In the meantime
Keep calm and have a niptini, well it is almost Catmas! MOL
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What We Used:
2 x large cardboard boxes
hot glue gun
scissors
red spray paint
black acrylic paint + brush
For the decor
white felt
non-toxic pva glue
white pom pom trim
white feather trim
1 x small Christmas tree
small red baubles
red & white bells
small gold bows
2 x stick on lights - headlights
2 x mood lights - underneath
2 x fat quarters for cushions and Santa sack
wadding for cushion and catnip cushions
1 set battery operated fairy lights
1 x small wooden plaque
other wooden Christmas tree decorations
Normally, we share step-by-step instructions showing how to make things, but in this post we thought we’d show mew exactly in almost real-time how the sled was created from start to finish, letting mew see how a mid-size cardboard box was transformed into a supurr festive sled for cats.
There are 6 videos in total, approximately 10 + minutes each
Links to all episodes:
Part 1 Part 1 a Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
ISN'T IT EPICALLY EPIC?
Melvyn did pull the tree off the back at the end of the final episode! MOL
What a fluffing heathen, anyhoo, it's all back together now as the P.A. has used a lot more glue. She thought it was secure enough, but sadly, it wasn't quite fully Melvyn-Proof, which he pointed out when it landed in the sleigh bed - OH DEAR!
But that little incident aside, we still think it turned out epically epic.
FYI - We are not allowed to use the sled without pawrental guidance, purrlease be aware of safety issues and the safety of your cat at all times if making this or any other crafting projects.
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Welcome to the BBHQ Festive News Round-Up!
Well, we finally got the Catmas Tree up on Caturday teatime, and this year we decided to go with a white and gold theme. It turned out quite nice, and Melvyn is modelling it below! MOL
If mew missed last years red and white tree, check out last week's post here.
We had a supurr fun Catmas, Smooch was in charge of snoopervising lunch, and he dutifully sat in front of the oven watching the bird cook. The P.A. did remove him when it was time to start cooking everything else, as she said, "Dude, mew are seriously in the way, and are a health and safety nightmare right now!"
He promptly harrumphed and then went to snooze in front of the fire until his lunch was ready.
Melvyn tried to climb the Catmas Tree, but luckily he didn't get far, decided it was not worth the trouble, and promptly went to assault their purrsonal Catmas Tree instead - see story below! MOL
Anyhoo, let's look at this week's top headlines.
First up in the news
Next up in the news
Finally this week
This is the final bandana for December, Ducking Marvellous!
We love this one, and have been waiting weeks to see it on!
Melvyn picked out three different festive songs for his catwalk this week.
Which one should he model next?
Here's the brand new January Collection.
We thought we'd share a few more festive ones as Melvyn has so many, and who doesn't want the holiday vibe to continue into January! MOL
The December Collection:
1. Catmas Trees on Pink
2. Festive Cats
3. White Cat in a Hat
4. Festive Frolics
Tell us your favourite in the comments below, and Melvyn will model the one with the most votes.
That's us done for today, we will be back on Friday with some fun festive photo fails out of the BBHQ archives, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:
Catmas Crafting with Cats Part 5