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10 crafty ideas to keep the kids busy this summer

Friday, May 18, 2012

The warmer weather has finally arrived here in Canada and we couldn’t be more excited! These longer days and the fact that the flip flops have now come out of storage can only mean one thing… summer is officially on its way!
I’ve been gathering a few simple summer craft ideas to help keep the kids busy this summer and here are 10  projects I thought you might enjoy:
[make a balloon car]
[sidewalk chalk checkers]
[canada flag rocks or fourth of july rockets]
[bouncy bugs]
[make an easy bird feeder as seen here or here]
[ice eggs]
[milk carton boats]

[popsicle stick farm critters]
[flower petal butterflies]
Have a great weekend everyone! 
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Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  1. Veronica says

    Friday, May 18, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    Hi rebecca – do you have a post that lists the photography equipment you use. Your photos are breathtaking. I am looking to purchase a camera and possibly so lenses, so I was wondering what you recommend.

    Reply
  2. L.C.M.Photography says

    Friday, May 18, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    These look great! Can’t wait to try them, especially on rainy days! Thank you for the info.

    Reply
  3. rebecca says

    Friday, May 18, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    I just added the list here for you Veronica: https://www.simpleasthatblog.com/p/faq.html

    Reply
  4. SimonaN says

    Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    Hi Rebecca, I love your new design, but it’s very hard to read. It’s a light grey font color on a white background and your links are light blue. Sometimes I have to tip my laptop to read it. Maybe it’s just me and maybe I need new glasses. Also your top menu is too light for me, when the font is white.

    Hugs Simona

    Reply
  5. Elena says

    Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    Gread ideas for keepin’ the little ones busy! Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to try some of these with my baby!

    Reply
  6. Veronica says

    Monday, May 21, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Thank you so so very much!!!

    Reply
  7. lisacng says

    Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    My fav is milk carton boats!

    Reply

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