project // jam jar cat toy

Giving a jam of the month club for Christmas is a bit of a cliche, but I'd like to think that your kitty might still enjoy it if it's filled with catnip! I used the cranberry conserves embroidery pattern to create a little felt jar that's also a cat toy.

I mean, it wouldn't need to be a cat toy. You could use these to make a little ornament or a gift topper! But even furry friends like gifts at this time of year. AND it's super fun to watch your kitty play and go crazy!

The assembly is fast and easy which means you can make a whole set of jars, each in a different color or flavor!



Here's what you need:

Felt in two colors
Embroidery floss in matching colors + black
Catnip
Scissors
Needle

DOWNLOAD THE JAM JAR CAT TOY PATTERN PDF



Cut two jar pieces and two topper pieces.



Embroider a face on one of the jar pieces.

< Stitch around the two sides and the bottom with matching embroidery floss.

Fill the jar with catnip.



Sandwich the top of the jar between the two topper pieces, then stitch around edges with matching embroidery floss.



For an extra touch, use the jam color thread to stitch a line of running stitch across the topper.



Now you can gift some jam to your kitty! If they're anything like my cat Darcy, they might just go a little crazy...






When I tried to take it away, Darcy showed off her crossed eyes, but super crazy style!



Happy kitty catnip toy crafting!