DIY Aviary from Old Armoire
Amy at Empress of Creativity created a DIY aviary for her finches from an old armoire. Behind the scenes shots and more descriptions on the process can be found here.
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Cat Quilt from Old Jeans and T-Shirts
Dexter looks happy, no? Learn how to make a cat quilt from old jeans and t-shirts from Cristina at Karmology Clinic. I love the freeform stitches and appliqué touches. This is such a great way to get rid of your old clothes and keep kitty happy at the same time!
How-To: Pirate Dog Costume
Calling all Salty Sea Dogs Your matey will look shipshape in this piratical costume. I’ve never owned a store-bought costume. I was one of those kids lucky enough to have a super crafty mom who would jump on her sewing machine and whip up anything from a placemat to a prom dress without hesitation. […]
Youdoodoll Make Your Pet into a Doll Kit
From the UK, Youdoodoll offers kits to make doll replicas of your dog (or your cat or your self, for that matter). The DIY dog doll kit comes with one blank pet, one collar, one iron-on transfer sheet, one doggy t-shirt, and instructions. You can order one in the States for under 20 bucks from […]
Pet Spotlight: Kayte Terry’s Rabbit, Potato
Crafter Kayte Terry of This is Love Forever has a cuddly bunny named Potato that likes to hang out while she crafts. How can she get any work done with this cute one around? Name of Pet: Potato Pet Type: Dwarf Hottot Rabbit Favorite activity: Chewing, running, eating kale, hopping, mayhem Favorite food: Any leafy […]
How-To: Homegrown Catnip
Catnip, Nepeta, is a pretty plant that will thrive in most everyone’s garden. This potent plant is known for driving cats wild, a fact that often overshadows how lovely it is to grow. Catnip is a flowering perennial, meaning once you plant it, it lives year after year. The leaves are silvery green and heart-shaped […]
Birdie Potpourri
Birdie Potpourri By Jessica Wilson Years ago my mother had a mad love bird living in her home. My brother found it flying about the San Fernando Valley and presented it to her as a pet. The thing was crazy psychotic as many single love birds are wont to be, so my mother dubbed it […]
