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If you’re a pet lover, I guarantee you’re going to like the project I’m sharing with you today. This Upcycled DIY Pet Bed is part of this month’s Cent-Sational Salvage Challenge.  What else would I do with an old chair than convert it into a pet bed? You know I love my fur babies!
Have an old chair seeking a new purpose? Check out this easy Upcycled DIY Pet Bed at Sparkles of Sunshine!Other than the fact that my sweet doggies will enjoy using this bed, what I love about this project is how cheap it was to make  I already had the fabric, pillow, staples, paint and paint pen on hand to make this beautiful new DIY pet bed, so my only investment was $5.29 for the chair. Isn’t that amazing? You can’t get a classy pet bed like this anywhere for that price! Not only was this project easy on the budget, but it was a simple project to make. The most extensive part of this project was waiting for the paint to dry. I’m serious, it was soooo simple to make this darling DIY pet bed!Have an old chair seeking a new purpose? Check out this easy Upcycled DIY Pet Bed at Sparkles of Sunshine!When I brought this chair home, it was pretty beat up and a little wobbly. I tightened up the screws, measured the legs, and patiently waited for my hubby to saw them off for me on his lunch break. Yes, he’s pretty awesome, isn’t he? (You can learn a little more about my amazing hubby here.) I was left with a short chair, the perfect height for my little fur babies to jump on.Have an old chair seeking a new purpose? Check out this easy Upcycled DIY Pet Bed at Sparkles of Sunshine!Since chalk paint is the craze, I decided to brighten this chair up with some FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Paint in Seaside Villa. I love this paint and have used so many colors on so many projects. If you haven’t tried it out yet, you need to give it a try! It only took two coats to get the coverage I desired, and I love the finish.

Have an old chair seeking a new purpose? Check out this easy Upcycled DIY Pet Bed at Sparkles of Sunshine!Next I used a paint pen to write the message “Sweet Dreams” on the chair’s back. I know my doggies can’t read, but it makes this chair look oh-so-cute, doesn’t it?

Have an old chair seeking a new purpose? Check out this easy Upcycled DIY Pet Bed at Sparkles of Sunshine!I decided to upholster the seat of the chair with some black velour fabric a friend had given me. It’s so soft and silky, and makes this chair look classy. What can I say? Cosmo and Lanie are two classy pups and deserve the best! I used an extra pillow that I had on hand as the padding for the seat and used my staple gun to staple the fabric into place. 

Have an old chair seeking a new purpose? Check out this easy Upcycled DIY Pet Bed at Sparkles of Sunshine!All done! Didn’t I tell you that this upcycled DIY pet bed was easy to make? All it took was sawing the legs, painting the chair and upholstering the seat. It was done in one afternoon!

Have an old chair seeking a new purpose? Check out this easy Upcycled DIY Pet Bed at Sparkles of Sunshine!Best of all, both Lanie and Cosmo are smitten with this chair, too. It’s the perfect size for them to sleep or relax in, and they love how soft the seat is to cuddle on!Have an old chair seeking a new purpose? Check out this easy Upcycled DIY Pet Bed at Sparkles of Sunshine!There may be a power struggle over who gets to sit in this chair on some days, but trust me, these spoiled doggies have plenty of places to lounge on. They love resting in their pet drawer beds and on my IKEA couches, too!

Have an old chair seeking a new purpose? Check out this easy Upcycled DIY Pet Bed at Sparkles of Sunshine!I know that Cosmo and Lanie think this upcycled DIY pet bed is pretty awesome, but what do you think? How do you think I did on this month’s challenge?

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  1. Erica says

    May 21, 2015 at 16:05

    OMG, this is the cutest!!!!! Great job Christie!! This certainly is cent-sational!!!

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    • Christie Selken says

      May 24, 2015 at 21:24

      Thanks, Erica. It was such a fun project!

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    May 23, 2015 at 01:13

    What a clever idea (and such an adorable model)!!!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      May 24, 2015 at 21:23

      Thanks! He’s the cheapest labor around…one doggie treat is all he needs to pose like that! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Beverly Roderick says

    May 24, 2015 at 12:48

    This is the cutest thing I’ve seen lately! I’m going to make sure that Gloria sees it. She may want to make one of her own for her little dachshund. What an awesome upcycle!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      May 24, 2015 at 21:21

      Thanks, Beverly! My doggies are pretty spoiled, if I must say so myself, but they are my babies. I’m thrilled you like this project! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Erica says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:03

    Thanks Christie, I love his project! Pinned to the Cent-Sational Salvage Challenge board!

    Reply
  5. homeonthecornerblog says

    July 18, 2015 at 15:36

    So cute! I love all the pet bed ideas! I am pinning to my ‘Spoiled Rotten’ board!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      July 21, 2015 at 10:23

      That sounds great! Yes, my two little ones are spoiled rotten…what a great name for your board! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    September 13, 2016 at 19:52

    Love it? Did you feel it was a pretty mint color in person? I am looking to do a dresser. Also, how many coats did it take? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      September 14, 2016 at 09:29

      This color is beautiful, but the tint of this shade is like mint with a touch of blue. I used two coats on this project, which is typical with this paint. My new favorite chalk paint is by Waverly and is found in Walmart. There are a lot of colors to choose from so you might want to check them out. Good luck with your dresser!

      Reply

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