Samantha recently got a puppy named Emmett and his SHEER UTTER ADORABLENESS was cause for MANY puppy photo shoots starting… NOW! We wanted to make Emmett a fancy ol’ dog bed for the studio (Read: We needed an excuse for him to be IN the studio as often as possible.) and in case you didn’t know… every dog needs an EMOJI DOG BED! Right? So, that’s just what we did. And it’s easy. And it’s awesome. So no excuses… let’s go!
Yellow Dog Bed
Iron On Vinyl in White, Black and Pink
Scissors
Iron
Scrap Fabric/Tea Towel
1. Cut out your shapes from the iron on vinyl. For the crazy emoji face like we made you’ll need: One large white circle, one small black circle, one black half circle, one black crescent moon shape, and one pink rectangle with one curved end.
2. Remove the cover from the bed and place on a surface you can iron on. Place all your face shapes on the cover so you can arrange them as you’d like.
3. Remove the pink tongue and black eye leaving just the white eye, winky eye and mouth. Following package directions, iron the shapes onto the bed. Be sure to use a tea towel or other scrap fabric in-between the pieces and your iron.
4. Once those pieces are cool, remove the liner. Then lay the tongue and black eye pieces on top and iron those on, still using the tea towel/fabric in-between the iron and the pieces. Let cool completely and remove the backing. Re-stuff with the bed and you are DONE!
And now for one million puppy photos, because how do you edit down puppy photos!? #sorrynotsorry
Photos by Jeff Mindell
If nothing else, this was just a great excuse to look at a cute puppy for a few minutes, yeah? PUPPIESSSS!
p.s. Emoji Balloons + Emoji Macarons!
Micaela says
Oh my gosh I’m dying over this! So cute! I need to make this one for my dog!
Sandy says
Such a clever project! That puppy looks like he loves posing! Too adorable
Cyd says
I’m going to come over and snuggle with Emmett. Cool? Cool.
gina says
Adorable!!! You should sneak Emmett into all the photos shoots! heehee
Stephanie R says
Oh man I need to learn how to sew because my dog needs this now!
Sam says
I don’t have a dog, but this makes me want to get one! Love this project so much ??
brittni says
This is amazing! I love it!!
Michelle @ Hey Love Designs says
I love emojis and I love my dog. This is perfect!
204 Park says
Oh my gosh this is TOO cute!! I think my little puppy Herman needs one 🙂 XO
Monique | WritingMonique says
Oh Gosh! I don’t have a dog, but I want this! Haha! Stunning!
Hannah says
Oh my god the CUTEST puppy!! Love this DIY idea
Hannah x
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TradesmanNow says
My dog would love this!
Monique says
IDC I dont have a dog but my tween daughter will love this! DONT TELL HER I GOT THE IDEA FROM A DOG BED LOLOLOLOL
Rachel says
This is brilliant. So cute and so simple too. Love it!
In fact, I thought you might like to know that I liked it so much I included it in a recent post about the best DIY dog beds on my website here: http://smallfluffydogbreeds.com/diy-dog-bed-ideas/
Suma Shreya says
This is so ADORABLE!!! <3 What's the dog's breed?
Grace says
This is so cute! I was actually looking at how to make this for my dog who looks just like him and his name is also Emmitt(with an i instead of an e) so I thought that was hilarious! Looks super easy and fun to do:)
Allie! says
I am in love with this i would love to try this but i am to lazy to! well its not that i am lazy its that i need the enthusiasm of a friend to do this we will have to have an emoji weekend… And we need to get the supplies! Amazon here I come…
Dog Bed Question says
Love the images and the DIY project. Quick question for you. Do you think you guys could construct an elevated dog bed like this one:
http://dogbedsreviews.com/the-coolaroo-elevated-pet-bed-review/
?
AJ says
LOOKS GREAT!
IS THE HEAT TRANSFER DURABLE ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE DOGGIES TOE NAILS AND NESTING RITUAL (THE CIRCLING ACTION THEY DO BEFORE SETTLING IN FOR A NAP)?
Guidem says
DIY Emoji Dog Bed is really excellent, thank you for your nice article.
Loren says
My dog loved it this is the first time he is sleeping by hisss self awesome