2-16 x 36" (40. 6 x 91. 4 cm) pieces of fabric (can be different colors/patterns) 36 x 5" (91. 4 x 12. 7 cm) piece of fabric (or 36"/91. 4 cm feather boa) for trim 16 x 36" (40. 6 x 91. 4 cm) piece of newspaper or cellophane A needle and a strong thread (such as embroidery thread) Scissors

If you want, you can sprinkle a bit of cat nip between the layers.