Cat Tent DIY - How to Make a Cat Tent out of an Old T-Shirt

I thought this was the coolest and cheapest DIY for cats yet.  You know how cats love to hide under couches, and in closets and simply have their own cave?

Well at least mine does.  I thought it would be nice to make a cat tent on the cheap.  They are expensive in pet shops, so why not make your own?

What you Will Need:

wire cutters (to cut hangers)
Piece of cardboard
2 x wire hangers
old tee shirt
safety pin
masking tape
cat bed or soft towels

Check out the video for instructions:

Perfect Way to Up-cycle an old T-Shirt

This is a cool project for cats as well as smaller dogs that love to have a cave of their own.  You will find them napping in it in no time.

Who Knew that cardboard, an old t-shirt and some wire hangers could create a napping place and hiding place for your cat?

If this project has got you excited to try something a little different and you don't mind purchasing a few extra supplies such as wood dowels and fabric, then check out the project below on how to make a pet tee pee.

DIY Pet Tent

There is a little bit more to this project, but it is actually cuter than the t-shirt tent I think.  If you want to have these little tents out front and center, such as your living room, you could create them out of complimentary fabrics.

As you can see in the video above the creator has gone all out to create cool decorative yet useful pet tents as these can be used for small dogs too.

The t-shirt as a smaller opening, and many cats love the idea of that.  So you have a couple of choices before you run out and purchase one.  Save some money and make your own!

Save Money and Make Your Own Cat Tent or DIY Pet Tent

Hopefully this post has inspired you to get a bit creative and save money.

Pet supplies are expensive enough, so it is nice if you can make them something with things around your house such as the first project.

Kids can help with this project too.

Once the cat tent in the first project gets dirty or well used, it can be stripped down and washed and put back together again or change out the t-shirt.  There are tons of ways you could decorate it too with fabric paints or markers.

It won't take long for your cat to find it, they simply cannot help themselves out of curiosity!