April 2nd Special Days - Featuring Velcro® Freebies!

From Thistle Burrs to... Velcro®

April 2nd is... First Velcro® Sold (1978), Ponce de Leon discovers Florida (1513), World Autism Awareness Day/Light It Up Blue/World Autism Day/World Autism Acceptance Day, International Children's Book Day (1967), National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day/ National PB+J Day, National Reconciliation Day (1989), International Fact-Checking Day, National Ferret Day, National Love your Produce Manager Day, International Pillow Fight Day, Every Day is Tag Day, Youth and Teen Hockey Day, Great Lovers Day, National DIY Day, Thai Heritage Conservation Day (Thailand), Pascua Florida Day (Florida), Malvinas Day (Argentina)

PLUS - interesting books and free printables, recipes, crafts, activities, and coloring pages.

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Burrs to Velcro®

First Velcro® Sold (1978)
-- Velcro® went on sale for the first time on April 2nd, 1978. It was named with two French words – Vel for velvet and Cro for crochet. Velcro® was invented by George de Mestral in the 1940s while hunting in the Jura mountains, Switzerland. A Swiss engineer, Mr. de Mestral, noticed the tiny hooks of the cockleburs stuck on his pants and in his dog's fur, and he wondered how they attached themselves and if he could replicate and commercialize it.

Read: Burrs to Velcro®
-- Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Burrs to Velcro, readers will discover how the invention of Velcro® was inspired by the mechanics of burrs. The book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and sidebars.

VELCRO® Sticky Back Hook and Loop

Sticky-Back Hook and Loop Fasteners
-- VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back hook and loop fasteners deliver strong holding power. Simple peel-and-stick application. For smooth surfaces such as painted wallboard, glass, metal, and most plastics, indoor or outdoor applications. Much better durability and strength than other off-brand fasteners. They come in various sizes and colors and are available in squares, coins, strips, and tapes. A must-have for any home, school, or office. Great for organization, mounting, hanging, and securing.

VELCRO® Industrial Strength

Low Profile Velcro®
-- Professional grade adhesive. Unmatched versatility. The ultimate tool for organization, mounting, hanging, storing, and much more. It will adhere to almost all surfaces! Even water-resistant. Indoor and outdoor. Designed for rugged applications. 50 percent stronger than standard hook and loop tape and 30% thinner than regular Industrial Products. Perfect for around the house and garage! Unlimited possibilities for organization, mounting, and crafts/crafting.

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Amazon Freebies:

👟 Read Velcro® ebooks for free with a Free Trial of Kindle Unlimited

👟 Listen to Velcro® Digital Music with a Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited

👟 Amazon FreeTime Unlimited Free Trial - Unlimited access to more than 16,000 kid-friendly books, videos, and apps, as well as parental controls to help create a unique experience for each child. (US, Germany, UK)

👟 Prime Gaming Free Trial - Unlock instant access to tons of exclusive content for your favorite games, and a collection of PC games for free... each and every month.

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Velcro® DIY Recipes:

👟 Make Velcro® stick again with hairdryer and brush - WinnipegFreePress

👟 DIY Velcro® Straps | Soap Bubble Wiki | Fandom

👟 DIY Velcro® Bedskirt - A Beautiful Mess

👟 DIY Bake Even Strips

👟 Velcro® Building Sticks - The Cookie Snob

👟 DIY No Sew Felt Bandaids – Continually Learning

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6x4 inch Velcro Strips

Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities, and Crafts:

👟 Cute Free Printable Calendar for Home of School with Kids

👟 DIY Bunny Paper Dolls - Crafting Cheerfully

👟 Printable Chore Charts for Kids - onecreativemommy.com

👟 5 Inexpensive Ways to Entertain Kids With Velcro® Brand Fasteners

👟 Hook and Loop DIY Tablet Mount Life Hack

👟 Velcro® Archives | Fun Family Crafts

👟 Inspiration for DIY Crafts | Do-It-Yourself with VELCRO® Brand

👟 Diy VELCRO® (Hook And Loop Fastener) Toys

👟 Learn and Play Spots | Printable Resource Used with Sticky Carpet Dots

👟 How to Make a Busy Binder for Toddlers and Preschoolers

👟 7 DIY Velcro® Boards – With Free Printables - Pjs and Paint

👟 Matching Velcro® Cards Printable

👟 Coloured Felt Ice Creams

👟 Money Bags Printable Instructions - Rain POS

👟 Free Printable File Folder Games - Mr. Printables

👟 Building Sticks and Printable Idea Book

👟 Telling Time Matching Sensory Bin

👟 Pete the Cat Matching Sets: Counting Mats - Teach Junkie

👟 How to Remove Lint From Velcro®

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