It’s snowing here at PetProject, so this seems like a good Friday Fun video for today. This is awesome video of Bailey the Dalmation bounding through the snow! Our dog Saffron apparently got her fill of cold & snow as a stray on the Yakima Reservation. She prefers snuggling on the couch.
DIY: Small Dog Sweater From A Sock
Eegads, how cute is this?! And inexpensive! Follow this quick & easy tutorial and you’ll have a sock sweater for your little dog in no time.
You’ll need: 1 sock, a pair of scissors, and a willing pup. You might want to hem the places where you cut, so it doesn’t unravel, but even that’s simple. (via CuteOverload)
DIY: 2 Braided Tug Toy For Dogs
Today, I’ve got a super simple DIY dog toy for you and it’s thrifty too. Yea! Braided tug toys are pretty durable since there are no seams to rip and no stuffing to come out. These two versions are even washable.
Fleece:
The first braided toy uses fleece. If you’ve got pieces long enough, you can use scraps. Otherwise, the tutorial this tutorial calls for 3 1/4 yards of fleece. Check the remnants table at your fabric store and keep an eye out for sales. If you want a wider braid, try four strands. Just follow these instructions on four strand braids(scroll down).
Pant Legs:
The second braided toy uses pant legs from old pairs of pants. You’ll need two pairs of pants. I think a large binder clip might be handy for when you’re hand sewing each end. An alternate way to finish the ends, might be to tie them off with twine by wrapping the ends a several times and knotting the twine. Easy and cheap!
We Like: Perfect eCard For Dog Lovers
SomeEcards flat out makes me laugh. These aren’t your typical eCards. They’re delightfully twisted & off-kilterd (& sometimes blue) and now they have the perfect card for that dog lover you know. Send it to that special someone who has their priorities right!
DIY: Sew A Hooded Pet Bed
Hanna in Sweden has a good tutorial for sewing a hooded pet bed—perfect for a cat or small dog. This project will be easier with some sewing experience, but is still pretty straightforward. She gives details for how to size your pattern, but you’ll have to make your own. Don’t let that scare you though. The tutorial combines machine and hand sewing. I would machine sew as much as I could and hide the seams in the folds on the inner part of the bed where the sides attach to the bottom and to the hood.
Hanna used an old curtain, which is a great and very thrifty idea. Material used for drapes is heavier and more durable. You’ll also need foam rubber. She used thinner foam—one layer for the sides and multiple layers for a cushy bottom. You could do that, but buying a thin piece for the sides and a thick piece for the bottom means less cutting and that the foam in the bottom will be easier to manage.