How to Make a Travel Pet Bed Out of a Picnic Basket (page 1 of 2)

This portable pet bed is perfect for the car, an office dog or an overnight trip.

By Joanne Palmisano, Salvage SecretsMore in Decorating

Courtesy of Susan Teare

This portable pet carrier is easy to make and doesn't cost a lot in materials. The mesh top is removable so the basket can be used for an outing or at home as a pet bed.

All About…

Materials and Tools:

scissors
hot glue gun
sewing machine and black thread
picnic basket with handles
1 pillow case or pillow coverlet
1 plastic tablecloth
stuffing or scrap material for bedding
1 yard of mesh material for the cover
wood craft letters (dog's name)
1 small safety pin
1/2" elastic

Make the Water-Resistant Basket Liner

Fold a plastic tablecloth in half and lay it on your workspace. Place the basket upside down on top of the tablecloth and use a pen to mark the size of the basket on the tablecloth. Cut the tablecloth (double-sided) at least 3 inches larger than the marking to allow for the seam and stuffing. Sew the two pieces together almost all the way; leave an opening to add the stuffing. Then sew that last piece together.