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Michigan Made Lines

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Happy 4th of July Weekend! Today on the blog, we are sharing about Michigan made lines that you can find at Canvas and Paddle!  A State of Copper: One of a kind art work featuring the great state of Michigan. These beautiful copper wall art pieces are made using heavy gauge copper and various patinas and processes. The pieces are then framed in barn wood. Each piece is an original.  Journals Unlimited supplies our Kraft Journals and Jumbo Notepads: These themed Kraft journals are so fun to use! Remember your favorite trip Up North, to the National Parks or camping. Whatever adventure you...

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10 New Products We're Loving!

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A State of Copper Coasters: One of a kind art work featuring the great state of Michigan. These beautiful copper 4 X 4 coasters are made using heavy gauge copper and various patinas and processes. Each piece is an original. Proudly made in Michigan!  Retro Mackinac Island Sticker: Bring a part of Mackinac home with you with this retro Mackinac sunset sticker. Finding Home Candles: These candles are reminiscent of summer camp and retreats to the lake. With the fragrances we used in the Cedar Lakes Estate collection we recreated the sights, smells, and the feelings of a getaway to this special place....

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Mackinac Island State Park

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Photo from Mackinac Island State Park Did you know that Mackinac Island State Park was Michigan’s first state park? Before it was a state park, it was a national park - being the nation’s second national park! The Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau has a lot more information on this on their website, here! Mackinac Island State Park has over 70 miles of trails and roads for you to explore by bike, horseback or foot. The most traveled trail on the Island is M-185, the 8.2 loop that goes around Mackinac Island.  Some of our staff make it their goal each...

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Roo Kee Roo

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Roo Kee Roo has been a partner brand at Canvas and Paddle since the beginning of Canvas and Paddle, four years ago!  The first piece of work that Canvas and Paddle asked Roo Kee Roo to create was the iconic scene from the Grand Hotel, as it watches over the Straits of Mackinac and greets every visitor that come to the island. The paddle designed prints were inspired by the uniforms that used to be worn at Fort Mackinac, back in the day! Last summer, they created the Arch Rock print, that quickly became a customer favorite!  Roo Kee Roo creates simple, yet...

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14 Gifts from Canvas and Paddle for Your Valentine!

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Roo Kee Roo Print: This  art print is from a land of simple greatness. Lost to some, you can still go there. And when you return, show this print as proof that it exists.Michigan, Water Wonderland: These canvas prints are multi-colored, hand pulled, screen prints featuring hand lettered type.  They are original designs and hand printed on a natural canvas.  MI State Parks Hoodie: All of your favorite activities are featured on this soft, cozy hoodie in the same modern graphic icons you’ll find on signage throughout our state park system. Slip it on and experience the comfort of one our state parks—no matter...

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