12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs

So, it’s the night before Christmas and you forgot to get a gift for your dog! Not that that would ever really happen right? Well just incase I’ve whipped up this simple DIY for a Christmas Cracker for your Dog that you can make with items from around your house!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

  • Tissue Paper or Newspaper
  • String or Ribbon
  • Toilet Paper Rolls
  • Small dog treats

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Stuff a few cookies into an empty toilet paper roll.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Roll up your toilet paper roll in tissue paper and twist off the ends.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: Tie with festive string or ribbon.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 4: Let your dog have a blast ripping open their Christmas Cracker!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh what fun it is to play with my new Christmas Cracker today! Ammo the Dachshund

 

*make sure to always supervise your pet and do not allow them to ingest anything they shouldn’t

12 Days of Cheer! The Annual Christmas Tree Murder

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

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!Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas DIY Projects

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! Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Halloween Friends!

Yesterday I shared my homemade Halloween costume for this year, and today I thought it would be fun to share some of the details from my annual Halloween Party!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As you know I dressed as Raphael from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but for the party I added an extra special accessory. My red mini glowdoggie was the perfect accessory, and as a bonus it kept me safe too.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

One year during our annual Halloween party I happened to escape out the front door, but thankfully I was wearing my Glowdoggie, so I wasn’t lost in the dark for long. So now every time we have a party my Glowdoggie is a necessary accessory!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I was so excited to show off my costume to all my friends, but of course everyone was fashionably late!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

My dad dressed as Mr. Clean, even going as far as to shave his head! Now that’s Halloween dedication.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom was Inspector Gadget, and I was just really bummed that her go go gadget helicopter didn’t actually work!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

We were all decked out and ready as the first party guests started to arrive.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I was excited to see my pal Trooper showed up dressed as a soccer player, but I really couldn’t figure out why he kept screaming GOOOOOAAAALLL all night long when the soccer ball was tied to his own back!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper loved my costume and was convinced I had pizza hiding under my turtle shell, so all night long he kept checking!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As more and more guests started to arrive I was excited to see that we even had a horse guest! Now the party was really getting started!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

We partied and partied and then partied some more, but wouldn’t you know, my pal Trooper was the first one to hit the floor. He just can’t hang like I can!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As my guests headed home for the night the spooky figures in the front windows of my house waved goodbye….I’m pretty sure some of the party goers had nightmares!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sad that the Halloween season is coming to an end, but I’ll have one last hurrah tonight as I bark at all the trick-or-treaters!

Happy Halloweenie!

Make sure you check out what my pals, the Painting Ponies, dressed up as this Halloween! Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog

Yippee, it’s Christmas Eve! If you’re anything like me you are getting out your best Holiday Outfit to wear to all of the upcoming Holiday parties and festivities.

This year I decided to whip up some special festive wear – a simple DIY to make you look oh-so-spiffy this Christmas.

Disclaimer: this post does contain some affiliate links

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

DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for Dogs

Materials:

  • Clip-on Tie or bowtie* (I got mine from goodwill)
  • White Collared Shirt* (I also got this from goodwill)
  • Velcro
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue

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

Step 1: Cut just the collar off of the shirt.

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

Step 2: Cut the collar in half at the back of it.

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

Step 3: Glue velcro to the back of the collar, you may need to measure your dog’s neck to see where to position the velcro.

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

Step 4: Take your clip-on tie and shorten the length of the tie to an appropriate length for your dog by pushing the excess fabric up and through the knot of the tie.

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

Step 5: Cut off the excess tie fabric at the top, leaving enough that you can glue it later.

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

Step 6: Hot glue the ends of your tie back into place.

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

Step 7: Clip the tie onto the collar and you’re ready for a festive night!

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

I must admit, my festive Holiday outfit makes me so ridiculously good looking! Not the DIY type? Don’t worry, you can snag a festive pre-made bowtie for your pup* for any occasion!

So what will you’re pets be wearing this Christmas? Holiday bowtie, Christmas sweater or maybe – dare I say it – your birthday suit? Do tell!Ammo the Dachshund

 

 

Friday Fetch: Holiday Spirit for You and Your Dog

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! Ammo the Dachshund

Balloons

Boy did I have a fun Easter! How about you? Don’t worry, I plan to tell you all about it in a few days – but first I remembered I forgot to tell you about something I did last week!

Remember the baby shower I got to go to last Sunday? Well I can’t believe I forgot to tell you that mom actually let me help set up for it! I know right, she never lets me help!

The best part….it involved Balloons of all things!

I guess I can sorta understand why mom doesn’t usually let me help with things like these….because I had a little accident….

We had one Balloon casualty. But it’s not my fault…..it’s really hard to tie a knot when all you have are paws! Sigh.