Puppy Bed (cardboard box)

Our new puppy Storm liked sleeping in his carboard box, that i decided to spruce it up. I've read about how dogs like a cave-like design to sleep in, so I searched online and found a fancy doggie bed/house style i liked, but it was about $140.00.

I knew, at the time , that my puppy Storm would outgrow his bed . I recreated the design using Storm's cardboard box, more cardboard, fabric, and a glue gun. The two things missing, are the trimmings and a bow for the top. I purchased an old pillow case at Goodwill and i will remove the piping (trimming) and use that for the edges later.

Storm seems to like it! So far, after 2 weeks, it's still in good condition! There was only a small piece of fabric near the opening that was'nt secured, that he pulled it out a little.

This was actually a fun project for me! First part was opening up the flaps of the box and adding an extra piece of cardboard to strenthed the sides, since i wanted more height . I'm glad i had extra hands (my 8yr old son) to hold the roof panels in place while i glue gunned the panels together with extra fabric . Using large strips of fabric to hold together the panels is like using tape to hold it together! The last part was glueing all the edges together. Took me under 2 hours.

You could also add foam padding under the fabric to make it look softer.

Aimee

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Permalink Reply by Judi, David & Maddie Irishdoodle on January 30, 2011 at 3:50am

Oh Aimee - Storm's house is so cute - you and your son did a great job. Storm is a very good boy not to chew his new den - he's a cutie.

Permalink Reply by Aimee Santa Monica on January 30, 2011 at 3:39pm

Thank You! We loved making it! :)

Permalink Reply by Laurie, Fudge, and Vern on January 30, 2011 at 5:30am

Great idea!!

Permalink Reply by Aimee Santa Monica on January 30, 2011 at 3:42pm

Thanks! He still sleeps in it! :)

Permalink Reply by Dana on January 30, 2011 at 5:38am

Good job!

Permalink Reply by Aimee Santa Monica on January 30, 2011 at 3:44pm

Thanks! I had more fun making it that my kids, i think! :)

Permalink Reply by Aimee Santa Monica on January 30, 2011 at 3:45pm

Thank You! It was a fun project ! :)

Permalink Reply by Linda and "Toby" on January 30, 2011 at 6:13am

What a clever idea! That is sooooo cute!!! You did a beautiful job designing it!!! Storm must be an exceptionally good boy. I'm afraid Toby would have dismantled it within a day. lol!

Permalink Reply by Aimee Santa Monica on January 30, 2011 at 3:54pm

Thank You! :) We enjoyed making it! I think Storm knows it's his box (scent) ,so he mostly chews his favorite toys instead.

Permalink Reply by Linda and Murphy on January 30, 2011 at 9:06am

Aimee - Storm's house is great. So cute and creative.

And Storm must be a great pup not to destroy it, I'm sure Murphy would.

Permalink Reply by Aimee Santa Monica on January 30, 2011 at 4:00pm

Thank You! It was an exciting moment when the roof panels came together! :) He sleeps in it every night.

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