The arrival of Sammy means that we’ve been rather busy for much of the past month, so there has been little crafting going on. However, one of the games that the dog trainer has suggested that we play with Sammy involves a “toy” on a length of cord; the toy being some soft or fleecy fabric. Apparently you can buy such things, but I was sure that my scrappy stash would yield something suitable…
First, I fished out the piece of cord and wrist strap that I removed of the horrible broken bodyboard that featured in July’s ScrapHappy. After that, it was just a case of finding some fabric that might appeal to him. Since he’d already pinched a piece of red woollen cloth left over from my ‘little red riding hood coat‘, I decided to go for that. A few knots later and we had a toy that can be flicked about to gain his attention. It’s probably the simplest ScrapHappy ever, but Sammy likes it.
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I’ve been inspired to write this (and future) ScrapHappy posts by Kate, Tall Tales from Chiconia. On the fifteenth of every month lots of folk s often publish a ScrapHappy post, do check them out:
Kate, Gun, Eva, Sue, Lynn, Lynda, Birthe, Turid, Susan, Cathy, Tracy, Jill, Claire, Jan (me), Moira, Sandra, Chris, Alys, Kerry, Claire, Jean, Jon, Hayley, Dawn, Gwen, Bekki, Sue L, Sunny, Kjerstin, Vera, Nanette, Ann, Dawn 2 , Bear, Noreen, Preeti, Edith and Jule
If you fancy joining, contact Kate and she’ll add you to the list. It would be lovely to see more non-sewing posts, but any use of scraps is welcome.
The Snail of Happiness 
Nice Piece of Work
/ December 15, 2021It’s great! And I see that Sammy’s pics have been photobombed by A Certain Other Canine….that made me laugh
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/ December 15, 2021Yes… she wouldn’t want to miss out
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nanacathy2
/ December 15, 2021Excellent notion. Dogs love their toys.
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/ December 15, 2021We’ve had things like this before for cats, but I’d never thought that a dog would enjoy it until our trainer suggested it.
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Quimper Hitty
/ December 15, 2021Sometimes simple is the best appreciated – it seems to be the case with Sammy! Good luck with the training, it looks like she is enjoying it!
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/ December 15, 2021Sammy is getting on very well with training – yesterday we had a doggy parkour session for the first time, which was exciting.
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Bear
/ December 15, 2021Sammy looks like a very happy doggy with his toy! Some of the best toys are things from around the house that cost $0. Our kitty is fascinated by the jar opener (my sis in laws mom made from a rug gripper cloth crocheted with a pretty sc border). In fact, when SIL gave me a new one last week, the little imp came up and snatched it from my lap. We all had a hefty laugh… and SIL Mom said she’d make a new one for me and disquise it. hehe!
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/ December 15, 2021Sammy is currently learning what are toys and what are not… I’m sure he would love your jar opener!
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Going Batty in Wales
/ December 15, 2021So glad ypou are all enjoying the new addition to the family and he is ettling in so well!
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/ December 16, 2021He’s fabulous… but I think he knows it!
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katechiconi
/ December 15, 2021That’s definitely a big canine grin and tail wag happening there, I’d say your scrappy improve dog toy was a roaring success!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ December 16, 2021I had planned a much more elaborate ScrapHappy this month, but somehow it just didn’t happen… maybe next year!
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katechiconi
/ December 16, 2021It’s often the way. Save it for the start of 2022!
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arlingwoman
/ December 15, 2021Sammy is looking very happy! Who wouldn’t like some nice fabric for a tug of war?
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/ December 16, 2021He is a remarkably happy dog and has settled in so well.
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rutigt
/ December 16, 2021Great idea! Cute dog!
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/ December 16, 2021And if he could just learn to control all his legs, he’d be great!
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onesmallstitch
/ December 16, 2021I’m sure Sammy – and making new toys will keep you busy.
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