12 Days of Cheer! DIY Prize Ball for your Dog

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! Ammo’s List for Santa

Dear Santa,

Even though I sometimes like to bark at big dogs, don’t ALWAYS come when I’m called, and left a stinky little present at grandma’s house, I still think I deserve all of the items on my Christmas Wish List. I will try harder next year.

xoxo, Ammo

Ammo's Christmas Wishlist // Ammo the Dachshund

  1. Clickit Dog Safety Harness from Sleepypod
  2. Orbee-Tuff Snoop Interactive Toy from Planet Dog
  3. H2O4K9 Insulated Water Bottle from Olive Green Dog
  4. Lunker Floating Dog Toy from Ruffwear
  5. Jibu Beaded Collar from Free People Ammo the Dachshund

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12 Days of Cheer! DIY Easy Gold Dog Ornaments

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

Part of the joy of the holidays is picking out gifts for the important people (and dogs) in your life. Which is why I’ve rounded up these fun gift guides, not to mention I just love to shop!

Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

  1. Chevron Tweed Bowtie from Charlie Be Good
  2. Striped Fleece Dog Hoodie from American Apparel
  3. Lucky Dog Swag Bag – Holiday Edition from Petswag
  4. Rope Dog Leash from Gray Paw Design
  5. Cloud 7 Travel Pet Bed from Petswag

Holiday Gift Guide for Dog Lovers // Ammo the Dachshund

  1. Make your own Pretty Pet Puppy Sewing Kit from Pupurin
  2. Custom Pet Portrait from Adam Regester
  3. Pet Portrait Hand Painted Coffee Mug from Gifts Hand Painted
  4. Ammo the Dachshund Calendar from Flying Hero
  5. Everyone needs a Belly Scratch T-shirt from Barkbox

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Happy Holiday Shopping!

 

P.S. Our friends over at Barkbox are offering a $10 off discount on all new Barkbox subscriptions until January 3rd!

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Friday Fetch: Picture Your Pet as President

If you’re like me, then you daydream about being the king of the world (i.e. the president), or sometimes even an actual King. Well what if I told you that you’re pet could actually be these things…..well sorta. Artist Patricia Carlin created a series of prints for Uncommon Goods in which you can have your own pet turned into the president, or a king/queen, a boat captain or even a biker. How cool is that!

Friday Fetch: Picture your Pet as President // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Picture your Pet as President // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Picture your Pet as President // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Picture your Pet as President // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own print for $75 – $135, and if you order it unframed I know a certain little frame shop that has a friendly dachshund that will frame it for you! *wink* Ammo the Dachshund

Cyber Monday Sale at Flying Hero

I just got back from my whirlwind road trip to South Carolina for Thanksgiving, and while I promise you a full recap of all my adventures, I thought today would be the perfect day to kick a little Cyber Monday goodness your way!

Flying Hero Etsy Shop // Dachshund Christmas Cards

Flying Hero Etsy Shop // Dachshund Christmas Cards

Just in time for the Holidays I just introduced my 2013 Holiday Greeting Card design, which you can now purchase in my shop!

Ammo's 2014 Wall Calendar // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

I’ve also got my brand-spanking-new 2014 Calendar, which makes the perfect gift for all your dog loving friends this year!

Check out these items as well as several other Holiday Card Designs and many other fun goodies in my Flying Hero Etsy Shop!

And since it’s Cyber Monday I’m also offering up a 25% Discount on all orders over $10! Just use the code CYBERMONDAY13 at checkout to receive your discount! Sale ends 12/3/13.

Happy Shopping!!

P.S. Make sure you check out the Painting Pony Blog for some more Cyber Monday Deals on my ponies’ paintings and some of my artwork too! And stay tuned for another blog post from me later today!Ammo the Dachshund

Joe Jackets Giveaway

Since today is Black Friday and I bet you are out shopping your little hearts out (buying gifts for your dog I bet), I thought it would be fun to have a little Friday giveaway to make navigating that holiday rush just a little bit sweeter!

Joe Jackets Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

If you’re in search for the purrrfect stocking stuffer for the pet lover in your life, look no further! Celebrate your love for your pet and the Earth with this handy, reusable beverage sleeve, featured in DOG FANCY magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide. The cutie-pie pet designs lets you show off your four-legged affection while its neoprene makeup insulates the temperature of your drink – whether it’s hot or cold. The sleeve’s elasticity fits hot or cold cups, tumblers, sports drinks and large water bottles, making it a must-have accessory wherever you go. Joe Jacket® donates a portion of sales to animal charities.

Joe Jackets Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Joe Jackets Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Pet Couture Joe Jacket for about $7!

TWO Lucky WINNERS will WIN a 2-pack of Joe Jackets®  (dogs + paws) designs

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 12/10/13 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway Ammo the Dachshund

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Easy 123 Art.

Growing up in a family of artists (including myself) there never seems to be a shortness of creativity. But did you know that even if you aren’t of the artistic nature, that it’s still as easy as 123, with Easy 123 Art!

Makers of the Photo by Numbers Kit, I was super excited when they offered me up the chance to test out their mini 8×8 paint by number kit.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So first things first, I had to choose one of my photos that I wanted to turn into a paint by number. This was no easy task if you have seen the number of photographs my mom takes of me on a daily basis. So we finally settled on this shot of me on the Cape May Beaches this summer.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

We sent my photo off to Easy 123 Art, and they sent me back this nifty little paint by number kit a few days later.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Complete with brushes and acrylic paints numbered to match the blocks on your art, it was time for mom to get painting!

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom decided to use some of her own paintbrushes she had on hand for the detailed stuff, but it was noted in the directions that you could trim the ends of the brushes included with a pair of scissors to get a more detailed brush.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Starting with the smallest numbers first, slowly mom began to make progress on my painting.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Over a week, working on it here and there at the shop, my painting was starting to take shape.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After the painting was complete this is what it looked like. Mom decided to do a little editing herself though and painted over the id tag from my collar that she didn’t think was necessary, and when it was all said and done it looked like this….

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I was quite impressed, and the only thing missing was a frame! So being that I work in a custom framing shop I just couldn’t leave this work of art unfinished.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So here’s the finished product, which is happily hanging on the wall at the shop!

Easy 123 Art’s Paint by Numbers kits come in several different sizes, and the coolest part is that you can turn ANY photo you have into a work of art. These would make great gifts for the holidays, so make sure you add them to your Christmas lists!

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And now for the best part…

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN an 8×8 Mini Paint by Number Kit

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 11/12/13 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Sleepypod Air Giveaway! 

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Easy 123 Art, but all opinions are my own.Ammo the Dachshund

2014 Ammo the Dachshund Calendar

You may have already heard, but it’s official, my 2014 wall calendar has hit the shelves!

Ammo's 2014 Wall Calendar // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

Packed with lots of photos from my adventures this past year, it’s sure to put a smile on your face each new month.

Ammo's 2014 Wall Calendar // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

The perfect size to hang above your desk, next to your kitchen sink, or on the wall next to your bed – it even includes a bulldog clip for easy hanging.

Ammo's 2014 Wall Calendar // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

So tell your friends, tell your mom, tell everyone you know! You can purchase one of my 2014 Calendars in my Etsy Shop! Soon I will be coming out with some Holiday cards and several new products as well, so stay tuned. And if you need even more smiles every month, make sure you check out the Painting Ponies’ 2014 Calendar too!

Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Cookies

Birthday Presents and Homemade Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

My 5th Birthday landed on Saturday this year, and while you probably already saw what I had fun unwrapping, there was one other special gift from my best friend Trooper that I wanted to share with you!

Birthday Presents and Homemade Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

Thoughtful Trooper gifted me a box of bake at home dog cookies from Dog Joy. I was just dying to bake these all natural oatmeal and peanut butter cookies, so on Saturday night mom helped me pop them into the oven.

Birthday Presents and Homemade Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Presents and Homemade Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Presents and Homemade Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

After putting them on a baking sheet and popping them in the oven I had to wait an unbearably long ten minutes for them to cook. It was torture I tell you.

Birthday Presents and Homemade Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

But when they popped out of the oven smelling of peanut butter goodness it was totally worth the wait! Thanks to my pal Trooper for making sure my tummy never goes hungry! Ammo the Dachshund