Doggie Kennel Makeover

I'm in the habit of seeing things that are old and worn down looking and wanting to fix them up and make them look nicer! So do I need to explain more about my next project? Ok, I will explain anyway... Recently we just got Doggie #2! She came with a Kennel she has had for years.  I have yet to see a dog kennel that I think looks nice. I mean, the plastic or metal ones.   It doesn't matter how old (or new) dog kennels are they are ugly!! My dog's kennel was no exception. It was an eye sore anywhere I put it. It wasn't anyone's fault except the makers of it! So, being the "fixer upper" that I am I decided to give it a good makeover! First, I started with a good scrub down! This is an important step so don't skip it or you won't have as good of a result! It's ok if you can't get all the stains off but at least scrub off what you can! (This applies to any project you play to spray paint or paint)

After I washed it as best I could, I got my spray paint and started at it! I used Krylon Spray Paint in Gum Drop. It's a really pretty purple, my favorite color!! 

I gave it a couple coats, it took about 2 full cans. Next, I spray painted the screws that hook the top and bottom of the kennel together in Krylon Metallic Silver. 

Last and final step was, my favorite part, the polka dots. I used vinyl circles that I got from Turner sign company. They are 1.75" dots, I believe. I didn't have to measure anything. I just put them on where I thought they looked good! And the result is perfect! (In my humble opinion!) 

My sweet baby girl thinks it's fun! 

And so does my Mya girl! 

 I haven't completely finished it, I still need to decide if I want to spray her door or not (I probably will) and finish her sign.  I started it but just haven't finished. I will update this post after its all done. But I'm happy with it! Oh and her bed! I just took purple minky fabric and make a pillow case to put the foam pads that I had in. Easy!! 

Here's the thing: it might have been unnecessary for me to fix up her kennel. She loved it the way it was but I enjoy making old and ugly things have a new and beautiful look! I didn't want an ugly crate as an eye sore anywhere in or around my house! Now I have something to be proud of! Moral of the story? No matter how "insignificant" a piece is, if you want, fix it up!  You'll be happy you did!  Even if your the only one who is, it will be worth it! 

Remember when I said this was dog #2's kennel?? Well here is a sneak peek of dog #1's kennel 

UGLY, right??? Again... Maker's fault! But the after is worth coming back to see, I promise!!! So, stay tuned!