DIY CAT SCRATCHER MADE FROM AN OLD FRAME

I have seen this frame-to-cat scratcher idea done multiple times on Pinterest and Instagram, so the idea is definitely not mine, but whoever originally thought of this is AMAZING!

I’ll give you the spoiler alert, my cats are enjoying this SO MUCH!

For me, this project was simple because I had everything on hand.

I have carpet scraps from our recent stairwell makeover and also have a handful of frames because I’m one of those ladies who swoops on solid wood frames while thrifting.

If you want to make this for your kitty and don’t have the supplies on hand, you can use a rug or hit up your local Lowes, Menards, or Home Depot.

Sometimes, they have carpet scraps that will cost you under $5.00.

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HOW TO REPURPOSE A FRAME INTO A CAT SCRATCHER

SUPPLIES

CARPET TO FIT FRAME
FRAME
GLUE & BRUSH TO APPLY GLUE- I used Mod Podge
BACKING BOARD FOR FRAME – I used the board that came with the frame.
WIRE FOR HANGING
PAINT

Step One: Say goodbye to the old artwork and discard the glass.

Step Two: Paint your frame a pretty color and let it dry.

Step Three: Apply glue to the frame’s backing board.

Step Four: Place the carpet onto the glue on the backing board and let the glue dry.

Step Five: Once the carpet dries on the backing board, place it into the frame and secure it.

I was able to secure my carpeted backing board back in place with the original staples from the frame.

Step Six: Apply wire for hanging and hang on the wall for kitty to enjoy!

I have this one hanging on the wall in the kitty cat playroom.

I wasn’t sure if the cats would like this frame to cat-scratcher idea, but they sure do, and since I have so much space in their playroom, I will be adding more to their walls.

You can view the kitty playroom under the post, COME SEE THE KITTY PLAYROOM

XOXO

Emily

POST BONUS: You can never have too many areas for your kitty cat to scratch their claws, so please enjoy these shoppable cat scratcher links.