Archive: Pets
April 21, 2008
IKEA Doll Bed Refashioned to Pet Bed

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
Pets, Refashion |
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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
Knitting, Pets |
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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
Related:
• Eyeball Bottlecap Pincushion Tutorial
• Knitted Eyeball Pattern
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 15, 2008 05:00 PM
Bazaar, Pets |
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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
Contests, Pets |
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April 3, 2008
DIY Polka Dot Dog Leash

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
Pets, Sewing |
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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
General, Pets |
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March 15, 2008
Trash Wool Pet Toys

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
Pets, Recycle |
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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
Pets, Refashion |
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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
101, Patterns, Pets |
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December 13, 2007
Knitty: Doggie Shrug Pattern

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
Knitting, Pets |
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November 30, 2007
Recycled Computer Cat Bed

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.
Related:
MAKE Blog: Old monitor = cat bed
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Nov 30, 2007 04:00 PM
Pets, Recycle |
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November 13, 2007
Millennium Falcon Cat Bed

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
Pets, Sewing |
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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
Crochet, Halloween, Patterns, Pets |
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October 16, 2007
Sew a Doggie Jacket

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
Pets, Sewing |
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September 30, 2007
Cardboard Cat Loungers

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:

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
Home and Garden, Pets |
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September 20, 2007
HOW TO - Turn an Old Sweatshirt into a No-Sew Pet Bed

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
Pets, Recycle, Refashion |
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