Upcycled Pet Travel Kit
29 May
While I was reading through your survey responses I discovered that over 60% of you have pets so I thought you might appreciate a pet-themed project for today's edition of Operation Garage Cleanout.
Here is the case before. It is different than most suitcases because of its small size and it also has a hinged divider in the center. I forgot to take a picture of that part but you'll see it in a little bit.
I liked this one.
And these.
The labels all overlapped on the paper so I couldn't get a whole one but I thought I could use some of the maps to fill in.
Once it was dry I covered the whole thing with a coat of Mod-Podge to seal it.
I used my Dymo label maker to label the treat container.
... the placemat rolled up and tied with a ribbbon and the collapsible bowls on one side.
And I found a little tag that works perfectly for a luggage tag!
I wrote his information on the tag... yes... his name is Pongo Philip... my daughter named him 😝
In my hoarded treasure-laden garage I have two bins full of things just waiting for makeovers and in one of those bins, I have had a funny little hard-sided case. It resembles a suitcase but I actually think it may have held camera equipment at one time or another.
As I was brainstorming what I could create with it, a pet travel kit came to mind!
This little case is the perfect size to make a travel kit for my little guy. If you have a bigger dog a larger, vintage suitcase would also make a great carrier.
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Here is the case before. It is different than most suitcases because of its small size and it also has a hinged divider in the center. I forgot to take a picture of that part but you'll see it in a little bit.
I decided to line the inside with maps since it is a travel case. I picked up a vintage 1978 Virginia map at the thrift store to use.
I measured and then sort of did a dry fit.
Once I was ready to line the case with the map I cut the corners so they would be able to turn around the corners easily. I used Mod-Podge to adhere the map to the case.
Here you can see the little divider inside. It has a little hole for your finger to lift up the divider.
I have had this travel-themed wrapping paper forever and I thought it would be fun to cut out a couple of the labels and attach them to the outside of the suitcase.
I liked this one.
And these.
The labels all overlapped on the paper so I couldn't get a whole one but I thought I could use some of the maps to fill in.
I attached them with Mod-Podge as well.
The handle of this little case has a clear plastic piece that I was able to pop off to replace what was there with what else... map paper!!
I loved the idea of calling this little case a Doggie Bag (my boyfriend's idea) so I hand painted the words on the front. I printed it in the size and font I wanted and then used carbon transfer paper to trace the words onto the case. Then just filled in with white paint.
Once it was dry I covered the whole thing with a coat of Mod-Podge to seal it.
Then I filled it up with my little guy's stuff!
I found these collapsible bowls at Marshall's but there are some on Amazon here.
I found a cheap burlap placemat at Walmart and stenciled dog foot prints on it.
I used my Dymo label maker to label the treat container.
I packed the food and treats...
... the placemat rolled up and tied with a ribbbon and the collapsible bowls on one side.
And on the other side I packed my dog's leash and collar, some waste bags and a couple of cans of wet food.
I put a little sticker on the latch to tell which side is the top.
And I found a little tag that works perfectly for a luggage tag!
I wrote his information on the tag... yes... his name is Pongo Philip... my daughter named him 😝
I really love how this little kit turned out, he's all ready to travel now. This will fit perfectly in my trailer when we go camping too!
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I realize that most people aren't going to have a little case like mine, I've never seen anything else like it but there are a lot of really cute vintage train cases on Etsy that would make perfect pet travel kits! Here are a few I like:
Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 29 May
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