Pete's Expert Summary
It seems my human has acquired a box of what she calls "crafts," which is her word for "a collection of small, easily scattered items that I will later find under the sofa." This particular set, from a brand called Klutz, appears to be a misguided attempt to replicate nature without any of the appealing dirt or bugs. She will be folding paper and gluing it to wires to create "flowers." While the final, dust-collecting results hold no interest for a cat of my refined sensibilities, I must concede that the individual components show some promise. The little wired stems have a delightful springiness, the punch-out paper bits could flutter magnificently in a self-generated breeze, and the presence of glitter glue promises future opportunities for me to redecorate both myself and the pristine white sofa. A tedious project for her, but a potential buffet of subpar toys for me.
Key Features
- Beautiful blooms don’t require a green thumb when you make them from paper! Use the punch-out petals, wired stems, glitter glue, and rhinestones to make 20 unique paper flowers from 8 fabulous designs, including a daisy, daffodil, rose, and more.
- The included shaping tool helps you curl and shape the paper to create realistic looking petals.
- Let your creativity bloom as you fill your space with beautiful bouquets that will never wilt!
- 58-page book of crystal clear instructions and design ideas
- Make 20 different flowers
A Tale from Pete the Cat
The ritual began on a Tuesday. The Human spread the components across the dining table, a strange altar of flimsy paper sheets, shimmering dust in a tube, and a pile of metallic green vines. From my observation post atop the bookshelf, I watched her consult the sacred text—a book filled with cryptic symbols and diagrams. She was clearly preparing an offering. To whom, I wondered? The Sun God who warms my favorite napping spot? Or perhaps, finally, to me? She began by carefully separating colorful petals from their paper prisons, then took a small plastic wand and began curling them, a strange incantation muttered under her breath. My initial theory wavered as she ignored me completely, her focus absolute. She squeezed the tube of shimmering dust—the "glitter glue"—onto a paper rose, anointing it with a sparkling, chemical-smelling goo. This was no simple offering. This was an act of creation, a summoning. She was building a golem, a paper effigy. My fur stood on end. What manner of spirit was she attempting to call forth into my domain? As she fumbled with one of the metallic vines, it rolled from the tabletop and skittered across the hardwood floor. A test. The summoning required a sacrifice, a display of prowess from the guardian of the home. I descended from my perch in a silent, fluid motion. The vine lay still, glinting under the lamp light. I crept forward, my tuxedo-marked chest low to the ground, my tail twitching with strategic intent. I pounced. It was a fierce battle; the vine twisted and fought, but it was no match for my superior hunting skills. I pinned it, delivered the ceremonial finishing bite, and paraded my kill back toward the altar. The Human simply sighed and took it from me, placing the now-slightly-chewed stem into her growing paper monstrosity. She eventually finished, placing the gaudy, glittering "flower" into a glass jar. It just sat there. It didn't move. It didn't smell interesting. It didn't do *anything*. The summoned spirit was a dud. I gave the final product a dismissive sniff and turned away. The ritual was a failure, the idol inert. However, the stray components she'd swept into a small pile by the table's edge... now *those* held a certain chaotic magic. The final product is a bore, but the process? A worthy source of tribute.
