One of our family traditions has been to write notes to my dad on his birthday … and tie them to balloons. It’s a great idea for Memorial Day, too — and you can use the free printables to remember your loved ones!

(Look – we’ve been doing it for many years!)

Here’s what to do:

Get some helium balloons, and print the free printables (below). You may also want to add small pictures to your notes. I’ve made two types of printables, both ones where you can write a name and ones where you can attach a picture. I loved how the printables came out using my new Canon Pixma iP8720 printer!

And here are the printables!

Note that the first page has a big “blank” to write your loved one’s name, and a smaller “blank” after the heart to write your name, your kids’ names, or whatever you like! The second page is made to tape a picture onto, but do whatever works for you!

Just right-click this link or one of the images below and choose “save link as” to download the printable PDF. Print as many pages as you need! As always, these are for personal use only.

We think it’s a fun way to remember Grandpa!

Find more  creative ideas at Canon:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/CanonUSA
• Twitter: @CanonUSAImaging
• Instagram: @CanonUSA
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/CanonUSA
• And my favorite, the Crafting Pros page on Canon Direct – full of great ideas!

xoxo

This post sponsored by Canon; however the ideas and printable are all mine. See my disclosures.

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With Memorial Day this weekend and the 4th of July is approaching quickly. Make a Patriotic Project to celebrate!

Check out all of the Patriotic Ideas and don’t forget to be inspired by all of the other FAB ideas that are linked up this week!

Washi Tape Patriotic Art @ 52 Mantels  

No-Sew Patriotic Table Runner @ Thoughts of a Crafty Mom 

 Stars and Stripes Wreath @ Lizzie Jane Baby 

Double Decker Flag Cookies @ Munchkin Munchies 

 Patriotic Cardstock Wreath @ Gluesticks 

 Patriotic Crafts @ A Pumpkin and a Princess 

 Memorial Day Tulle Wreath @ A Night Owl Blog  

 Patriotic Cake Decorations @ Bloom 

Patriotic Party Favor @ Lady behind the Curtain

 Red, White, & Blue Ice Cream @ Nest of Posies

 Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs @ Crystal & Co

Homemade Patriotic Donuts @ Bloom

  Burlap and Ruffle Table Runner @ Loving Life

 Mini Confetti Cupcakes @ Lady Behind the Curtain 

Patriotic Wreath @ Virginia Sweet Pea

Patriotic Tea Light @ The NY Melrose Family 

 Red Velvet Mini Cake @ Little Inspiration 

 Subway Art @ Detail Oriented Diva 

 Patriotic Mini Star Cakes @ Bird on A Cake 

 Patriotic Ribbon Sticks @ MK Inspired  

Scrap Fabric Wreath @ Crafting Cousins

Junk Drink Stand @ A Diamond in the Stuff

 Cinnamon Stick Firecrackers @ The Checkered Apple  

Pool Noodle Wreath @ Fox Hollow Cottage

Large Accordion Fans @ Detail Oriented Diva  

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Come link up YOUR ideas!!

xoxo

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