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Homemade dog/cat beds

The big one started off as a trial bed for a friend. It was way too much work to be cost effective. The two smaller ones were ideas I got off of another blog. My husband built them, I did all the finishing work. Painting them is a pain. The cushions are pillows covered in fabric found from Goodwill(the black and white one, not the others!

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Real Swarowski crystals!
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Chalk Paint. Sealed with paste wax.
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This one was done with regular latex paint and the Goodwill fabric!
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21 Comments

Becky Blair, NE

Oh my gosh your pets poses are priceless. Too cute. The beds are very nice too, but the pets stole the show. :^D

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 2
Marg C Middletown, NY

these are absolutely wonderful. I need to make beds for our Chihuahuas and these would be perfect :)

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
deezie Stratford, CT

really cute, I love them
deezie

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Miriam I New York, NY

So cute!

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Kate M Saint Augustine, FL

Yes, the animals are adorable.

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Shirley D Galivants Ferry, SC

love this bed! much better that on the floor during winter months.will build one soon.

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
MaryAnn D Ocala, FL

These are great!!!

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Margaret M Sanford, NC

The beds look great! Poor dog looks sad he wasn't allowed in.

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Sharon wilhelm North Port, FL

They look great! our daughter wanted a dog bed made for her Labrador Retriever,we might have to try building this one.thanks for the great idea.

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Deb G Yucca Valley, CA

Very cute!

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Glenda K Mobile, AL

Nice pet beds :-)

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Donna R Lumberton, TX

That cat is loving the fact that she's on the cushy pillow while the dog looks a little pissed! :) Cute beds.

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Maria D. M Donna, TX

u can tell u love u're pets :) is there another bed @ the bottom for the dog (a pull out)?

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 0
Beth H. Diamond Bar, CA

These beds were actually made to sell. The animals were there for photo purposes. The dog lets the cats (we have 4) push her around! Don't worry, the dog gets the human bed at night!

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 2
Donna R Lumberton, TX

We had a dog that let our cat boss her around. They would play chase and the cat would chase the dog thru the house! Cats usually figure out the best seat in the house and go for it. Your pets are cute as well as the beds.

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 0
Joy Orange, VA

What breed is the dog in the picture??

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 0
Beth H. Diamond Bar, CA

joy: She is a pit bull. Smartest and nicest dog I've ever had.

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 2
Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

Reminds me of when my cat would terrorize our dog! Love the bed - how fun!

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

looking back at the pictures, I can see each one has been made differently. how much do you get for them?

on Aug 24, 2012 · Like 0
Beth H. Diamond Bar, CA

Not enough to make it worthwhile! It's about 50 bucks in material. Time is about 4-6 hours. I can't even sell them for $80! The big one I'm into for about 11 hours. Thats why I said they aren't cost effective.

on Aug 24, 2012 · Like 1
Connie K Kennesaw, GA

Beth, I've seen posts where the base of the bed was made from an old drawer from discarded furniture. Sometimes those 'found' pieces still have solid drawers and that might cut your time and costs although the sizes would be limited. These are so cute. I'm surprised the kitty doesn't claim the bed, too. Cats know who runs the show!

on Jan 20, 2013 · Like 0