How to Make Cake Toppers That Look Like Your Dog + KitchenAid Giveaway

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Dog lovers, are you planning to stay in this weekend and cuddle with the fur kids instead of braving the post-Thanksgiving store sales and crowds? We are too!

I was searching for a new dog-related DIY project I could start this weekend and found this super cute Dog Cake Toppers Lesson on Craftsy.

Bring your furry friends to life as adorable canine cake toppers!

Whether they’re posing for a treat or adorning a cake, dogs bring a smile and sense of joy that’s always worth celebrating. Join the award-winning “Cake Dutchess” and learn to make edible canine cake toppers along with some fun accessories such as bones, bandanas and more. Using basic shapes and easy-to-follow techniques, you’ll be able to recreate your favorite doggos for any occasion.

Online Class Includes:

  • 6 Streaming HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
  • Downloadable class resources, including a printable supply list and design templates
  • Detailed instruction, explanation and demonstration
  • Answers from fellow classmates in our virtual classroom
  • Click to preview this class

I’ve done Craftsy’s online knitting classes before, and know how fun and easy to use their online craft classes are, so I’m excited about this new one. Every class comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there is nothing to lose. In addition to a great weekend activity with kids, this craft lesson would also make a great gift for your favorite crafty dog lover.

When you buy the course here for $9.99 you own it forever and can access it on any computer, tablet or smartphone with internet. You also get a FREE month of access to unlimited online classes from the whole library with categories including online photography lessons, paper craft classes, jewelry making, plus lots more great DIY projects.

Visit their website here to check it all out.

Now that you are on your way to making adorable cake toppers, be sure to enter our latest giveaway for the chance to win a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Quality kitchen tools and appliances make all the difference and this one is at the top of every baker’s holiday wish list!

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Giveaway

Use the Rafflecopter contest widget below to enter. Giveaway is open worldwide and ends 12/4/18 at 11:59pm ET. Winner outside of the United States will receive the cash equivalent of $250 via Paypal. Model and color may vary. Good Luck everybody!
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New Dean Russo Art Book Release and Giveaway

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Dean Russo Animal Art Book

Animal lovers rejoice. There’s a new book release from artist Dean Russo. It’s a gorgeous retrospective spanning the artist’s entire career to date. From early cartoon character drawings to his iconic animal illustrations, this book makes the perfect gift idea and is certain to bring joy to everyone on your holiday gift list!

For those not familiar, Dean Russo is a wildly popular Brooklyn-based artist with a unique graphic style. Inspired by his love of dogs and animals, he uses vibrant pop art colors and bold patterns to portray the energy and soul of his subjects. Mixed media artworks include pastels, pencils, oils, Sharpies, spray cans, liquid acrylics and more.

Dean Russo Art Book Giveaway

The book, Dean Russo: A Retrospective, includes 200 amazing images, and is being officially released in hardcover on 11/13.

It’s available for pre-order now at an amazing price, including Amazon’s pre-order price guarantee.

Order now and if the Amazon price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you’ll receive the lowest price. Also be sure to click the coupon on the book description page before adding it to your cart for an additional discount.

Dean Russo Book Giveaway (4 Winners!)

To celebrate the release of Dean Russo: A Retrospective, we’ve got 4 copies to give away!

Use the Rafflecopter contest widget below to claim your entries. The giveaway is open to US residents and ends at 11:59ET on 11/13/18 so our winners will be among the first to get their paws on a copy. Good luck everybody!

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5 FREE Kindle Books About Dogs + WIN an Amazon Fire 7 Tablet

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Hey dog lovers, looking for some new book ideas? We’ve got you covered with a bunch of Free Amazon Kindle Books about dogs and puppies! Every week, Amazon chooses some new and popular titles and makes them FREE to “buy” for $0.00 each.

Click the links below to go straight to the dog book(s) you want. Since prices and promotions change frequently, be sure to double check that the price is still zero before completing your order.

Once you get your books, they are added to your permanent library and you can access them any time. You can read the books on any wifi enabled device, smartphone, computer or tablet.

And speaking of tablets, be sure to scroll down to enter our giveaway below. One lucky person will WIN an Amazon Fire 7 Tablet!

Download Free Kindle Books for Dog Lovers

 

Enter the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet Giveaway using the contest widget below. Giveaway is open worldwide and ends November 6th at 11:59pm ET. Good luck everybody!
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Haunted Hounds Halloween Giveaway

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Halloween will be here before you know it so we’ve scared up a fun and spooky Halloween Giveaway to get you in the spirit!

 

The prize is $50 PayPal cash to help you and your pets throw your own Boo Bash!

Halloween $50 Paypal Giveaway! 

This giveaway is open worldwide and ends on October 23rd at 11:59pm ET. Use the contest widget below to choose as many of the entry methods as you wish.

Good luck everybody!
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Just Because It’s May $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

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Hey, it’s May! Sounds like the perfect excuse for a new giveaway.

Whether you’re shopping for wedding presents, need stuff for an upcoming summer vacation or want to treat your dog to some new travel gear, we’re sure you can find a way to spend THIS prize: a $100 Amazon Gift Card!

Daisy and I have teamed up with a small group of bloggers to organize this giveaway in appreciation of our readers and social followers.

Use the contest widget below to choose as many of the optional entry methods as you wish. The giveaway is open worldwide and ends on May 29th at 11:59pm ET. Good luck everybody!

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