Celebrate Canada Day with a homemade noisemaker. Kids of all ages can join the fun with this summer holiday craft. Transform ordinary twigs into these amazing shakers with bells and ribbons.

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Summer festivities are in full swing! This means outdoor activities like trips to the beach, picnics in the park, and special events for national holidays.

We look forward to watching a parade march down Main Street, and riding the Ferris Wheel and eating cotton candy at the park.

Drums, horns, and other noisemakers are often used during celebrations, along with waving a flag. This simple noisemaker is sure to be a favorite with kids when enjoying the festivities.

This noisemaker craft is easy to make using a small branch or twig and basic craft materials. And while it's fun to shake and rattle, fortunately it's not quite as noisy as the fireworks you might be enjoying later.

Related: Confetti Fireworks Art Activity 

Noisemakers are not just for New Year's Eve. Bells and ringers and shakers of all sorts can be part of the fun any time of year!

Canada Day noisemaker craft

Supplies

• maple leaf template

• narrow ribbon

• craft bells

• stick

Instructions

Step 1. Cut a maple leaf design from a printed napkin or paper plate. Include the stem in the cutout.

Step 2. Glue the maple leaf cutout to cardboard or cardstock to make it sturdy. Cover both sides with clear contact paper.

Step 3. Tape the stem of the maple leaf cutout to a stick or dowel.

Step 4. Lace craft bells onto the ribbon.

Step 5. Tie ribbon around the stick. 

This simple activity will be a fun addition to your Canada Day celebrations.

Ring the bells for Canada Day!

Find more ways to celebrate on our Canada Day Pinterest board.