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:bulb: Ideas for April Holidays and Observations

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Holiday or Observation in April Ideas
Afternoon Tea Check out this "It’s Tea O’Clock Somewhere Round-up to be inspired for tea-themed crafts!
Autism awareness Create a work of art based on the infinity autism symbol, or other symbols created by autistic people for autistic people.
Create a work of art inspired by an #ownvoices book written by someone on the Autism spectrum
Brunch Check out the What’s cookin’, good lookin’? for some ideas on yummy things to make.
Canine Fitness Make an obstacle course for your pooch
Couple Appreciation Make a handmade card for a couple you admire
Make a handmade card for your partner
Decorating Check out the Home decor and renovation craftalong for some decorating ideas!
Distracted Driving Awareness Make a poster, postcard, or simply a work of art reminding drivers to keep their eyes on the road
English Language Do some lettering with your favourite English words
Financial Literacy Create a budget—you can combine craft and financial literacy by making one in a bullet journal, or making a “pretty” spreadsheet.
Fresh Celery Combine garden and celery month and plant some celery (or plan your garden if it’s too early to plant where you are)
Garden Check out this thread on LC garden category featured members for some inspiration
Troubles with pollen? Make a mini garden without the pollen (and any time of year) by making paper flowers and plants. like @pottermouth
Take some inspiration from @MissingWillow’s raised garden beds and plan(t) your own. Or have a closer look at building a garden bed with this post by @Silky_Bee
Make a quilt inspired by garden or garden animals, like this Batik Garden Snails quilt by @wereradletshug
Organize your garden with binder rings, like these by @kittykill
Plan(t) a butterfly garden
Small space? Create an urban garden patio like this one by @susieoregon
Humour Make a humorous gift for a family member. Bonus points if it’s an inside joke, like this calendar by @TheMistressT
Take some inspiration from funny pets and make a pocket letter, ATCs, or other works of art featuring them, like this funny felines pocket letter by @Bunny1Kenoby
International Guitar Month Make a piece of art celebrating guitars, like this ornament by @AuFish
Decorate a guitar with some cool photographs, like this project by @Zimbaly
Jazz Appreciation Make a postcard, greeting card, or a picture using any medium that features jazz musicians, instruments, or dancers
Occupational Therapy Do you have an occupational therapist in your life? Make them a card this month!
Poetry Create a poem and share it on the Share Your Creative Writing! thread, or just go read some of the poetry shared there :slight_smile:
Pecan Bake something with pecans, like these spiced pear & pecan oatmeal muffins by @MistressJennie.
Make spiced candied pecans. You can use @endymion’s recipe.
Records and Information Management Go through your records and organize them. You might just find those craft supplies you misplaced! Not talking from experience or anything.
Safe Digging If you’re going to be digging to plant a garden this month, be sure to check with local authorities on safe digging.
Scottish-American Heritage Make an ATC featuring your clan’s tartan (or a friend’s, if you’re not Scottish)
Make a blanket featuring a tartan pattern, like this one by @storerboughtcreation
Soft Pretzel Make some homemade pretzels! You can take inspiration and get your mouth watering by having a look at pretzels made by @lindyv321 and kittykill
Make a funny cross stitch celebrating Pretzel day… and The Office.
Soy Foods Try your hand at making your own tofu or soy milk.
Try a new dish using soy foods like tofu or fresh edamame beans.
Straw Hat
Stress Awareness Make a zine explaining how stress affects the body. Alternatively, forego making a zine and relax by colouring a colouring page.
Volunteer Know a volunteer who works hard? Make them a card today!
Welding Make a piece of clothing celebrating welding, like this cap by @Dfabbric
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