Monday, July 16, 2012

Sophie's Got a Brand New Bed

I love taking old unloved things and making them new and I also love my dog Sophie. So this project was a combination of two things I really love.




This is how it started. An old suitcase from the thrift store ($3.00), a pillow, spray paint, and some fabric.


First I gutted the whole thing and gave it a good cleaning. Then I spray painted every nook and cranny with Krylon high gloss spray paint in "banner red".


Next came the fun part... accessorizing!


  I covered an old pillow form with some blue floral delilah fabric. Crocheted up a mini granny bunting banner using Perle cotton size 5 and hung it at the top.


Sewed a new gingham pocket with lace edging for all of Sophie's toys (she has a lot).


Lastly, I painted a chipboard "S" white and added a cute crochet flower and leaves.


I think Sophie loves it :)

27 comments:

  1. Sophie is a cutie :) and her new bed is awesome!

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  2. ...I think you really love your Sophie!!!! Lucky little dog!! ;-))
    Your project is spectacular!!! really good idea and the colors.....everything is perfect!!!!
    xxxx Alessandra

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  3. Your Little Dumpling is just THE CUTEST! I love love LOVE her new bed. Maybe I can find one at our thrift in a giant size and make one for Miss Jenny Lou, our silly Basset Hound!! :)

    Very, very nice * great job!

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  4. So very cute! And it looks like Sophie love it too. I wonder if my cats could use a bed like that :)

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  5. That is just the sweetest dog bed I have seen! What a transformation :)
    Magie x

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  6. That Sophie is only lucky doggie! The area around MY bed is less decorated than hers!

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  7. Adorable. Sophia is a tiny little one. I have a Yorkie, Izabella.....but she is a little piggy and weighs 12 lbs.

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  8. Oh my word!!! This is the perfect little bit of happiness I needed to see today! Too cute!

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  9. Lucky Sophie!! That is just precious!!! I want a bed like that!!!!
    : ) Kris

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  10. It's gorgeous! So bright and cheerful!
    I bet Sophie loves it, she's such a cutie pie!

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  11. Oh my gosh...your little dog is the cutest thing, and you've made her a bed that is just as cute. It's terrific! Love it!

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  12. Oh my goodness - this is just adorable!! I have two little Yorkies that I could picture looking just as cute as your little Sophie in a lovely bed like this. What a fabulous idea to reuse a suitcase this way!! Too cute!! :)

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  13. This has to be one of the cutest projects I've seen in a long time. Saw it on Pinterest!

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  14. An amazing project, so very creative :)
    Karen x

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  15. cute CUTE CUUUUTE! What a great idea :D

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  16. I just came over from your Mom's blog and I'm glad I did. The doggie bed and the doggie is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time. I have a little yorkie that would love all those cute accesseries. Well, if he didn't, I would! Love those colors!

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  17. Sophie is a lucky lady. It's great! Ada :)

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  18. Sophie looks like she deserves this adorable bed - what a cutie pie! You did a great job on this - it's so cheerful!

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  19. Sophie has a better and prettier bed than I do. What is wrong with this picture? LOL

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  20. How cute! What a lucky dog!!! :)

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  21. What a beautiful bed for Sophie.
    KATRIN W.

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  22. SHE'S SO ADORABLE IN HERE NEW BED!!!

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  23. What a fabulous idea ! It turned out adorable and Sofia looks very pleased !!

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  24. love this !! sweet little dog. Heather x

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  25. I have a maltese chihuahua (Malchi) and a yorkie-poo that would love one of these. SO cute

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