Use your extra Girl Scout patches to create resin coasters filled with memories and meaning. It never fails that there are always extra patches in the Girl Scout bag. This is a fantastic way to use them in creating something that can be used in the home. Every time the resin coasters are pulled out to put drinks on – the patches inside will inspire conversations about magnificent troop memories. …
Teaching kids to make a fire can be so much fun using candy! I updated this post from 2015 with lots of new and better resources for you! This past weekend’s camping trip with our Girl Scout Troop to Sky High Ranch was so much fun. We learned so much about the outdoors and camping, including how to build a fire to make our own s’mores. The awesome staff used …
Let’s make some DIY Stickers at Home to Build Self Esteem I love this project so much because creating and writing in journals is my jam. When girls create I AM… statements, they simultaneously tell their brain to start believing them as if they are truths. Writing in a journal allows one to share with themselves their thoughts, ideas and feelings. Sometimes writing is a chance to let things go. …
Easy DIY Wood Peg Gnome Dolls I am so excited to share these adorable little dolls because not only are they totally adorable for little home decor but they are also perfect for pretend and play activities. Gnomes are magical little creatures that are legendary for guarding the earth’s treasures. Personally, I think they are super adorable and I love them and all of the stories that surround them. Creating …
We love snacks! We love them at home, on the road and pretty much anywhere we go. This one is a favorite for sure by my family and my Girl Scout troop. Because in all honesty, who doesn’t love the mix of sweet and salty all combined in one yummy handful of awesomeness. This could be adapted to gluten-free with a cereal swap but for this recipe, the cereal doesn’t …
Best Tie Dye Ideas for Fabric and Other Materials There are so many ways to add color to all the things using dyeing techniques with fabric, paper and even edible goodies. Creating masterpieces of art and customized fashion with the awesome tie dye kits that are easily available is so much fun. Did you know there are lots of other ways to make things colorful and creatively designed with tie …
How to Make a God’s Eye Craft with Embroidery Floss This is one of the most popular crafts done each year at summer camps, birthday parties and in schools. It is fun because it is simple once you get the hang of the weaving – and then can be a tad addictive. I love this as a project in the summer boredom buster box because it only takes to materials …
Recycled Jeans Bracelet with Twine or Cord Everyone loves a good recycling project when it comes to those favorite jeans that have worn out beyond wearing. This fashion statement is a fun one because it is simple and fun while creating something unique and trendy. This is a great crafty project to make with your friends or your Girl Scout troop. There is something magical about having the opportunity to …
Tie Dye Tote Bag Craft for Girl Scouts I LOVE tye dyed Girl Scout bags. The girls can be so expressive with their own messages and colors and imaginations. Every girl has a special message to share with the world and this craft gives them the chance to do just that. Tie Dyeing is so much fun to do while camping because there is plenty of time for the whole …
Girl Scout Jewelry Making Badge Craft With Resin My Girl Scouts love to craft and make all the things, especially jewelry. It started out with friendship bracelets when they were Brownies. Once they got a little older we ventured into harder things like hand stamped jewelry and beading. As Junior Girl Scouts, earning a Jeweler badge is possible. One of the ideas is to turn everyday things (like a bottle …