12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Dog Ornaments

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Ammo

One of my favorite things about the holidays is decorating the house with lots of Christmas Cheer! So this year my mom decided to help me make some festive ornaments to hang on my tree. These DIY Holiday Dog Ornaments will add a little WOOF to any home!

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

Supplies:

Fabric (White & Some Colorful Xmas Fabric)
Baker’s Twine
Needle and Thread (a sewing machine helps too)
Cotton Stuffing
Iron-on Fabric Transfer Paper
Iron
Scissors
Printer & Photos of your Pet

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

Step 1: After choosing photos of your pet to use (it helps if they have a white background) print them out on your iron-on transfer paper. Follow the directions on the package for printing, and remember to mirror your image.

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

Step 2: Cut your images out of the print-out.

Step 3: Iron on your images to your white fabric, making sure you follow the directions on your iron-on transfer paper package.

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

Step 4: Cut each image out of your fabric, making sure to leave at least a 1 inch space around each image. By using something as a template you can also cut them out in the shape of a circle, which will be easier to sew down the line.

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

Step 5: Next you will want to cut shapes out of your colorful Christmas fabric that are the same size as the images. These will serve as the backing for your ornament.

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

Step 6: Using the baker’s twine you’ll want to cut a small piece and tie it into a bow. Then with your needle and thread stitch your bow onto the image transfer of your pet.

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

Step 7: Then you will want to sew your ornament together. Place your colored fabric ONTOP of your image and then using your sewing machine (or by hand) stitch nearly all the way around your ornament, leaving about a 1/2 an inch of the fabric un-sewn.

Step 8: Flip your sewn ornament inside out so that now the image is on the outside. Then stuff with cotton.

Step 9: Cut a piece of bakers twine to be used to hang your ornament and knot it into a loop. Then using a needle and thread stitch the top of your ornament (and the loop) closed.

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

Step 10: Marvel in your diy-ness and enjoy your new ornaments!

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

I’m thoroughly enjoying my new ornaments, and I think they’re super cute !

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

I bet you can guess which one’s my favorite!

*The photos used for my ornaments were from the lovely Brenda Carpenter & The Mutt Room!

12 Days of Cheer! Visiting Santa

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Ammo

Last week mom and dad took me to Waterloo Gardens to see Santa. I was so excited because I couldn’t wait to tell him all of the lovely gifts I wanted him to pack on his sleigh for me.

12 Days of Cheer // Ammo the Dachshund visits Santa

Mom and dad snapped lots of photos of me, and I made sure to pack my reindeer antlers….just in case Santa was in need of one more reindeer for his sleigh!

12 Days of Cheer // Ammo the Dachshund visits Santa

Sadly Santa saw right though my cardboard antlers, but he made me feel much better with a great big Christmas hug! Best day ever!

Little did I know, later in the week I’d get to see Santa again, this time at the Animal Clinic at Thorndale. This trip to Santa gave me a chance to donate money to the fund for Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief. Yay for helping the animals!

I’ll have to wait a bit longer to see the professional photos from Clocks for Seeing Photography, but mom and dad were able to snap this shot of me on Santa’s lap.

12 Days of Cheer // Ammo's trip to see Santa

Yes, I’ll admit – I was a bit frightened. But when Santa sets up shop in your vet’s office…..you can’t help but worry that his Christmas gift to you is bound to be a round of shots. Luckily he had mercy on me this year. Thanks Santa.

Now I only have 12 more days until I get to see Santa again – when he slides down my chimney on Christmas Eve! Yippee!

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo’s Christmas Wishlist

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Ammo

Dear Santa,

Even though I ate mom’s lunch at work (several times), barked at my next door neighbor (a lot), destuffed all my toys all over the house, and got mud on the new white sofa…..I really think I deserve all of the items on my Christmas Wish List. I will try harder next year.

xoxo, Ammo.

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

1. Orbee Tuff Lil’ Bulb from Planet Dog

2. Nina Ottosson Dog Casino from Olive

3. Cashmere Hoodie Cable Coat from Inubar

4. Dipper Bowl from Waggo

5. Hughes Soft Storage Bin (for my toys) from the Container Store

12 Days of Cheer! Free Holiday Desktop Wallpaper

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Ammo

Straight from me to you, here’s a little something to put you in the Holiday mood! A free downloadable desktop wallpaper for your computer (or iPad/iphone), just what you needed while you wait for Santa to shimmy down your chimney.

12 Days of Cheer! Free Downloadable Desktop Wallpaper featuring Ammo the Dachshund

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Merry Christmas friends!

12 Days of Cheer!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Ammo

Starting today I’m going to be celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer! 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! with Ammo the Dachshund

For 12 days (monday through friday) I’ll be bringing you awesome holiday DIY’s, cheerful Christmas photos, holiday freebies, dog friendly gifts and so much more. It’s going to be so much fun!

12 Days of Cheer! with Ammo the Dachshund

I hope you’ll join me in celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer, because it wouldn’t be as much fun without you!

Ugly Sweaters and Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Ammo

Now that it’s December it’s about time we started singing Christmas carols, baking cookies, and wearing ugly holiday sweaters.

Ammo the Dachshund // Christmas Cheer // Bullseye the Target Dog

So when my pal Bullseye the Target Dog sent me a little box of “holiday cheer”, I knew he had the right idea.

Ammo the Dachshund // Christmas Cheer // Bullseye the Target Dog

So I stuffed myself into that ugly holiday sweater, whistled the tune to jingle bells, batman smells…. and had my own little holiday party.

Ammo the Dachshund // Christmas Cheer // Bullseye the Target Dog

It was glorious, and just what I needed to kick off the holiday season!

Ammo the Dachshund // Christmas Cheer // Bullseye the Target Dog

P.S. “Ugly Sweater” or not, I make this thing look dang good!

Make sure you check out all of Bullseye’s favorite holiday goodies at Target for your pooch this year – they’re sure to spread lots holiday cheer!

Christmas Tree Shopping

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Ammo

Every year around this time I go on a very special hunt. A hunt to find a Christmas Tree! Just like I have done for the past several years (2010, 2011) – my family and I headed out to the Tricolor Christmas Tree Farm. You know, the place where the trees are born.

It’s very important to get your tree early – as to have the pick of the very best trees – so that when Santa arrives on Christmas Eve he’ll be like:

“OMG this is the greatest tree ever, you deserve all the presents in my sack Ammo!”

Ammo the Dachshund // Christmas Tree Shopping

So when we arrived at the tree farm I wasted no time in choosing the very best tree on the lot! I just screamed holiday cheer!

I hurried along with dad to get my very precious tree to the car, because the most exciting part was next…….decorating it!

Ammo the Dachshund // Christmas Tree Shopping

I’m pretty sure Santa will be very impressed.

Ammo the Dachshund // Christmas Tree Shopping

Only 22 days until Christmas! I’m not sure I can wait that long!

Friday Fetch: Holiday Spirit for You and Your Dog

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Ammo

Being that it’s Black Friday (the biggest Holiday Shopping Day of the Year), I thought it would be fun to do a little Holiday Spirit round-up for you AND YOUR DOG. Because we all know how much fun it is to get into the Holiday Spirit. So here’s a few dog-gone-great items I’ve been drooling over lately ….

Holiday Shopping Guide for You and Your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

1. Lumps of Coal Dog Cookies from Bocce’s Bakery

2. Threshold Dog Mug with Spoon form Target

3. Found Holiday Collar from Olive

4. Scottie Dog Stocking Holder from Target

5. Santa is My Homeboy T-shirt from Scutte

I don’t know about you, but I’m totally ready to get my jingle jangle on! While your getting into the Holiday Shopping Spirit, don’t forget to check out my Online Shop for great Holiday Cards as well as my 2013 Calendar, it makes a great Christmas gift!

13 Project Update and Thanksgiving Wishes

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Ammo

We’re a day away from Thanksgiving, and it has me thinking of all the animals out there that don’t have a family to spend turkey day with. I wish I could open my door to every single one of them, but since that’s just not feasible I know I can help to do my part through my efforts with the 13 Project.

A few weeks ago Serena from Pretty Fluffy had invited me to join The 13 Project, a wonderful initiative to get involved and help animals!

Ammo the Dachshund // The 13 Project

Incase you missed it….

THE 13 PROJECT

The 13 Project is a Pretty Fluffy initiative that involves 13 acts of kindness towards animals before 2013. The goal is to emmbark on a list of 13 achievable and worthy goals before the year is out.

To join, all you have to do is come up with a list of up to 13 ways you can help animals before the end of 2013. You don’t need to be a millionaire, you don’t need to have a website, or be a member of a rescue organization … all you need is the desire to make a difference. Any little bit helps!

Ammo the Dachshund // The 13 Project Pretty Fluffy

I’ve spent the last few weeks working on completing some of my goals, so I thought I would give everyone a little update on my progress so far.

My goals for the 13 Project….

1. Make a charitable contribution to some of my favorite rescue groups, as I have done for the past several years, through the help of sales of my paintings and artwork that my friends the Painting Ponies have made.

2. Get my photo taken with Santa at a place that donates the profits to rescue groups like I have done for the past 3 years.

3. ~~Promote some local rescue group events to all of my followers through Facebook.~~ I have shared a few rescue events with my fans so far, but hope to share even more!

4. Purchase some toys from Planet Dog, where 2% of my sale goes to the Planet Dog Foundation, an organization that helps fund the training and placement of service dogs.

5. ~~Share some of the available adoptable dogs (like I have done in the past) at the local shelters with my followers.~~ I shared a few of the adoptable pets at my local SPCA, and I hope to continue to share some of my four-legged friends that are in search of their forever homes.

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

6. ~~Donate some of my old towels to a local animal shelter.~~ I took a trip to the Chester County SPCA and donated a big box of unwanted towels and blankets.

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

7. ~~Create Holiday Greeting Cards for my Etsy Shop and donate a percentage of the sales to animal shelters.~~ My 2012 Holiday Greeting Cards donate 2% of all the proceeds to the Main Line Animal Rescue. The more you buy the more I can donate!

Ammo the Dachshund 2012 Holiday Greeting Card available in the Flying Hero Etsy Shop!

8. Promote responsible pet ownership and encourage my readers to spay/neuter their pets.

9. ~~Donate some of my outgrown sweaters and jackets that I no longer use to a rescue group that can use them for shelter dogs.~~ I recently sent a donation of sweaters and jackets to the Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County & New Jersey to keep the rescue dachshunds nice and warm. I encourage you to do the same!

Ammo the Dachshund in his winter coat

10. Create a new page on the blog that highlights ways you can involved and help rescue animals, shelters, and good causes.

11. Purchase some Rescue Chocolate as Christmas gifts that donates 100% of their profits to animal rescues.

12. ~~Try to promote more products on my Friday Fetch feature that donate a percentage of their sales to animal charities.~~ Since I joined the 13 Project I am happy to say that just about every feature on Friday Fetch has helped out a rescue group/cause with the sale of their items.

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Scutte Pet T-shirts & Neckties

13. ~~Encourage others to get involved with the 13 Project!~~ I’ve been pinning and sharing the 13 Project with all my fans!

I still have a ways to go to complete my list, but I’m making good progress! I hope you’ll join me in The 13 Project! I’d love to hear your ideas of animal kindness too, post links to your list of 13 goals in the comment section below so that we can all share and get inspiration on how to help more animals!

And to all the animals out there looking for forever homes I send all my love this Thanksgiving and every day. xoxo.

Ammo the Dachshund

The 13 Project!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Ammo

Last week Serena from Pretty Fluffy invited me to join The 13 Project, a wonderful initiative to get involved and help animals!

Ammo the Dachshund // The 13 Project

THE 13 PROJECT

The 13 Project is a Pretty Fluffy initiative that involves 13 acts of kindness towards animals before 2013. We have exactly 13 weeks left of this year, so what better way of embarking on a list of 13 achievable and worthy goals before the year is out.

To join, all you have to do is come up with a list of up to 13 ways you can help animals before the end of 2013. You don’t need to be a millionaire, you don’t need to have a website, or be a member of a rescue organization … All you need is the desire to make a difference. You can even make your list just one goal – or 3 or 5 things. Any little bit helps!

Ammo the Dachshund // The 13 Project Pretty Fluffy

My goals for the 13 Project….

2. Get my photo taken with Santa at a place that donates the profits to rescue groups like I have done for the past 3 years.

3. Promote some local rescue group events to all of my followers through Facebook.

4. Purchase some toys from Planet Dog, where 2% of my sale goes to the Planet Dog Foundation, an organization that helps fund the training and placement of service dogs.

5. Share some of the available adoptable dogs (like I have done in the past) at the local shelters with my followers.

6. Donate some of my old towels and clothes to a local animal shelter.

7. Create Holiday Greeting Cards for my Etsy Shop and donate a percentage of the sales to animal shelters.

8. Promote responsible pet ownership and encourage my readers to spay/neuter their pets.

9. Donate some of my outgrown sweaters and jackets that I no longer use to a rescue group that can use them for shelter dogs.

10. Create a new page on the blog that highlights ways you can involved and help rescue animals, shelters, and good causes.

11. Purchase some Rescue Chocolate as Christmas gifts that donates 100% of their profits to animal rescues.

12. Try to promote more products on my Friday Fetch feature that donate a percentage of their sales to animal charities.

13. Encourage others to get involved with the 13 Project!

I hope you’ll join me in The 13 Project! I’d love to hear your ideas of animal kindness too, post links to your list of 13 goals in the comment section below so that we can all share and get inspiration on how to help more animals!