Here’s another thrifty DIY project that would make a nice gift. It can be as fancy or as simple as you want it. You can attach feet or not Sew a custom pillowcase or just wrap an old, washed pillow in a sweater, bathmat, or blanket. Remove the “top” of the suitcase or leave it in place and make the bed more portable. You do need to ensure the lid won’t slam shut trapping your pet or injuring them. Here are four tutorials to inspire you.

(Interested in more nifty DIY projects? Check out this collection of previous posts.)

A strap attached to the “top” and the underside of a hardsided suitcase keeps the lid open in the DesignSponge suitcase bed tutorial.

The ReadyMade bed tutorial uses an old suitcase with a soft, flexible top folded under.

JewelFaerie’s bed tutorial uses a hardsided suitcase and used a hook & eye to attach the “top” to a wall to keep the lid open.

An old, hardsided suitcase with the “top” removed is used in the Natural Home suitcase bed tutorial.

A hat case works great for a little dog.

Your imagination is the limit.