How To Make A Chic Cat Hammock From A Cardboard Box

By  Trisha Sprouse Updated

Create a cozy nook for kitty with a colorful hammock they can curl up in for cat naps. It gives them a little perch, a little canopy and a little open air scenery all in one — what more could kitty want?

Cat laying in hammockTrisha Sprouse

Things You'll Need

  • Large box
  • Box cutter
  • Painter's tape
  • Tape measure
  • 1 yard of fabric
  • Scissors
  • Non-toxic craft paint
  • Craft glue (optional)

Step 1

Tape the box closed on the top and bottom.

Taping box shutTrisha Sprouse

Step 2

Cut a large opening on all sides of the box. I left a 2-inch border around the sides of my box, but cut out the rest to maximize the "open air" feel.

Four sides cut out of boxTrisha Sprouse

Step 3

Paint the box with non-toxic craft paint. You don't technically have to paint the box, but if you want to cover up any text or logos — and if you want a cute hammock — then opt for paint.

Painting the boxTrisha Sprouse

Step 4

While the paint dries, cut out a square of fabric that measures 4 inches longer on all sides than the bottom of the box. I found this adorable cat graphic pattern at the fabric store and couldn't resist!

Cutting a fabric squareTrisha Sprouse

Step 5

Cut a 3-inch slit in all four corners of the fabric square.

3-inch slit cut in corner of fabricTrisha Sprouse

Step 6

Cut slits in all corners of the box.

Cutting slits in corner of boxTrisha Sprouse

Step 7

Pull the fabric through the slits in the box and tie a tight double knot in each corner.

Pulling fabric through slits in boxTrisha Sprouse

Step 8

Again, this is optional, but for some extra cuteness, hang some yarn fringe around the top of the hammock with either glue or tape.

Adding yarn fringe to hammockTrisha Sprouse

Place it in quiet corner and watch kitty sink into the comfort of his very own hammock.

Cat sitting in hammockTrisha Sprouse

How about more adorable DIY projects for your pet? Start with this guide to making a stylish litter box for your cat and then scroll through the step-by-step tutorial on how to make a dog bed from an old suitcase.

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