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Rainbow Loom craft: Edible licorice-lace flower

Rainbow Loom craft: Edible licorice-lace flower

Did you know you could make edible Rainbow loom crafts out of licorice laces? This tutorial shows you how to make licorice lace flowers, perfect for cakes.

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Transforming yard sale finds: 12 creative hacks we love

Transforming yard sale finds: 12 creative hacks we love

Looking for a family project or to upgrade your decor? These fun, inexpensive DIYs use second-hand materials from yard sales, flea markets or thrift stores.

Amy Valm

10 amazing loot bag ideas

Birthday parties

10 amazing loot bag ideas

These ten awesome and easy DIY loot bag and party favour ideas will ensure your kid's next birthday party is a spectacular success.

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Mother's Day craft: DIY family silhouette pillowcase

Mother's Day craft: DIY family silhouette pillowcase

Give mom something she'll cherish for years to come this Mother's Day with a DIY on-trend pillowcase.

Rayna Schwartz

Mother's Day craft: DIY key dish

Mother's Day craft: DIY key dish

This Mother's Day, make mom a special DIY keepsake bowl for all her favourite trinkets.

Rayna Schwartz

Mother's Day craft: DIY pasta necklace

Mother's Day craft: DIY pasta necklace

Looking for fun Mother's Day craft ideas for kids? Try your hand at this fun, geometric necklace made entirely out of common household materials.

Rayna Schwartz

Mother's Day: 12 fun ways to create a family tree

Mother's Day: 12 fun ways to create a family tree

Try one of these fantastic variations on the family tree, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Amy Valm

Birthday party ideas: Fairy theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Fairy theme

Flutter your way over to a magical fête, and enjoy treats amid the flowers.

Emily Piccinin

DIY Mother's Day Meringue Kisses

DIY Mother's Day Meringue Kisses

Make these fancy, melt-in-your-mouth delicacies for mom. It's not difficult. Promise. Everyone wants meringue kisses.

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Mother's Day craft: DIY faux milk glass vase

Mother's Day craft: DIY faux milk glass vase

Go beyond flowers this Mother's Day by making a chic, DIY personalized vase.

Rayna Schwartz

12 free printable toys for kids

12 free printable toys for kids

Printables have gone way beyond colouring and activity sheets. Check out these cool paper toys...all free for the printing.

Kristy Woudstra

Crafting for kids: Halloween stickers

Crafting for kids: Halloween stickers

Looking for sugar-free Halloween treats? Make these one-of-a-kind Halloween stickers to hand out or decorate with. Watch our short video tutorial to see how

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Fairy cake pops

Birthday parties

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Fairy cake pops

Cake pops are all the rage, so why not add these fairy-inspired cake pops to your list of birthday cake ideas? Kids will love making and eating them.

Irene Ngo

Fairy birthday party printables: Pixie Pursuit rules and invitation templates

Fairy birthday party printables: Pixie Pursuit rules and invitation templates

This Magic Wand Invitation printable makes for a sweet take-home souvenir from a fairy birthday party.

Emily Piccinin

Craft: Ombré Easter baskets

Craft: Ombré Easter baskets

Easter crafts! Thrift shops are laden with baskets that are perfect for this adorable update to your Easter basket.

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Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Give your Easter celebrations a fun spin this year with our Alice in Wonderland-themed picnic. Our party ideas cover DIY decor, crafts and recipes.

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Craft: Petit cake stand

Craft: Petit cake stand

Mismatched plates and liqueur glasses can easily be transformed into a playful cake stand.

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Craft: Make your own chandelier

Craft: Make your own chandelier

With just a few items, this craft easily sets the stage for an outdoor soiree fit for the Queen of Hearts.

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How To Make Homemade Ketchup

How To Make Homemade Ketchup

Make your own homemade ketchup with this easy and foolproof recipe—your kid will love helping out.

Eshun Mott

13 kid-friendly crafts using recyclables

13 kid-friendly crafts using recyclables

Reduce, reuse and recycle your trash into these fun kid-friendly crafts!

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