​​1. American Flag Backdrop
This is a perfect backdrop for a DIY photo booth, or as a backdrop for your food | dessert table.
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2. Red, White and Blue Paper Chains
I love the simplicity, using paper you probably already have.

3.  Tin Can Flag Windsock
A fun craft for kids or adults. I can picture a bunch hanging at a 4th of July BBQ.

​4. DIY Patriotic Mason Jars
Very cute as 4th of July centerpieces, or as cutlery holders at a holiday BBQ.

​1. USA Flag Cupcake Cake Template
Perfect dessert for your backyard BBQ.

​2. Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels
Turning on the oven to bake in July is just too hot for some of us. Dipping pretzel sticks in chocolate with colourful sprinkles.

​3. 4th of July Fruit & Jello Cups
Pretty and simple Jello with berries and whipped cream.

​4. Candy-Poppin' Bottle Rockets
Pre-make as an addition to a dessert table or let the kids put them together as a fun and tasty craft.

​5. Patriotic Oreo Pops
Oreos on a stick, dipped in chocolate and covered in sprinkles... a sweet addition to your dessert table!

​6. Patriotic Popcorn
​See if your city is hosting a free firework display, take this 4th of July popcorn as a treat during the show!

​7. ​4th of July Super Slushies
I am a sucker for slushie drinks, this uses vodka!

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​1. 4th of July T-Shirts
A fun craft idea for the kids to do and as a take home after the party!

​2.Watermelon Eating Contest
​No instructions, but really, none is needed...fun for the kids and adults. Switch it up to pie for a more traditional eating contest.

3. 4th of July Scavenger Hunt
Free printable scavenger hunt for kids... have small prizes along the way. Eg. Bandanas, red/white/blue candy or maybe sparklers if you do it towards the end of the night.

4. Stars & Stripes Bean Bag Game
Building supplies list and easy to follow instructions for a fun 4th of July backyard game.

1. Canada Day Bunting
​Very cute bunting, free to print.

2. Canada Day Tablescape
A terrific inspiration for a mainly red & white decor with a few pops of Canada flags.

3. Canada Centerpiece
A very simple centerpiece or cutlery holder. Learn how to make it at.

​4. ​Canada Day Cupcake Toppers - Free 
12 round maple leaf cupcake toppers, print on card stock paper!

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1. Canada Day Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake
Rather than a large cake, try making cupcakes shaped into a Canada flag.

2. Canada Day Sundae Bar

​3. Canada Themed Candy Buffet
A Canada Day Candy Buffet would be a pretty easy and fun table at your party... hit up the candy isle and load up on red and white candies! 
A hint - pick up Valentines day candy in the after sales!

4. Red & White Fruit Kabobs

1. Canada Day Fireworks

2. Canada Day Scavenger Hunt

3. Canada Day Streamer Wands 

4. Canada Day Photo Booth

​5. Handprint Canada Day T-Shirt

School is almost out for summer and it's time to organize your plans (or yours kids at least)!  An Ice Cream Social can be a great "end of the year" school party, a birthday or just because! 

Some DIY decorations, fun inexpensive activities and a bunch of Ice Cream Food Bar Ideas!

 June 15th is National Flip Flop Day, and a perfect theme for a summer pool party, a beach party or even a spa pedicure party with a flip flop theme. Choosing party colours might be one of the hardest parts! You can go with a traditional blue background, with pops of colour, a total rainbow of colours, or whatever your imagination can think of (being flexible will allow you to pre-shop for things at the end of summer sales, or when Old Navy hosts there $1.00 flip flop day.

Most little girls love Disney Movies and Disney Princesses. Throwing a DIY Cinderella Birthday Party doesn't need to be expensive, there are tons of DIY Cinderella ideas! 

Unicorn Parties seem to be all the rage right now, so I have some simple DIY's to make your party stand out, just a little! Better yet, it is sure to bring smiles too all your guests.
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You are throwing a Football Party, maybe it's a game day party, end of the year wrap-up party orr just a child's birthday... find some great, simple DIY decorations, food and activities.