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Treat your pets with DIY Thankful Treat crafts

November 13 by Stefany 86 Comments

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Today I am partnering with Lunchbox and Big Heart Pet Brands to show you a few ways that I am showing my thankfulness for my own pets but also those of loved ones. As you know, my pets are very important in my life and the lives of my husband and kids. They are part of our family. I am that person that gets her pets Christmas presents, so sharing the holidays with my pets is nothing new to me.

Thanksgiving is a great time to create a DIY for pets; it’s the perfect time to reflect on the things that are important to us, including those pets. I was challenged to create a gift for my dogs with Big Heart Pet Brands to #TreatThePups. You can use Milk-Bone Dog Snacks, Pup-Peroni Beef Flavor Dog Snacks, or Milo’s Kitchen Chicken Grillers to make a fun, delicious treat craft for your pup or those of your loved ones.

treat gifts for dogs

I started with a very simple but pretty gift using Pup-Peroni treats. These are perfect for my old girl, Sammi, who has lost some teeth in her old age. I bought the Lean Beef Flavor to help my dog Elvis keep the pounds off. Love and thankfulness go hand in hand with taking care of my pets!

pupperoni treat gift

I created the little tag on an editing website, printed it off and taped to a piece of construction paper. Tying a few treats together with some raffia ribbon into a cute bow and you are done. Simple yet cute!

pupperoni gift

Next, I grabbed a small glass container to create a treat jar for my pups. I used the same, but smaller tag, and tied a cute ribbon around the edge of the jar with the same raffia ribbon. This would be a great gift to give to others that have pets that they love too. My mom and dad’s dog is a member of our family too and I think this would be fun to give to her. She loves treats!

milkbone treat jar

Finally, the kids wanted to get involved in the DIY for pets project. We decided to make a turkey (it is Thanksgiving time, after all). This was a fun craft to do with them and both girls were able to help. We used construction paper to create feathers, eyes, beak, and snood (that thing under the beak!).  If we had googly eyes, those would have been fun too but ours were a bit too small. Instead we used a white crayon to color the eyes in. Jemma was able to help cut and color and Joley was able to cut all the pieces.

Creating the turkey bag is easy! Simply use a brown paper bag and fold over the end (about 3-4 inches). Add your feathers (fanned out) along the back side of the fold. Add your eyes, beak, and snood. Once you have the bag put together, add some treats inside. You can now staple it or use a small piece of tape to keep it closed. We used MilkBone treats for this project and the kids loved the way it turned out.

milkbone in bag

turkey bag gift

Rocky was pretty happy with the results of our Thankful Treat crafts as well!

rocky with milkmen

You too can create a gift for your family pup, utilizing Big Heart products to show your thanks and #TreatThePups. You can check out the DIY Thanksgiving Projects to get some ideas and get started on your own creations!

This November, Big Heart Pet Brands® invites you and pet lovers everywhere to celebrate the holiday season with your furry family members. Created for the purpose of nurturing the bond between pets and the people, the #TreatThePups page on Walmart offers creative crafts and other fun ideas to help you include your pet this Fall.

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Filed Under: Pets, Random Blogginess Tagged With: crafts, diy, dogs, LB, pets

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Comments

  1. Candace says

    November 19 at 11:21 pm

    This is SO sweet! We would totally do with for our cat. Such a fur baby.

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  2. lauriel says

    November 18 at 11:01 pm

    So cute! I don’t have a pet to spoil that way, but I wish I did… 🙂 Lucky pets that are the recipients of those gifts!

    xo,
    lauriel
    EyeForElegance.com

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  3. Erica says

    November 18 at 12:15 am

    We always give our little fur balls something for the holidays! I love it!

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  4. Michelle says

    November 17 at 4:34 pm

    I love that, such an adorable idea!

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  5. Michelle says

    November 17 at 4:31 pm

    Aw, such a sweet idea! And Rocky is so adorable. I have a wittle pibble too, a white one with tan spots named Lyssa. 🙂

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  6. Lindsay says

    November 16 at 11:25 pm

    Oh my gosh… I LOVE this!! I will be making specials treats like these for my pups this week 🙂

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  7. Erin says

    November 16 at 8:26 pm

    This would be so awesome to bring to the shelter!

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  8. Brenda says

    November 16 at 8:16 pm

    Aw, I need to find a friend with a pup! I so want to give them these cute gifts!

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  9. Jenn @ hellorigby! says

    November 16 at 5:06 pm

    These are so sweet! And your pup is adorable!

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  10. ananda says

    November 16 at 12:29 pm

    haha the last picture is adorable, really captures the eagerness of the puppy! =)

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  11. Rosey says

    November 16 at 9:39 am

    The kids would love being in on this for sure. 🙂 I think it’s a fun idea too.

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  12. amanda mcmahon says

    November 16 at 8:48 am

    How sweet. I guess we do sometimes overlook our 4 legged friends and family members.

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  13. Shipra says

    November 15 at 5:30 pm

    Such a cute way to incorporate your pet into the Holidays! <3

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    • Stefany says

      November 16 at 1:07 am

      Thanks Shipra!

      Reply
  14. kendall says

    November 15 at 5:26 pm

    Awe, such a cute idea! My pup gets spoiled 365 days a year though! LOL – love this idea!

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    • Stefany says

      November 16 at 1:08 am

      haha! So do mine Kendall. Believe me!

      Reply
  15. Michelle Webber says

    November 15 at 4:25 pm

    Ooh our little mini schnauzer LOVES Pupperoni! Cute gift bags too!

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    • Stefany says

      November 16 at 1:08 am

      Thanks Michelle!

      Reply
  16. Ann Bacciaglia says

    November 15 at 4:21 pm

    This is such a cute idea. I think this would be a great gift for friends with pets.

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    • Stefany says

      November 16 at 1:08 am

      It would Ann! I know I would love it if someone gave this kind of gift to my pups! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Chrissy says

    November 15 at 4:10 pm

    This is SO cute! My kids would love to do something like this for our dog. Fun family project!

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    • Stefany says

      November 16 at 1:09 am

      My girls had a blast making the turkey bag. It was a lot of fun to do together for our pups.

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  18. Lisa Rios says

    November 15 at 12:42 pm

    I do agree that Pets are very important in our & they are almost part of our family. Pup-Peroni treats sounds like a wonderful snack as it suits well for old age dogs. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Stefany says

      November 16 at 1:09 am

      Thanks for stopping by Lisa!

      Reply
  19. Melissa Vera says

    November 15 at 12:41 pm

    This is so cute. Thank you for remembering our furry friends.

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    • Stefany says

      November 16 at 1:10 am

      Thanks Melissa!

      Reply
  20. Amanda says

    November 15 at 8:23 am

    How cute! I’m sure your puppies are very loved in your home!

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    • Stefany says

      November 16 at 1:10 am

      Yes they are! Thanks for stopping by Amanda.

      Reply
  21. Danielle says

    November 15 at 12:21 am

    This totally be something my mom would do (making a giftbag for a dog)…lol. All jokes aside your dog looks very happy and very loved and that is awesome.

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    • Stefany says

      November 16 at 1:10 am

      Thanks Danielle!

      Reply
  22. Pauline C says

    November 14 at 10:46 pm

    That dog’s look on the cookie. Dogs are part of my Thanksgiving too.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:32 pm

      Yeah, he is all about his treats! ha!

      Reply
  23. Theresa says

    November 14 at 10:30 pm

    Ahahah! My pup has that same look when I wave a Milk Bone around! What a fun way to give a little back to our furry friends that bring us so much joy!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:32 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Theresa!

      Reply
  24. karissa says

    November 14 at 9:45 pm

    This is great, my dog would love this!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:32 pm

      Thanks Karissa!

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  25. Laurie says

    November 14 at 9:04 pm

    I love your dog’s eye’s in the picture. He’s like, “Gimme, gimme, gimme, please!”

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:31 pm

      That is exactly what he was saying. He only had about 5 treats before that one though. 😉

      Reply
  26. Heather says

    November 14 at 8:33 pm

    Ha ha ha cute idea! My dog is so ungrateful though! 😉 The bag you made is so cute!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:31 pm

      hahahaha! I would have to say I have an ungrateful pup too!

      Reply
  27. Claire says

    November 14 at 7:53 pm

    Can’t forget the pets for the holidays!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:30 pm

      Nope! Thanks for stopping by Claire!

      Reply
  28. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    November 14 at 7:14 pm

    So cute! Our little rescue CoCo was born around Thanksgiving, so we always celebrate her birthday on Thanksgiving! It’s a great way to remind her that we are thankful for her!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:30 pm

      That is super sweet Kristen!

      Reply
  29. Valerie says

    November 14 at 7:07 pm

    Pets are part of the family and they deserve a special treat too! Thanks for sharing.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Valerie!

      Reply
  30. Natalie says

    November 14 at 6:56 pm

    We always give the dogs stuff on Christmas–I know it’s totally ridiculous since they have no clue what Christmas even is, but they were the babies of the family before my daughter came along!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:29 pm

      I don’t think it is ridiculous but I am the person that remembers all my pets’ birthdays! haha

      Reply
  31. Angelic Sinova says

    November 14 at 6:52 pm

    This is so CUTE! Pets are apart of the family so they should be treated just as special <3

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:29 pm

      Yes! Thanks for stopping by Angelic!

      Reply
  32. Julie @ Run Away Freckles says

    November 14 at 5:57 pm

    I love my fur babies! They are most definitely on my Christmas shopping list

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:28 pm

      yay! Me too!

      Reply
  33. Andi says

    November 14 at 5:54 pm

    Can’t forget the fur-babies! My hubby and I don’t really celebrate the holidays but we definitely throw some extra love to our little one!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:28 pm

      That’s all that matters! I am sure your pup is happy no matter when they get the extra bit of loving!

      Reply
  34. Caitlin Cheevers says

    November 14 at 5:21 pm

    So cute! I love giving my pets gifts. I never thought about getting them something to join in the thanksgiving feasting!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:27 pm

      I hadn’t thought about it until this campaign either, but it makes sense. I am sure thankful for my pets!

      Reply
  35. Pam says

    November 14 at 5:07 pm

    I love the picture of your dog looking at the treat! My older girl does the same thing. She loves, loves, loves her Milkbones. My dogs always get something special on the holidays.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks Pam! He is a big baby and loves his treats!

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  36. Heather says

    November 14 at 4:12 pm

    This is a sweet idea. I’ll make one for my parents’ dog. Growing up all of our dogs loved milk bone.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks Heather!

      Reply
  37. Cara of Stylish+Geek Blog says

    November 14 at 3:39 pm

    That is so sweet! My adorable cats Kiwi and Cleo get treats all the time, but I would like to try to create something for them that is extra special for this coming holiday 🙂 thanks for the idea 🙂

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:26 pm

      That would be so cute Cara! I need to do something for my cats too.

      Reply
  38. Nancy says

    November 14 at 3:39 pm

    Haha your pup is adorable! I’ve always had larger sized dogs – but now we have a tiny little (fiesty) pomeranian 🙂

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:25 pm

      Thanks Nancy! We can’t have a small dog with the kids. I worry too much. But, we do have 3 large ones!

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  39. Liz Mays says

    November 14 at 3:22 pm

    OH my gosh, his expression as he stares at the treat is cracking me up. This is such a fun idea!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:25 pm

      haha! Thanks Liz!

      Reply
  40. amanda ripsam says

    November 14 at 3:06 pm

    I have 4 gold fish I’m not so sure there are treats like this for Fish lol I’ll have to look into it. I would love to own a dog or cat some day.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:24 pm

      haha! Fish may not be so excited about treats, huh? 🙂

      Reply
  41. Amber Nelson says

    November 14 at 2:20 pm

    Have to treat those animals too! These are cute ideas.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:24 pm

      Thanks Amber!

      Reply
  42. Krystal says

    November 14 at 1:31 pm

    That is so cute! It’s not as cute as your adorable pooch, but it’s close.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:24 pm

      haha! Thanks Krystal!

      Reply
  43. Chrystal @ YUM eating says

    November 14 at 1:19 pm

    Rocky is gorgeous! I am pretty sure our dogs would love a special treat like this. They love those puperoni things.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:23 pm

      Thanks Chrystal!

      Reply
  44. Kae James says

    November 14 at 9:20 am

    Aww I miss my doggy. =( I would give a lot of treats to him.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:23 pm

      So sorry Kae. 🙁

      Reply
  45. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 14 at 6:11 am

    Awww, it’s so sweet to remember our fur babies on Thanksgiving. My dog, Milo, loves Pup-Peroni treats!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:23 pm

      My Sammi is a big fan of Pup-Peroni treats. She doesn’t get excited about much in her old age, but she comes running for those!

      Reply
  46. Lois Alter Mark says

    November 14 at 6:08 am

    Oh, so cute! We never want to forget our furry children during the holiday season!

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:22 pm

      My husband thinks I am crazy but we buy for our pets too!

      Reply
  47. Rena McDaniel says

    November 14 at 5:00 am

    We have been taking care of my daughter’s dog for the last month while she has been in the hospital and then the babies. We will be sad to see her go and I am already making her a Christmas stocking this year.

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    • Stefany says

      November 14 at 11:21 pm

      Awww, that is sweet Rena! I am sure she will miss you too. I hope your daughter is okay.

      Reply
  48. Laura says

    November 13 at 9:42 pm

    I love this ide!!! we are getting a new pup next weekend and this would be the perfect way to thank his breeders other dogs and his “momma” !!! I love the jars!

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    • Stefany says

      November 13 at 11:17 pm

      I am sure they would love that Laura!

      Reply
  49. aimee fauci says

    November 13 at 9:11 pm

    Love the presentations and I love going to the vet or dog salon and having these Treat jars on the counter.. They are our kids to 😉

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    • Stefany says

      November 13 at 11:17 pm

      Thanks Aimee! You are very right, at least in my house. My pups are my babies!

      Reply

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