How to Make a Christmas Cat Spinner Wand
In all of the gifting during the holidays, don't forget about your furry friends. This holly-themed cat toy is easy to make and will encourage hours of playful interaction.
![Christmas Cat Spinner Wand Black Cat Playing With Holly-Themed Cat Toy](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-beauty-vert.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400989988275.jpeg)
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Materials Needed:
- 1/2" diameter 12" long wooden dowel
- green acrylic craft paint
- 1/2" artist's brush
- light green felt quarter
- dark green felt quarter
- red jingle bells
- green thread
- all-purpose sewing needle
- scissors
- black permanent marker
- green hemp twine
- drill with drill bit
Prepare and Paint Dowel
Using a drill equipped with a bit, drill a hole through one end of the 12" dowel (Image 1). Paint dowel with one to two coats of green acrylic craft paint (Image 2) and allow to dry. Tip: Hang dowel by a paperclip threaded through the drilled hole to paint and allow paint to dry.
![Using a drill equipped with a bit, drill a hole through one end of the 12" dowel for the cat spinner toy.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-step1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400989384111.jpeg)
![Paint dowel for cat spinner toy with one to two coats of green acrylic craft paint and allow to dry. Tip: Hang dowel by a paperclip threaded through the drilled hole to paint and allow paint to dry.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-step1b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400988573218.jpeg)
Draw and Cut Out Leaves
Using a permanent marker, draw holly leaf shapes onto both green felt colors in varying sizes. Cut out drawn leaves just inside the marked lines. Make 5-7 leaves per spinner wand.
![Drawing Holly Leaves Onto Green Felt Drawing Leaves On Felt](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-step2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400986389573.jpeg)
Sew Holly Leaves Together
Pinch together 2-3 holly leaves of varying colors and shapes. Use green thread on an all-purpose sewing needle to secure leaves together at the top (Image 1). Make sure stitch is strong, so leaves aren't easily pulled away during kitty's playtime. Once leaves are secure, use same thread to tack on two red bells, again, making sure they are secure (Image 2). Tie off thread and trim excess. Repeat process to make a second bunch of holly.
![Pinch together 2-3 holly leaves of varying colors and shapes. Use green thread on an all-purpose sewing needle to secure leaves together at the top for the cat toy.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-step3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400991002857.jpeg)
![Pinch together 2-3 holly leaves for the cat toy of varying colors and shapes. Use green thread on an all-purpose sewing needle to secure leaves together at the top. Make sure stitch is strong, so leaves aren't easily pulled away during kitty's playtime. Once leaves are secure, use same thread to tack on two red bells, again, making sure they are secure.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-step3b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400987271973.jpeg)
Attach Holly to Dowel
Cut a length of hemp twine about 24" long. String end of twine through both bells and tie a knot to secure (Image 1). String on second set of holly and tie knot to secure, leaving 4-5 inches between holly bunches. Thread loose end of hemp twine through hole in dowel then knot securely and cut excess twine (Image 2). Entice your cat to play with the spinner wand by dragging the holly across the ground or spinning it through the air (Images 3 and 4).
![For the cat toy, cut a length of hemp twine about 24" long. String end of twine through both bells and tie a knot to secure.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/1/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-step4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400991979725.jpeg)
![Thread loose end of hemp twine through hole in dowel of cat toy then knot securely and cut excess twine.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/1/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-step4b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400991544663.jpeg)
![Entice your cat to play with the spinner wand by dragging the holly across the ground or spinning it through the air.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-beauty-horiz.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400990105398.jpeg)
![Entice your cat to play with the spinner wand by dragging the holly across the ground or spinning it through the air.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2014/5/1/1/original_Marian-Parsons-handmade-cat-toy-beauty-vert2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400991192852.jpeg)