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Consignment store Bargain, revampped into a Modern new Cat Bed (or Dog)!
I started off by unhinging the lid
then I ripped off the ugly gold edging
although I kept the original fabric as a template for the new fabric.
I used Hot glue because it doesn't alter the framework of the box.
You can use a nail gun but this particular box was made with particle board.
I then primed painted and polyurethane the legs. I'm a messy painter so I chose to do this before the fabric was put on.
After the paint FINALLY dried, I measured the fabric for the lid.
there were two parts to the lid so I took the inside part off. Covered and glued it then I did the outside. I glued them together.
I also made sure to keep track of where the holes were for the hinges and then put the hinges back on.
Finally I started with the back top and then proceeded with the bottom never forgetting to keep the fabric tight so It doesn't bunch or wrinkle. Once it was dry I glued on the edging, making sure it was straight.
For the inside I used a regular pillow case and took the stuffing out of old pillow cases from salvation army. I stuffed it till it was nice and plump and then I sewed in a zipper at the opening and put it inside.
and Voilà...a cat bed (or dog)

Posted by labelmesmall A. from Bristol, Rhode Island, United States • Published
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labelmesmall A.
labelmesmall A. · Bristol, Rhode Island, US · 1 project
She is a Lynx point Siamese mix. And thank-you all
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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
Hey you've a birmilla!!! i have one as well, LOL
hey like your catbed, as well, ;-D
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Melissa Beth
Melissa Beth · McLean, Virginia, US · 90 projects
I love it! It will be perfect for under our window. I just have to make sure that my cats think it isn't for them Happy They only like to be where they shouldn't be.
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Melissa Beth
Melissa Beth · McLean, Virginia, US · 90 projects
I love it! It will be perfect for under our window. I just have to make sure that my cats think it isn't for them Happy They only like to be where they shouldn't be.
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michelle G.
michelle G. · Antigonish, Nova Scotia, CA · 1258 projects
cute
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