I Make a Life-Size Rug of My Dog

I wanted to make custom art of my dog. So I got a tufting gun and yarn and learned how to make a rug. It started with a dog portrait digital sketch, then I projected it life size and traced Braxton onto monk's cloth. Then I used 6 different shades of yarn to tuft a giant rug of him life-size. My first time rug making! A rug of my dog that lays around just like my dog. I hooooope he likes it.
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[@alispagnola]

Help get rid of my crappy scissors! Also, some of your support will go to Braxton treats 😉 patreon.com/alispagnola

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

It's very important to reward the model.

[@mr_voron]

I have those same scissors and they are honestly pretty great. I did have to re-sharpen them after my kid cut a ton of pipe cleaners with them.

[@lovingthelessloved3679]

this could easily be a lucrative business, making carpets, pillows, bedding, etc out of peoples animals, i would buy one!!!

[@WolfPrinting]

Don’t make them out of people’s animals please, make them out of wood or fabric. 😂

[@Minecraftalus]

​@@WolfPrinting lol

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

Quick, someone call PETA.

[@yourdaddysaid]

bro don’t make them OUT OF the animals make them for the animals

[@ShineRunnersGarage]

Cruella is that you?

[@JSanime]

Finally a project where Christine wasn't like... "what did you do?"

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

A result she will cherish long after Braxton is no more.

[@808darwin]

I was just going to say, this is the happiest she's ever been!! 😂 Now that I say that, she liked the gym too. I would also probably be too embarrassed to keep my car wrapped as "see through", but I was so sad she didn't keep it, it was AMAZING!

[@Multi10v3]

Christine nor Braxton gave you the appropriate response to how amazing that finished up! It looks great and I can't believe it's your first tuft project

[@Kyosumari]

I feel like braxton deciding that its nice and plush and that he didn't want to move anymore is probably one of his highest compliments. Ahaha.

[@rev.rachel]

Genuinely very impressive tufting. I also love how Braxton’s eye is so huge at the end like “what is this me I am laying on”

[@leafhoppery8817]

This is so great for your first tufting project! I hope you won’t be finding little pieces of yarn all over your floor for months to come.

[@Jadeskorpion]

You made a completely perfect look a like of your dog with Elmer's glue and safety scissors. Imagine how incredible your art would be with proper funding and equipment. You could make your car into a giant furry Braxton that looks like it's running when you drive. Or paint made of lights that you can put on your car that can turn it into a TV that shows how you are feeling and what you are saying. Imagine your trunk turning black and showing words that say "too close" when you get nervous about someone tailgating you. Or little hearts appearing all over the car when you see the car next you has a puppy in the window!

[@thehuntressdanni2972]

This is literally my kinda tutorial. Especially regarding how to get a frame to stay upright without requiring a ton of stuff or leaning it against the wall. Cross beams with brackets. TADAAAA Tutorial done. Lol Now I'm going to use this idea to come up with a million other ideas for all my crafting and making adventures!! Lol 😂💕

[@patrickwhitney1974]

The fact that you do all of your stuff by hand shows me that you enjoy the thrill of the work and that, in my estimation, shows that YOU truly are OUTRAGEOUS!

[@mr_voron]

It’s here! The rug video!!! 🎉 Edit: pre-drilling holes like a pro👌🏻

[@alispagnola]

Sawdusting my carpet like a pro 👌

[@nancyholter5646]

@@alispagnola That's what shop vacs are for.

[@RebelAngelForever]

How did I come here a minute into posting? Braxton you are so adorable ❤

[@jdsbees3257]

Here’s a great tip for working with tack strips: Long pants and gloves! Great job on the rug though, somewhere in L.A., there should be an Ali Spagnola museum of outrageous art!

[@sfowler1017]

Home Depot will cut your wood for you! No need to hand saw or use furniture as a sawhorse. Just have your measurements. It's free.

[@petergibson1087]

You are truly super talented! 👍

[@01FozzyS]

Braxton is a cutie. Well done,Pally!

[@bkgrnd1337]

now make your dog a lifesized rug of yourself.

[@amberobryant8990]

This is AMAZING!!!

[@TheBigburcie]

I would still love to see you do a project with John Malecki when you're back out in PA. He's always down for a little ridiculousness.

[@DJCreeperBG]

It turned out amazing!

[@kalieris]

Braxton is a wonderful dog, and the rug did him proud. ❤️

[@Comet_and_Stardust]

0:17 I never thought I’d ever hear anyone say “the rug just sneezed” in my life…🤣🤣🤣

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

That turned out so great!

[@Wumf]

Is the Bethany Beach shirt Bethany Beach in Delaware? I love this project!! We call my dog Doug... I might need to make a Doug Rug

[@slateportraichu5416]

You are sooo talented=) This is the coolest rug I've seen today=3

[@SurrealSaDiabel]

I want to watch... but can't without crying. Your dog looks like my old dog Oscar. Who lived his life to 14 and had to be put down.... give Braxton a big kiss and hug from all of us who lost our best friends

[@LuckyDucky917]

I love this. You need to to a logo rug for your office space! And a panda rug for your home gym!!

[@Thorn302]

So cute! And it looks so soft no wonder he wanted to keep laying on it.

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Beautiful! Now I also want a rug that looks like me!

[@nitsirkroy]

Watching these tufting videos is so oddly satisfying!

[@SunshineCatwoman]

I love your puns! Now I want a tufting gun.

[@lukekartavov2002]

Whenever I see a rug tufting video and they do the shaving at the end I swear EVERY TIME my brain is like it’ll grow back in a few weeks. MY BRAIN THINKS RUGS GROW THIER SHEDS.

[@Dig3vAn_s]

Ali never disappoints!

[@tiborkovacs5317]

What a story you really spun a yarn & told a tail... Hahah goodstuff great art thanks.

[@alispagnola]

Yes punnnnn

[@blubistheword]

This was such a lovely project and you really did a great job!!

[@beckscald3855]

Absolutely awesome job!!!! Especially if it's a first attempt at rug tufting. Awesome job.

[@igshort]

You’re so dang talented! I can’t believe you just knocked out that awesome rug the first time ever using that medium. Skillzz!

[@kmwwrench]

That's fabulous! I want one. But, without all the work of making it, of course.

[@gloricaaxox]

Oh my gosh, I absolutely loved this!! Man what an adorable end too, hahaha super cute!!! And such a cool idea to do this too! Great artwork again Ali😎✨✨✨✨

[@LouieJackson-lj2fj]

Well done that's amazing

[@exoticalvibes]

you should definitely start a rug business. i’d love to see an outrageous logo rug! ❤️

[@Jellyfish146]

Those different blacks totally come across, that's cool!

[@Tulpen23]

You live out my crafting phantasies 😍

[@stevenkennedy8097]

This is SO AWESOME !!!

[@garyschlagheck603]

Holly smokes Spaggs, that is amazing!!!!

[@AJennings-gw8ub]

This is sooo cute!

[@Dustrick]

I tapped the thumbnail and skipped all the way to 9 minutes, I like the rug.

[@luilunera]

This is adorable

[@seandaniel23]

Tuft times don't last, tuft people do.

[@Fowla87]

Absolutely amazing!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@willclark491]

Another absurd project! Ali you are a mad genius!

[@zwiemon]

Life if ruff being a professional rug model

[@bethaniepetitpas5699]

The different blacks worked out so well.

[@barbaraharmon1180]

LOVE IT!!❤

[@AIDANNE]

Hi Ali, was waiting for this video. Braxton is lovely... cheers mate..

[@ice_teq]

Beautiful dog

[@HillsideHomesteadOG]

How stinkin' cute!

[@AlishaN-yh5nf]

Best pet pressure ever!❤❤❤

[@gabeparent3413]

This is awesome 😍😍😍

[@808darwin]

Love, love, love!

[@delaneys.k.9314]

Yessss I've been impatiently waiting for the full video!!

[@alispagnola]

I went as fast as I could for you!

[@ItzSneakyMinecraft]

the fact he matched the pose of the carpet

[@alispagnola]

I was soooo hoping he would! He always puts his one foot up like that

[@maritzascraft]

Love ❤️ it.

[@Raven.flight]

I smiled all the way through this video.

[@user-es8vu2ol2p]

Love it ❤

[@ArthurStuff]

Braxton is adorable and you are amazing but also Braxton

[@anar1104]

So cute ❤

[@thegoddesseris772]

Awesome!

[@michaeltharp3593]

love that rug!

[@RAVZIS1]

Is it just me or does Ali lift them when there down like feeling down down lol 😊

[@memyself5866]

Loved the way she played off of the dog whilst it just lay there. Cute video!

[@carolbuzelim]

Braxton watching everything so you make him justice is everything Also chilliest dog on earth

[@Hwan.421]

This channel was one of my recommendations and I love it. Also great job!

[@markallen200]

That was so tuft! to watch!!

[@ShineRunnersGarage]

So awesome

[@Dr.Reason]

OK, seriously, that really is cool. Well done.

[@chasesmith7620]

I made a butterfly the same size as your dog, for my sister in high-school art class.....by hand. Wish the yarntoo gun was available back then

[@jaspergoesrawrr]

So cool!!

[@markdukeshire4812]

Great job!

[@TheBigburcie]

Can we please get Michael's to sponsor this channel? Cutting the canvas with tiny safety scissors was just painful to watch.

[@martykasa7864]

Love it

[@RAVZIS1]

Ali is awesome

[@annakozinski3220]

Christine is so cool, so funny, wow wish I was her friend

[@scottcleary4086]

Awesomeness

[@millawitt1882]

This is so Beautiful - would buy this without a doubt😉👍

[@megamerel]

"Ali, you are an absolute force of hilarity and chaos, and I am here for it! 😂 Your comedic timing and unapologetic energy had me in stitches throughout the entire video. The way you effortlessly blend humor with that chaotic charm is truly a talent. I couldn't stop laughing! Keep embracing your unique brand of humor, Ali - the world needs more of your infectious laughter and chaotic vibes. Can't wait for the next dose of hilarity! 🤣🌟 #TeamAli"

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

I do like the pixelated version of the Braxton rug too

[@alispagnola]

This gives me an idea

[@christelleroderick524]

Awee that's adorable

[@ThisRandomGuyYouDidntNotice]

tbh just buy a ryoba use the right side for the respective cut and be happy. powertools are fun and all but I don't think you need that level of accuracy and repeatability in you projects. keep doing what you do ;)

[@MartinParkerART]

When I made mine I put the tack straps upside down and it took me 20 mins to figure out why it wasn't holding the frabric!

[@nicholasyeager4927]

Ali: You must have been channeling the Fabulous Thunderbirds “Tuft Enough” because you really know how to cut a rug!

[@hilgi2003]

Want! I see a new business in the making! Hug Braxton for me.

[@nitsirkroy]

Wow!

[@dondivahv]

Ok sis I'll send u pics of my dogs how much I need this asap😊

[@CPhelps1247]

Amazeballz

[@gracewinters3726]

The drawling is powfict

[@Sylvia_C3]

Amazing

[@matthewbates9629]

“The rug just sneezed “ brand new sentence

[@Kitcat_on_pawz]

This is the way that the dog will get reminded of how he lays down lol

[@nameok1382]

10/10 Braxton

[@lunalovegoodwitch]

It would also be better if you glued the rug with proper carpet glue since it will not get destroyed if it gets wet