School is out for many a child.  That means total joy for a few days, and then the refrain starts.  “I’m bored.”  That makes me crazy.  I don’t see how anyone can ever be bored - I have never had time to be bored, even as a kid.  But I’ve heard it more times than I care to admit it from my own kids.  This is a good time to collect up some crafting ideas for the kids - get some they can do alone and others they require an adult - family crafts are fun and this one will be especially fun because it will be a wonderful gift for your cat and super entertainment for you as you watch kitty play with it.

The Kitty Climber is a wonderful craft.  I have had similiar objects for my cats and they go nuts over these things.  It is also good for them as they get exercise.  They tend to act completely insane on them (Here’s a tip - rub some catnip on the climber when it is done - watch your cats go completely wacko!).  It is so much fun.  Get the camcorder out too - you might make it into one of the home video shows.

Remember this craft takes adult supervision.  It isn’t appropriate for kids alone.  But bring the kids along to choose the carpet scraps; get lots of colors - the cats won’t care but it adds to the entertainment.

And yes, this is a photograph of one of my cats.  Her name is Precious and she truly is.  She weighs all over 4.5 pounds and is a holy terror.  NO ONE crosses Precious.  But she is not at all spoiled.  *discreet cough*  Not even a little bit.

Kitty Climber