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Birthday Week: DIY Easy Paper Bowtie

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Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Since tomorrow I officially turn SIX, I thought I would pop in today to give you a quick an easy DIY so that you can celebrate along with me tomorrow in style! This DIY is so simple and easy you can probably make it with items you find around your house. Here’s how…..

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

  • Kraft Paper (from my shop or you could even use scrap paper or newspaper)
  • Washi Tape (or any colorful tape)
  • Baker’s Twine (from my shop, or any fun ribbon/string you have laying around)

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Tear or cut a scrap of paper into a long rectangle shape and wad up into a ball. The longer and wider the paper the bigger the bowtie will be.

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Flatten out your paper and fold the two rectangle ends into the middle, overlapping at the center.

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: Pinch the center where the paper overlaps and wrap some washi tape around the center to hold it into place.

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 4: Wrap some Baker’s Twine around the center and tie leaving the ends long so that you can tie it onto your dog’s collar.

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

See wasn’t that easy!

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Now you have no excuse not to get your dog festive for my Birthday tomorrow! Make sure you post photos of your dog celebrating on my Facebook wall!

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

And hopefully you’ll join in with me tomorrow as I celebrate 6 years of life (there may be some singing involved!).Ammo the Dachshund

 

Birthday Week: DIY Dog String Art

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DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

Since I’m celebrating Birthday Week on the blog, I thought it would be fun to share a fun DIY for some dog inspired artwork! You’ll love this fun tutorial to add a little extra woof to your own home!

String Art isn’t a new concept, all you have to do is search pinterest and tons of examples will pop up. After seeing lots of fun renditions on the web I thought it would be fun to create my own design, with man’s best friend in mind!

DIY Dog String Art

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Tape your printed type onto your block of wood. You can really use anything from shapes to various words and even logos.

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Nail your brads along the inner and outer edges of your text.

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: Remove the paper.

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 4: Tie your string to one of the nails and begin winding around them in every which direction. It helps if you outline each of the letters with string before filling them in.

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 5: Continue this process for each of the letters until they are all filled in with string.

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

Congrats! You now have some fun dog-inspired string art!

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

I think it turned out pretty fantastic, and I can’t wait to come up with some more fun designs!

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

I can’t wait to see what fun string art you come up with! Be sure to share your String Art projects on my Facebook page! Ammo the Dachshund

Dog Friendly Storage Space

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My mom and dad have been on a mission this year to redo our kitchen (they’ve been saving their pennies for years and years), so in order to move ahead with operation new kitchen we’ve recently had to do a little re-organizing around the house. One of the first areas to tackle has apparently been my stuff!

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

I have a few designated areas around my house where most of my gear (coats, harnesses, collars, leashes, etc) collect, one of them being this little nook in the dining room.

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

As well as this closet in the kitchen which holds a lot of my gear as well as dog food, treats, and other stuff.

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see my little closet has become quite cluttered! Mom told me that I would need to clean it out completely as well, because it was going to become the new home for our pantry (once it’s gutted, painted, and redone). Of course I was very concerned about where all my stuff (especially the cookies) were going to end up!

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom said not to worry, she had a plan, and off she went to Target to pick me up this handy organizing shelf on sale for $40.

She then relocated my treats and dog food to a cabinet in the kitchen and I was left with the task of re-organizing all the rest of my gear!

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

The end result was this super pretty (and super organized) pet-friendly storage to house all of my gear just inside the backdoor of my house.

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

With a little help from my mom I sorted everything so it’s much easier to find!

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

With the bulk of the storage housing my coats, fleeces and jackets (one can never have too many articles of clothing), I’m quite pleased with how it turned out.

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

So what do you think of my new pet friendly storage? How do you organize all of your dog’s gear around the house? Ammo the Dachshund

Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art

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Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art // Ammo the Dachshund

As a lover of the arts (I do work in a frame shop after all), I decided it was high time I added to my own personal art collection. So I enlisted the help of my mom and came up with this fun and EASY DIY DOG ART tutorial!

Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art // Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

  • Bristol Paper
  • Painters Tape
  • Spray paint (in any colors you may like)
  • Dog shape – I used the drop out from one of my Dachshund Photo Mats, but you can also create your own dog shape by cutting it out of bristol paper or using the free one I have HERE)

Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Using the painters tape cover a 1/2″ border around your bristol paper

Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Tape your dog shape onto the center of the bristol paper

Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: Spray paint any colors you like all over the paper. Stripes, spirals, polka dots…anything you desire! Then simply remove the tape when dry, hang, and enjoy!

Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art // Ammo the Dachshund

See, I told you it was simple!

Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art // Ammo the Dachshund

Before you know it you’ll have your own doggie art gallery! Ammo the Dachshund

Meatballs in My Belly

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Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend my mom and dad decided to make some homemade hamburgers – in preparation for some home barbecuing fun this summer. I was a little worried I was going to be left out of the burger fun, when mom pulled out something just for me.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom said she was going to make me some mutt meatballs! This fun Treat Mix was included in one of my past Barkbox’s, and all that was needed to make them was a 1 pound package of ground meat, one egg, and the mutt meatballs mix.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

First mom stirred all the ingredients into a bowl.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Then she laid them out on a tray to bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

The 30 minutes wait was the hardest part about the whole process.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Finally they popped out of the oven all golden brown!

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

I could smell those yummy meatballs a mile away!

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo taste test approved! Ammo the Dachshund

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Easter Fun for your Dog

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Easter is coming up this weekend and I thought it would be fun to re-share some of the Easter DIY’s I had shared on the blog in the past.

Easter Egg Hunt for the Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Looking to give your dog something fun and active to do? Check out my DIY Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs!

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Everyone always wears their Sunday best on Easter, and your dog should be no exception! Check out my Easy 5 Minute No-Sew Bowtie for Dogs! It’s so easy you’ll wonder why you never made one before!

I also scoured the web and rounded up these fun ways for your dog to enjoy Easter:

DIY Easter Eggs for your Dog

Check out these cute DIY Edible Easter Eggs for your dog from Pretty Fluffy.

DIY Easter Bunny Ears for Dogs

Your dog will look extra cute in the family photos with these DIY Easter Bunny Ears from Martha Stewart.

DIY Easter Bunny Treat Jar for Dogs

Check out these fun DIY Easter Bunny Treat Jars to hold all your pup’s Easter goodies.

Oh boy, after checking out all these fun Easter DIY’s I totally can’t wait for the Easter Bunny to come hopping over to my house on Sunday!

What plans do you have with your dog this Easter? Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine’s Day DIY Flirt Pole – Interactive Dog Toy

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Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Just in time for Valentine’s Day I have a simple and easy DIY that your dog is going to love! My DIY Flirt Pole is an interactive dog toy that entices your dog to chase a fast moving lure. The Flirt Pole is quickly becoming my absolute favorite toy to play with. It’s also a great way to exercise high-energy dogs – and if you have been snowed in for as long as I have this is a must!

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Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step One: If you want your flirt pole to be extra colorful you may want to paint it. I painted mine to have a silvery finish.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Two: Once your paint is dry twist a screw eye into one end of it.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Three: Cut your fleece into two 25″ x 5″ strips. Alternatively you could also use an old stuffed toy that your dog loves as well.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Four: Tie your rope around the middle of your fleece strips.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Five: Braid the ends of your fleece and tie it in a knot at the bottom.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Six: Tie the other end of your rope to the screw eye on your dowel. You’re now ready to have a blast playing with your dog!

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

If you make your dog one toy this year, this should be it. I seriously don’t know how I lived without one for so long!

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

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12 Days of Cheer! DIY Prize Ball for your Dog

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It’s just a few days before Christmas and you forgot to get your dog a gift, for shame! But not to worry, with my simple (and free) DIY you can whip up a special gift for your pup in under 5 minutes!

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

Materials:

  • Tissue Paper (use leftover paper from your packages or you could even use newspaper)
  • Tape
  • Dog Cookies
  • Small Dog Toys (I picked up some from the Dollar store, but you could easily use some of your dogs toys that are already laying around the house)

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

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

Directions:

Starting with one of the larger items, wrap it in a single layer of tissue paper and secure with a piece of tape. Using another layer of tissue wrap up a few cookies ontop of the first item and secure with tape. Continue in this fashion until all of your items are wrapped up in a different layer. When you are finished you should have a nice little package that your dog will enjoy tearing into on Christmas morning!

 

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

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

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

Make sure you always supervise your pet with the Prize Ball, and do not allow them to eat any of the paper. Ammo the Dachshund

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12 Days of Cheer! DIY Easy Gold Dog Ornaments

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With Christmas just around the corner Mom and I decided to add a little bling to our tree! (inspired by this tutorial) This super easy DIY is also great to use as gifts for all your doggie friends! So easy your could make these this weekend as gift toppers for all your gifts!

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

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

Materials:

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

 

Optional Supplies:

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

Step 1: Lay out a sheet of wax paper and using your rolling pin flatten out a piece of model magic that is large enough to fit your cookie cutter. Keeping it about 1/2″ to 1″ thick.

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

Step 2: Press your cookie cutter into the model magic.

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

Step 3: Tear away the excess and poke your bamboo skewer into the spot where you want the string for hanging to be.

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

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

Step 4: (optional) You can stamp a name or word into your ornament using the rubber stamps if you choose. It’s a great way to personalize them for all your friends! (no ink required as you will be painting them later)

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

Step 5: Allow the model magic ornaments to dry for several days so that they harden. (they will harden faster if you set them near a heat source (not on it!) and remove them from the wax paper)

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

Step 6: Once your ornaments have hardened you can add a few coats of gold spray paint (or really any color you like). Optional – add some glitter by sprinkling it on while your paint is still wet.

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

Then just add some twine and your ornaments are ready to hang on your tree or gift to a friend!

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

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

Only thing that would make these better is if they were actually edible (which sadly they are not), paws crossed for edible dog bone ornaments for next year! Ammo the Dachshund

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Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Pinata for your Dog

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Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

It’s Birthday Week, which means I plan to celebrate BIG! So this year mom helped me whip up the perfect party accessory, a PINATA! Keep reading to find out how you can make your own piñata for your dog.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

  • Thin Cardboard (cereal boxes work great)
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Tissue Paper
  • String
  • Small dog cookies

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Trace the shape of your piñata onto two pieces of cardboard. We chose to use a dachshund shape, but this could work for any dog shape. The more simplified the shape is the easier it will be to create a piñata. Then cut both of them out.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Cut several strips about 3″ wide out of a thin cardboard (cereal boxes work great), then begin to edge one of your dog shapes by taping the strips along the edges.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 4: When you have edged your shape all the way around the dog, make a hinged door at the base of the dog. You will also want to make sure you section off some of your dog shape so that the cookies will stay in one area (and not fall into the legs) like the picture above. When you are all done you will want to add your second dog shape to the other side and tape into place.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 5: Cut several strips of tissue paper out and fringe the edges of them with your scissors.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 6: Wrap the tissue paper around your dog and tape into place. You can alternate colors by overlapping them.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 7: Tie a string through the door of your piñata, you can use a small stick to keep it from pulling through. Then cover the base of your dog in tissue paper and tape several pieces of dummy string (that won’t do anything when pulled) to the underside. It helps to use a less sticky tape like washi tape, or simply rub scotch tape on your clothing before attaching to the piñata.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 8: Fill your piñata with small cookies and tape shut with a small piece of slightly sticky tape.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 9: If you want your dog to be able to open the piñata themselves then you may want to tie some cookies to the ends of your strings. Otherwise you can pull the string for your dog.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 10: Hang your piñata for your dog to enjoy! Make sure you always supervise your dog while playing with the piñata and do not allow them to eat the string!

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

I had a blast with my Birthday Piñata, just check out the video below:

Happy Birthday Week to Me! Ammo the Dachshund