Here it is 2019, and I still have not shared all of my SWAPS from summer camp. My Camp SWAP was a huge hit. The extra effort required was worth it when I saw the joy on both the adults’ and girls’ faces. Continue reading “Camp SWAP”
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Teddy Bear SWAPS
This year in addition to making all of my SWAPS, the camp director asked me to make some for her. I agreed to make them, as long as they were easy SWAPS. I knew I would not have time to crochet 200 Texas stars, sew tacos, or paint light sabers.
Just for her, I re-designed my Sock Monkey SWAP from a few years back. I began with plastic teddy bear cupcake picks I found at the local dollar store. Using a pair of scissors I was able to remove the pick and save the adorable teddy bear. The bears fit nicely into the 1.5×3 inch bags that she provided me.
If you would like to make some of these for your own use, here is the downloadable pdf SWAP tag…
Teddy Bear SWAP Tag
Happy SWAPPING
Rose SWAPS
The wonderful thing about SWAPS is they can match any mood, personality, or theme. Today’s SWAP is dedicated to the 1001 silly jokes that the girls have shared driving to and from camp. Continue reading “Rose SWAPS”
Jesus Nut SWAP
This summer our camp theme centered around creations. We explored God’s creation in a beautiful mountain setting. But we also studied modern inventions. Since our Pioneer and Patriots attend a longer camp than our Tenderhearts and Explorers, I wanted to develop a SWAP just for the older girls.
Have you heard about the Jesus Nut? No, not that crazy bible thumbing guy on the corner, yelling at everyone who walks by – the helicopter part. A Jesus Nut is a slang term used to describe the part of the helicopter that hold the propellers onto the helicopter. Soldiers and mechanics realized very quickly that this small part, that fits into the palm of your hand, was crucial to the flight. If the part were to come loose, the helicopter would crash and there was little chance of surviving. All that was left for the crew to do was pray. Continue reading “Jesus Nut SWAP”
Another Cheesy SWAP
As someone who make hundreds of swaps each year, I am always looking for a budget friendly idea. These SWAPS were made using a package of cellulose sponges I picked up at the local dollar store. Each 3×5 sponge made 24 cheese wedges. For one dollar, plus safety pins, I got 72 SWAPS. That’s not bad at all. Continue reading “Another Cheesy SWAP”
