This year for our AHG troop ornament exchange I created paint brush snowmen. These charming snowmen were a huge hit. And no one knew how easy and affordable they were to make. Continue reading “Snowman Paintbrush Ornament”
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 the Tenderheart unit meeting. Paper snowflakes paired perfectly with the troop devotional that night. God made each of us unique and with different spirits (based on 1 Corinthians 12).
I began the discussion by asking what the girls knew about snowflakes. And was able to move the conversation how each snowflake is different.
From there we created our own snowflakes. I was surprised how much the girls enjoyed this activity. Every one of the girls wanted to make multiple snowflakes. Even the Patriots who stopped by my room after the meeting wanted to get in on the action.
Continue reading “AHG Merit Badge Help – Pen & Paper #4 – Paper snowflakes”
Recently I participated in a homemade ornament SWAP. Because I waited until the last minute, I needed a really quick project to complete that was budget friendly. These adorable snowman were perfect. Continue reading “Snowman Ornaments”
Recently I stumbled upon several projects my daughter completed as an Explorer. To complete the Home Decorating Merit Badge, she created a set of interchangeable Seasonal centerpieces. 
My daughter and I were excited to find a cute sewing project that she could make to include in our troops Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Using up my stash of scrap fabric she was able to make these adorable hair ties. Continue reading “Hair Ties for Operation Christmas Child”
