Handmade Cat Toys
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For me toy making is a form of art-therapy.  I never really duplicate a style, but this will give you some idea of my work
 

Above Left, a floral style with long dangly feathers (pic 1)

Above Right, combining different shapes and textures gives good movement, sparkly ribbons also catch the eye (pic 2)
 

These little Emu-feather "birds" I came up with are a huge hit!  The sturdy rubbery string has just enough give and is light enough to make the feathery end flit about in wonderful patterns. 
My guys go nuts for them :-)

(pic 3)

I do love my dangly feathers!
One of the most popular designs,
as the ever-changing movement is
enchanting for kitties.

pic 9

I'd like to thank Trish for being my unwitting toy model at the show :-) 
She's a long time customer who has become a friend and I pressed her into service!  Toys are hard enough to get decent pictures of, as it's difficult to appreciate the flow and movement of them, which is so important when engaging a kitty to playtime.

Prices vary depending on how complex the toy is, how difficult to construct and how expensive the feathers are - for instance the super skinny long feathers (in pic 1 the pink ones, in pic 4 the lavender) are higher priced.  Emu Birds are $5, Legs are $6, Chenille Spiders are $1.  The general flower or dangly styles run from $6-$8.

I only use very Sturdy Sticks!  With Maine Coons I know how easily some of the cheaper sticks can snap - mine don't.
 

The Legs!  Almost impossible (for me) to get a decent picture of them, these are beads with little dangly rubber legs.
 Cats go Wild.  Yes, the little legs do come off sooner or later,
 but even once they're gone my guys love to chase the bouncing bead :-) 
 

pic 12 (left)