Then I found the Bamboo Pet Feeder.
Sure, it was expensive and used the stainless steel bowls that I didn’t like.
However it was hip.
It was Mid-century modern.
It ws backordered.
Nuts.
That being the case, I decided to make one myself.
Nuts.
That being the case, I decided to make one myself.
Materials
Measuring tape or yardstick
Shadow box picture frame large enough to hold your pet’s food and water bowls
A thin piece of wood that fits into the backside of the picture frame (optional)
Paint
Four napkin rings
Hot glue (because what is a craft without a little hot glue action?)
1. Measure your dog from the paw to the shoulder. If a dog uses a raised feeder that's either too high or too low it could hurt their back after long-term use. After measuring your dog from paw to the shoulder, divide the measurement by two. This is how high you should make your dog's raised feeder. For example, my Peke Blitzkrieg is 8 inches from his paws to the top of his shoulder. That means Blitzkrieg's feeder should be 4 inches tall.
2. Paint the wooden interior of the shadow box picture frame or, if your frame has a cardboard backing, paint the thin piece of wood that fits instead your picture frame.
3. Watch the paint dry. Crafting is so exciting!
4. Insert and secure the painted backing or piece of wood into the picture frame after the paint dries.
5. Hot glue a napkin ring each corner of the bottom of the picture frame for the legs. Fortunately, my napkin rings were 4 inches high, the perfect size for a Pekingese.
6. Turn the feeder right side up, fill your pet’s bowls with food and water, and put the bowls in the feeder.
7. Puppy chow time!
What a great idea. Sounds easy enough, and it looks so nice. Inexpensive too. Thanks for the idea
ReplyDeleteChris
What a terrific idea! And very good looking--I love personal DIY decorating touches that are functional as well as attractive!
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant idea!! I wish I could do it, but with three dogs, they would all need one!
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ReplyDeleteSure You can do it for each of your dogs! The feeder cost me approx $6.00 to make because I found the picture frame and the napkin rings (new in the box - score!) at Goodwill.
Good luck!
Cool, looks like I have a new project for the hubby!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great idea and the wonderful post. I really enjoyed your sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteLyra
I like this idea; and shopping at the local thrift is a very wise idea to get all the pieces you need; and use your noggin' and improvise to use what you can find cheaply
ReplyDeleteMy dogs are serious drinkers- often times dripping water all over the kitchen. How does the Frame handle being wet???
ReplyDeleteBlitzkrieg doesn't have that issue. I'm the one that spills water most of the time. If it's a concern, boat varnish should do the trick.
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