FREE Shutterfly Hardcover Photo Book ($23.99 value)

September 6, 2013
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Here’s a super great idea of what to do with all those cute pet and family photos you’ve taken this year…make a FREE photo book! It’s perfect for your coffee table or to give as a gift and they are easy and fun to make DIY Pet Project!

Just order by September 11, 2013 (11:59 P.M. PT) and snag one free 20-page 8×8 hard photo cover photo book. Offer cannot be redeemed more than once per account and/or billing address. Taxes, shipping, and handling will apply. Make sure to use Shutterfly promo code SUMMERBOOK when you order.

You can add options to your 8×8 book (extra pages, cover options, layflat pages, Storytelling styles, memorabilia pockets, etc.) at additional cost. You can also apply the Offer Value of $23.99 toward the purchase of any larger photo book. (Not valid on 5×7, 7×9, 8×8 soft cover, or 8×11 soft cover photo books, prepaid plans, other products, or prior purchases.)

Shutterfly has all kinds of design templates and themes so all you have to do is choose the one you like and drop your own photos and text in where you want it.  I made one for Daisy’s daddy last year for Christmas and it turned out really CUTE!

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You can also use the free book offer to create a cookbook, baby book, vacation book, or just about any else you can think of. It’s a great chance to put some of those favorite photos to use instead of leaving them trapped in your phone or digital camera! Go HERE to get started and remember to order by 9/11 and use Shutterfly promo code SUMMERBOOK at checkout!

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7 DIY Pet Projects, Crafts and Recipes

August 19, 2013
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diy pet projects, crafts and recipes

Do you love DIY and craft projects almost as much as you love your pet? Then you won’t want to miss any of these fabulous pet projects, crafts and treat recipes. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite tutorials, recipes and patterns to help you get your craft on!

pet scrapbooking

Pet Scrapbooking

Save all those precious memories of your fur kid with these great tips and ideas on how to create a scrapbook especially for your pet. Go here for tutorial.

organic cat treats

Homemade Organic Spinach & Chicken Cat Treats

Learn how to make these easy and crunchy organic cat treats for your kitty.  With organic catnip, chicken and more tasty ingredients, they are sure to be a hit with even the most finicky feline friend! Get the recipe here.

diy dog coat

DIY Water-Resistant Dog Coat

The queen of all DIY Crafts, Martha Stewart, has a whole section of great pet craft projects including this one on how to make your own doggy coat. We think it looks more like a vest, but it’s super cute either way! Go here for the instructions.

 diy dog silhouette

DIY Dog Silhouette Art

Create your own wall art using your dog’s silhoutte. Stunning and simple! According to the author, the most difficult part is getting your dog to sit still for the photo. Learn how here.

make your own salmon treats for dogs

Salmon Cookie Recipe for Dogs

This easy recipe uses salmon or tuna and other natural ingredients to create adorable and yummy treats for your dog.  Now I just have to go find a fish-shaped cookie cutter! Get the recipe here.

knit dog toy pattern

Knit a Dog Toy

This intermediate knitting project calls for small double-pointed needles and worsted weight yarn. It looks a little challenging for a beginner like me, but it’s so darn cute that I had to share it! Get the dog toy knitting pattern.

Homemade Wild Bird Treats

Make Your Own Wild Bird Treats

And finally, here’s one for the birds! These easy, hanging treats for wild birds make a great gift idea…and would look so cute hanging outside the window. Get the super simple directions.

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Free Kindle Book! Paleo Chef for Dogs: Homemade Gluten-Free Dog Food Recipes

May 18, 2013
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Snag a FREE copy of Paleo Chef for Dogs: Homemade Gluten-Free Dog Food Recipes eBook for Kindle or any device! Remember to verify price is still $0.00 when you download it ($2.99 reg). Kindle books are readable on iPhones, Android, PC and more so be sure to snag your Free Kindle Reading App to get started.

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FREE Online Craft Classes: Cake Decorating, Quilting, Knitting + More!

April 30, 2013
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Since I know you all love free stuff as much as I do, and many of you are DIY and craft-enthusiasts, I wanted to let you know about a bunch of FREE online courses you can snag right now from Craftsy.

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Top Free Mini Craft Courses

If you haven’t signed up for a full-length course yet, Craftsy’s mini-courses are a perfect way to learn new skills and experience the Craftsy platform first-hand. Options include:

  • Know Your Wool: Do you wonder where your yarn comes from? Learn about different types of wool and the individual characteristics of each.
  • The Hand-Painted Cake: Elevate your cake with freehand painting techniques. Create beautiful and edible works of art with Erin’s tips and tricks.
  • Creative Quilt Backs: Make the back of your quilt just as interesting as the front! Find out everything you need to know to make beautiful quilt backs.
  • Modern Buttercream: Learn to use buttercream like a pro! Discover the tricks and tips to construct and create a beautifully finished buttercream cake.
  • Short Rows: Don’t fall short because you find short rows intimidating! Learn four different techniques to creating short rows, and discover how they can make shaping a knitted garment a snap.

I’ve already taken a full-length knitting course, and think the next 2 free Craftsy mini-courses I’m going to take are:

1.  Short Rows
2. Hand-Painted Cakes

Check out all of the other free Craftsy mini-courses by clicking here.

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DIY Pet Project: Silhouette Canvas

April 2, 2013
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Calling all crafters and DIY fans…there’s a fun new DIY Pet Project series on YouTube you’ll want to know about!

DIY Pet Silhouette

The Pet Collective has just launched a brand-new series created especially for those of us who are crazy for our pets. It’s called Sedona’s Super-Awesome, Incredibly-Fantastic, Uberly-Cool, Do-It-Yourself Pet Project (but they call it Sedona’s DIY for short).

It’s hosted by vivacious Sedona Cohen, who shows kids, tweens and pet parents how to make awesome DIY projects for and about their pets. From paintings to easy, no-sew pillows to organic apple-oatmeal pet snacks, Sedona can do it all … and will show you how, sharing her passion for animals through fun and creative projects.

The first installment in the new series is a super CUTE DIY Pet Silhouette project. Check it out:

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