Don't forget your best friend this Christmas; even those with four paws deserve a special treat under the tree. We've gathered our favorite gifts for pets and those who love them to inspire your handmade pet-themed creations.

For the fashionista pooch on your list, embellish a dog collar with a silk bloom.

In just two easy steps, you can create a toy the cats on your list will love to play with.

Help the furry friends on your list stay warm with a stylish coat made from our template.

Treat a kitty to a game of cat and mouse with a handmade gift. There's no mistaking these critters for the real thing -- they're constructed from brightly colored suiting and shirting fabric.

Get the pooches on your list into the holiday spirit with this decorative ascot.

Give an unforgettable gift to your favorite pet owner this Christmas. Transform a photo of the pet into a sparkling portrait using the process of glitter painting.

Basic knitting skills are all you need to create this 9-inch mouse. It's part of a collection of knitted and crocheted creatures called amigurumi, after the Japanese art of crocheting small animals.

Use a simple transfer process to put pet photos onto a stylish tote bag for a wonderful handmade gift.

Super-size and frame a photo of a loved one's pet for a playful, personal gift.

With our downloadable templates and easy-to-find materials, you can create a customized ID tag for your pet.

There isn't a kitten that wouldn't purr over a catnip-filled knitted pillow. The toys are also packed with wool stuffing and a jingle bell.

It's the time of year for everyone -- canines included -- to don finery. In this regal, easy-to-sew collar, worn by Martha's French bulldog Francesca, two rows of silk-taffeta ribbon are pressed into box pleats and stitched in place.

If you have a dog larger than a Frenchie, it's easy to improvise: This is essentially just a rectangle and two straps.

This simple and inexpensive mouse-size toy, filled with catnip and sewn by hand, will provide your favorite cat with hours of entertainment.

This fun, laminated place mat makes mealtime cleanup a cinch.

Doggy cleanup is a dirty job, but everyone's got to do it. Make this task less daunting with a stylish bag that conveniently attaches to your dog's leash.

A homemade catnip rat makes a great stocking stuffer for your favorite feline.

This easy-to-build dog feeding station raises your pet's food and water to a more comfortable level and keeps your floor neat.

What cat wouldn't love this fun feather toy to play with? Made of wool felt, it's simple to create.

It's a dog's life -- and a cushy one at that. This soft bed, suitable for small pooches or cats, can be refreshed with a quick switch of covers.

Show your four-legged friend some love with these tasty homemade dog treats.

String wooden beads and spools, plastic buttons, and a bell onto a shoelace and your bird will busily move them around with his beak.

This collapsible dog bowl is perfect for traveling pet owners.

Make evening walks safer for dogs and owners with this reflective leash and collar.

A dot-print personalization with a pet's name matches the old-fashioned look of an enamel bowl.

Keep a pet's feeding area neat and clean with this easy-to-make faux bois place mat.

Transform a wool cardigan into a charming dog coat -- your furry friend will enjoy the extra warmth.

This whimsical fish-shaped toy is sure to become one of your cat's favorite playthings.

These sparkling necklaces are simple to make with grosgrain ribbon and dangling rhinestone trim.

Pamper the pooch in your life with Martha's well-fitted, adjustable water-resistant doggy coat. It's Francesca and Sharkey's favorite for staying dry and warm on cold winter days.

Your cat will love to meander through her very own playhouse, which you can construct from three cardboard boxes in just a few simple steps.

Bring joy to your pet's tank with a plastic Christmas tree. Attach a plastic bead to the top with silicone aquarium sealant (kids should ask a grown-up to help). Wrap lead plant weights around the trunk or set it in a suction cup (for filtration tubes) stuck to the tank's floor.

Any pet owner would love to show off his pet -- or at least his pet's image -- all the time; adorn a tote bag with a pet's silhouette for a gift that allows its recipient to boast in a most functional way.

Lost a mitten or glove? Don't fret! Make its orphan into a cute animal puppet.

Making this tin-can dog is a great project for you and the kids. Almost everything you need can be found in your tool chest, kitchen cabinet, and recycling bin.

Share some puppy love with the baby in your life with these appliqued one-piece baby rompers.

Make a turtle or elephant night-light using our templates -- it's the perfect gift for any child or animal lover.