Showing posts with label pet beds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pet beds. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

It's Tutorial Tuesday! Super easy no sew portable dog bed



This one has nothing to do with wool, but I thought i'd share anyway. All you need is an old throw pillow & vintage suitcase, that are size appropriate for your dog or cat.

Step 1: Place pillow in suitcase.


Step 2: Place thick bungee cord around hinges, with the hook parts in the back. This will keep the lid from falling down on your pet. I made a fabric cover to go over it, but it really didn't look that bad before I did, so that is totally optional.





Step 3: insert pet. This one will happen automatically. They will most likely be waiting to jump in.


You are done! Now, you can embellish all you want from here, but you have a cute recycled pet bed right now. I like that it is still a functional little suitcase, because I plan to pack all her doggie things (dog food, dishes, toys, leashes, extra bags) in it when we go on trips, and this will traveling with her so much more convenient!
I pinned a tiny quilt to the lid, that I had found at a sale somewhere. Not only do the dogs on it look like Spots, but it even says "spot" on it, so I thought it was perfect. Since I would like the option of being able to clean it, it is just loosely pinned to the lid.



Now, if you are really industrious, you can embellish further by adding legs, custom upholstery, and decorations, like some have done. Here are some impressive & adorable ones I found online. Just click on each picture to go to the website it originally came from.







Thursday, October 29, 2009

Hershey is my baby



So.... what do you have on your door? Are you looking for something unique, beautiful, and recycled? My friend Nata-Leigh was, and found this fabulous Etsy shop, Hershey is my baby! She carries a fun variety of great woolly goodies. If you are looking for a good read, her blog is great too!




Though I almost never talk about things that are not made from recycled wool, I just had to show you all her pet beds. It is such a clever idea, and if I needed a pet bed I would be buying one one these for sure!