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Handmade cat toys bring a special kind of holiday magic to the season, especially when they come from talented makers on Etsy. From hand-stitched mice and organic catnip treats to felted ornaments your cats can actually play with, these artisan pieces offer a festive blend of creativity and enrichment. They’re charming to look at, delightful to gift, and, most importantly, irresistible to felines who deserve something extra special under the tree this year. Here are some of our favorites for 2025!

Above: These handmade cat toys from Studio Kitsu give kitty some tasty fleece treats filled with organic catnip and crinkle material. 

These two holiday treats deliver twice the festive fun! Treat your cat to a felt Christmas Pudding toy from Mummy Made It Me or grab a tasty gingerbread cat toy from Mimi Catworks. Both feature soft textures, playful shapes, and generous catnip stuffing, making them irresistible for swatting, biting, and batting. Charming enough to display and delightful to gift, they bring a cozy, whimsical sweetness to your cat’s holiday playtime.

These felt catnip Christmas cookie toys from Feline Fun offer the perfect touch of holiday charm. Soft, handcrafted, and packed with catnip to spark your cat’s natural curiosity, the cute holiday-inspired shapes make them a delightful stocking-stuffer or a cozy seasonal treat for your cat. Add one under the tree and watch your cat pounce, bat, and roll with joy.

Two more tasty treats! A catnip candy cane from Charisma Collars and wool felt peppermint candy toys from Wool Jamboree. Soft, handcrafted, and infused with the kind of charm that makes them perfect stocking stuffers, they invite batting, pouncing, and playful mischief. Wrapped up or tucked under the tree, they’re a festive treat cats can unwrap with glee.

These hand-stitched wool balls from Pawseome Pet Toys bring cozy, handmade charm to your cat’s holiday playtime. Soft, durable, and perfect for batting, chasing, and pouncing, their simple shape and festive feel make them ideal for tossing around and discovering under the tree. A quiet, tactile toy that adds a little extra warmth and joy to a cat-loving home this season.

This trio of holly-themed catnip toys from Mauve Moose brings a festive burst of fun to your cat’s holiday season. Each toy is designed to invite batting, pouncing, and rolling, turning simple play into a seasonal favorite. This little set makes a cheerful gift for any curious kitty.

Light up your cat’s holiday spirit with a felt Christmas light-bulb toy from Wool Jamboree. These festive toys are handcrafted for pouncing, swatting, and cozy seasonal fun. Soft to the touch and adorned with holiday charm, it’s an adorable addition to any cat’s toy stash.

This sparkly holiday ornament catnip toy from Yarn & Stones adds a dash of holiday sparkle to your cat’s playtime. Soft to the touch and packed with stimulating catnip, it’s impossible to resist for swatting, pouncing, and rolling. The festive design makes it double as a seasonal decoration, so it’s just as at home under the tree as it is in your cat’s favorite nook. A perfect mix of charm, scent, and playful energy to brighten a cat’s holiday season.

Make sure to check out the 2025 Etsy Holiday Gift Finder for more handmade gifts!

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