{"id":10204,"date":"2021-10-27T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/?p=10204"},"modified":"2025-03-28T04:24:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T04:24:05","slug":"7-diy-gifts-for-cats-best-gifts-for-international-cat-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/7-diy-gifts-for-cats-best-gifts-for-international-cat-day\/","title":{"rendered":"7 DIY Gifts For Cats: Best Gifts For International Cat Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>7 DIY Gifts For Cats To Spoil Them With This International Cat Day<\/h2>\n<p>Show your fluffy friend how much you love and appreciate them this International Cat Day by making the purr-fect gift! From DIY paw balms to personalised cat tags, here are the best DIY gifts your feline friends will love:<\/p>\n<h4>1. Self Petting Station<\/h4>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-10218 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Diy gifts for cats\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Diy gifts for cats\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"473\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/FOTV3EYHLA23HBK.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/FOTV3EYHLA23HBK.jpeg 829w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/FOTV3EYHLA23HBK-720x567.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/FOTV3EYHLA23HBK-768x605.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/FOTV3EYHLA23HBK-640x504.jpeg 640w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Treat your kitty with a Cat Spa Day with this\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lovepetsdiy.com\/diy-self-petting-station-for-cats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Brushing Station<\/a>. Create this DIY gift with an upcycle unused toiled bowl brush and a piece of plywood. Items to spoil your cat with! Nothing like a good back scratching while you\u2019re at work or away on vacation.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Pet Bowls<\/h4>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-10235 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"600\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-Small-Dog-Bowl-Angle_ST_ETCH_V2.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-Small-Dog-Bowl-Angle_ST_ETCH_V2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-Small-Dog-Bowl-Angle_ST_ETCH_V2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-Small-Dog-Bowl-Angle_ST_ETCH_V2-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-Small-Dog-Bowl-Angle_ST_ETCH_V2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-Small-Dog-Bowl-Angle_ST_ETCH_V2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-Small-Dog-Bowl-Angle_ST_ETCH_V2-640x640.jpg 640w\" ><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Surprise your fur baby with a super cute personalised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/dog-bowls.html\">pet bowl<\/a>\u00a0with your cat\u2019s name. It&#8217;s the ultimate dinner accessory for a\u00a0pampered cat!<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">3. Cat Hammock<\/h4>\n<h4><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-10220 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"400\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/mRymtPtb-Cat-Hammock.jpeg\" ><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Provide a relaxing and lounging experience for your cat by making a simple and easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com\/make-a-simple-diy-cat-hammock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cat hammock<\/a>. It\u2019s one of those DIY cat gifts that your kitty will truly appreciate.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Personalised Cat Tag<\/h4>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-10212 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"600\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-BSB-Cat-Tag-Premium-Indoors_LS_ETCH_V1.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-BSB-Cat-Tag-Premium-Indoors_LS_ETCH_V1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-BSB-Cat-Tag-Premium-Indoors_LS_ETCH_V1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-BSB-Cat-Tag-Premium-Indoors_LS_ETCH_V1-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-BSB-Cat-Tag-Premium-Indoors_LS_ETCH_V1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-BSB-Cat-Tag-Premium-Indoors_LS_ETCH_V1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021-BSB-Cat-Tag-Premium-Indoors_LS_ETCH_V1-640x640.jpg 640w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Show your kitty how much you love them by paw-sonalizing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/cat-tags.html\">cat tag<\/a>. It&#8217;s the paw-some gift for your cat this International Cat Day. Get them in different colours to match their every mood.<\/p>\n<h4>5. Scratching Post<\/h4>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-10225 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"800\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/FN13THLIXAQ4KXL.jpeg\" ><\/p>\n<p>Show your furbaby some good ol&#8217; purring love with an easy and affordable\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/DIY-Cat-Scratching-Post\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Scratching Post<\/a>\u00a0that will last them for years! It&#8217;s one of those\u00a0handmade cat toys they will love.<\/p>\n<h4>6. Pet Bandana<\/h4>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-10224 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"600\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Bandana-CloseUp_ST_ETCH.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Bandana-CloseUp_ST_ETCH.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Bandana-CloseUp_ST_ETCH-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Bandana-CloseUp_ST_ETCH-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Bandana-CloseUp_ST_ETCH-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Bandana-CloseUp_ST_ETCH-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Bandana-CloseUp_ST_ETCH-640x640.jpg 640w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Want to know how to spoil your cat? Give your kitty some extra bling by personalising a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/dog-bandanas.html\">pet bandana<\/a>\u00a0as the perfect accessory to make them stand out!<\/p>\n<h4>7. Paw Balm<\/h4>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-10222 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Diy gifts for cats\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Diy gifts for cats\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"429\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/paw-protect.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/paw-protect.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/paw-protect-640x457.jpeg 640w\" ><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Keep your cat\u2019s paws protected and moisturized all day long with this <a href=\"https:\/\/frugallysustainable.com\/protective-paw-wax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paw Balm Recipe<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect gift for your spoiled cat that\u2019s super easy to make!<\/p>\n<h4>Want To Share Your DIY Gifts For Cats?<\/h4>\n<p>Share with us your cat gift ideas for International Cat Day. We might just feature them on our blog. Don\u2019t forget to tag us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/brightstarbuddies\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brightstarbuddies\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><b>Want To Know More About Cats?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/cat-fun\/fat-cat-5-adorable-chonky-cats\/\">Fat Cats<\/a> that will surely win your heart. For more gift ideas, you may want to check our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/cat-fun\/diy-cat-toys\/\">DIY Cat Toys<\/a> for your feline friends.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Looking For Gifts For Cat Lovers?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">We\u2019ve got super cute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/pet-greeting-card.html\">pet greeting cards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/pet-tote-bag.html\">pet tote bags<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/gifts-for-dog-lovers\">more<\/a>! They\u2019re the perfect gift for cat Mums and Dads. The best part? These are made in Australia and shipped super fast! You\u2019re going to love them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 DIY Gifts For Cats To Spoil Them With This International Cat Day Show your fluffy friend how much you love and appreciate them this International Cat Day by making the purr-fect gift! From DIY paw balms to personalised cat tags, here are the best DIY gifts your feline friends will love: 1. 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