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The dog is man's best friend..he is loyal and very affectionate to his owner and most people. A pet dog is very determined to please his owner and best friend. We have a dog and he is just as much part of the family as any of the people in our house. We love our dog very much. So it makes sense to me that if you have a pet dog, you might want to make a craft that represents your little doggy. You can make a pet dog out of paper, felt, foam, fabric, or even a jar. There are many creative ideas that you can find on this page that might inspire you to make a great dog craft. Have fun.
This dog is made with empty spool threads, wire, felt, and beads. Take a wire and thread it through the first spoool, and then tie a knot and thread it back into the head of the spool. This is the dog's head. Then come down at a right angle for the dog's neck and put another spool on the wire. Then twist another wire around that wire and put beads on it for the dog's legs. Then bed the wire and put 4 spools ont he wire...then wrap the wire around that wire for teh dog's legs. Tie a knot at the end of the beads. You can use felt for ears...and glue it on. Draw eyes on the dog's face.
Look at the paper diagrams instructions above. Fold Letter A and Lett B four times over. Cout slits in letter 'A' as you see above. These slits for the bend of the neck . To make the legs of the dog, use diagram letter b. fold ov er letter b...for each leg. Fold letter 'c' over for each of the dog's ears. Connect everything together with paper fasteners.
Here is a craft for a stand-up paper dog. You can print out the template here. Just print out this template and then cut it out. You can color it in if you want to. Then just follow the folding directions on the template and that is it, it should stand and look 3-dimensional now.
This craft is to make a puppy doggy money bank and it is made out of an empty frozen juice can. Just empty it and wash it out and let dry. Ask your parents to help you cut a hole at the top of the can. Then just color the sides brown or cover with brown-ish paper or felt and then glue down. Here is a printable dog template. Use this for the front and back of the doggy bank. Glue it to cardboard to make it sturdier and then cut it out and glue to front and back of the frozen juice can. Just make sure that the front and back legs line up correctly so that it will stand straight. Lay it on its side while it dries.
To make the above puppy doggy mask, just print out the dog mask template and follow the directions that are with it.
Here is the easiest stand-up paper dogs craft because there is no folding involved. Start out by printing out this paper dog template. To make it sturdier, print out the template on card stock. Then cut out the body and legs. Next, cut the dotted lines for slits to insert the legs into the dog's body. Then insert the dog's legs and stand him up.
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How to Make No-Sew Stuffed Puppy Dog Animal Toy with Socks & Rubber Bands - Today we will show you how to make stuffed puppy dogs out of socks and rubber bands. This craft will probably take less than 10 minutes for you…it is that easy. These are no-sew stuffed animals…that is right…no sewing necessary at all. If you like sock monkeys, but you were too lazy to make them, then this arts and crafts project is for you. Have fun. Instructions Here.
Make a Dog from Bumps Chenille Stems - There is a neat type of pipe cleaners that has Bumps in them...you can make these standing dogs with them. Find out how here.
Wooden Poodles - Taking a block of wood and cutting a poodle shape out of it...and then whittling it down to look 3-dimensional is difficult to do. Find out the techniques with this step by step tutorial. This craft is for older children and teens - and parental assistance is required.
Adorable
Knit Puppy Dogs Craft for Kids - -
Looking for a cute four legged friend but don't feel like cleaning up
after it? This free knitting pattern is the perfect solution. Knit
yourself a cute little puppy. Bernat boa makes him such a soft
friend.
Adorable Animal Bean Bag Toys - Make these cute bean bags wtih foam, beans or rice, needle and thread, pom poms, and googlety eyes. There are templates for a dog, bunny rabbit, piggy, or mouse.
Baby Food Jar Puppy Dogs Crafts What does your pet look like? How about the pet you wish you had? Make one out of a baby food jar. They're cute and easy! This idea comes from Lisa of Anniston, Alabama.
Balloon Twisting Balloon Dog Tutorial - We're going to proceed and twist a simple figure -- that perennial favorite, the dog. Next time, we'll talk about the dog, and how to use some simple techniques to create a variety of other figures from Rover. First, though, we need to make the basic dog.
Beaded
Dog Album Arts and Crafts Project - -
Capture your cute pooch in beaded beauty. This is a fun album cover
concept that works for any pet.
Beagle Paper Cutting and Folding Craft - - Beagles have a docile, patient, friendly temperament, making them
perfect playmates for children too. This Papercraft Beagle is about
one third the size of the real dog.
Biscuit
Dogs Craft for Preschoolers & Toddlers - -
Instructions for making a dog craft using a dog biscuit.
Bulldogs Paper Bags Arts & Crafts Activity - - Transform a paper bag into a cute bulldog.
Bulldogs Paper Crafts Activities - - Britain Personality: Dutiful and brave. Gentle and docile. Calm and
loyal, unperturbed small disturbances.
Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel - -
Britain Personality: Bright and intelligent. Quiet and affectionate.
Cheese
Dog to Make - - Tucked
in a New England style frankfurter roll, this charming cheese dog has
mastered a special trick -- putting a smile on your child's face in
no time flat.
Chihuahua - - The Chihuahua is thought to be a descendant of a breed of dog
called the Techichi. The Techichi was the dominant breed in the 9th
century in the area that is now Mexico. The Techichi was a pet of the
Toltec people.
Christmas
Puppy Card - Create
and send one of these adorable puppies to someone special this
holiday season. They won't be able to resist falling in love with
this cute card, doggone it!
Craft
a cute origami dog with your kids - - Looking for a fun kids' activity? Have a little
bit of spare time and paper to match? Make a paper dog with origami,
the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami
video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own
canine from folded paper. For more information, and to get started
making paper puppies yourself, take a look!
Cute
Poodle Dog Paper Craft - - Many
children love dogs. They are human’s best friends. But, not
every child has ability to have dogs in their home. If you ever feel
those conditions, you must be sad. But, don’t worry, because
you can make dogs and poodles from paper craft. You know, for the
first time this is an art paper craft from Japan, but lately, many
people love it. They develop technology to gain good quality paper
and high quality color also.
Dachshunds Paper Craft Activity for Kids - - While today' s Dachshunds are considered loveable domestic dogs
everywhere, they used to be treated as hunting dogs in Germany, the
country of origin.
Daschund - - Create your very own Daschund.
Dalmatian - - Dalmatians were used to guide or protect the carriage. In America,
there were many heroic rescues performed by Dalmatians leading
horse-drawn fire engines. The Dalmatian remains known as an
unofficial mascot of the fire brigade to this day.
Dalmation
Costume - - Use
these ideas to create a unique and simple dalmation costume.
Dalmatian
Dog Toilet Paper Roll Craft - -
You can either make the Dalmatian with the fire hat (for a fire man's
helper) or without. The dalmatian toilet paper roll craft is a fun
and easy cut and paste craft that uses a toilet paper roll as a base
to give it a three dimensional effect.
Dashing
Dog Envelope - -
Transform a simple envelope into a delightful dog.
Delightful
Dalmatians - -
Transform a white cup into a cute dalmatian puppy!
Delightful
Dog Card - -
Make a great dog card for dog lovers.
Dimensional
Dogs with Collars - -
Create your own free-standing 'Fido' with a colorful collar.
Doctor D Doggy Craft for Preschoolers & Toddlers - -
Doctor Doggy loves to diagnose.
Dog Corks Craft - - Make this unsual dog out of corks.
Dog
Bottle Bank - -
Recycle a 1-liter bottle into an adorable puppy to watch over your
money. This is a great green crafting project for kids.
Dog
Box for Valentine's Cards - -
You can replicate the same type of craft using craft foam by tracing
the template pieces onto foam and drawing on a few of the details.
Dog
Craft - - Children will use and
develop fine motor skills.
Dog
Craft Foam Visor - -
Find out how to create this fun dog visor using craft foam and a few
other supplies.
Dog
Crafts and Learning Activities For Kids - -
Kids will have fun and also learn with these dog crafts and
activities.
Dog
Crafts for Kids - -
Dogs seem to provide kids with a favorite subject when drawing
pictures. Take advantage of that enthusiasm with a variety of crafts
for kids. Crafts simple enough for the youngest kids require little
more than paper, crayons and imagination. For older kids, dog crafts
can involve many more materials, details and steps. Choose a dog
craft for your kids carefully so that you have a suitable and
pleasurable experience.
Dog
Ears Headband - -
Follow these directions to make a headband you can wear that looks
like dog ears.
Dog
Glove Pet - -
Puppies galore! A glove makes quick work of this fun project.
Dog
Paper Craft - -
This puppy dog is a simple cut and paste paper craft that is fun for
young children to make. It makes a great project for preschool and
kindergarten kids and works well for an animals, pets or letter D
theme.
Dog
Pattern for Beaded Safety Pins - -
Pattern works with three sizes of beads and pins. You choose the size
you want.
Dog
Paw Stockings - - Cut your family's furriest friend in on the action -- this
stocking's big enough to hold a bone that will last all day.
Dogsled
Adventure - -
Research dog sledding and the Iditarod competition then build your
own model dog sled team.
Dog
Themed Cross Stitch Pattern - -
One slightly more complex cross stitch pattern for children to make.
Dog-themed
Rice Pack - -
This rice pack can be heated in the microwave to warm up a sore
muscle or chilled in the freezer to reduce swelling. This is a fun
project to make with the kids. Read on for directions.
Dog
Toilet Paper Roll Craft - -
You can make this cute, three dimensional dog craft for a variety of
themes (pets, animals, the letter D, farm) or just for fun!
Dog
Toilet Paper Roll Craft - -
This is a simple three dimensional animal craft that is fun for kids
to make and play with.
Dog
Walker - - You
won't have to remind your child to walk the dog this Halloween with
this role-reversing pair of costumes. Smartly dressed in suit and
tie, your little gent will have a howling good time taking his
pretend pooch for a walk around the block.
Dog Paper Model Craft - This is a printable paper model of a donkey, cat, chick, dog and a box.
Dorbermann - - Germany Personality: Affectionate, obedient and loyal.
Excellent
Egg: Dashing Dachshund - - Transform
2 eggs into a delightful Dachshund
Felt
Dog - - This is
a terrific Kindergarten Craft to work on with your kids. It’s
quite simple to create and they can make the dog in any way or colors
they like.
Felt
Dog Key Ring Charm - -
Dog fans will enjoy adding more fun to their keychains or purses by
sewing this cute furry friend to tag along with them. You can have
this dog completely finished and ready to use within 30 minutes.
Felt
Pups - - Here's
a pattern for an adorable dog with movable legs. It's a basic shape
that's easy to transform into various breeds. For instance, add spots
with a fine-tipped permanent marker for a Dalmatian, or sew on
pom-pom poufs and voila, a poodle.
Fire
Dog Cup Puppet - - Also know as the “fire dog”, Dalmatians are known the
world over to be associated with the firemen. Here’s a craft
project that you can make in a jiffy. Easy enough to make for Fire Prevention Week Crafts Activity.
French
Bulldog - - The
French Bulldog is a small breed of dog, recognizable by its "bat
ears" that stand straight up on top of its head. It has a sturdy
body and its coat is short and silky. The short length of the tail
means the French Bulldog can not wag its tail much. Its bright,
curious, affectionate temperament and the fact that it does not bark
much makes it a great pet.
Furry
Friend Frames - - In this artistic dog craft, you'll bone up on
pet trivia, and decorate a frame to honor your family's furry pal!
Each family member can decorate their own furry friend frame, or you
can all collaborate on one frame.
German
Shepherd Dog - - Germany
Personality: Quick and intelligent. Obedient with their owners.
Golden
Retriever - -
Britain Personality: Obedient, clever, gentle and friendly
Golf
Ball Dog Craft - -
Make this special dog a golf fan can display on a shelf or even used
as a paperweight! If the person you are making this.pngt for does not
like golf, you can use small Styrofoam balls that are painted to
resemble the balls from their favorite sport such as basketballs,
baseballs, or soccer balls.
Handprint
Dog Craft - -
Another original handprint craft from FreeKidsCrafts.com! Just trace,
cut and color. The best part is that no two will be alike.
Heart
Dog Paper Craft - -
Read a bit about DLTK's Grow With Me Craft Concept to get some ideas
on how this basic craft idea can be used with different materials to
make it appropriate for everyone from ages 2 thru 82!
Heart-Shaped
Animal Masks - -
Love can come in many disguises, but none will be as adorable as
these animal masks. (At the heart of each mask is a heart!)
Hot
Dogs - - A very
lengthy craft for dog lovers!
How
to craft a puppet dog with your kids - - Puppies are one of the most cutest animals out
there and the most popular with humans. So why not make a cute puppy
made from paper to enjoy for days. This tutorial will show you
teachers or parents, how to make a cute puppy dog out of different
colored paper. Enjoy!
How to Create Balloon Animals : a Dog - Creating animal balloons is both fun and exciting with a group of kids appreciating your talents. Creating animal balloons is easier than you might think, once you learn a few basic twists and how the balloon works when you manipulate it, creating new and exciting designs becomes second nature.
How
to Make a Clay Dog - -
Need a simple hands-on clay craft project? This little clay dog is
basic enough for children and adults to enjoy making and can be an
excellent family activity for canine lovers of all ages. Make it from
your favorite modeling clay or craft dough, then paint it to look
like the family pet. When finished, it can be a toy,.pngt or
decoration.
How to Make a Dog Ear Headband - - This dog ear headband is a simple way to identify a dog character in a play or could be used for a Halloween costume or dress up play. It is comfortable to wear because of the use of plushie felt and it eliminates the need for a bulky hood or mask that may obscure vision. This dog ear headband can easily be sewn together in an evening, leaving you more time to create the rest of the costume.
How
to Make a Dog Sock Puppet - - Sock
puppets are a classic children's toy. Re-use an old sock with rips,
stains or tears or buy new socks for the project. With a few
inexpensive materials and about a half an hour of time, you can
create a toy that will amuse for hours. This project requires no
sewing, and is an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon with your
children. Swap out scissors with safety scissors and supervise them
as they create their puppets, having the adults use the glue gun as
necessary.
How to Make a Foam Craft Dog - - For this fun, kid-friendly craft, it's time to get in touch with your heart. These foam dogs require building a dog's body and face from a series of heart-shaped foam cutouts. Use googly eyes, stickers and yarn to decorate the completed dog. These heart-shaped cuties make excellent Valentine's Day crafts. Also consider making them for Mother's Day and Father's Day.pngts.
How
to Make a Wooden Dog Pull Toy - -
Cute handmade wooden toys can make great.pngts and a successful side
business. Find or draw a simple pattern, then follow the steps below
to make your pattern a pull toy!
How
to Make Puppy Birthday Cards - -
Dog lovers, whether children or adults, will enjoy receiving a
birthday card with pictures of puppies. If you're a photographer, you
can easily take photos of the birthday person's puppy (if they have
one) and make a card that can be framed. Puppy birthday cards can be
elegant or whimsical and colorful. The use of layering papers on a
card gives it a nice three-dimensional effect.
How to Twist a Balloon Dog, the Basic Animal - Balloon twisting can be great fun. With a few balloons, and a little bit of patience, you can find yourself making many new and exciting pieces of art. The first balloon sculptures people usually learn is the basic balloon dog or animal, created from a single balloon.
How to Twist a Standard Balloon Dog - Here are some simple instructions for bending and twisting balloons in order to make a balloon dog.
Labrador
Retriever (Black) - - Britain
Personality: Smart, obedient and gentle. Loves to please.
Labrador
Retriever (Yellow) - -
Britain Personality: Smart, obedient and gentle. Loves to please.
Letter
D becomes a Dog - -
Transform a letter D into a cute dog's face.
Make a Dog Balloon Animal - Learn how to make a balloon dog with balloons and skill.
Make a Cute Dog Card for Your Daddy - Make this cute card for your Dad on Father's Day. "Dad, My Love for you Goes On and On!" Dog Card Craft for Kids
Miniature
Schnauzer - -
Germany Personality: Easy to train and very loyal.
Nothing
But a Hound Dog... Mask - -
Do you like the song this craft is named after? Or perhaps you just
love dogs... Either way, you are sure to enjoy making this fabulous
hound dog mask!
Pantyhose Puppy - Learn how to make a really cute stuffed animal puppy dog out of an old paire of panythose.
Paper
Bag Dog Craft - -
You can make a Dalmatian type dog like the one in the picture or use
different colors for a grey, brown, tan or black dog. Or even a red
(Clifford type) or blue (Blue's Clues type) version.
Paper
Bag Dogs - -
Great dog puppets that are easy to make!
Paper
Bag Puppet Dog Craft - -
Dogs are a favorite in our house and our daughter loves pretend she
is a puppy, so we wanted to make a dog craft that was interactive and
something she could play with. She loves this dog puppet craft and
loves making the dog move and talk. We kept this farm craft simple so
our daughter could put her dog puppet craft together with just a
little prep work on our part and it turned out great!
Paper
Plate Dirty Dogs - -
No self respecting working dog would endure a day without a good roll
in the dust – this cute cut-out farm dog is no exception.
Pick
of the Litter - -
The Dog-Lovers in the crowd were looking for a costume truly fit for
the leader of the pack. We knew we'd hit the mark with this box full
of puppies when five-year-old Bryce's eyes lit up. "I'm going to
take all of my dog buddies with me!" he exclaimed. "And
I'll bark when I walk!" chimed in his classmate, Michaela, age
five.
Pink
Poodle - - This
pampered pet's look comes together quickly with bath puffs, rubber
bands, and two pairs of pink socks. A jeweled collar and a painted-on
black nose provide the perfect finishing touches for our fab Fifi.
Plaster
Pooch - - Use
plaster cloth to craft a canine in the likeness of your family pet.
Check out Plaster Pals for basics on building this and other
critters.
Play
With Me, Puppy - -
Capture the pleasure of your puppy’s company with mess-free
Crayola Color Wonder™ Paint.
Plushie
- Standing Dog - - This sewing
pattern shows you how to make a standing dog plushie which makes a
great snuggle baby toy.
Presto
Dots Poodle - -
Ooh-la-la! Craft a Parisian-inspired pooch with Model Magic®
Presto Dots and your creative flair.
Printable
Puppy Dog Ears Craft - -
These cute little Puppy Dog Ears from the Free Kids Craft Team will
turn anyone into a faithful friend.
Pup for Pencil Holder - The next time You need a pencil at your desk, this dog will fetch it for you.
Puppy
Love Craft - -
Well, this is my personal favorite (so far) when it comes to
Valentine's crafts. (Maybe because it took the most effort on my
part.) So, grab some toilet paper rolls and your kids and make this
cute little puppy in love. (Hey, print a copy for yourself! There's
nothing my daughter loves more than doing a better job of "staying
in the lines" than mommy.)
Puppy
Paper Bag Puppet - -
A puppet that is just too cute!
Puppy
Picture Frame - -
Create a fun frame to show off your lovable pet.
Puppy
Yarn Bug - -
Make a puppy dog yarn bug that looks just like your dog!
Put on Pups Nose Mask Craft - Create your favorite animal nose or make up your own one-of-a-kind paper schnozzola with Crayola Squeezables™ 3-D Paint such a a pig, dog, or tiger.
Red
Dog Dance - -
Everyone loves Clifford! Paint your own lovable red pooch doing a
big-hearted doggy dance.
Saint
Bernard - -
Saint Bernards are said to have saved thousands of lives in this
area, and they are often depicted with barrels around the neck, said
to contain rum for the lost victims they found.With this paper craft,
you can make a model about one quarter the size of a real Saint
Bernard dog.
Scarf
- Puppy Dog - -
This free crochet pattern shows you how to make a puppy dog scarf.
Scooby
Doo Dog Costume - -
Send your trick or treaters on a quest to solve a mystery or two in
this Scooby Doo dog costume a kid's Halloween craft classic.
Scottie
Christmas Tree Ornament - -
A Christmas tree ornament for all Scottish Terrier fans. This little
scottie is decked out in his finest collar and bell to add some cheer
to your Christmas tree.
Shetland
Sheepdog - -
Britain Personality: Intelligent and obedient. Lively. Smart and easy
to train.
Shiba - - The Shiba we know today is a result of these protective activities.
The Shiba is classified as a small dog, but it is known for being
very muscular. According to one theory, the name "Shiba"
comes from an ancient word meaning "small".
Soda
Pop Can Puppy - -
Find out how you can easily create a cute puppy using an aluminum pop
can.
Stretchy
(Accordian) Dog Craft - -
Kids will have fun making this dog, decorating it and then playing
with it - making it's middle stretch.
Styrofoam
Dog Craft - -
Dottie created this dog craft in honor of National Dog Day. This
craft is a great way to recycle styrofoam trays.
TP
Puppy Puppet Craft - -
You can make any kind of animal... we made a cute puppy puppet.
Valentine
Mailbox : Pink Poodle - -
Create a fabulous pink poodle Valentine mailbox for your Valentines!
Valentine
Mailbox : Puppy - -
Create a cute puppy valentine mailbox to hold all your Valentines.
Valentine
Puppy - - Create
a cute Valentine puppy!
Welsh
Corgi Pembroke - -
Britain Personality: Strongly territorial, rather excitable.
Wire
Hanger Yarn Dog - - This is something I made for my children when they were little and
am now making for my great grandchildren...
Yorkshire
Terrier Papercraft + Chocolate Toy Poodle (Dogs) - - Twofer from designer Ayumu Saito of Craft
Pocket, the adorable Yorkie and a choco toy Poodle.