Dog Crate Cover

This project was not as easy as it could have been. I didn't have it all planned out or a pattern for it.

I started with the top panel and added to it.

All of the fabric along the bottom of the crate is just tied on.

I made stab incisions at the bottom edge and used a thin sliver or fabric to tie it down.

The back side can also be rolled up if desired.

I made a roll down front for the crate and attached 2 bows to hold it up by making stab incisions and then threading thru a thin piece of material to make the bow.

I made a name plate out of Shrinky Dink paper.

I have a new puppy who will likely tear the cover off once he discovers it.

When he does, I will make a new cover with pictures and an easy tutorial.

This is a XL dog crate that I got for FREE from Craigs List. It was rusty and missing the pan.

I painted the crate with Rustoleum paint.

I replaced the pan with one from Rural King for $13.

It looks brand new now. It's a bit large for my little 5 lb puppy but it was free!

In Progress

I have 2 projects that I'm currently working on:

• reupholstering an antique chair that I got for FREE off of Freecycle

took several hours to strip it down but it was a great stress release

got cotton batting from an ad that I posted in the wanted section of Craigslist

now waiting to finding the rest of the materials for free or almost free

• refinishing 2 vintage 1970s end tables - both pieces purchased from Salv Army $9.99 each but purchased on the one day a month that all furniture is 25% off - see store for calendar - so they were $16.67 with tax total for both - my plan is to "foil" them - finding the right materials free or almost free takes time and patience but the hunt is what I enjoy 

CHECK BACK IN A FEW WEEKS TO SEE

THE

FINISHED PROJECTS

Pet Silhoutte Tote Bags

Supplies Needed:

Tote Bags - pack of 3 from Hobby Lobby $6.99 (use a 40% coupon and get them for $4.19)

Scrap Fabric (1/4 yard can make up to 8 animal silhouttes)

you want to use a fabric that doesn't fray - I used flannel

Ribbon ~12 inches for collar & leash

Hot Glue Gun

Step 1:

Find a silhoutte of your desired breed and print onto card stock or thick paper to use as stencil

Step 2:

Trace stencil backwards onto fabric using a metallic gen pen or sharpie

Step 3:

Cut out & hot glue the opposite side onto tote bag starting with head 1st and applying glue all along edges

Step 4:

Hot glue ribbon to make collar and leash

Optional Personalization:

Using an alphabet stencil trace name using a metallic gen pen