We’ve been working like dogs to collate the best projects for you to craft with your canine on National Dog Day which falls on 26th August. What could be better than combining your two favourite things – crafting and your furry companion? There’s an abundance of paw-dropping ideas to fuel your inspiration and get tails wagging!
1. Make a paper pet
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Want a mini-me of your best friend for when you’re paws apart? Check out the designs and how you can make them!
2. Christmas coat
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Get your dog in the festive spirit with this Fair Isle printed knitting pattern. You can download it for free and help your dog keep warm in style – just click the image and it’ll take you straight to the download!
3. Barking great bed
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There’s no need to put comfort before style with this funky bed – have the two in tandem! The blue and red fabric will have your dog feeling like the most stylish mutt on the street as it snuggles down for an afternoon nap. Download the templates and see how you can make it.
4. Greetings canines
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Got a dog-loving best friend who has a birthday coming up? We’ve got you covered. With 20 cards to choose from, it’s inevitable one will be perfect for the pooch fanatic in your life. Have a look at the designs and get making.
5. Doodling for dogs
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Go barking mad and let your creative instincts free with Hirameki Cats & Dogs; the Japanese art of drawing what you see. Simply click the image to download and get started.
6. Pooch papers
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Sharon Duncan’s paw-fect backing papers are a great foundation for a cracking card. Just click the image to download the papers!
7. Pug on paper
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Pugs are on hand to help you draw your way to a younger brain with this free download.
Don’t forget to take a photo of your finished designs and share them with us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtags #PaperCraftermag and #NationalDogDay
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