Birthday Week: DIY Dog String Art

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 pageAmmo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: Ammo Year-in-Review Birthday Video

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!

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

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

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

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!

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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!

Welcome to Birthday Week!

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

Holy Moly! Can you believe it’s been an entire year since I’ve celebrated Birthday week? That’s right, on October 5th I will be turning the big 6! So I’ve decided to share the Birthday fun and celebrate with you all week long!

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

So strap on your party hats and join me for the week long celebration! I’ve got lots of fun in store with giveaways, freebies, and even puppy pictures! You won’t want to miss it as I’ll be sharing the fun every day, with blog posts twice a day too!

So stop on by a little later today as I’ve got a super fun giveaway to kick things off. Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Birthday Ammo the Dachshund!

Today is my Birthday! I’m officially 5!

Birthday Week: Ammo the Dachshund turns 5!

Even though I’m five I don’t feel a day over 2! I’m looking forward to many more years of adventures and I wanted to thank all of you for joining me for Birthday Week as well as all of my journeys! I enjoy making all of you smile and I appreciate you leaving me comments on my blog and facebook page. I’m lucky to have friends like you!

Birthday Week: Ammo the Dachshund turns 5!

And now I bet you are all wondering what exactly I got for my Birthday! So lets take a look inside my gift box!

Birthday Week: Ammo the Dachshund turns 5!

Oh lucky day, I got a Benebone (which I can’t wait to start chewing to see how well it will hold up to my choppers), and Nylabone Dental Chew, and a yummy goody from Pet Valu! I feel like the luckiest boy in the world!

So thanks again for celebrating with me this week. I hope you had as much fun as I did! Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: Free Desktop Wallpaper

Even though it’s Birthday Week, I decided not to make it ALL ABOUT ME, so I whipped up a little desktop wallpaper for everyone to use!

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And because I’m feeling extra generous (and it’s Friday) I also wanted to give all my friends a coupon code to use in my online shop!

So use BIRTHDAYWEEK to receive 20% off anything in my SHOP. (coupon expires 10/3/13)

And don’t forget to stop by my blog for a special post tomorrow – because on Saturday I turn FIVE! Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Pinata for your Dog

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