Cat Litter Box Cover

Ronja Lotte
by Ronja Lotte
$20
1 Day
Easy
This week I tried to channel my inner animal photographer. Finally, I can benefit from the fact that I am a nature documentary junkie. 100 hours of wildlife documentaries may not yet be in vain. Well, thats what I thought! The reason for my newfound ambition was of course my latest DIY project: a wooden hut* in which I can hide a cat litter box.
The hut was built in no time and so it was time for the "blogpost cover image". Of course I wanted to have my cats in the photograph, so that everyone can recognize what I've built here. A piece of cake! Normally when I take pictures I have to push my cats out of the frame every few seconds. So I put the hut on the floor, my cats come right away and I take my photos but then I realize that I have forgotten to put the litter box in the hut. No problem. The litter box is quickly inside the hut and I'm back on the floor, raise my camera ... no cats.
I start to make luring noises... 15 minutes later ... no cats. Maybe I should disguise myself. I'm sitting right in front of my shelf with my fabric collection. In my mind I picture myself making a hideout out of fabric with a small gap for the camera. But then it occurs to me that sometimes wildlife photographers wait for months in hiding for the perfect picture. I am hungry now and no food is within reach. 20 minutes later ... I can hear the cats playing in the kitchen and I need the loo. Wildlife photographers pee in empty bottles ... should I ... Stop! Time for a change of plan. Resigned I drag myself to the kitchen and collect the cat treats. Does not look like I have a future as a wildlife photographer and while I throw about 20 cats treats next to the hut, I have to think about the vet, with a very bad conscience. Two minutes later I have dozens of wonderful pictures and I can finally take care of my physical needs. So much for 100 hours of wildlife documentaries ...
First you need wood. You can see the measurements of my wooden parts above. I used poplar plywood with 6 mm thickness.
Furthermore, you need small wooden triangles (I made mine myself), wood glue and small screws. If you want to paint your hut, you will also need paint and a brush.
* The model for my hut was of course a small Swedish privy.
To get the tutorial just visit my blog ;-)
Ronja Lotte
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