DIY Christmas Ornament for Dogs – Filled With Treats!

Shell & Katy Pretty Fluffy Editors

Katy and Shell are two style-savvy dog mums who celebrate the best in pet-friendly living. A professional pet photographer and dog lifestyle writer, together they bring dog-friendly inspiration, pet product recommendations, dog treat recipes, pet expert advice and the best in emerging and designer dog brands into the homes of discerning pet parents around the world.

Make it the most wonderful time of the year for your furry best friend with this easy, stylish and super adorable DIY Christmas ornament for dogs. We bet they’ll love them, and so will you!

Being the dog-crazy mamas we are, we’re always looking for ways to include Ziggy and Sunny in everything we do. And this of course goes for Christmas and the holidays too.

Not only do these DIY dog treat baubles make a beautiful addition to your Christmas tree, they’re also the perfect DIY Christmas gift for dogs sure to see those tails wagging all season long.

Oh and they make such a thoughtful gift for your fellow dog-loving friends and family too! It’s so easy to make them in one big batch, so you can have one for yourself as well as all your favourite (dog) people. 

We just love the idea of homemade Christmas decorations inspired by your love for your pooch – it couldn’t get more wholesome if we tried (exactly what Christmas is all about!)

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And if you love to support small business, these homemade Christmas ornaments are a great opportunity to do just that.

Filling the baubles with an assortment of dog treats is a fun and unique way to support several small pet brands at once (not to mention how the various colours and textures of different treats enhances the overall decorative effect of the bauble!)

You can see a list of the Australian dog treat brands whose yummy dog treats we included in our baubles below.

Prefer to make your own homemade dog treats? See all the healthy DIY dog treat recipes we have right here on Pretty Fluffy for all the inspiration you need!

Okay, ready? Follow the simple steps below to make your very own homemade Christmas bauble for your dog.

DIY Christmas Ornament for Dogs – Filled With Treats!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Photo paper (5×5 or 6×4 inch size)
• Gift tags (we used these cute wooden ones!)
• Plastic fillable baubles (ours are from Spotlight and can be found on Amazon) 
• Ribbon
• Tassels to fit your colour scheme
• Scissors
• Assorted dog treats (see the list of our included brands below!)

Optional:

• Glue gun
• Glitter

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Print a photo of your dog (or all the dogs you’re gifting!) on to photo paper. We used 5×5 inches size, though a standard 6×4 is fine. Depending on the size of your bauble tag, you might need to reduce the size of your image so your pup’s face fits nicely.
• Fill your baubles with your favourite dog treats (support your local businesses by purchasing a mix from different brands!) 
• Once you’ve filled your bauble, close it and attach your ribbon. Set aside. 
• Place the tag on top of your dog’s photo, ensuring their face fits within the tag. Draw around the tag, then cut around the outline.
• Now, go ahead and glue the cut-out photo to the tag.
• Attach the photo tag to the ribbon, along with your chosen tassel. 
• Hang on your tree for Christmas Day, or gift to your dog-loving friends!

Optional: 

• For a little extra sparkle, add a glittery initial to your bauble! Using a glue gun to write the letter, then sprinkle with your favourite coloured glitter. If (like ours) your glue gun sets instantly, you’ll need to sprinkle fast!