Happy New Year 2012


Get The Look
All you need are three things:
1.  Silver Chenille Stems
2.  Silver Star Decorative Garland
3. Cute Dog (hahahaha)


Take one Chenille Stem and wrap around dog's head.  Twist together to create the perfect fit.  If you have a larger dog, twist two stems together as one and then wrap around head.


Should look like this when you are done:


IMPORTANT: 
When working with chenille stems, it's important to make sure all the ends twist outward (Away from where the dog's head will go).  Wire ends are sharp and will not feel good if poking your pup's head.


Create your numbers by folding stems into number shapes.  Cut off extras.


Use your cut off pieces as ties to connect numbers to the head piece.  Twist the connecting strips around head piece and numbers a few times as tight as you can.


Add stars by twisting star garland around top of head piece.


Celebrate the New Year!!!




xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian

Merry Christmas

Ho Ho Ho, Merrrrry Christmas Everypawdy!!!


Oh what fun it is...to dress up.


What are YOU wearing?


xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian

Ugly Christmas Sweater Vest



Is it just me or does this look add like 10 dog years???  He looks so mature!


Get the look:
Plain sweater or vest
Dark brown felt - trunk of tree
Green Tulip Fashion Glitter Transfer Sheet - tree
Mini poms - ornaments
Star patch - top of tree
Dog bone patches - under tree
String to tie bows on dog bones



You will also need:
Iron and ironing board - tree and patches
Fabri-Tac Glue - ornaments, trunk, and bows


Now, should I make a matching one for the husband???  HA!
Can't wait for Christmas!!!



xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian

Glitter Dog Silhouettes

Winter and Glitter and Shimmer, Oh My!
If you are a big fan of silhouettes like I am, you are going to LOVE this project!!!  Check out how easy you can make glitter dog silhouettes of your own pup or favorite breed on fabric with



INSTRUCTIONS:

Print out a profile picture of your adorable pet on regular computer paper.  Here is the original of Sebastian that I used.


Tape it to top of glitter sheet covering the entire photo with tape for a sturdy cut.  Carefully cut out dog silhouette shape with a zacto knife.


Peel off top film on glitter sheet.



Place glitter sheet on shirt.  Lay a press cloth or piece of fabric over it and press iron down for 40 seconds being sure to cover all corners.


LOVE IT!!!


Make gifts for all of your dog-lovin' friends!!!
Here is one using a red glitter sheet for an accessory piece.


For silhouette with neck tie, print 2 copies of the same dog silhouette.  Draw a tie on one of the silhouettes and leave the other silhouette as is.  


Cut out one full silhouette and one tie silhouette with a zacto knife.


Follow the rest of the steps from above for applying silhouette to tee.
Find my post disclosure here.




xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian

Paw Print Keepsake Ornament


Sebastian and I have been busy this afternoon making a new Paw Print Keepsake Ornament for 2011!


This one is perfect for his baby Christmas tree.


Check out my tutorial on this project from last year to see how you can make your own!!!



xoxoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian

Sebastian Loves Greeting Cards!!!

If your pup is the star of the family like Sebastian is, then I'm sure you have a gazillion photos that would make the perfect Photo Holiday Cards!!!


You all know Sebastian and I are DIY freaks, so we love anything customizable!!!
We jumped at the opportunity to do this product review for GreetingCardUniverse.com, which has thousands of cards to choose from AND customize...both inside and out!


If you don't have photos in mind, no worries!!!  
Click here to see hundreds of already made Christmas Greeting Cards.


Now the real challenge...who gets what card???
As a proud mother, I want everyone to see all of Sebastian's Christmas Cards.  HA!

  
Thank you Greeting Card Universe!!!




Sebastian awaits Hurricane Irene!!!

BlogPaws brings us Hurricane Irene, as if all the earthquake aftershocks weren't enough!!


Nothing stops the pawty at BlogPaws though.  
Stay tuned for Sebastian's adventures to the East Coast and our "survival" story next week.  HA!

Sebastian Travels!!

Nothin' like traveling with your furry companion.

Taking the ferry that goes to and from Port Angeles, WA and Victoria, Canada all day.  Yes, all dogs are allowed on the ferry!!!!!!


In front of the Victoria, Canada Harbor.  Beautiful day!!!


And my favorite picture of the trip...Sebastian in front of the Canadian Parliament building.


Then off to the Victoria park.


 Sebastian spotted turtles, and ducks, and peacocks, oh my!!


Tired baby waiting for the ferry back to Washington.  The Empress in the background.


Back in Washington, we went on a little bike ride.  This path goes along the coast line and is just gooorgeous!


Enjoying the wind!  Sebastian fits snug in my hiking pack.  I carried him one way and the husband carried him on the way back.  


A little break.  This background looks a lot like California here!


Also had some fun at the La Push beach in Washington!


Now back home to 105 degree weather.  BLEH!!!!

Where has your pooch traveled?  We want to hear about it. =)


XOXOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian

DIY Dog Bed - Bamboo Frame!!!!!


Many of you will jump with joy when you read this: 
This is a "NO SEW" DIY project!!!!



Yep, that's right.  
And along with this awesome bamboo bed tutorial, Sebastian and I are celebrating one year of Sew DoggyStyle this month.  Wow!!!

INSTRUCTIONS:

First, you will need bamboo.  Home Depot and other related stores sell bamboo stakes.  I was fortunate enough to have bamboo growing in the backyard!


Then you'll need to cut the bamboo to size (easiest with a man...with a chop saw).  To determine the size of your bed frame, measure the size of your dog bed and add a few inches on each side for the bamboo to overlap.


What's awesome about this project is you can use an already made dog bed that you have to place inside the bamboo frame.  You can also make the frame as big or as small as you want it so virtually any sized dog can have one!!

You will then need some twine.  I purchased this bundle from Home Depot.


This part is going to take TWO people.  We used the "square" knot technique to combine the bamboo.  I recommend searching some videos on You Tube to determine which knot technique you like the best.


After you get the bottom frame done, I would give it a test fit with the bed you will use.  As you can also see in this picture, I used a standard bed pillow as the "mattress" since it fits Sebastian perfectly.  But ANY bed will work.


Next it's time to square that baby up as you attach the top frame.  I mainly "eyeballed" it, but measuring always helps eliminate mistakes.  =)


Well, that's it for the frame!  
We took it outside to do another test fit and put the pillow in with the cover on.  (if you also want to use a standard bed pillow but you don't sew, you can use an old pillow cover from your bed set!)


 Sebastian approves.  Moving on...

  Now on to the NO SEW curtains!!!  Yep, you read that right.

Measure the bamboo frame around all sides.  You'll have 2 different measurements, unless your frame is a perfect square.  Cut out 8 rectangles of fabric based on these measurements:  measure from floor to top of frame and double that measurement for the length.  Measure from one side all the way to the other side for the width (no need to double up on the width unless you want extra gathering).

Fold each rectangle piece in half and lay over the top bamboo strip like this:


As you can see, I sewed the edges.  However, no sewing needed if you use TULLE and it works great!!!

Then just gather the piece of fabric to one side and tie a piece of twine around it to hold it in place...like this:


Repeat these steps for each corner of the bed frame.
That's it!!!!  I know, so easy.

Here's more pictures to enjoy...  



And of course Chanel couldn't help but get involved after I pulled out the beef jerky.


If you make this project, post your finished tutorial on our  Sew DoggyStyle Facebook page!!

You may re-post any of my projects as long as you credit Sew DoggyStyle.


XOXOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian


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