Found this super creative, ridiculously cute idea from Martha Stewart, so I am borrowing and re-posting to spread the idea. There are several great options for dog collars but not many can say that they’ve accessorized their pooch themselves. If your dog is a little bit of a diva, you want something fun to do with a friend on a rainy day or you love a little sparkle (and who doesn’t?) then give this craft a try.

Tools and Materials
Measuring tapeGrosgrain ribbon (really just any ribbon will do)
Scissors
Pinking shears (regular will probably do the job)
Sewing machine (you can hand sew too!)Needle and thread
Rhinestone trim and dangle
Two 3/8-inch snaps

Dog Necklaces How-To
1. Begin by measuring your dog’s collar size using measuring tape. Cut a strip of 3/4-inch-wide grosgrain ribbon to your dog’s collar length, plus an additional 3 inches. Fray check each end of the cut ribbon. Trim the ribbon ends with pinking shears.

2. Fold under 1 inch of the ribbon at each end. Using a sewing machine, stitch the folded ribbon hem in place.

3. Cut two pieces of rhinestone — one a rhinestone dangle, the other a strip of rhinestone trim — to fit the hemmed collar, minus 1 inch.

4. Using a sewing machine, sew the rhinestone dangle trim to the bottom of the grosgrain ribbon. Then use a needle and thread to hand-stitch a strip of rhinestone trim directly above the dangling rhinestone.

5. Unsnap two 3/8-inch snaps. Hand-stitch the snap sockets (the indented sides of snaps), one beside the other, to the 1-inch hem. Stitch the snap balls (the protruding sides of snaps) on reverse side of other end, so snaps will meet when hems are brought together.

To view the project on Martha’s site click here.