Upcycled Dog Pet Bed

[rosieog91]

Hey all - I came across this fantastic resource recently and wanted to share my first upcycling ever project with you.

I must say I have zero experience here - but upcycling pallets is something I so desperately wanted to try. So when my mother said she needed to buy our dog a new bed, I figured - here's my opportunity. So one palette, two spare pieces of wood, some nails and screws and a furry mat later - here is the end result! I know it's far from perfect. But for a first attempt, I'm happy with how this panned out.

Any advice, tips, criticisms and questions are very much welcome! Thanks guys!

[Chris P]

Congratulations on your first upcycling project, rosie0g91! Nicely done.
That's one regal-looking pooch.

Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

Regards
Chris P
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[Cathie23]

Well done!! Looks great and the doggie looks very comfy in it.

[Mensa6]

Looks super comfy! Well done!

[Eibhlin ni Sheambrai]

Well done on your first recycling/upcycling project.Be warned, it is addictive.

[ben1985]

a happy looking dog! Well done.

[Bibi]

Well done......your dog looks very content in his/her new bed & it's lovely....however, since you are welcoming ideas, I thought I'd throw this into the mix....could you use some cushion foam, or several layers of old fabric to line the "bed" sides & then cover this with a strong fabric? Bibi.

[joanmul]

Originally Posted by Bibi

Well done......your dog looks very content in his/her new bed & it's lovely....however, since you are welcoming ideas, I thought I'd throw this into the mix....could you use some cushion foam, or several layers of old fabric to line the "bed" sides & then cover this with a strong fabric? Bibi.

Would it not be difficult to keep clean? Unless you got some wipe clean vinyl.

[mgbnut]

Look great have bought about 10 beds in past for our mutt never thought of this any bigger you could use it yourself

[rosieog91]

Originally Posted by Bibi

Well done......your dog looks very content in his/her new bed & it's lovely....however, since you are welcoming ideas, I thought I'd throw this into the mix....could you use some cushion foam, or several layers of old fabric to line the "bed" sides & then cover this with a strong fabric? Bibi.

Certainly, a great idea bibi as one thing is for sure - the blanket is not enough in itself. I must try and source something from somewhere. And yes, the easier it is to clean - the better! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[rosieog91]

Originally Posted by mgbnut

Look great have bought about 10 beds in past for our mutt never thought of this any bigger you could use it yourself

Thanks mgbnut! I always found the pet shop beds to be the wrong size or of low quality. He loves this! As suggested by the others, I must try and source something to line it with to make it that bit more comfortable for him.

You never know - upcycled beds for people could be somebody's next venture here on Jumbletown! :)

[rosieog91]

Originally Posted by joanmul

Would it not be difficult to keep clean? Unless you got some wipe clean vinyl.

I always find the smells and cleanliness of dog beds one of the most difficult challenges! Vinyl is a great suggestion!

[katga]

Well done Rosie. The dog bed looks great. Must do one for my big fella!
Thanks,
Katga