Bright Pink Dog Bed

I always have lots of dogs in my home so I need lots of dog beds. I was very inspired by an artist named Lucy ( http://www.lucydesignsonline.com/ ) when I found some of her dog beds made out of old end tables. I decided to search for some tables and make some adorable beds for my house. The dogs love them!

This was my absolute favorite so far! I found this end table at a yard sale and it was very well built and sturdy. I was inspired by the drawer knobs I found at Hobby Lobby and I had the pink fabric in a bag of scrap fabric in my storage. I also found the little dog decorations at Hobby Lobby and thought they would be fun and cute. Because of its size, I was able to use an old bed pillow for the cushion.

   

 



 Completed April 2013



Blue and White Dog Bed

I always have lots of dogs in my home so I need lots of dog beds. I was very inspired by an artist named Lucy ( http://www.lucydesignsonline.com/ ) when I found some of her dog beds made out of old end tables. I decided to search for some tables and make some adorable beds for my house. The dogs love them!

We have an older Pug named "Butch". We jokingly call him "Sherrif Butch" because he keeps the other dogs from playing too rough by jumping between them and barking at them. My mom found a paw print dog towel and wooden Sherrif star, and that was the inspiration for this bed. Because of its size, I was able to use an old bed pillow for the cushion. I put it in Butch's favorite sleeping spot, but he shares with all the other dogs. Of course, I painted his name crooked, but he doesn't mind :)

Butch

Sophie and Scooter

Harley

Completed April 2013

Purple and Leopard Print Dog Bed

I always have lots of dogs in my home so I need lots of dog beds. I was very inspired by an artist named Lucy ( http://www.lucydesignsonline.com/ ) when I saw some of her beautiful dog beds made out of old end tables. I decided to search for some tables and make some adorable beds for my house. The dogs love them!

This particular table was not my favorite because it has strange shaped legs. I really wanted to get started, so I settled. Originally, I made it as a 4 poster bed but when I had a couple Labrador Retrievers stay, they wrestled next to it and broke the 2 front legs so I had them cut down. I used an old curtain to make the cushion.

Butch and Bindy

Nina and Chewy

Daisi

Nina

 Completed March 2013



Garden Hollyhocks

I saw a beautiful set of metal flowers in a catalog. They were supposed to resemble Hollyhocks from a distance. I really loved them, but they were $95 for a set of 3 and they were metal, so they would eventually rust.

I decided to see if I could find a way to make something similar using recycled materials. I was inspired when I was in my local Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store and I saw sheets of left over vinyl siding for homes. They were only $1 per sheet and they just needed to be cleaned up. The only other thing I purchased was some green gardening stakes from Walmart. I already had wire, left over spray paint, pliers and cutting tools in my garage.

I cut the vinyl sheets into sections with a table saw so it would be easier to cut with hand tools. (I saved the strips at the end of the vinyl sheets for making buds later.) Then I drew out the shapes I would cut.

      



After I cut out all of my circles and leaves, I spray painted them on both sides.

 

Next, I painted the buds pink and lightly sprayed the bottoms green.

I made all the wires and began to assemble them.

Finally, I twisted each piece randomly on each stake.

For very little money, I now have an attractive garden decoration that will last for years because of the materials used. My hands are sore but it only took some free time on a Saturday to make. I love my Hollyhocks!



Completed August 2013