Gifts for Pets and Pet Lovers

Knitted Catnip Delight

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.

Knitted Catnip Delight How-To

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Jingle-Bell Dog Collar

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.

How to Make the Jingle-Bell Collar

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Suede Doggie Coat

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

Make a Suede Doggie Coat

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Baby Sock Cat Toy

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

Baby Sock Cat Toy How-To

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Pet Place Mat

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

Make a Pet Place Mat

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Dog-Cleanup Bags

Doggie 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.

How to Make Dog-Cleanup Bags

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Catnip Rat Toy

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

Catnip Rat Toy How-To

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Dog Dining Station

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

Make a Dog Dining Station

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Feather Cat Toy

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

Make a Feather Cat Toy

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Simple Pet Pillow

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.

Simple Pet Pillow How-To

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Homemade Dog Biscuits

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

How to Make Homemade Dog Biscuits

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Bird Swing

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

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Collapsible Dog Bowl

This collapsible dog bowl is perfect for traveling pet owners.

Make a Collapsible Dog Bowl

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Reflective Dog Leash

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

Make a Reflective Dog Leash

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Dot-Painted Pet Bowls

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

Make Dot-Painted Pet Bowls

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Faux Bois Pet Placemat

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

Make a Faux Bois Dog Placemat

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Wool Cardigan Dog Coat

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

Wool Cardigan Dog Coat How-To

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Catnip Fish Toy

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

Catnip Fish Toy How-To

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Diamond Dog Necklaces

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

Diamond Dog Necklaces How-To

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Water-Resistant Doggie Coats

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

Make Water-Resistant Doggie Coats

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Cardboard Cat Playhouse

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.

Cardboard Cat Playhouse How-To

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Fish Tank Christmas Tree

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.

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Pet Silhouette Tote Bag

Any pet owner would love to show off his pet -- or at least his 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.

Pet Silhouette Tote Bag How-To

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Mitten and Glove Puppets

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

Make Mitten and Glove Puppets

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Tin Can Dog Robot

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.

How to Make a Tin Can Dog Robot

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Dog Appliqued Infant Bodysuit

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

Make Dog Appliqued Onsies

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Animal Night-Light

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

How to Make an Animal Night-Light