A Finishing Touch for Roxy’s Bed
October 28, 2011 in Bedrooms, Building and Repurposing, Do it your Dog-Gone Self, Furniture Makeovers, Pups
Confession – I’ve been sitting on this for a while now. Seems I’m BAD about that. I buy (aka hoard) when I find a great deal and then things sit until I get a sudden burst of motivation. Case in point:
I bought a cute vinyl decal on clearance at Michaels MONTHS ago. At the time, I thought I would find an old board to put it on or stick it directly to the wall above my window. The longer the decal sat on my dresser (see! I didn’t even put it away!), the less I liked the idea. I thought paint would look better on an old board and I was afraid the decal would be too small for the scale of the window.
But wait – Plan B (or C?) – What about putting it on Roxy’s bed that I built earlier this year? I held the decal up to the front of the bed and it was a PERFECT fit. Don’t you just love when things work out like that?! So of course I did just what you’re expecting, right….. put it on Roxy’s bed while I had it out? WRONG. I put it back on the dresser for another few weeks. (I swear, I have a problem!)
Fast forward to today… Finally got motivated. Took me long enough! While my Mom may not be nearby to make me clean my room, I still do just fine throwing a fit about it alllllll by myself! I put my big girls pants on, dug through the MOUNTAIN of laundry and made my way to the dresser. After reading the instructions twice (I’m a decal newbie) I slapped that bad boy on the bed! (there might be a better way to say that… but let’s just roll with it)
Yup… that’s a dog bed in the kitchen. Normal? Nope. But it was the best natural light I could find thanks the the skylight.
It’s definitely NOT perfect… but it was the third thing I ever built… so I’m pretty happy with it.
The bed was strategically sized to perfectly fit a couple of cheap $2.50 bed pillows at Walmart… which strategically fit in el cheapo waterproof pillow covers.
I love that it looks hand-painted. I think it goes well with the look of the bed.
Roxy likes to make sure EVERYONE knows it’s HER bed.
…and fair warning. You could probably stop scrolling now… because all you’re going to get now are pictures of Cutie Patootie Roxy with the bed in its normal spot….
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Still scrolling? Okay! You’ve been warned. Here are a few too many pictures of Roxy lounging in “her spot” in the bedroom:
That’s a water bowl to her right. If Queen Roxy wakes up in the middle of the night and wants something to drink, she’ll pace around the bed and growl until I get up and get it. So filling HER water bowl is MY sleep aid.
After 14 years of my photo sessions, she’s less than amused!
Awww
LOVING this decal!
Roxy is officially OVER it. Doing what she does best… SLEEP.
If you’d like to see how I built this bed, check out the original post!
Have a great weekend everyone! I’m hoping to get a lot of cleaning and laundry done. Here’s hoping I find the MOTIVATION.
Thank you to the following blogs for featuring Roxy’s Bed!
Roxie looks very “dreamy” in her new bed! Perfect!
smiles, alice
Thanks Alice!
I love that. I am going to check out your post on how you made the bed. We have a German Shepard that loves our bed a bit too much. Wonder if I could manage this?
Absolutely Tanya! Just start brainstorming on what you’ll make your cushiony part out of. Foam is SO expensive so if you can think of something else to use, it’ll save a pretty penny. Let me know if you build one! I’d LOVE to see it
I love it! you did great! And Roxy is sooooo cute, is she a Rattie? I have one and he is so cute, I love him! But there would be no way he would sleep in a bed of his own. He’s a burrower. Has to be under the covers next to a human. So guess where he is at night! But I am surely going to try to make one for the other dogs! Even cats! Thanks so much for sharing. I am a new follower, also. 8^)
Thanks Pattie! I’m 99% sure she’s a Jack… just a very tall one. I got her from a farmer when I was about 14. He had cows and Jacks… haha He bred them every so often and he had kept Roxy from the last litter, but I came along with my Dad to get hay for my horse and he offered her to me! Woop! She used to be a burrower too – especially in my chilly college house, but in her old age I’ve had to make her sleep in her own bed.
I love this! Came to you via “my 1929 Charmer” Sunday linky party….I’m working on a concept for a dogbed myself…for in our bedroom…it’ll be a little while though…my brain is still working through the complexities! Awesome bed…sleek, clean lines and love the decal!
Thanks Wendy! Ana White has building plans for all sorts of things. You might check there for some inspiration. I saw her farmhouse doll bed and decided to try my own spin for a dog bed. There aren’t really any dog bed plans, but you might find another piece that will get you going!
Oh my gosh! She’s adorable!! You did a great job on her bed! It looks awesome!
Thanks Katie!
You are inspirational! I swear I have pinned a bunch of your stuff. I’m thinking that I’m going to rip off your sign… just not sure about the size of the pallet thing though so it will probably not be the same. Thanks for being so freaking awesome!
Thanks Kelli! Isn’t Pinterest great?! SO ADDICTING! I’d love to see your sign if you decide to do it.
So Cute! Good job on the bed – I have 2 of them on the go right now for big dogs – makeing them out of antique beds! So fun creating for our furry families!
Oh Elisa those sounds amazing! Can you send me a pic when you finish?
cute cute cute…the bed and your sweet little roxy!
haha aww thanks Deb!
Our little Jack russell (Daizy) would love this and so would I…Fabulous design I will have to get busy!!!!Well done Love it D!!! From Bonnie Scotland x
Thanks Bonnie! The name signs you make are adorable. SO cute!
What a great dog bed. I can’t believe you made it. It looks fabulous. Thanks also for stopping in at Timber and Lace and your sweet comments.
It’s definitely a beginner build! No piece of wood or screw was spared.
Heavy as a brick, but I’m sure it will last for generations. Haha
Love this! I hadn’t seen the bed before…you did a great job!
Jamie@sewrockin.com
Thanks Jamie! I made it earlier this year but never really had decent pictures of it after finishing. Roxy laid claim on it quickly and I hated to kick her out so I could take pictures
OmiGOSH, that bed is absolutely ADORABLE…and you BUILT it!? AMAZING!!
Love the dog bed!!! She looks just like my Peanut, she passed away a little over 5 years ago – here is a link to a painting I did of her: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8WveM6BlIU3-V21BmyLCEw?feat=directlink. She just loved playing with a ball and our pillows
Thanks for sharing on nifty thrifty things
Stephanie @ All Artful
Stephanie – I’m so sorry about Peanut. If only dogs could live a lifetime with us. I’ve had Roxy since I was 14…. it will be so hard one day when she’s no longer with me. I wasn’t able to view the link you attached. Is there another way to view it? I would LOVE to see the painting!
loving Roxy’s bed…..it looks so cozy! ooxx, tracie
I love the bed, but Roxy is freaking precious. I have a boy Jack Russell. He has me wrapped around his tail nub.
She obviously loves her bed and I can see why. I wish my bed was that beautiful! Great job!
Have you linked up with Creative Me Monday? It’s open all week long and I’d love to have you! You can link up as many projects as you’d like! The link is:
http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/2011/11/creative-me-monday.html?utm_source=BP_recent
Hope to see you there!
I love it! What a cute little bed and I love the final touch. I had a Jack Russell growing up and they are the best dogs ever! You are being featured today at Lines Across.
Rachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/11/cure-for-common-monday-16.html
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Your are featured at Thrifty Thursday. Have a wonderful day.
Johnnie
featuring this sweet sweet bed tonight at the party!!!! LOVE all of your projects!!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Thanks SO much Jaime! I’m like you…. Total sucker for all things dog.
How cute is this! It’s so fluffy! Loving that decal as well.
Do you think a cat would appreciate this a much as Roxy? If my cat would, I’d make him something like this.
Oh I bet a cat would love a snuggly spot all their own. Maybe a window sill box?!
Sorry I am getting over late to let you know–You’ve been featured at http://www.itssoverycheri.com in my Saturday Showcase.
Cheri
Hi I really LOVE this bed, I run a stray dog rescue and this looks like a good stable bed that I could duplicate and have several around the room for my pups. I currently have 12 5 in and 7 out in the kennels but they have a mishmash of beds and quilts, pillows, and comforters that I gathered up at the thrift store. I try to use things that are washable for ease of cleaning up. Thanks for the idea, love your pup and her decal seems to suit her just fine!!
Great idea Connie! The bed is pretty much indestructible. About the only thing that would hurt it would be a chewer. Actually… I stood in it the other day while hanging my new calendar and even that didn’t hurt it. Ha! I might have over-built it a bit.
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That’s brilliant! I think I may need to make some of those, the Great Dane one would probably take up alot of space though. lol.
You’ve done a fabulous job with it and it looks very professional. Even if you had a chewer you could cover the exposed top edges with anti chew mat similar to anything used by horse owners.
Love the wording to the front too.
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That Roxy is one lucky pup!
Linda
She’s a wee bit spoiled
Super cute Dana, and Roxy is a doll. Thanks for linking up!
You have the cutest creations for your lovely dog! Hope to see you at the RRR party with this bad boy, it’s awesome!
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You are hilarious and we’re so similar on the procrastination because I’ve been wanting to build my pups a bed for forever lol. Thanks for this!
I love your bed, I have 2 dachshunds. I think that I am going to go buy the stuff to make this bed tomorrow, my dogs love to sleep with us but we do not get much sleep when they do. This bed might just fix the problem!! Thanks for sharing it!!!
I wanted to thank you for sharing your tutorial on Roxy’s sweet dog bed. My husband and I got to work with some extra wood lying around to create one ourself for our pooch. (I wanted to post a picture, but that doesn’t seem to be an option.)
We made a few minor changes, I only seemed to regret not placing the 1×2 framing the top of the bed like you did. My husband didn’t think we should have overhang on the inside of the bed because it might bother our chunky lil English/American Bulldog. But you see that seam a bit… (Oh the perfectionist it me is just flat out annoying ;0)
Overall, just want to say thank you! And our Jessi thanks you, she loves it!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/112686506/wooden-dog-bed-for-mediumlarge-dogs
is this you selling these beds?
Wow! No that is NOT me. Thank you so much for finding that. I just emailed him and reported the listings to Etsy.
THANK YOU!
I just knew it wasn’t you. I see he has taken your picture off and used his own. Your bed was much nicer. I am looking to make a bed for my best friend’s dog. So many cute choices on Ana White’s page
Yours if really cute too. take care
I finally got a dog of my own so I can build another bed now for her. She is a Jack Russel cross. She is really sweet!
That’s great Andrea! I’d love to see a pic when you’re finished!
I might actually make this for my dog. He loves my bed too much!!
LOVE this idea…I have 2 cocker mixes, a man and only a queen sized bed… so it gets pretty crowded at night. My Mojoe also needs water at light just like Roxy!
I’d love to see a photo if you make one!
Do you sell these beds? I’d love to buy!