I came across this simple up-cycled suitcase project on the Covet Garden blog. By creating a custom cushion fitted to an existing vintage suitcase the blogger created a cute, compact bed for her furry friend.
The project was conceived in an attempt to simplify life by finding new ways to reuse existing pieces about their home. You never know what you'll come up with when you stop to reconsider what is right in front of you!
For additional images and a step by step guide to this project visit Covet Garden .
(Images: Covet Garden)
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What a great idea! Whenever I take out my suitcases for a trip, my two cats are all over them. This is my next recycling project, absolutely.
My cats do the same thing! This is very cute and I think it's a brilliant way to use an old suitcase.
There are lots of nice suitcase animal beds on ETSY - how nice that someone put together a tutorial.