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Oh, Go Put a Sock in It

Just like that old saying goes, you should "put a sock in it" .

Just like that old saying goes, you should "put a sock in it" . . . but I'm not talking about your mouth. Seems those stockings can find another stuffing place — pet toys.

Community member drea nicole offered up this crafty solution for lil ol' socks:

I make toys from left over fabric and stuff it with clean, old socks. Now I don't have to worry about Viva destroying an expensive toy or swallowing stuffing. My stitches tend to last longer, too.

Even if you're not into creating your own toys, sock pieces would make a handy replacement to ripped-out stuffing. Still squishy but not leaving icky white bits all over your home, considering nestling a squeaker inside this footwear before performing that stuffy surgery next time. If you'd love to sing your praises for another pet project, join the Street Team and share your idea with us!

Poll

Would You "Needle Felt" Your Pet?

Okay, so maybe not everyone on this planet wants to commission an enormous mural of their pet, but would you pay for a mini "needle felt" of your dog or cat?

Okay, so maybe not everyone on this planet wants to commission an enormous mural of their pet, but would you pay for a mini "needle felt" of your dog or cat? An Etsy user named KaysK9s will create the Needle Felted Likeness of your dog or cat for $120. She claims she can make any breed (mixed or purebred) as long as you supply ample pictures, and after seeing her samples, I'll bet she can. She also makes even smaller custom keychain editions for $35.