Dog-Leash Holder

What you will need: Unfinished wood-peg rack Spray paint Color copies of pet photos Letter-shaped stickers Bone-shaped dog biscuits Water-based acrylic varnish (matte or semimatte) Paintbrush Craft knife Glue gun

This adorable -- and helpful -- gift is easy to create with some paint, photos, and biscuits. Step 1: Spray-paint peg rack, and let dry completely. Step 2: Use stickers to spell out dog's name. Use glue gun to attach dog biscuits. Step 3: Generously varnish all parts of rack, including stickers and biscuits, but skip the pegs, which have a tendency to show air bubbles. Quickly apply some varnish to the backs of the photocopies and place on rack. Step 4: Cover the photocopies, stickers, and bones with another coat of varnish, brushing off any excess. Varnish will appear milky white when wet but will dry clear. Let dry for at least 2 hours. PHOTO: © Joshua McHugh