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12/20/2007

Advent Day 20: Carl's Christmas and fancy felt dog collar

Carls_christmas

Book: Carl's Christmas
by Alexandra Day
Activity: Fancy Felt Dog Collar

Carl's Christmas is a wordless book but the illustrations speak volumes. Carl, the rottweiller, is the guardian of a little baby and they have many wonderful adventures together but always under Carl's watchful eyes. Check out Carl's website for some coloring pages and activities.

Today's activity is for the dog in your life. It is an easy to make collar cover and can be decorated any way you wish. I hope you have fun with it :)

Fancy_felt_collar

Activity: Fancy Felt Dog Collar

Supplies:
•felt - wool prefered for durability
•embroidery floss
•fabric glue
•embroidery needle
•scissors
•ruler

Collar_on_felt_for_pattern

Step 1: the pattern size will depend on your dog's collar; make a rectangle that is the length of the collar up until where it buckles; the width should be about 3/4" wider than the collar on each side

Step 2: using your pattern, cut out two pieces from your felt

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Step 3: embellish one side of one collar piece; designs can be glued or sewn on; if you want it really fancy try adding sequins and jingle bells!

Step 4: lay your two felt pieces on top of each other, embellished side facing out, and stitch together on each long side about 1/4" from the edge; I used a running stitch but feel free to do what you like

Slide_collar_through_felt

Step 5: slide your dog's collar through your felt sleeve

Sophie_models_her_new_collar

Step 6: put the collar on your dog and tell her how pretty she looks, or how handsome he looks!

Comments

Your pet looks so beautiful!!!!!! Y will make one for my "Mora" this Christmas!

I just found your blog and have loved it - especially the Advent days countdown with a the crafts and picture books. They are amazing and creative!

This is such a great idea!! Thank you for sharing! Happy holidays!

This is such a great idea!! Thank you for sharing! Happy holidays!

Did I tell you already that I love your blog? I can't wait to start the projects that you did this year for next year! Something to do in front of the fire. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Ahh we love Carl !!! Clarice

I can't wait to try this for our dogs. You've made it look so easy, maybe even *I* (the non-sewer) could do it!

Your ideas are sooo great! I have been following your advent postings every day, and I think you are just wonderful! We made the wild bird ropings, and plan to do many more activities now that holiday break is finally starting. Thank you! Your ideas and the thoughtful way you present them make my day!

(I have three little girls and live in snowy Minnesota. My husband grew up near Hailey, and he gasped when he saw your photos of the fencing and mountains. He thought it was his old family ranch. Beautiful!)
Best, Sarah

It's fantastic!! I love it!!

It's fantastic!! I love it!!

Our Pug Dog would love this! Well, he loves *anything* we put on him if it results in more attention! I'll show my kids this craft idea---they'd enjoy it. Thanks again!

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