France Swaps

If you are studying the rich history of France, traveling to France or have a pen pals in France, these swaps are a great way to celebrate the country of France.

Plastic pony beads in blue, white and red symbolize the flag of France.

This is a fun activity while learning about popular places in France like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Pompidou Center, Palace of Versailles and other wonderful places.

Click here to purchase this swap kit, each kit makes 48 pins.

St. Patrick's Day Girl Scout Swaps

Spread the "Luck o' the Irish" with these adorable St. Patrick's Day Girl Scout swaps. We have kits prepared for you so that you can make your own swaps out of shiny green metallic shamrock coins, sparkly beads, and coiless safety pins.

These swaps are quick and simple, so you will have enough time to make one for all of your fellow Girl Scouts. You will have so much fun sharing these good luck charms with all your friends.

If you are looking for ideas and materials to create unique swaps, beads, charms and embellishments are great options. If you need help creating holiday swaps or other themed swaps, please give us a call, we would love to help.

Girl Scouts Brownies Key Chain Project

Brownies will love to make this key chain to hook onto their zippers, backpacks, and purses.

The alphabet beads are white with black letters and will match any color beads that you choose.

The materials include plastic round pony beads, alphabet beads, a key ring and plastic lacing. Number beads are also available if you want to add your troop number.

"HOPE" for Haiti Friendship Bracelets

The word "HOPE" has become a popular, inspirational word. Many of you have helped raise money for Haiti by making beaded key chains, necklaces and friendship bracelets featuring the word "HOPE".



One of the most popular fundraiser crafts are beaded friendship bracelets. Alphabet beads accented with colored pony beads or faceted plastic beads are a great combination. The beads are budget friendly and the projects are simple to make.

Beaded friendship bracelets can be strung on elastic cord, knotted onto hemp, braided or knotted embroidery thread. Cube shape alphabet beads are recommended if you would like to use thicker cord since cube shape alphabet beads have larger holes.


The friendship bracelet pictured features blue and red colors from Haiti's flag, created with plastic pony beads and plastic alphabet beads. You can also use pony beads to represent your school colors, or any other color you choose.

If you are using beads to create a fundraiser for Haiti, please use this coupon for 10% off your order of $36 or more, plus you will get free domestic first class shipping.
Use coupon code: BEADSFORHOPE, Expires 4/30/10.

Girl Scout Law Wrap Bracelet

Girls will love this brightly colored wrap bracelet made from beads that represent the Girl Scout Law.

This fashionable bracelet will help Girl Scouts learn the Girl Scout Law. Alphabet beads are used to represent the initials and help the girls remember the words. The beads on this bracelet are strung on stretch cord. When completed, the bracelet will wrap twice around the wrist and become a pretty bracelet that will also help the girls memorize the Girl Scout Law.

Click here to see all of our Girl Scout Law Bead Kits

Celebrate the World of Girl Scouts

Show your Girl Scout pride by making your own sparkly stretch bracelet. This bracelet features alphabet beads accented by silver heart beads. For more personalization, choose charm to adorn your bracelet. We have several bead colors and charm options to choose from.

This example is shown in lime green with a globe charm, other colors and charms are available.

You can find this kit and others at www.beadbee.com.

These bracelets are great friendship bracelets and also make great gifts and swap items. We would love to help you create a customized project, so please give us a call!

Enter to win our Girl Scouts' Birthday Contest

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GIRL SCOUTS!
Celebrating 98 years

How are you celebrating?
Please let us know how your troop is celebrating Girl Scouts' Birthday, you will then be entered to win a bead party kit for your troop. We can't wait to hear about your plans! Contest ends 3/31/10. Limit one entry per troop. Click here to enter...

Stretch Bracelet Craft Project for Brownies

Brownies love beads! Here is a simple and quick craft project that Brownies can make themselves and wear with pride.

These pretty friendship bracelets are made with pearly plastic beads and plastic alphabet beads that spell out "Brownies" and strung on stretch cord. Creating stretch bracelets are ideal because they are one-size-fits-all and they don't require fancy clasps or tools. After all the beads have been strung, simply tie a double knot to finish the bracelet.

If you have other ideas or want to spell other words or incorporate your troop number, please let us know, we have alphabet beads and number beads in many different styles and would enjoy working with you to customize a bead project for your Girl Scouts.

Bracelet kits can be purchased online at BeadBee.com - click here for more details.

How to Make the Girl Scout Law Learner Ladder

Young Girl Scouts can have fun making this little ladder that will also help them learn the Girl Scout Law. The completed ladder features beads that will slide down, starting from the bottom. Simply slide the beads as you recite the Girl Scout Law. The alphabet beads help you remember the words.

We have Girl Scout Law Ladder Bead Kits and instructions to help Girl Scouts make this craftThis project requires a simple weaving technique.

If you  think your troop may have some difficulty with this project, we have created the Girl Scout Law Wrap Bracelet Kit as an alternative so you can create stretch bracelets with alphabet beads and colored beads. The finished bracelet can also be used to learn the Girl Scout Law.

Click here to see Girl Scout Craft Kits at www.beadbee.com

Swaps that Make You Smile!!!

These adorable swaps are so fun to share! Each one features a cute smiley face and sparkly, colorful beads. They are simple to make and are available in convenient swap kits that contain coilless safety pins, smiley face beads and colorful plastic beads.

To make these swaps, you need coilless safety pins, you need to pull the safety pin wide open to thread on the beads and push them all the way down to the head of the pin, this leaves the other end free for pinning onto hats, bags, vests, or wherever you keep your swap collection.

Check out our swap kits at www.beadbee.com

Alphabet Bead Friendship Bracelets

These adorable alphabet bead charm bracelets are a fun group activity or gift that will strengthen friendships. Have a pen pal? Send a message with alphabet beads - imagine how delighted they will be with this cute little gift!

Sparkly plastic beads are available in several colors and adorable charms add even more personalization.

With alphabet beads, you can also create name bracelets, or spell out a special message or word for a special event or activity.

If you have an  idea for a special project, let us know, we would be happy to help!

This beaded bracelet is also available in a convenient bracelet bead kit (click here).

Swaps for Holiday Cheer

Our alphabet bead swaps are a great way to say "Happy Holidays" to your fellow scouts. Sparkling beads in red, green and clear make these cheerful swaps so fun and adorable!

These swaps and other holiday bead projects are available in convenient bead kits - click here.

We are happy to help you create swaps for other religions or cultural events. Please call us if you need custom swaps to fit a special theme or event.