Being a DIY blogger, and a self proclaimed power tool creative, the house and family get all kinds of awesome DIY projects on a regular basis. This time around, it’s someone else’s turn. Today’s Power Tool Challenge project, my DIY small pet bed plans, are for my furry friend.
Yup…
It’s time for Soup Can Sam to get a DIY project especially for him.
He’s old and cranky. He doesn’t sleep well at night, and sit’s by my door and howls every morning about 5am to be fed. I’m hoping I can entice him to sleep a little longer with a new comfy pet bed.
So…I put my creative hat on and came up with plans to make a DIY small pet bed that would be comfortable for my good friend, and look nice in my living room at the same time.
Something that would make both of us happy, which is no small feat because we are both pretty picky;)
I upcycled and made the feet for my DIY small pet bed, AKA Sam’s new digs from a bed spindle I had left over from this headboard that I cut up to make my gorgeous DIY Pedestal Bowl a while back. See that standing tall one with all the layers? I made 4 feet from cutting it at two segment intervals.
You can find the plans with step by step instructions for my DIY small pet bed on Ryobi Nation, on the front page under the How To section. How awesome is that friends?
This is what my DIY cat bed looked like assembled and ready to paint.
I wanted a quality finish that looked like a piece of furniture for my DIY pet bed. One that would fit a coastal or farmhouse style home. I started by giving everything a coat of grey paint all over and followed that up with a coat of white only on the outside.
When it was dry, I distressed the corners and high spots. Since it was a pet bed, and I wanted it durable I gave it two coats of sealer.
Don’t you love how the spindle feet turned out on Sam’s bed? They’re perfect for this coastal style cat bed.
It fits a 17″ x 22″ memory foam pet bed perfectly.
This DIY small pet bed is now Sam approved, which means I can toss the cardboard box!
Sam is now happy, and we’ll see if my plan to sleep later than 5am really works. I sure hope so!
Have you seen the new Ryobi Nation yet? Check it out while when you go get my free DIY small pet bed plans.
It’s a fabulous free resource for loads of DIY building plans, the latest on Ryobi deals, a wealth of knowledge on power tools which is a great place to start when you’ve got a question or want to learn how to use a particular power tool.
Take a look below for the rest of this months team projects and power tool DIY inspiration.
DIY Family Sign by My Love To Create
DIY Aiderondack FireBowl Table by Interior Frugalista
DIY Headboard Bench by Domestically Speaking
DIY Wall Sign by Designs By Studio C
Easy Bird Feeder by Virginia Sweet Pea
DIY Headboard Bench by Designed Decor
DIY Small Pet Bed by H2OBungalow – That’s me!
How To Use A Kreg Jig by My Repurposed Life
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Kimberly M. says
How in the world did I just find your blog. I love DIY and you have such great ideas. I use a drill more than any other tool. Only because I use drills all the time to fix things either at my house, to help a family member, friend, etc.
Wendi says
Hi Kimberly, I don’t know but am so glad you did find my blog! Glad you like my projects too…I have a lot of fun with them and even more so when I get notes from readers who do a project r learn new skills and use them in some way. Yep, drills are the popular answer in this giveaway. I use mine a lot too, love the Ryobi One + system with the interchangeable battery. Thanks so much for your visit, please come back again soon & good luck on the giveaway!
Tina W says
I use a drill the most, and I’d love to learn how to use any type of power saw. (they kinda scare me!)
Wendi says
Hi Tina…I completely understand how a saw can be scary, for me it was because it was so noisy. You’d be amazed at the sense of freedom knowing how to use a few power tools can bring, not to mention the cost savings as well! Thanks so much for your visit and good luck on the giveaway!
Melissa Teears says
I use my drill the most. I want to make a little fenced in area for my trash cans.
Wendi says
Hi Melissa, A drill is absolutely the most popular answer here. I think it;s the easiest power tool to learn too. A fences are covering or hiding trash cans always looks good. Thanks so much for your visit and good luck!
Cheryl B says
I use the cordless drill the most. I use it most for crafting and small DIY projects.
Wendi says
Hi Cheryl! A drill is by far the most popular power tool with everyone here. Aren’t they great for crafts too? I’m always amazed at how much I use mine. Thanks so much for entering & good luck!
Elena says
I use drill the most. Thank you for the giveaway!
Wendi says
Hi Elena, I love my drill for all kinds of projects! Good luck on the giveaway!
Liberty says
I am not quite sure what tools I would need, but I would love to make a headboard for our master bedroom!
Wendi says
A headboard is a fabulous project and you’d save a bundle by making your own! Thanks so much for your visit and good luck!
Terasa Reyes says
My cat would love a bed like this. He too loves to sleep in any amazon box that comes through our front door! I love the few Ryobi tools we have, but a circular saw and a kreg jig have been on my want list for awhile now!
Wendi says
Hi Terasa, Isn’t it funny how they love boxes so much? After a week or so though, I’m ready to toss the box! Ryobi tools are great I don’t know what I did without mine! Thanks so much for your visit and good luck!
Michelle J. says
A drill!
Wendi says
Hi Michelle, I love my drill and use it al of the time! Good luck on the giveaway and thanks so much for entering!
Bridgett says
I use the power drill the most. I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t own one. It’s makes a lot of small tasks around the house so much easier.
Wendi says
Hi Bridgett, yes it does! I remember when I was too afraid to pick up a drill, now I don’t know what I’d do without one! Thanks so much for entering & good luck!
STACEE SEVERINO says
OH LORDY GIRL, YOU ARE JUST SO ORGANIZED! I HAD TO CHUCKLE TOO WHEN I SEEN HOW NEATLY YOU LAID THAT BED OUT HAHA YOU’RE FABULOUS AND SO ARE YOUR PROJECTS! NOW HOW DO I MAKE THAT BED ABOUT 200% LARGER FOR 5 120+LB BERNESE MT. DOGS? HAHAHA
Wendi says
Hi Stacee! LOL…thanks so much for the awesome compliment!! Yes, I really do layout my building pieces like that. It helps me stay organized and even more on this project because I was making it up as I went along. You know what they say, measure twice and cut once right? In my case I need to measure 3-4 times just to be sure I’m not making a mistake. Holy cow 5 big dogs?? Why not get a king size mattress and build this bed to fit! Thanks for the morning laugh, I have a hilarious picture of it in my head:)
Carolsue says
I would like to know how to use a circular saw
Wendi says
Hi Carolsue, You’ll love it! There are so many fun projects you can make with a circular saw, plus it’s so much more convenient that pulling out a big table saw! Thanks so much for your visit!
Maria Brittis says
Just entered, I have been wanting to get into making projects with more power tools. I love the pet bed1
Thanks
Maria
Wendi says
Hi Maria…I have to warn you that creativity and power tool ability can lead to lots and lots of awesome projects! It’s truly addicting and liberating when you can see an idea in your mind and aren’t restricted to actually make it. Best of luck to you on the giveaway and thank you so much for your visit:)
Charles D. Tabares says
Amazing! The bed is SO CUTE! I love it. I will make one for my little doggy
Wendi says
Hi Charles and thank you! We needed something that fit for our cat and looked good in the living room! So glad you like it. Please share a picture on my H2OBungalow Facebook Page when you finish it:) Thanks so much for your visit and entry!
Maria Brittis says
I love this pet bed, lately I have been posting about my pets and this is perfect! Will share this and pin it.
Maria
Wendi says
Hi Maria, Such good timing! Please share picture of your pet bed project on my H2OBungalow Facebook page when you do! Thanks so much for your visit and good luck in the giveaway!
Jill Butler says
I use my sander all the time and am slowly working on other skills involving blades!
Wendi says
Hi Jill, that’s a good way to start using power tools. I started with a drill and worked my way up too. Once you master a tool, I found the next one becomes easier too. Enjoy your tool skills and thanks so much for entering!
Emily says
This is awesome, Wendi! It’s such a great blend of style and function 🙂 Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week!
Wendi says
Hi Emily & thank you! Our living room is small and I didn’t want an eyesore for a cat bed (even if we do love Sam to pieces!) in the middle of it. As soon as I thought of using the beadboard trim I was thrilled and knew it was a good fit:) Thanks so much for your visit!
Michael says
Pretty much cant do anything without a miter saw, but recently Ive been liking my new impact driver.
Wendi says
Hi Michael, I feel the same about my compound miter saw. Love it! Thanks for entering and good luck!
Edye says
I probably use a drill the most 🙂 Such a pretty bed!
Wendi says
Hi Edye, I love my drill too! There are so many project that a drill alone is good for as well. Thanks so much for entering and good luck!