DIY Pet Beds

 

We have been having so much fun recently,

making pet beds!

 

We all love our animals,

combined there are 4 cats and 6 dogs!

 

It's a functional way to make somewhere for your best friend to take a nap!

You get an end table and a cozy nook for any animal!

 

We always get inspired and run with it!

Skies the limit!

 

Pet Bed # 1

 

What we used

Benjamin Moore Advance in White

Insl-X STIX primer

A pint of CC-962 Blackberry Punch

Wallpaper

Border Adhesive

Ribbon

Fabri-tac Fabric Adhesive

Wooster Red Feather Roller

Metal Finishing Nails

 

BEFORE

*sometimes we get too excited and forget to take a before picture

but this is the door we removed that shows what it looked like before

 

AFTER

 

 

 



 

The cute little end table got its door removed,

primed everything, and a crisp coat of white.

On the bottom of the table we painted our accent

that matched from the pillow.

Also on the top decorative part we added the accent color,

then with a old t-shirt and the white paint, added a light

dusting on the scrolls to add definition.

We added wallpaper in the back.

Ribbon to match the navy was put on the edges

and metal finishing nails for just something extra.

And the finishing touch of hand painted floral work on each side of the end table.

 

Don't forget about the dog cookies in a matching bowl!

 

Pet Bed #2

 

What we used

Benjamin Moore Advance in Pearl White

Benjamin Moore Advance in Pearl Black

Insl-X STIX Primer

Border Adhesive

Wallpaper

Black/White Ribbon

Fabri-tac Fabric Adhesive

Jeweled Finishing Nails

Metallic Silver Pen

 

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 

This is what we dubbed 'the GLAM bed'

Super classy black and white painted.

Paisley wallpaper added into the back

Ribbon on the edges for a seamless look

with jeweled finishing nails.

A button tufted pillow for your fur baby.

Also we took a metallic silver pen and lined the curves

of the end table.

 

The perfect surprise in this one is a little light!

 

Pet Bed #3

 

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

Our next pet castle is a more modern version.

We used our DIY chalk paint on this one,

in a greige with black as the accent.

Beautiful flowers were mod podge onto the top

then a couple coats of clear polyurethane in satin to protect it.

We also added a textured shimmery wallpaper into the back.

The teal fluffy pillow is our pop of color

with ribbon on the edges to match.

 

 

PET BED #4

 

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

The purplicious bed!

Purple on purple on purple!

and some silver so we don't go over board.

The whole end table was covered in the perfect purple

paint in Benjamin Moore's Advance Pearl.

Two different matching wallpaper patterns were used.

Striped on each front side, and squiggly on the inside back.

The best part? Satin sheets??

We don't even have satin sheets...

but nothings too good for our pets!

 

 Our finishing touch on this bed was a purple cat toy with a feather, we just used Velcro to attach it to the roof.

Voila! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Chalk Paint

 

Its all the rage!

Chalk paint is a very easy way to update

an old piece of furniture

 

You can achieve a shabby chic look,

antique look or cottage look.

 

We have made a DIY chalk paint

the colors are endless

and with no need to prime

it can be an easy project

 

 

Before Chalk Paint on Dresser

We got this dresser off the curb!

it was in rough shape

 

Using our plaster of paris, cups, an empty quart can and our recipe

this is what the plaster of paris mixed in the water looks like

next we took our paint and mixed it into the plaster of paris/water mixture

We used the Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa Matte finish Paint

We have used a couple different paint products with this recipe but the Aura Bath & Spa has had the best results so far

The color we used is

CW-565 Anderson Blue

 

After the first and second coats dried

We began distressing,

We used an 80 Grit sand paper for this piece

But a sanding sponge also works well

Distress until your happy!

 

 



 

 

DIY CHALK PAINT RECIPE

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup paint (flat or eggshell finish)

1/4 cup hot water

1/2 cup plaster of paris

*double for extra large pieces

 

Tools Needed

Pint or Quart of latex paint

plaster of paris

cans for mixing

measuring cups

quality brush

sanding sponge for distressing (if desired)

Howard citrus shield wax

 

Steps

1. Dissolve plaster of paris into hot water (mix well)

2. Let cool to room temperature

3. Stir into paint well

4. Paint first coat, let dry

5. Paint second coat, let dry

6. Distress if desired

7. Finish with Howard citrus shield wax

 

To Apply Wax

Use a lint free cloth or old T-shirt

Rub in circular motions all over

Wait 10 minutes

Buff in circular motions with clean cloth

Make sure to rotate cloth frequently to clean sides

Done!

 

 

*Howard Citrus Shield Wax comes in Neutral, Walnut and Dark Oak

We used the Neutral here because we didn't want to change the color at all.

 

 

Adding A Special Touch

 

We used the original hardware of our dresser

Using a metallic silver spray paint

We transformed the handles instantly!

We use the Krylon Dull Aluminum Spray Paint

And finished it off with two clear coats

of Deft Semi-gloss Spray Paint

for extra durability

 

 

The End Result

 



 

In the end you have a beautiful piece!

No matter what shape its in

the chalk paint hides imperfections

and covers without primer

 

 

Happy Painting!