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  1. 05-17-2005, 05:09 PM #1
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    Made Pixel a "kitty condom" bed!

    It's a little 'frilly' for a boy, but Pixel doesn't seem to mind!

    I made it out of all 'recycled' materials - the fabric with the ruffle was originally the crib/ bumper pad from my son's baby crib, over 14 yrs ago! I still had matching fabric for the 'bed' and I stuffed it with filling from a too-flat bed pillow.



    Pixel must 'approve', as he immediately had to test it out with a cat nap!

    I plan to try making more out of 'recycled' materials - as Pixel LOVES to sleep on our clothes; I have my eye on some soft old sweatshirts and T-shirts that my son has outgrown - How about a Tie-Dye bed for Pixel? the sweatshirt sleeves ought to make great 'tubes' for the sides....

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    Pixel is getting to be a real spoiled boy - what with Mom and Jon making him all kinds of things.....

    he really enjoys his 'catwalk' shelf across the wide front window - it makes the ideal place to play, sleep, and keep an eye on Jon and me (and that big hairy Fizzy dog!) in the computer room!



    We had to re-mount it with Molly screws, though - as the first attempt pulled out of the drywall after only a few days of Pixel running and 'pouncing' on it!



    (the shelf was also made out of all leftover or 'recycled' materials - except for the angle brackets supporting it - $1.67 ea at Menards!)

    Laura


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  2. 05-17-2005, 06:21 PM #2
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    'condom' looks so cozy! I want to sleep in there! what a cuddling bed...beautifully done, laura!

    lol, to keep an eye on fizzy...what did that 'fizzy' thought of that window shelffie?
    rest and sleep softly sweet locke..


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  3. 05-17-2005, 06:43 PM #3
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    The bed is so pretty!!! You really used some creativity with the ruffle and recycled materials (I HATE having to sew ruffles )
    I love it!! Cute kitty pictures, too Laura
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  4. 05-17-2005, 07:29 PM #4
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    You really can save a lot,of money,if you can do things yourself,instead,of just going,to a store,and taking,the plastic out.That is one Great Cat Bed,and Pixel,appreciates,the thought,behind the work,that you put into it.

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  5. 05-17-2005, 09:34 PM #5
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    Oh wow, what a great bed. I really love the color and the little frills on it.
    I don't think a cat pays much attention to the colors or accessories, as long as it is comfortable.

    Pixel is such an adorable cat and I just LOVE the face on him in this picture.


    Too cute.

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    Hmmmm. I can't see the bed.
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    It's beautiful! You did a wonderful job. I love these homemade kitty beds but I could never make one. I have no domestic skills whatsoever so I'm green with envy whenever I see people make such pretty and creative ones like you did.
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    Most impressive! Love the addition of the ruffle!
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    Great job, that bed is terrific! Wish I had your talent, I have to by the beds, I'm lucky if I can sew a button on! He sure looks like he is enjoying it


    Thanks so much kittycats_delight for the beautiful siggy and avatar of my kids!
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    Do did a great job. That bed is beautiful!
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  11. 05-18-2005, 11:29 AM #11
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    Now I can see it. It's very beautiful.
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