Halloween is super special because it is also Juliette Low’s Birthday! Use the free printable to celebrate not only what makes every girl (or kiddo) special but also as a way to access creativity. The trefoil can be turned into an adorable pumpkin or cut out and used as a pattern. It is always a great idea to save some cookies from earlier in the year to decorate for the …
Create adorable, meaningful pocket hugs to spread love all around. The fabric heart serves as a fantastic way to create love that lives inside pockets. The pocket hug poem is free to download which makes this project a perfect one to give as a gift for kids to have at school. It is also perfect to gift to family members when made from a loved one’s shirt for the fabric …
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 …
Whip up a batch of this awesome mix then use the free printable below to make it into a gift. 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 …
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 …