it with catnip. It doesn’t have to be square, have fun making bags in different shapes.
If you want a longer-lasting toy, then you may use burlap, canvas, or any other type of sturdy fabric to make your catnip bag.
Playing with catnip
Most cats love playing with catnip. So you may use catnip itself as a toy. Sprinkle a few catnip leaves on the floor or in a cardboard box. Your cat will have lots of fun.
You can also put catnip on your cat’s scratching post. And, remember to sprinkle catnip on any of your kitty’s toys. That will catch their attention.
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February 3rd, 2011 at 5:18 am
Here are simple instructions for making cat toys. http://www.ehow.com/how_3429_make-catnip-toy.html
Since you can sew, you should learn how to spell it. Sow is to plant seeds.
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February 3rd, 2011 at 5:24 am
Joinme4coffey grow up! Why are you correcting peoples spelling. So annoying…
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February 3rd, 2011 at 5:40 am
get some socks with no holes in them and put some cat nip and treats in them and tie them tightly and attatch some bells on them. make sure there socks that dont get holes in them easily.
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i did it and it worked