The Scrap Room is a cozy creative corner for crafters who love making things with their hands. Here youβll find fun craft tutorials, printable designs for junk journals and paper crafts, and plenty of inspiration for your next creative project. Each week I share new ideas, printable freebies, and creative inspiration to help you enjoy more time crafting. Subscribe today!
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I swore I was NEVER going to attempt this project again. Twice I'd tried making a DIY cardboard cat scratcher. And twice I'd nearly sliced my fingers off trying to cut what felt like a MILLION strips of cardboard with a craft knife. So why on earth would I try it a THIRD time?! Well, let me back up a little... Today I've got a different kind of paper craft to share with you. One that involves cardboard, a little glue, and some very lucky cats. π I've always loved the idea of turning old cardboard boxes into something useful. But after two frustrating (and slightly terrifying!) attempts, I'd pretty much given up. Until I discovered a little tool that completely changed everything. A cardboard cutter specifically made for this project! No more wrestling with a craft knife, trying to slice through endless strips of cardboard without losing a finger. And suddenly, the project I'd sworn off forever actually looked FUN. So, naturally, I had to give it one more try. And this time, it WORKED! π I made one for my sister's cat.. and then I got a little carried away and decided that ALL my friends' cats needed a new scratcher, too! π I put together a tutorial showing exactly how I made them, including the little tool that made all the difference. π See My DIY Cardboard Cat Scratcher Tutorialβ If you've got a cat (or know someone who does!) and a few cardboard boxes lying around, this might be your next favorite paper craft! Happy crafting! β€οΈ P.S. Not ready to tackle this project just yet? π Save it to your Pinterest board so you can find it when you're ready to turn those cardboard boxes into something your favorite kitty will love! β€οΈ |
The Scrap Room
The Scrap Room is a cozy creative corner for crafters who love making things with their hands. Here youβll find fun craft tutorials, printable designs for junk journals and paper crafts, and plenty of inspiration for your next creative project. Each week I share new ideas, printable freebies, and creative inspiration to help you enjoy more time crafting. Subscribe today!
Happy Friday Reader You know that feeling when you see a pretty little piece of paper and instantly start imagining all the things you could make with it? π I think this week's freebie might be one of those! Print it out, set it on your craft table with your favorite supplies, and let it inspire a little weekend creativity! But first, a HUGE thank you to everyone who voted in this week's freebie poll over in our Facebook group! We had a landslide winner this week, and I'm so excited to share...
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Yay! It's Friday! π And you know what that means... a brand-new Freebie! First, a big THANK YOU to everyone who voted in this week's freebie poll!β€οΈ The votes were SO close this time, with several designs just a few votes apart! So... which one won? π CLICK HERE TO REVEAL & GRAB YOUR FREEBIE! And while you're adding something pretty to your craft stash, how about a little fresh inspiration to go with it? β¨ Make Your Pinterest Feed More Inspiring! Have you ever opened Pinterest looking for...