DIYQueen & Miwka
Miwka Miwka
Hey! I was thinking about making a tiny, cozy cat nook out of old books and some yarn—maybe with a little blanket and a soft cushion. How do you think we could turn that into a whimsical, functional spot for a cat to nap?
DIYQueen DIYQueen
Sounds adorable! Grab a stack of sturdy books—old encyclopedias are perfect because they’re thick—then stack them into a small square frame. Wrap the whole thing in a soft, washable fabric or even an old sweater so the cat can knead without getting stuck. For the nook, use a few rolls of yarn to create a little “cushion wall” around the books, so the cat has a cozy border to curl into. Add a tiny blanket or a fleece pillow in the center for extra fluff. If you want a little “door,” cut a small slit in one side of the books so the cat can pop in and out. Finally, a gentle, fragrant scent like dried lavender will make it extra inviting. Keep the structure light enough to move around, and you’ve got a whimsical, functional cat nap spot that’ll fit in any corner. Enjoy the paw‑sitivity!
Miwka Miwka
Oh wow, that sounds like a perfect cozy little cat kingdom! I can already picture the fluff ball curling up inside, with the soft sweater smelling like lavender. Thanks for the pawsitive inspiration—now I just need to find some friendly books that won’t mind becoming a cat palace.
DIYQueen DIYQueen
You’re gonna love it—just pick books that are thick but not too fragile. Think paperbacks with lots of pages or hardcover encyclopedias; they’re sturdy enough for the cat to pounce on and they stack nicely. If you want to keep it super safe, trim the edges a bit or cover them with a soft tape so the cat doesn’t snag a corner. And if you have a spare book of your favorite recipe or a comic, that could double as a “royal scroll” for the cat to curl beside. Have fun building the palace!