12 Days of Cheer! The Annual Christmas Tree Murder

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Ammo

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

Every year I head off to the Tricolor Tree Farm to ~~cut down~~ murder my holiday tree.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

After spending a good while looking for our unsuspecting tree victim we take the obligatory selfie with the “chosen one”.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

All before chopping it down to bring into our home. It’s sort of a funny tradition if you really think about it, but my dad takes the tree murdering very seriously.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

And before you know it, the deed is done, and our tree is ready to be carted off to its new home.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

The friendly staff at Tricolor help to wrap up my tree, just incase there is any chance of it escaping on our way home.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

Tied and bound, he’s off on an adventure of epic Christmas tree proportions.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

And incase you’re feeling sad for our little Christmas tree friend. Don’t worry, I found him a nice spot in my living room, he has a fresh bowl of water and…..

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

…..I dressed him up to look even more fabulous than he already was!!

Happy Holidays!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Dog Collar Flair

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Ammo

Yippee! It’s almost Christmas! And to get in the holiday spirit, I thought I’d share my fun an easy DIY for some holiday dog collar flair!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Festive Holiday Fabric (smaller patterns and words work best)
Fabric Button Kit
Elastic
Scissors

Following the directions that came with your fabric covered button kit, use your holiday fabric to create a button. For mine I used a 1″ kit.

Choosing a smaller pattern works best and may depend on the size of your button.

Then simply tie a small piece of elastic to the back of the button loop that will securely hold your button to the collar (thin elastic works best).

Then slip it onto your dog’s favorite collar, and you’ve got yourself some holiday flair!

Simple, fun, and oh-so-festive!

They were so easy to make that now I can’t decide which ones to wear….perhaps I should just wear them all!

Make sure to post your dog’s holiday flair on my Facebook page, so we can all join in on the festive fun! Happy Holidays!

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas DIY Projects

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Ammo

I’ve been celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer for several years now, and each year I like to come up with some fun and festive DIY projects that involve your 4-legged friends. And while I still have some fun new ones to share this year, I thought it would be fun to round up some of the ones I’ve done over the years.

So here’s a few of my festive Christmas DIY Dog Projects:

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Easy Prize Ball for your Pet // Ammo the Dachshund

Strapped on time? Make this simple and fun DIY prize ball for your dog with things you have laying around your house!

12 Days of Cheer! Easy DIY Gold Dog Ornaments // Ammo the Dachshund

Need a simple gift for all your dog friends? Check out this Easy DIY Gold Dog Ornament tutorial.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Having a holiday party? Make this Easy DIY Holiday Outfit for your dog to make him look extra spiffy for all your guests.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Pet Snowglobe via Ammo the Dachshund

Everyone loves a snow globe. Make this DIY Pet Snowglobe so your dog can have one too!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Pet Garland using Milkbones! via Ammo the Dachshund

It’s always fun to add a little woof to your holiday decorating. Make this DIY Holiday Pet Garland.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Dog Cookie Jar via Ammo the Dachshund

Every dog loves dog cookies! Make this fun DIY Holiday Cookie Jar – it makes a great gift!

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund's DIY Holiday Dog Ornaments

Trimming the tree just got way more fun with these DIY Holiday Dog Ornaments!

Stay tuned, because tomorrow I’ve got a brand-new Holiday DIY project that you’re going to love!

12 Days of Cheer! A Dachshund’s Wish List

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Ammo

With the thought that old Kris Kringle is not too far away from a visit to my house I just couldn’t help but come up with my very own Holiday Wish List.

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Wish List // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Burrow Den from the Barkshop

2. Dachshund Print from Gus and Abby

3. The Emerson Hoodie in Fireside Plaid from Penn + Pooch

4. Organic Chicken Treats from Chewy

5. Ruffhides Chew from the Barkshop

P.S. Santa if you’re reading this, I’m hoping you didn’t catch one of my recent blog posts about the time mom caught me red handed making a mess in the shop. But if you did…..Trooper made me do it!

12 Days of Cheer! Martha Stewart Pets Holiday Giveaway

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Ammo

12 Days of Cheer // Ammo the Dachshund

Since it’s the holly jolly season I thought it would be fun to get everyone into the holiday spirit with a giveaway from the Martha Stewart Pets Holiday line at Petsmart!

Martha Stewart Pets Holiday Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

If you didn’t already know, the Martha Stewart Pets Line at Petsmart is filled with lots of fun holiday goodies including toys, bowls, clothing, beds, and so much more. It’s enough to make you shout HO HO HO all day long!

So today I’ve got a giveaway for all the small dogs out there (sorry big dogs, I promise I’ve got something extra special you guys will love in a few weeks).

Martha Stewart Pets Holiday Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Today you have a chance to win this Martha Stewart Pets Dotted Holiday Pajamas in size small and….

Martha Stewart Pets Holiday Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

…this super cute Martha Stewart Pets Herringbone Sweater in size small!

Martha Stewart Pets Holiday Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. By entering this giveaway you will be signing up for my Newsletter, but you can unsubscribe at anytime. Winner will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 12/20/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers. Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: I received a product from Martha Stewart Pets in exchange for a review, but all opinions are my own!

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Mimi Green Giveaway for a custom laser engraved buckle dog collar!

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs & Dog Lovers

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer: Some links in this post contain affiliate links, but all opinions are entirely my own.

Looking for something for all the dogs and dog lovers on your Christmas list this year? Don’t worry I’ve got you covered! Here’s my round-up of some extra special gifts that your loved ones will be sure to love!

Glitzy Dog Gift Guide // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Diva Dog Ornament from Anything Dogs

2. Dog Bow from Artsy Barksy

3. Dog Nail Polish from the Posh Puppy Boutique

4. Bolo Lounge Collar from Blanket Id

5. I’m So Fancy Dog Hoodie from Lions and Daisies

Adventure Dog Gift Guide // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Kibble Kaddie from Ruffwear

2. Moose Mountain Pet Tag from Tag Me Pet Tags (Save 10% with code HOLLYAMMO)

3. Camp Dog Bandana from The Rover Boutique

4. Fast Capture Leash from Yeah Buddy Rocks

5. Glowdoggie Led Collar from Glowdoggie (Use code AMMO at checkout for a $5 refund)

Dog Crazy Gift Guide // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Dog Nail Art from Dog Park Publishing

2. Work Like a Dog, Play Like a Dog Screenprint from Studio Animaux

3. Dog Grille Ornament from Anything Dogs

4. Sit, Stay, Wander Sweatshirt from Nic and the Newfie

5. Dog Shoes from The Matt Buttler

Happy Holiday Shopping to one and all!

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo’s Holiday Card

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Ammo

Hooray! My 2014 Holiday Card has made it’s way to my online shop along with all my other designs from years past.

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Holiday Card // Ammo the Dachshund

This year I decided to do my own rendition of the classic Christmas song, Jingle Bells.

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Holiday Card // Ammo the Dachshund

Why don’t you sing along with me,

Dashing through the snow
In a one-dog wooden sled
O’er the fields we go
Barking all the way
Bells on collars ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and bark
At all the neighbors tonight!

Happy Holidays!

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Holiday Card // Ammo the Dachshund

Now I’m sure you probably think I’m a total pro behind the camera (which yea, I sort of am), but it actually takes me quite a few tries to get that one perfect shot for my holiday card every year. And as I’m sure every super model has outtakes just like me, I thought it would be fun to share a few of mine….

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Holiday Card // Ammo the Dachshund

And lets just say there is dozens more where that came from. So as you can see creating my spectacularly cheery holiday card each year is no easy task – it’s an art I tell you! An art that I’m still perfecting even after 6 years of “modeling”.

So if you’d like to shop my spectacular awesome holiday card you can check it out in my online shop – it comes in singles and 8 card sets for all your happy mail sending needs!

12 Days of Cheer! Free Desktop Wallpaper

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Ammo

Just incase you were thinking about falling asleep on the job this year, I whipped up this fun and FREE Desktop Wallpaper with a friendly reminder that Santa see’s it all!

12 Days of Cheer! Free Desktop Wallpaper // Ammo the Dachshund

[Download]

Ho Ho Ho!

12 Days of Cheer! Come Celebrate with Ammo!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Ammo

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, it’s one of my favorite times of the year! Starting today it’s my 12 Days of Cheer Celebration! What is the 12 Days of Cheer you ask? Why only the most awesome, spectacular, fantastic celebration of all things Holiday on the internet!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

So grab ahold of your best Santa hat (which it may be helpful if you can at least see with it on) and join me for 12 days (monday through friday) as I celebrate all things Christmas! I’ve got fantastic giveaways, holiday gift guides, Christmas adventures, DIY’s and so much more!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

And be sure to check back often, as I’ll be posting sometimes twice a day! I can’t wait to celebrate the 12 Days of Cheer with you!

12 Days of Cheer! Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Ammo

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund!

I am so excited because today is CHRISTMAS! I even broke out my most festive glasses for the occasion.

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund!

And on my 12th Day of Cheer I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I’m off to visit my family and spread as much cheer as possible in my holiday spectacles. I hope you all have a wonderful day and that Santa brought you lots of goodies! Merry Merry Christmas!