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April 21, 2008

IKEA Doll Bed Refashioned to Pet Bed

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Ikea Hacker shows how you can take an Ikea doll's bed and refashion it into a hip pet bed for your cat or small dog. [ via Curbly ]

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 21, 2008 10:00 AM
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April 17, 2008

International Cat Hats

First Kitty Wigs, now this! Spindles and Spices has been posting free patterns for a variety of feline headwear inspired by various nations, including berets from France and a Thai headdress. It may just be worth knitting one of these up just to see my cat make a face as hilariously grumpy as this cute fella's. Knitted Kitty Hats

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Apr 17, 2008 12:00 PM
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April 15, 2008

Catnip Eyeballs

There's something delightfully disturbing about seeing a cat gnawing on a big eyeball--these are full of catnip and created by HannahPt. Catnip Eyeballs

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Apr 15, 2008 05:00 PM
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April 7, 2008

Dollar Store Doggie Yurt

The crafts that are being made for Craftster's "$10 or less" Dollar Store Challenge continue to blow my mind. Leading the pack (har har) in hilarity is the Doggie Yurt Project created by Jennifer of The Felt Mouse. (If you don't know what a yurt is, see here.) Visit Craftster for more on the Dollar Store Challenge entries, and find out how to vote for your favorite.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Apr 7, 2008 01:00 PM
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April 3, 2008

DIY Polka Dot Dog Leash

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Learn how to sew up a DIY polka dot dog leash and embellishing tips by ModHomeEcTeacher on Curbly. I love the added accent of using a purse handle! [ via Curbly ]

Related:
HOW TO - Sew a Dog Leash

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 3, 2008 10:00 AM
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March 24, 2008

HOW TO - Make Shrinky-Dink Keychains

Nicole from Making It Lovely has written up her method for making these stylish little keychains (which you can also use as a tag for your pet's collar). She even provides a handy downloadable template you can use with inkjet-compatible shrink film. Shrinky-Dink Keychains

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Mar 24, 2008 03:00 PM
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March 15, 2008

Trash Wool Pet Toys

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Nikol at The Thrifty Knitter shows you how to use up your loose bits of yarn and turn them into trash wool pet toys. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Mar 15, 2008 05:00 PM
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February 8, 2008

From Suitcase to Pet Bed

This is the coolest thing I've seen in a while! Green is the New Blue blogger Kirsten turned a vintage suitcase into a fully functional pet bed, complete with a matching fabric squeaky toy. Link.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Feb 8, 2008 07:00 PM
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January 9, 2008

HOW TO - Make Felt Cat Toy Critters

Craftster user Bumfuzzlerumdum shares three simple patterns for creating these cute cat toy critters, ideal for filling with catnip or stringing onto a stick. Link.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jan 9, 2008 07:00 PM
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December 13, 2007

Knitty: Doggie Shrug Pattern

Cablesbitsbeauty
Wheee!! This cute little photo is a lovely way to start the day, isn't it? Here's an adorable knitting pattern for a doggie-size shrug by Sarah Wilson in the new winter issue of Knitty. Looks like bliss. More photos of doggies in knit shrugs on the pattern page too! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Dec 13, 2007 08:00 AM
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November 30, 2007

Recycled Computer Cat Bed

Computercatbed
Etsy seller Alpine took an old computer monitor and turned it into a cat bed, with a fun toy mouse, of course. If this looks like a fun home for your kitty it's going for $40. Thanks Marieke! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 30, 2007 04:00 PM
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November 13, 2007

Millennium Falcon Cat Bed

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This kittty named Chewbacca looks cozy as ever on his Milennium Falcon cat bed by urka on Craftster. [ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 13, 2007 09:00 AM
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October 29, 2007

Crochet Candy Corn Pet Sweater Pattern

DIY Maven on Curbly has a pattern on how to crochet this cute little candy corn sweater, perfect for your pet! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 29, 2007 09:00 AM
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October 16, 2007

Sew a Doggie Jacket

Doggiecoat
Fall has arrived and sometimes it can get downright chilly for your favorite pup. Burdan Style shows you how you can sew up a customized doggie jacket that's perfect to keep him or her cozy. [ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 16, 2007 10:00 AM
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September 30, 2007

Cardboard Cat Loungers

Marmaladetogether
TreeHugger reports on these swanky recycled cardboard cat loungers by Marmalade Pets, which can be easily turned into a DIY project like our Catnip Castle from CRAFT: 01. Link.

From the pages of CRAFT:
Catnipcastle
CRAFT: 01 - "Catnip Castle" by Julie Szabo pgs 94-101 Digital Edition subscribers can read the full article here. Link.

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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Sep 30, 2007 11:06 AM
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September 20, 2007

HOW TO - Turn an Old Sweatshirt into a No-Sew Pet Bed

Catbed Sweatshirt
DIY Maven on Curbly shows you how to make a new-sew pet bed by cutting up an old sweatshirt! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Sep 20, 2007 04:21 PM
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