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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

 

Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway

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Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Smart Dog Clicker.

Since it’s Birthday week here on the blog I’ve packed in as many fun giveaways and goodies as I could for all of my faithful readers!

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I recently got the chance to test out the Smart Dog Clicker App for iPhone. Most of you probably already know that I’m an avid fan of clicker training and my mom has been using this training method since day 1 with me.

Now if you’re unfamiliar with clicker training you can brush up on the basics, but essentially the Smart Dog Clicker App puts a “clicker” conveniently in your hands without the need to carry around one in your pocket.

For people and dogs who prefer the mechanical sound of a clicker when training this is useful, for me personally mom usually uses a click of her tongue – making it not totally necessary for her to carry one around for training on the fly.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With the Smart Dog Clicker App you’ll still need to provide your own treats for any training sessions with your dog, but at least you won’t have to carry around a bulky clicker.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The elite version of the app also comes with tips for teaching your dog 32 different tricks.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Some of the tricks are pretty basic, like sit and and stay.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

But there are a few more complex tricks like playing dead, bow, and yawn. Full disclosure though, I did wish the steps were a bit more detailed and perhaps in a step by step guide.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see I’m already an expert at playing dead, but there are a few on the list I might have to try.

The Smart Dog Clicker is available from the iTunes App store for iPhone in a free version (which includes ads and a limited list of tricks) and an elite version for $1.99 which includes no ads and the full list of tricks.

And now for the best part….

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

FIVE LUCKY WINNER WILL THE ELITE VERSION OF THE SMART DOG CLICKER (only works on iPhone)

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners 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 10/10/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Smart Dog Clicker App, but all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, there is still time to enter my giveaway this week for a Necktie Collar and Leash from BW Barkery as well as my BIG Instagram Giveaway!

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

Birthday Week: Ammo Year-in-Review Birthday Video

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Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

In celebration of my upcoming 6th Birthday my mom made me a lovely video to look back over my past year of adventures. So if you’ve got 11 minutes to spare, make sure you check out the video below to relieve all the happy memories from my past year on this earth!

Watch this video on youtube.

Looking at all of my adventures in video form makes me so grateful that I get to share all of my fun with you! Thanks so much for checking in on my blog, leaving me nice comments, and making a dog feel extra special. I can’t wait for year #6 and for all of life’s adventures ahead. I hope you’ll continue to join me for all the fun! Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway!

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Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

Since we’re celebrating my 6th Birthday Week I thought it would be fun to giveaway some fun goodies from my Online Shop! Because we all know you have to get a goodie bag when you go to a party!

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

So just what goodies am I giving away? Well for starters you’ll win this fabulous Imagine Print, along with all the Birthday Cards in my greeting card line, and this fun little dachshund cookie cutter! Here’s what you have to do to enter…

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

Follow me on Instagram – @kyleydiluigi – Repost the image above to Instagram and tag @kyleydiluigi and #ammoturns6 (Open to WORLDWIDE Readers, unfortunately private accounts are not eligible to enter). Contest ends 10-7-14 and winner will be announced on instagram. Contest rules and image above can also be found via our instagram account.

And for all my fans I’m also offering up a special discount to my Online Shop! Use code AMMOTURNS6 for 30% off your order this week only! (coupon valid until 10-6-14)

This giveaway is for instagram users, but don’t worry, if you don’t have instagram you can still enter my BW Barkery Giveaway this week for a fun necktie collar and leash! 

P.S. Don’t forget to stop by my blog later today as I have another fun post for you that you won’t want to miss!Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: Cutest Dog Free Desktop Wallpaper

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We may be celebrating my Birthday Week, but that doesn’t stop me from sending some fun gifts your way too! So here’s a fun desktop calendar for your computer, iPad or iPhone that I know you’ll just love!

 

Birthday Week: Cutest Dog Free Desktop Wallpaper // Ammo the Dachshund

DOWNLOAD: Desktop / iPad / iPhone

Proudly show the world universe that you have the cutest dog ever! (although I give your dog a run for their money, right?) 

Enjoy this fun freebie and make sure you check in all week long for lots more fun during Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: Ammo’s 6th Birthday Wish List

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Part of the fun of coming upon yet another Birthday is the PRESENTS! So I couldn’t help but round up some of the things I’m wishing for this year! Happy 6th Birthday to me!

Birthday Week: Ammo's 6th Birthday Wish List

1. Alcott Adventures Pet First Aid Kit

2. Shag Wags Bean Bag Dog Bed

3. Love Thy Beast Canvas Pet Tote

4. Plato Organic Chicken Treats

5. Planet Dog Carrot Toy

 

I’m celebrating my 6th Birthday all week long! Join me in the fun and make sure you check back everyday for lots of fun and surprises! Ammo the Dachshund

BW Barkery Preppy Dog Tie Review & Giveaway

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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by BW Barkery.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Since I’m celebrating by Birthday all week long it seemed like perfect timing when BW Barkery sent me one of their spiffy Necktie Collars and Leashes.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Any Birthday Boy knows that it’s important to look the part, and this fun and festive necktie was just what I needed to kick off my Birthday celebration.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My new accessories are from the Hamptons Collection and they are made out of heavy duty designer print fabric and lined with heavy duty pellon. You can tell these handmade items were made to last.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

This BW Barkery Leash is made with heavy duty nickel square snap hooks and is double stitched for added strength.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As my 6th Birthday quickly approaches, I have to say I am looking mighty fine in my BW Barkery Hamptons set.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I can totally wear this at work, or even for a night out on the town.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sure the ladies will think I look extra fine!

You can fetch your own Dog Collar Necktie and Leash from BW Barkery. As a bonus you can save 20% off your order with coupon code AMMO20.

And now for the best part….

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A COLLAR, LEASH AND BOWTIE OR NECKTIE SET FROM BW BARKERY (winner chooses color and size)

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners 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 10/7/14 12AM EST. Open to US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, and EUROPEAN UNION readers! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by BW Barkery, but all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a My Canine Kids Precision Fit Fleece & Harness!

Friday Fetch: Designer Dog Sweaters

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You guys, it’s officially SWEATER WEATHER! Which means I couldn’t help but ooooh and aaaaah over the handmade dog sweaters from My Fabulous Puppy on Etsy.

Friday Fetch: Designer Dog Sweaters // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Designer Dog Sweaters // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Designer Dog Sweaters // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Designer Dog Sweaters // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Designer Dog Sweaters // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch these handmade sweaters and more from My Fabulous Puppy starting at $20. Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these products. Just wanted to share my latest find!

Throwback Thursday: Snow Bunny

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Living in Pennsylvania I’ve been through my fair share of winter storms. But one of the first BIG ones I encountered was in 2010 when it snowed so much that I could barely get through it.

Ammo in the Snow 2010

Oh who am I kidding, even when it snows just a little I can barely get through it with my short legs! But that doesn’t stop me from having a grand time!

Only time will tell if this winter will bring any record snowfalls! Just incase I’ve stocked up on snowsuits! Ammo the Dachshund