Get out your paw-print fabric, snow dog cookie cutters, and jingle bells. If you’re anything like us here at Rover.com, it’s the time of year to get creative—for the family pet. We’ve worked with 12 DIY bloggers to bring you 12 days of DIY pet crafts perfect for the furry family member on your list (or feathered, gilled, or quilled…)
We’ll have a new homemade dog gift idea each day from December 11th to December 22nd. Let’s get crafting!
Pet DIY Gift Ideas
On the 12th day of DIY, your pet love will receive…
DIY Holiday Dog Party by Rover.com
The Gift of Playtime
For the dog who has everything, try the gift of playtime. We love spoiling our pups, but who will make the holidays special for local shelter dogs? Organize a doggie playdate with your local shelter and bring your pup along! Call to ensure your shelter has a space to host a gathering. Then, let the party planning begin!
On the 11th day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
DIY Healthy dog treats by Cook with 5 Kids
Everyone in our home loves to snack, even our dog, Molly. We do not like Molly to have preservatives and additives in her food, so homemade treats allow you to control what she is eating. All of the ingredients are safe for dogs to eat and in no time you will have some homemade treats your dog will love.
Once you’ve made your healthy dog treats, you can pair them with healthy dental chews. We’re loving [easyazon_link identifier=”B0046IBYBG” locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]Halo Spot’s Chew Holistic Dog Dental Treats.[/easyazon_link]
On the 10th day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
DIY No Sew, No Stress Holiday Fleece for Pets by The Daily Pip
I searched high and low for an achievable DIY project for non-DIY pet parents …And I found one – the no sew, no stress, no fuss fleece holiday blanket for pets! Not only is it super simple to make, it is super simple to make in different sizes for multiple pets with multiple shapes.
These fleece DIY blankets are so easy that you could actually make a bunch and take them to your local shelter to comfort dogs and cats waiting for homes. And if you are looking for more ways to help animals, please check out 31 Ways to celebrate holidays by helping animals.
On the 9th day of DIY, your pet love will receive…
DIY Christmas Wreath Pull Toy by Kitchen Counter Chronicle
Who said that homemade Christmas gifts are only for the humans in the family? This year we are super excited to be crafting for our sweet puppy, George. George loves playing with toys…he especially loves playing with his pull toys. So, I knew that I wanted to make him a pull toy.
Pair your Wreath Pull toy with a festive ornament. We’re loving this [easyazon_link identifier=”B01N4TIV4L” locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]Hallmark Dog Picture Frame Ornament.[/easyazon_link]
On the 8th day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
DIY braided dog toy by All Things Fadra
Yes, the holiday countdown is on. Like, SERIOUSLY on. We’re a week away! And hopefully you’ve crossed everyone off of your shopping list. But I bet there’s someone you forgot. You know who I mean. That little guy that stares at you lovingly, usually when you’re scarfing down a big piece of ham. YOUR DOGS!
Once you’ve made your braided dog toy, you can pair it with a fun chew toy. We’re loving [easyazon_link identifier=”B007R1BN56″ locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]Dogwood Durable Real Wood Dog Chew. [/easyazon_link]
On the 7th day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
DIY Easy Homemade dog treats by The Flynnigans
Today, I am going to share with you TWO super easy, simple dog treat recipes that you can make for your fur-babies at home or you can whip up a batch to take to your friends place.
Pair your healthy dog treats with a fun interactive toy. We’re loving the [easyazon_link identifier=”B003ARUKTG” locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]IQ Treat Ball Interactive Food Dispensing Dog Toy.[/easyazon_link]
On the 6th day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
DIY no sew dog sweaters by Half Pint Shop
When we had our kids our first child – our dog – defintely lost some of our attention. We try to spoil him now and then to make up for it, with nice treats and toys. Our friends at Rover asked us to share a DIY for pets so our gift this year was easy: a no sew sweater made from an old holiday sweater!
After you’ve created this adorable sweater, you can pair it with a festive collar. We like this [easyazon_link identifier=”B0756RGR3K” locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]Holiday Dog Collar with Bells.[/easyazon_link]
On the 5th day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
DIY healthy dog treats by I Love my Kids
What an awesome way to celebrate holidays by making your dog delicious and healthy homemade dog treats that even a human can enjoy!
Place your homemade dog treats in a festive treat jar. We like [easyazon_link identifier=”B01N3MZQYK” locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]Harmony Good Dog Ceramic Dog Treat Jar.[/easyazon_link]
On the 4th day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
DIY Banana Apple Cranberry dog treats by Hello Nature
These banana apple cranberry dog treats are super easy to make and your pup will love the delicious addition of mint. They’re festive and fun so your dog will safely be able to enjoy the holidays with you.
Are you missing paw shaped cookie cutters to make your Banana Apple Cranberry dog treats? We’re loving the [easyazon_link identifier=”B005IRA07S” locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]Wilton Metal Cookie Cutter Set.[/easyazon_link]
On the 3rd day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
DIY Catnip Teabags with Teacup Plant by Surviving a Teacher’s Salary
With this DIY you will have a beautiful teacup plant that both the kitty and his owner can enjoy! And of course a beautiful natural looking set of catnip teabags to go with it! It’s the perfect homemade cat lovers gift set to give! This entire set literally took me under 10 minutes – it is SO simple to put together!
Need a teacup or Wheatgrass? We really like [easyazon_link identifier=”B000ILFI58″ locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]Maxwell and Williams Basics Cup and Saucer[/easyazon_link] and [easyazon_link identifier=”B0045122EM” locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]Todd’s Seeds, Wheatgrass Seeds.[/easyazon_link]
On the 2nd day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
DIY Bacon Yule Log Dog Treats by Dogtipper
Holidays and baking go hand in paw in our home. Irie and Tiki love homemade treats, created with their favorite flavors, and I love to make extra as gifts for other dogs as well. Through the years, Irie and Tiki have happily tested so many holiday dog treats, but we wanted to create a special treat recipe that would feature one of their top tastes: BACON!
Pair your Bacon Yule Log treats with a festive toy. We’re loving the [easyazon_link identifier=”B071NF3S8Z” locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]ZippyPaws Holiday Chipmunk Burrow Yule Log.[/easyazon_link]
On the 1st day of DIY, your pet love did receive…
Printable Bag Toppers, Gift Labels and Treat Bags for Dogs & Dog Lovers by Kol’s Notes
I had so much fun creating this matched set of free printables in your choice of bag toppers, gift labels that you can use on boxes, bags or jars and foldable gift envelopes or treat bags that are perfect for holding a gift card, cash or one special dog treat.
Once you’ve created these adorable labels, you can add them to [easyazon_link identifier=”B00C7IBZR0″ locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]doggy treats[/easyazon_link] and [easyazon_link identifier=”B00OQJO0T8″ locale=”US” tag=”rove05-20″]gift bags.[/easyazon_link]
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