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Saturday, May 18, 2013

101 Canada Day Activites, Recipes & Crafts



1. wear red and white to show your pride

2. or get the tutorial for this cute Canada Day shirt from the workmanfamily

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3. Watch the Canada Day Parade

4. Get the recipe for these raspberry cheesecake popsicles from the novice chef

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5. grab a lawnchair or a picnic blanket and stake out a good spot to watch the fireworks

6. Make this recipe for Pomegranate lemon panna cotta from use real butter

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7. Make your own Canada Day wreath or you can buy this one from HeartFeltYarnWreaths on etsy

Canada Day Yarn Wreath Red, White, Maple Leaf, Bunting Flags. Patriotic Wreath, Decor. Summer Decor. Canadian Veteran Gift.


8. dip strawberries in white chocolate or you can cut off the top and fill with a small dallop of cream cheese for `mini cheesecakes`

9. make some Canada Day cupcakes from sweet treats from an african kitchen




10. or ice cupcakes with white frosting and add some red mapleleaf sprinkles (if you can find them) and top them off with a free cupcake printable (and water bottle label) from Catch My Party

11. make some inexpensive party favours out of some old matchbooks - from Recycle eh

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12. having an outdoor Canada Day party Grab a traditional red and white tableclothe and matching clothe napkins.

13. and hang some red and white paper lanterns around the yard

14. or string up a set of Christmas lights alternating red and white bulbs

15. Why not make a pie for dessert, get the recipe for this cherry pie at Midwest Living, and top with some mapleleafs made out of crust

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16. buy some sparklers for when it gets dark out - the kids will love running around and `writing`with these - adults too.

17. make some red and white pinwheels from ivillage
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18. make a special treat and make layers of red jello then coolwhip in a clear glass, or get a recipe for a layered jello dessert from mommybknowsbest

19. print out some free bunting from botantical paperworks

Botanical PaperWorks Seed Paper Canada Day Free Printables

20. Why not have a special breakfast with these yogurt parfaits from Meet the Dubiens

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21. for an adult only treat make some red jello shots with a dallop of whip cream on top. And to make them extra tasty substitute the one cup of cold water with a half a cup of vodka and a half a cup of raspberry sourpuss so they are sweeter.

22. another great adult treat are maple leaf shaped frozen watermelon daquiri pops from Once Upon a Cutting Board

23. Ì think this lunch idea from Meet the Dubiens is so cute!

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24. have the kids play some Canadian themed party games like Red Light, White Light, Provincial Relay or Capture the Flag - get the rules at Savy Mom

25. grab a few sheets of Canada Day flag temporary tattoos

26. Add some small toothpick flags to your burgers for a festive look - image from Style at Home

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27. For a fancier dinner setting idea check out Dining Delight

28.  check out you local newspaper or online community board for any local concerts or fairs

29. Make this adorable onsie, or you can buy it for $12 at My Toronto Scoop

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30. watch your favourite beer commerical on youtube - like the `I am Canadian rant` or here`s a few more hilarious I am Canadian commercials

31. Make someone a Canada Day card - fom Small Bits of Paper

Small Bits of Paper: Canada Day Card


32. print out some free subway art from it works for bobbi

33.  send your guest home with a personal little pie in a jar from savvy mom

Patriotic Pies

34. Make this simple Canada`s Day Cake from Crafting and Creativity


35. Make maple leaf hanging candles out of Mason Jars - from Michaels

36. get the recipe for Maple Syrup butter tarts from babble

37. I think these Canada Day tie tees from twin Dragonfly Designs are so adorable!



38. use a maple leaf shaped cookie cutter on some pb & j (or your family's favourite sandwich) for a simple festive lunch

39. layer regular and red velvet pancakes from I am Baker for a yummy Canada Day breakfast, and top with strawberries instead of blueberries

40. Get the recipe for the banana split milkshake from Lifewise Canoe


 41.  get free digital maple leaf scrapbook paper from a Touch of Class

42. Get the tutorial to make this rustic Canadian flag out of out fence boards from Crows Feet Chic



43. make a bouquet with red and white roses or any flowers you would like and put in a pretty white vase and tie a bow with a red ribbon

44. wrap cans with maple leaf scrapbook paper and use it to hold utensils at a barbeque

45. make a tutu with red and white material get a tutorial for a no sew tutu from Thrifty Fun

46. find a template for a maple leaf and cut out white and red leafs and string together for a simple garland

47. Get free circular Canada Day labels (3 different styles) from PolkaDot Prints to dress up your dessert table.
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48. make tomatoe and mozzarella shish kabobs

49. Make Canada Day flags Rice Krispies treats from ricekrispies.ca

50. dip cherries in white chocolate

51. Stencil Canada on a galvanized bucket to make a decorate pail to keep your drinks icy cold, get the project details from Michael's

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52. Check out a hilarious video for Canadian Dance Moves

53. Get free water bottle printables from Catch My Party


54. Make maple leaf shaped pancakes from Bake 'n Blog

55. get the recipe for maple leaf shaped watermelon salad with feta and mint from Marilyn Smith

56. Here's another cute lunch idea from Meet the Dubiens

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57. Make a Canada Day Serving Tray get the tutorial from Michael's

58. Get the recipe for Canada Day Raw Beet Salad from Sometimes I Veg

59. set the table with a simple white table clothe and ad a red table runner

60. make a washi tape Candian flag block, find it over at Crafting and Creativity

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61. Check out the tutorial for a Canada Day flag pinata from Jada Roo Can Do

62. make some red and white hair accessories from Mama Pea Pod

63. get inspiration for decorating from this classy mantel from Simply Goud



64. make a shirt by using acrylic paint and different size maple leafs as stamps - from The Q and the U

65. Check out some fabulous (and some customizable) Canadian themed art like the pic below of Canada from Eh to Zed from YummyMummyClub


65. Make a red and white layered non alcholic drink from Dukes & Duchesses

66. grab some bottles of red and white Jones Soda

67. grab a cute Canada Flag pendant from Home Studio on Etsy for only $9.00

68. Make some mason jar party cups from We Love Crafty Tracey - great for keeping the bugs out of your drinks

69. Make a Canada flag cake from Mommy Moment

70. blow up some red and white balloons or find some red Canada Day balloons

71. Wrap utensils in a red napkin and put on a small maple leaf napkin ring printable - idea from Why Wait for Life
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72. arrange white daisies or carnations in a red bucket or pretty red vase

73. Dip an icecream sandwich in maple leaf sprinkles - from Meet the Dubiens



74. make a utensil caddy from We Love Craty Tracey

75. make a pizza and use small maple leaf cutter to cut out maple leaf shape pepperonis

76. get the recipe for maple leaf shaped cheese crackers from Ezra Pound Cake

77. print off some colouring pages from thecolor.com

78. get the recipe for Canada Day inspired vegan overnight oats from Oh She Glows

79. Make Strawberry shortcake truffles, find the recipe at Graces Sweet Life

A photo of 4 Strawberry Shortcake Trifle desserts.

80. Play Maple Leaf Toss - get the directions at tlc

81. Make maple leaf volatives from ctpubblog.com

82. get the pattern for this bunting at a little something in the meantime...

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83. get a couple recipes for some cocktails from woman.ca

84. I'm loving these cookies from Sug Art Bisquits


85. paint your nails red and white or get inspiration from holidaysgalore

86. make some homemade fruit roll ups and use a maple leaf or beaver cookie cutter to cut out some shapes

87. make your own Canada Day tote bag - use a stencil and some red acrylic paint to draw a flag or maple leaf.

88. print out a free Canada Day trivia game from MomsandMunchkins

89. get the simple instructions for this yummy drink from Visual Meringue

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90. make red and white swirled meringues with recipe from SheKnows

91. check out how to make a Canada Day (inspired) charm bracelet with a tutorial on youtube

92. make some Canada Day smores with those maple leaf cookies you can buy

93. Decorate your iphone for Canada Day (and the rest of the year) Image Source

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94. crochet a Canada flag pillow with a free pattern from Crows Feet Chic

95. get the tutorial for a Canada Day headband from VixenMade

96. make some Marshmallow fruit wands from Christy's Gourmet gifts

97. get the recipe for Maple Leaf shaped cheesecake bites from Oh She Glows

98. make some chocolate covered Oreo pops from Candy and Cake

99. Check out 144 things Canada has given the World, like did you know Bloody Mary's were created in Calgary?

100. Make your own Canada Day flags with a download from We Love Crafty Tracey

101. Print some Canada Day Bingo or 'Maple' cards from Kaboose

1 comment:

  1. These are all great! I especially like idea of creating maple leaf pepperonis for making a Canada Day pizza! Thanks for sharing!!

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