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“Canada Rocks” – A Quick and Easy Canada Day Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 04:01:11 +0000

Happy Canada Day, everyone!

If you're looking for a last-minute Canada Day craft to make with the kids today, this one is super-quick and easy!

Bonus: if you're in the US, you can tweak this craft and make it for the 4th of July too!

Click the link below to check it out!

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5 Fun and Easy Canada Day Crafts for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:08:21 +0000

Canada Day is extra-special this year, as our country celebrates its 150th birthday!

Here are 5 fun and easy Canada Day crafts that your kids can wave at the parade or hang in the yard to show their patriotic pride on Canada Day.

They look terrific, and can be made from materials you already have around your home and garden.

BONUS: if you're in the US, they can all be tweaked for the 4th of July too!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Patriotic Canada Day Windsock Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 06:18:07 +0000

If you're looking for a quick and easy Canada Day craft for the kids to make this Canada Day, check out these awesome windsocks!

What a great activity for the kids in between the parade, the BBQ's and the fireworks!

Don't they look Great?! Check 'em out!!

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Taco Hotdogs – How to create a Hotdog-Taco Bar For Parties and BBQs

Jackie Currie — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:05:36 +0000

Everyone loves tacos AND everyone loves hotdogs, so why not combine the two and set up a TACO HOTDOG BAR for your next family get-together or BBQ? A juicy dog heaped with all your favourite taco toppings… Mmmm! Taco hotdogs! Now that’s the way to eat a hotdog! Summertime is the best time for creating...

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Nature Shakers – An Easy, Musical Canada Day Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 18:17:20 +0000

My apologies for this post showing up so late in your inbox! I should have published it a few days ago so you would've had it BEFORE Canada Day rather than ON Canada Day.

Ah well, if you don't have time to squeeze it in to your plans for the day, save it for next year.

If you're in the US, however, please do keep this cute, homemade noisemaker in mind for the 4th of July! It's super-easy to make. You just need to add a little blue to the project, and you'll have the perfect, festive craft for your little ones to make!

Check it out through the link below!

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Patriotic Ribbon Twirlers for Kids to Make for Canada Day

Jackie Currie — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:39:05 +0000

Dance and twirl! Run and spin! Make fluttering, graceful designs in the air with these gorgeous but simple patriotic ribbon twirlers!

They're easy to make, inexpensive, they'll get your kids moving and grooving, and getting exercise, and they're so fun and gorgeous to play with!

Wave them at a parade or dance with them at a backyard, holiday barbecue!

And of course, the colours can be tweaked so these ribbon twirlers will suit any country's national holiday!

Click the link below to see how easy they are to make, and how fun they are to play with!

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Easy Patriotic Wind Twirlers {from Paper Towel Rolls}

Jackie Currie — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 05:29:43 +0000

Woot woot! Look what we made!

Beautiful patriotic wind twirlers for Canada Day and the 4th of July!

They were super simple to make, using paper towel rolls and paint, and they look terrific spinning and twirling in the wind!

It doesn't matter where you live, or what country you're in, just paint these up in your country's national colours, and you'll have some lively and charming ornaments to hang from your porch or a tree in your yard to celebrate your national holiday!

Check 'em out, and let me know what you think!

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Patriotic God’s Eye Ornament – for Canada Day or Independence Day

Jackie Currie — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 04:10:35 +0000

When I think of classic childhood crafts, a God's Eye ornament is right up there at the top of the list.

Remember all the hours you spent weaving these? Well, it's time to pass this classic along to your own kids!

Bust out the red and white yarn, and grab a couple of sticks because we're making God's eye ornaments for Canada Day! They're gorgeous, a super representation of our Canadian flag!

And if you're in the U.S., just add blue yarn for a fun 4th of July ornament!

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Decorated Flip Flops for Canada Day

Jackie Currie — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:03:30 +0000

Looking for a fun and easy Canada Day craft for all ages? Whip up a pair of these red and white, patriotic flip flops! All you need is a glue gun and a few dollar store supplies, and you'll have the most festive feet in town! Aren't they adorable?

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Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

Jackie Currie — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:31:56 +0000

Make a gorgeous, red and white salad for Canada Day in 5 minutes, using 5 simple ingredients!

It's fresh and delicious, and the taste just screams summer! It's totally gorgeous, and will add the perfect pop of red and white to your Canada Day BBQ or picnic.

Bonus: You can serve it as a salad with the meal or as an appetizer.

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