Tag Archives: Arts Frontier

Spring Break in Washington DC

Posted on March 2, 2020 by

I have had several requests to update my list of badge requirements that can be covered while in the DC area.  With the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival and Spring Break around the corner, I thought now would be a great … Continue reading →

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AHG Badge Help – Pen and Paper #25

Posted on January 6, 2020 by

I know many of you shy away from the badges in the Supplemental Handbook. While the requirements seem to be more challenging, when broken down into smaller pieces they are doable. My PiPa unit is currently tackling the Pen and … Continue reading →

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Plastic Canvas Tic Tac Toe

Posted on November 25, 2019 by

Completing the Needle Art Merit Badge, requires you to make both big and small projects from your selected art form.  If you enjoyed making Plastic Kissies (here), and you are ready to tackle a larger project.  Check out the Tic … Continue reading →

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Plastic canvas Kissies

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

Ok, I admit it! I am a product of the 80’s.  Do you remember these?   These little plastic canvas critters have many different names.  I grew up calling them “Kissies”.  If you are have never seen these, they are … Continue reading →

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Badge Help – Photography #26

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

While earning the Photography merit badge PiPas not only practice their photography skills, they also look at the history of photography.  Requirement 26 has them research two individuals that impacted photography.  While Joseph Nicephore Niepce is created as inventing photography,  … Continue reading →

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Woven Paper Christmas Tree

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

With it being so close to Christmas, I wanted to make our last Tenderheart AHG meeting of 2018 fun.  My girls love all things crafty. In January we will begin working on the Textile Arts merit badge.  I found this … Continue reading →

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AHG Merit Badge Help – Dawn of Our Country #4

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

I am not sure which merit badge frontier I enjoy most. I learn so much from the Heritage Frontier.  But I do enjoy the creativity that goes with the Arts Frontier. And when the two overlap, I am delighted. Today … Continue reading →

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Badge Help – Pen & Paper #17

Posted on January 26, 2018 by

Occasionally, when looking at a badge requirement, you will find that you have completed it (or part of it) without realizing that you have. Using construction paper and a sewing machine, you can create a garland to match any theme. … Continue reading →

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AHG Merit Badge Help – Pen & Paper #4 – Paper snowflakes

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

Last week I shared how to create silhouettes, a PiPa requirement for the Pen and Paper Merit Badge.  This week I thought I would share a Tenderheart level requirement. With the recent flu outbreak, I had the privilege of leading … Continue reading →

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AHG Merit Badge Help – Pen & Paper #27 – Silhouettes

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

It has been a while since I have posted merit badge helps on a regular basis. I hope that with the new year, I can get back to posting them regularly. This month I plan to focus on the Pen … Continue reading →

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