{"product_id":"crafting-with-cat-hair-isbn-9781594745256","title":"Crafting with Cat Hair","description":"Got fur balls?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, then it’s time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your kitty! \u003ci\u003eCrafting with Cat Hair\u003c\/i\u003e shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts. From kitty tote bags and finger puppets to fluffy cat toys, picture frames, and more, these projects are cat-friendly, eco-friendly, and require no special equipment or training. You can make most of these projects in under an hour—with a little help, of course, from your feline friends!“The year’s most unconventional crafting book.”—\u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003eFun and creative.”\u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This dandy little guide shows how to turn stray clumps of cat hair into soft and adorable handicrafts.”—\u003ci\u003eTucson Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's no other word for this book except: purrfect.\" —\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of the most unexpectedly popular, weirdly specific books I ever had the pleasure to shelve.” –Jenn Northington, \u003ci\u003eBook Riot \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Intensely cute…”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“An extremely helpful guide.”—\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Quirky and the projects are super easy.”—\u003ci\u003eOregonLive.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It caught our attention.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You may think kitties are only good for getting hair all over your favorite chair and eating more kibble than you thought possible but \u003ci\u003eCrafting with Cat Hair\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to turn cat hair into mittens, tote bags, book covers and more.”—\u003ci\u003eCraftFoxes.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003ePersonal \u003c\/i\u003eprojects that celebrate your cat and they look as cute as can be!”—\u003ci\u003eNeatorama\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Put those furballs to work for YOU!”—\u003ci\u003eSuvudu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s bizarre, to be sure, but the appliques are kind of cute, too. This is a good one for your cat-loving crafty friends (and you know you have them).”—\u003ci\u003eAustin American Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tokyo, \u003cb\u003eKaori Tsutaya\u003c\/b\u003e is a cat lover and freelance writer whose writings have been published in magazines and special-interest books. Many of her published works are based on the subject of cats and include articles, photography, and books on crafting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Her blogs “The Laws of the Cat” (nekono-okite.cocolog-nifty.com) and “The Cat Hair Craft Room” (nekoke.com) are popular in Japan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Hirschman\u003c\/b\u003e is a translator, crafter, and pop-culture enthusiast living in California. She studied Japanese for four years at the University of Pittsburgh and has lived in Japan. Though she is not a cat owner, her friends will attest that she is the greatest cat sitter they have ever had. This is her first published translation.\u003c\/p\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e Preface \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e CAT-HAIR CRAFTS Q \u0026amp; A\u003cbr\u003e Can I really make crafts with my own cat’s hair? \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e SUPPLIES: I have a cat. What else do I need to craft with cat hair? \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 1: Finger Puppets\u003cbr\u003e This is the first step! You can make these finger puppets out of the hair you brush off your cat. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e BRUSHING\u003cbr\u003e It is recommended for your cat’s health. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 2: Book Covers\u003cbr\u003e Apply cute cats to homemade book covers. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e CAT HAIR\u003cbr\u003e The color and texture of your cat’s undercoat is different from its topcoat. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 3: Portraits\u003cbr\u003e Remember your pet forever. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e FELT\u003cbr\u003e What is the difference between sheep wool and cat hair? \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 4: Tote Bags\u003cbr\u003e Carry your cat all around town. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ODOR\u003cbr\u003e Cats do not naturally produce any bad smells, and neither does their hair. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 5: Coin Purses\u003cbr\u003e Save your pennies in a cute cat coin purse. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PESTS\u003cbr\u003e Take care to prevent pesky bugs from latching onto your cat’s hair and your cat-hair crafts. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 6: Knickknack Boxes\u003cbr\u003e Recycle milk cartons and cat hair to make adorable knickknack containers. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ALLERGIES\u003cbr\u003e These crafts are not recommended for people with cat allergies. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 7: Pincushions\u003cbr\u003e With an old sweater and some cat hair, you can make crafty cat pincushions. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e SHEDDING\u003cbr\u003e The amount of hair that comes off your cat varies with the seasons. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 8: Badges\u003cbr\u003e Show the world how much you love kitty crafts. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e LONG-TERM BENEFITS\u003cbr\u003e Cats are naturally eco-friendly—and so are cat-hair crafts. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 9: Mittens and Gloves\u003cbr\u003e Tuck your mitts inside cozy cat coverings. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e CRAFT CARE\u003cbr\u003e Advice on the proper handling of cat-hair crafts. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PROJECT 10: Hats and Scarves\u003cbr\u003e Wrap your head and neck with warm kitty-inspired winterwear. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e RESOURCES\u003cbr\u003e Different cat brushes you can buy. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e CONTRIBUTORS\u003cbr\u003e Meet the cats who donated their hair for these projects. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e AFTERWORD\u003cbr\u003e Make something special with your cat.","brand":"Quirk Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302198104293,"sku":"NP9781594745256","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781594745256.jpg?v=1767724201","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/crafting-with-cat-hair-isbn-9781594745256","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}