11 Rainy Day Activity Ideas for Pet-Loving Kids

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Rainy Day Crafts Kids

Summer is a super FUN time of year for kids, but rainy days can have everyone stuck indoors and looking for something to do. We’ve put together a new list with lots of rainy day activity ideas for pet-loving kids. Some involve a little supervision, or some planning ahead, so take a look and pin this list for later so you’ll always be prepared to help your kids entertain themselves on the next rainy day!

Printable PAW Patrol Dance Game

PAW Patrol Pup Pup Boogie Dance Game: Nothing beats the rainy day blues like an indoor dance party! Use this free printable from PAW Patrol and get your tails wagging! Get the Free Printable Game Template and Instructions here.

 

DIY dog house

Kid’s DIY Cardboard Box Dog House: Every dog should have a super fun indoor dog house, and it’s easy to make one. Help your kids with this tutorial for parents on how to make an indoor dog house from cardboard boxes.

DIY Catnip Toy Kids Craft

Make DIY Catnip Toys for Cats:  Check out this simple and fun kid’s activity to make some sock fish catnip toys for your cat and all their neighborhood pals, too. It’s a great way to use some of those solo socks that are missing their partner!

How To Draw Dog for Kids

Draw a Portrait of your Dog or Cat: Search youtube for loads of helpful instructional videos on how to draw pets, like this one.  Also visit Crayola for a free printable How to Draw Dogs Coloring Page for Kids.

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Printable PAW Patrol Easter Egg Holders for Dog Loving Kids

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Easter PAW Patrol Printables

Here’s a fun and free printable from the PAW Patrol gang, especially for Easter! Super fast and easy to create your very own Easter Egg Holders to display your kid’s decorated eggs. Put a name of each guest and family member on an egg and they would make CUTE place cards for your Easter table at brunch or dinner!

Just PRINT this PDF, cut them out and tape the ends together. For more free PAW Patrol coloring sheets, crafts, games and projects visit the Nick Jr website.

PAW Patrol is an action-adventure series starring a pack of six heroic puppies: Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, and Skye, who are led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy named Ryder. With a unique blend of problem-solving skills, cool vehicles and lots of cute doggy humor, the PAW Patrol works together on high-stakes rescue missions to protect the Adventure Bay community.

Fun PAW Patrol Fact: Ryder rescued all the pups and taught them their PAW Patrol skills. If you want to learn more about how you can rescue animals too, visit the ASPCA website.

Back To School Sale: 50% OFF Craft Supplies and Online Classes

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craftsy deals

To celebrate Back to School time, Craftsy is having a BIG sale for all our crafters and DIY folks! Stock up on craft supplies, patterns, projects and more plus take online classes all at up to 50% OFF regular prices.

Not a crafty type? No problem! Crafsty.com also offers great online classes in gardening, cooking, photography and other hobbies & interests. And each class comes with a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee so you can get a refund if you aren’t fully satisfied with your purchase decision. Visit the sale page to browse all classes, projects and supplies.

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Hundreds of classes in quilting, sewing, knitting, cake decorating, art, photography, cooking and many more categories, bring the world’s best instructors to you. Learn at your pace with easy-to-follow HD video lessons you can access on your computer and mobile device anytime, anytime, anywhere, forever.

You can even bookmark your favorite techniques to return to as often as you’d like with just a click. Plus, ask your expert instructor questions for all the personalized guidance you need to succeed!

I took the Knitting for Beginners online class a while back and it’s still one of my favorites! Read my Craftsy review here to learn more. Classes also make a great gift!

Craftsy Online Craft Lessons for Pet Lovers On Sale from $14.99

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pet craft lessons

Whether you are a beginner at knitting or a pro baker looking for some cool new craft ideas, be sure to check out the BIG sale over at Craftsy.com today. All online craft and hobby lessons are up to $20 OFF with classes ranging from $14.99 to $29.99. Don’t wait because this sale ends tonight!

In addition to some really fun pet-themed craft projects, you can also learn how to:

  • Build a Raised-Bed Garden
  • Knit an Easy Infinity Scarf
  • Do Product Photography at Home
  • Cook with Cast Iron
  • Make Jewelry
  • Use PhotoShop
  • See all classes on sale

Craftsy also offers free pattern pages for Embroidery, Knitting, Sewing, and Quilting, and free cake decorating recipes? There are even some FREE dog sweater patterns…Check it out!

Free Patterns and Recipes at Crafsty

I’ve taken the Craftsy Knitting class online, and found it to be fun and really easy to follow. I did it completely on my iPad but you can use another device, computer or laptop instead if you prefer.  And once you buy a class, it’s yours to keep and retake as often as you like. Craftsy also offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so there’s nothing to lose if you don’t like a class after you signup for it! Just visit Craftsy.com to browse Sale Courses, free lessons and more.

Online Sewing Class

10 FREE Craft and DIY eGuides: Photography, Drawing Animals, Cake Decorating + More (reg. $4.99 each)

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10 free craft eguides

We love trying out new craft and DIY projects! If you do too, then be sure to snag these terrific FREE eGuides courtesy of Craftsy. Each one is a free downloadable PDF regularly priced at $4.99 each. It doesn’t say how long the free promo will last, so be sure to head on over using the links below and get your free eguide now:

FREE Craft, DIY and Hobby eGuides [PDF]

>Photography
eGuide: Better Photos Now: Beginner Photography Tutorials
>Cake Decorating
eGuide: Not-So-Basic Buttercream Decorating Ideas
>Food & Cooking
eGuide: Delicious Doughnut Recipes You Can Make at Home
>Jewelry
eGuide: Beginners Guide to Wirework for Beautiful Jewelry
>Paper Crafts
eGuide: 6+ Stash-Busting Paper Craft Projects
>Drawing
eGuide: Drawing the Human Face: A Primer
>Painting
eGuide: Beginner’s Guide to the World of Watercolor
>Gardening
eGuide: Success With Container Gardening
>Woodworking
eGuide: Woodturning Basics for Beginners
>Drawing
eGuide: How to Draw a Dog and Cat

draw animals

Ready for more? Craftsy offers full-length interactive online video classes with top instructors. Read the review of the Craftsy Knitting Class I took using my iPad! Then visit Craftsy.com to check out all their offerings, including some free online mini-classes.

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