Do you remember the feeling of shaking your first snow globe and watching the snowflakes swirl? Remember how magical it was? We were fascinated by the tiny scene surrounded by glittering snow showing us the beauty of winter and the holiday season. Bring that magic home by making your own snow globe! Materials Mason jar, or any clear glass or plastic jar with a secure lid. Hot glue or strong crafter's glue Miniature objects, such as trees, characters, holiday bells, gifts, e

Participating in arts and crafts activities is a great way to spend time with your elderly loved one. These activities will bring out their creative side while also allowing them social time with others. Play their favourite music, provide colours and designs they enjoy and are familiar with and the outcome is a great shared memory and moment of your time spent together. This activity uses plain white ceramic tiles that can be bought at your local hardware store, dollar sto

As the spring season continues, you may notice more and more wildlife scurrying about like squirrels, chipmunks, and of course, birds! By now, birds may have begun their nest building antics in the tree in your front yard, the top of a porch light, or even in that planter you forgot by the side of the shed. While they take care of building a home for their children, why not provide a few snacks to keep their energy up!?! What you need: Toilet paper/Paper towel roll (bare/empt

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 in the day "macaroni art" or "macaroni necklaces" were all the rage in a primary classroom during the holidays, so why not put a spin on it as an adult and create your own Christmas craft!? Searching for "pasta Christmas craft" online has rendered me speechless just by the sheer number of creative, colourful, and fun ways to use pasta for th

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 this cute and simple pumpkin craft with your loved one today! All you need is some household items, paint, and a bit of creative whimsy! For full instructions and video, click here. Paper Plate Pumpkin Materials 2 paper plates, white Orange & Black paint (tempera, craft paint will do) Paintbrushes Scissors Green pipe cleaner, or green craf

Photos of family members and friends are a great way to not only decorate your elderly loved one's room but to also provide them with a sense of familiarity and comfort. Decorate your own picture frame for your loved one, today! Picture Frame Decorating You will need: Wooden frames Hot glue gun or strong wood adhesive, or craft glue Paints and brushes Coloured Paper Objects for the decorating - shells, leaves, acorns, buttons, glass beads etc. We suggest using wide wooden f

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 in Mexico, it is celebrated in several regions around the U.S. and Canada! And what better way to celebrate than by creating your own Maracas! Maracas are percussion musical instruments usually played in pairs and is popular in Mexican, Caribbean, and Latin American countries. This simple craft is sure to please the artist and musician in your

A great way to inspire fond memories with familiar objects is to incorporate them in every activities and/or crafts we do with our senior clients with Dementia. One such way is by using wooden clothespins to create fun and colourful designs! Clothespins are very nostalgic to many of our aged population and can start up stories from their childhood, family life, or even careers. This simple craft idea begins with plain wooden clothespins, easily found in our homes, dollar stor