Hey Sweet Friends, it’s Cynthia from Create With Cynthia. Today is all about pet beds for your dog or cat! I love refurbishing old junk and this is the perfect diy.

Have you ever had an obsession? Usually they are not something to brag about but this obsession I’m currently having is a good obsession. Most have an obsession for chocolate or a margarita or pumpkins.

Well, today I’m here to share with you my obsession for pet beds.
Pet beds, you ask?

What pet doesn’t need a DIY Pet Bed?

If you’ve visited my website and seen my page called “Furniture Restorations”, you’ll know I’ve been a little obsessed with making pet beds. Lately I have this obsession because they all come out looking super cute and are so easy to make.  And honestly speaking, I want my pups off the couch.

Nine easy steps for making a pet bed.

Do you have a pet?  Most of you know I have two beautiful 2 year old pups. You can read about that here. When I moved into my new house, there was some construction that needed to happen and it killed me to throw away furniture built in cabinets that I really didn’t need. I decided to keep the drawers.  Basically, I’ve had about a dozen drawers just sitting around.

Finally, one day I thought to myself, I think Sofy needs a bed. Maybe that will get her off my couch. There began the obsession of pet beds. 
Today I am here to share my nine easy steps for making a pet bed.

Nine easy steps for making a pet bed.

1. Find a drawer that fits your pet.  I read an article once that dogs like to be curled up in a ball because it keeps them warm and they feel safe.
2. Clean drawers.  I like to use A Makers Studio furniture polish and you can purchase it here?  You can also just use soap and water.
3. Find a set of legs. I found some legs at Lowe’s and Home Depot. Have you ever noticed Pets love to be raised off the ground. No wonder my pups are always on the couch or bed. 
4. Sand drawer and legs. 220 sand grit paper is recommended.
5. Paint drawer. I usually choose a color different for the drawer than for the legs. 
6. Seal drawer, sand again and then seal again. I like to use A Makers Studio Matte Sealer. Two coats is always better than one.  You can purchase at my website here.
7. Add blanket. Pets love to smell their owner so for cushion don’t waste your money on foam add your extra T-shirt or two. You can do foam but it’s likely the pet will just scratch and tear it up. (I’m speaking from experience here).  Below there’s a little example of what Oreo likes to do when he finds Troy’s stuffed animals.
8. Personalize with pet’s name. On all my pet beds I provide a spot for personalization. Any stencil will work just fine.
9. Enjoy and your pet will thank you! 
   

If you visit my space in Redwood City you can check out some of my pet beds or visit my website at www.createwithcynthia.com

What good obsessions do you have?  I’d be grateful if you left a comment below.

Have a great week sweet friends!

Cynthia