Community Quilt
Quiltmaking has been around for centuries for protection and insulation during cold weather, but also as a way for families to...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 15, 20211 min read
Shaving Foam Art!
We're not sure who thought to combine shaving cream and acrylic paint, but it's a work of art! Here what you need: Shaving cream (some...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 10, 20212 min read
Geometric Art Using Painter's Tape
One of the easiest ways to get the creative juices flowing is through art. You may not be a well-renowned painter, sculptor, or...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 27, 20201 min read
Noisemaker Craft for NYE!
The start of the new year is approaching and what better way to celebrate the end of 2020 than by making a lot of noise! Usher in the new...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 20, 20202 min read
Pasta Christmas Wreath
Nowadays you can buy just about any shape, size, and colour dried pasta, however, did you ever think to use them as a piece of art? Back...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Penguin Craft
One of the most adorable animals representing the season of Winter, cold, snowy days, and playful movements is the penguin! We wanted to...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Advent Calendar
Yesterday, Sunday, November 29th, was the first day of Advent, celebrated by those of the Catholic faith. The first day of Advent is the...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 22, 20201 min read
Stick & Twig Christmas Tree
Have fun making this adorable Christmas tree with your elderly loved one or those in your care. Using items from nature and a few...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 15, 20202 min read
Snowflake Ornament
As winter begins to impress us with its beauty, we are reminded of the unique and often playful designs of snowflakes. In today's...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 11, 20202 min read
Paper Plate Pumpkins!
Who said you can't bring out the glow of a Jack-o-Lantern into your home without the mess of carving and scooping out pumpkin seeds!? Try...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Paint Pour
Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fascinating technique of fluid movement on a canvas. Using a few materials and your own movements, you and...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 21, 20201 min read
Paint with Leaves!
Last week, we wrote a blog on an activity for enjoying the great outdoors by picking colourful autumn leaves to sort and classify as a...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 14, 20202 min read
Racing Cars
Although fun for some seniors, we are not suggesting seating your elderly loved one in a race car and firing up the engines, we are...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 7, 20202 min read
Labour Day Activity
We thought it would be fun to share a list of professions that our elderly loved ones, and those in our care, can remember and relate to...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 17, 20202 min read
Hand-print Sunflower Craft
There have been a number of social media posts lately of families, couples, and friends going to sunflower fields to take selfies, group...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Jar Lid Sun Catchers
Sun catchers are instant pick-me-ups! Placing these colourful ornaments on your windows is a great way to brighten your space and your...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Owl Craft
During one of our Fun Facts blogs, we shared a few interesting facts about Owls, so today we thought we would share a cute craft we found...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 13, 20201 min read
Happy Camper!
During the hot days of summer, it's best to do simple art activities so as not to overexert your elderly loved ones, or those in your...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Spinner Art
Ever wonder what other uses an old salad spinner has? Well, wonder no more! Now you can use it to make a fun and beautiful work of art! ...
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The Ideal Team
May 4, 20201 min read
D.I.Y Maracas
Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is tomorrow and recognizes Mexico’s victory over the French army. Although it’s not a national holiday...
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