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Make A Flat Pet in 5 Minutes

March 2, 2015

I finally made a flat pet SUGAR. I did not have much time so I used my DIY creativity to make a flat pet in 5 minutes. I actually made 2 flat Sugar in 5 minutes: 1) stand-up flat Sugar and 2) flat Sugar on a stick.

The key to making a flat pet is selecting the right photo of your pet. I did not follow what many suggested to use a photo showing off your pet’s paws. Rather, I selected a meaningful photo of Sugar. The photo that is the inspiration of Golden Woofs logo.

How To Make A Flat Pet

How to Make a flat Pet in 5 minutes

6 Supplies You Need

1) photograph of your pet
2) manila folder
3) scissor
4) glue
5) tape (regular & double sided)
6) wooden stir sticks used for coffee (or any wooden sticks – the thinner the better)

3 Easy Steps to Make a Flat Pet

1) On a 8×11 paper, print your pet’s photo in color. Make sure your pet digital photo is of good quality.
2) Glue it on a manila file folder. Then, cut out the outline of your dog’s photo

DIY How To Make A Flat Pet

To make a base stand …
3) Use four coffee stir sticks as a base support to prop it up and tape to secure the sticks. Then, simply cut out a “triangle” (using the manila file folder). Fold the triangle in half and use a double sided tape to secure on the sticks. Also, tape the top of the triangle.
Optional: For identification, I also taped my blog business card on the back (hiding the top sticks).

DIY Flat Pet in 5 Minutes

I accidentally printed an extra color photo and was able to make another flat pet, Sugar on a stick. These Sugar’s flat pets conveniently fit in my purse and are easy to carry around for events where I can’t bring Sugar.

Flat Pet Sugar with BRIGHTLEY, Russell Madness

The first event flat pet Sugar attended was the Press Movie Premiere of Russell Madness, check our post for more photos. Follow Golden Woofs social media: FB, Twitter and Instagram to see the next event appearance of flat Sugar.

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Check our Instagram @GoldenWoofs Sugar at GPE (Global Pet Expo)
Flat Sugar at 2015 BlogPaws with Little Oz

5 Photography Tips: Taking Photos of Dark Colored Dogs

September 7, 2014

Today is Sugar’s blog friend Oz the Terrier 10th Barkday. We met Oz last year. He was a bit shy but he’s so sweet and has a cute smile.

Oz has a dark colored coat/fur and it can be difficult to photograph.
Oz mom asked if I can take a couple photos of Oz. I was honored to photograph Oz, as I am not a professional photographer. I provided Oz’s mom photography tips based on what I learned from taking different photo subjects.

5 Tips for Taking Photos of Dark Colored Dogs

1) Lighting – Natural light is the best to get a dark colored dog stand out.

2) Background – Never photograph against a dark background and/or surroundings.

3) Close Up – Great way to feature your dog’s fur and face is through a close-up photo. The effect creates a depth and captures your dog’s unique character.

4) Shooting Mode – Use the continuous shooting mode on your camera. (This feature might not be available for a point-n-shoot.) Don’t wait for the moment. Usually, the best shots are the unexpected and sudden moments.

5) Most important is always to have FUN.

Make sure to find some time to visit and greet Oz the Terrier.
Oz’s mom is doing something very special to celebrate his 10th Barkday!

Golden Happy to co-host Black n White Sunday Blog Hop with Dachshund Nola.
Have a PAWsome FUN Sunday!

7 Do’s of Instagram: Photo Edition

March 10, 2014

Instagram is fun way to share photo moments with family and friends. It is a mobile app, where you snap a photo, transform it by adding a filter and share it.

Are you in Instagram? Is your dog in Instagram?
Sugar and I are on Instagram as @GoldenWoofs
When I created our account 3yrs ago (Instagram just started), Golden Woofs was a private account. As Instagram has gained popularity, I made Golden Woofs public. Also, Instagram hit big since purchased by Facebook.

Since I upgraded my iPhone, I became active in Instagram. In the process, I also learned some basic iPhone photography. I’m sharing what I learned …
7 Do’s of Instagram: Photo Edition

1) Use your phone camera and not Instagram.

2) Set your camera mode to square.

3) Use a photo editing app. My 3 favorites are Camera +, SnapSeed, and Fotor.

Camera + can be an overwhelming app but its great for focus and exposure purposes. It offers tons of cool effects/filters.

SnapSeed (which is own by Google) is my favorite photo editing as it provides a lot of options and adjustments. It makes a photo pop just using minimal photo tweaks.

Fotor is a simple easy app to use for beginners. It offers lots of photo effects.

4) Instagram is suppose to be “instant” sharing moments but you have an option to stamp your photo with your brand using Phonto or iWatermark apps

Phonto is a free simple app that allows you to add text or image (your brand/logo).

Paid app of iWatermark lets you save multiple photo/text/graphic watermark.

Watermarking images for Instagram is an extra step. It is an important step you may want to consider. It helps to protect your images/content, and promote your blog/brand and product marketing efforts. Once you have created a watermark especially on iWatermark it is a quick step.

5) Use additional Instagram filter for the final upload

My favorite Instagram filters are Valencia and Sierra which I often use especially if I share the photo in FB.

6) Wisely use hashtags!

You can use Instagram “Explore” tool to check active hashtags or check top-hashtags

If you forgot to add hashtags on your posted photo, you can easily add hashtags in the comment area.

When sharing it on FB/Twitter: remove and/or use only a few and appropriate hashtags.

To eliminate re-tying hashtags, save hashtags on your text app. Use the command select all and copy when you post your photo on Instagram.

7) Install emoji> app and use it when you like and comment on a photo.

I love taking daily photos of Sugar and Instagram has become an extension of our blog. I’m able to share candid fun moments from Sugar’s day. Being in Instagram, I’ve met many dog (Golden Retriever) lovers which lead to new blog readers and several brands have connected with us.

Give Instagram a try …

Next post will be about Do’s of Instagram: Video Edition

Teach Your Dog To Unroll A Yoga Mat

January 31, 2014

Two weeks ago, you saw Sugar do Yin Yoga. Many of you asked “how did Sugar learn to unroll a yoga mat?” Sugar used her Golden Nose.

5 Things You Need

1) Yoga Mat
2) Small Tasty Treats : Sugar’s favorite is Zuke’s Mini Naturals
3) Your Dog’s Attention
4) Patience
5) Calming Music

9 Steps To Teach Your Dog To Unroll A Yoga Mat

1) Find a spacious place
2) Have your dog in a “down” position.
3) Place treats on the mat (spaced it accordingly).
4) Roll the mat, leaving a piece of treat for your dog to see.
5) Guide your dog’s nose to the first treat (close to the first roll).
6) Guide your dog’s nose to the rest of the treats.
7) Always remember to have FUN teaching your dog a new skill.
8) Be Patient.
9) Make sure to praise your dog.

Teaching your dog to unroll a yoga mat is a FUN skill to learn. Give it a try.

Watch Sugar’s Yin Yoga video, check our 1/17 post Yoga with Your Dog

Simple {DIY} BowTie For Your Pet

June 27, 2013

From my “Girls Wear BowTie Too” post, I was wearing a big bowtie.
Many of you guessed that is is made of Duct Tape. Yes, it is…
Duct Tape is a sturdy cloth-backed and waterproof adhesive tape.
Duct Tape has become the DIY tape for many household. Nowadays, Duct Tape comes in various patterns/designs which inspired my mom to make me a (big) Bowtie.
The tutorial below is for a regular size bowtie.

To create a Big BowTie use 4 strips from step 1.
Mom also made me a Tie, check out my Take Your Dog To Work Day post.
You can create lots of fun Ductivities with Duct Tape.

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

Make A Flat Pet in 5 Minutes

How to Make a flat Pet in 5 minutes

6 Supplies You Need

3 Easy Steps to Make a Flat Pet

5 Photography Tips: Taking Photos of Dark Colored Dogs

7 Do’s of Instagram: Photo Edition

Teach Your Dog To Unroll A Yoga Mat

Simple {DIY} BowTie For Your Pet

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