Originally Posted by KendraE (Post 3454839)

I wrote some instructions in an earlier post...although they were very specific!! Here is what you will need.....

PVC Pipe
4 3-way corner connectors
material
PVC glue (like the plumbers use)
4 rubber "caps" for the ends of the legs to prevent sliding. (not a must)

I used 1/2 inch PVC pipe because my yorkies are very small. I would say that the frame I built could easily support 20-25 pounds. If you wanted to use larger PVC pipe, it would make it that much stronger. I dont see these frames coming apart!! Once glued and "stuck" together, they do not come apart!!

The beds I made were 2 foot by 1 foot. However, you could make them as big as you would like! They dont have to be rectangle, they could be square! Its all up to you!

After we put the frames together, we spay painted them black just to make them look better. (again, not a must)

I used fleece because it is soft and fuzzy, (and because I dont sew!!). It requires NO SEWING! You just measure it out on your frame, cut the material about 3 inches wider than the frame, then cut approx 1 inch wide strips 3 inches long all the way around. The corners will end up with a square cut out. Use TWO peices of fleece, and then just tie them together around the frame. If you want to put some matting in between the two peices you can.

If you sew, you could actually save money by using regular material and sewing the material around the frame.

Cost wise: we made 3 beds (my daughter made one for her "future" yorkie):)....We only spent $65 for all 3, including matting and paint.

I hope this helps!!!

Originally Posted by KendraE (Post 3458816)

You are hilarious!! I like to "rig" things too!! I think the best part is when someone else sees your "inventions" and ooohhs and ahhhs over them!! SUCCESS!!! Where are you from? Im in TX

Originally Posted by Jennxling (Post 3459171)

Awesome!! Thanks!! I will have to try this out! 3 for $65? What a steal! haha Where did you get your matting?? I don't know why, but I keep wondering if you just put fleece in the center...wouldn't it have a dip when their on their bed?:questione

Originally Posted by KendraE (Post 3459296)

It doesnt...trick is to pull the fleece really really tight when you tie up the fourth side...Like a trampoline!! lol My hubby says I made them too tight, but I know they will give just a little as they lay on them.
Bevo doesnt seem to think his is too tight at all!!:D

The matting I just picked up at the fabric store where we got our fleece. (just quilt matting...cut to the right size)

Originally Posted by Jennxling (Post 3460058)

Thanks!!! Will definitely try it out once spring break is here! I will let you know if I got any questions! :D Thanks so much!! :thumbs up