Swap Ideas & Craft Ideas - Just for Girl Scouts

"SISTERS" Green Glamour Charm Bracelet

2010-04-07T08:02:00.004-04:00

You can easily make this Girl Scouts Charm bracelet yourself by using a fun mix of beads & an adorable charm. Have a little fun and get creative by making a "bead soup" with a variety of beads. Our example features Czec fire polish glass beads, Czech fish beads, glass flower beads, and glass Miyuki cube beads. All the beads are strung on stretch cord. All you need to do is string on beads, tie a double knot and then attach a charm using an open jump ring.

If you would like detailed instructions on making your own Girl Scouts stretch bracelet, click here to see instructions on our website.

To purchase the items featured in this blog post, please use these links:
"Sisters" charm bracelet kit
Pewter Charm "Sisters"
Stretch Cord

Phone Number Bracelets

2009-10-09T16:28:00.002-04:00

If you have young children who are still learning their home number or parents' cell phone number, creating phone number bracelets can be a great tool and fun to wear.

I am not sure which parent invented this idea, but they are helpful in keeping phone number literally close at hand until your child memorizes it.

Our design features 6mm number beads, mini pony beads and 2mm elastic cord. We chose the thick elastic cord for durability, and the cube shape of the number beads have large enough holes as do the pony beads to accommodate the thicker cord.

More than numbers...don't stop here, you can use number beads to celebrate important dates or alphabet beads for your group motto, girl's names or special sayings.

More girl scout project ideas and girl scouts swap ideas at www.scouts-beadbee.com

Photo Swaps

2009-10-24T16:53:00.004-04:00

We love these swaps because they are so personal and unique. This kit from Bead Bee includes number beads that represent your troop number. You can send in any photo which we will print in miniature size for you to make your swaps.

These kits are available from Bead Bee and include safety pins, decorative paper, number beads, colored beads, and miniature photos.

Click here to purchase this swaps kit

Express Yourself with Alphabet Beads

2009-10-28T09:00:00.001-04:00

Alphabet beads are so popular because they give us the freedom to express ourselve and share our thoughts.

Teach - spell a saying or phrase that represents an important lesson such as "SHARE".

Inspire - create bracelets that spell "LOVE" or "HOPE" and give them as gifts or use them as fundraising items. These will surely bring a warmth and positivity to those who wear them. Our stylish example says "BELIEVE IN YOURSELF".

We love to plan fun and rewarding bead activities, so please do not hesitate to give us a call for help and advice.

Do you love Girl Scouts?

2009-11-01T08:54:00.003-05:00

"I Love Girl Scouts" swaps are the perfect way to spread GS happiness!

Using coilless safety pins and beads, these are a fun Girl Scout craft for any age to enjoy making and sharing. With our alphabet beads and colored beads, you can create swaps with special sayings for all your friends.

Coilless safety pins are important because you can open them up and thread the beads close to the head. This leaves the end of the pin free of obstruction when you pin it on. Normal safety pins have coils that do no allow you to do this when stringing beads onto them.

Click here to purchase this "I (heart) GS" swap kit.

101 Ways to Say "Girl Scouts"

2009-11-04T15:25:00.003-05:00

Alphabet beads give you endless possibilities for expressing yourself, one way is illustrated in our glass beaded "GIRL SCOUTS" bracelet.

With hundreds of beads to choose from, the creativity will never end. This stretch bracelet was created with Czech glass beads, Millefiori (flower) beads, and plastic alphabet beads.

Design your own bracelet or choose from several convenient Girl Scouts Craft Kits that have been especially created for Girl Scouts.

Swaps for Holiday Cheer

2009-11-11T17:41:00.004-05:00

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.

Alphabet Bead Friendship Bracelets

2009-11-19T22:53:00.013-05:00

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 that Make You Smile!!!

2009-12-01T16:11:00.002-05:00

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

How to Make the Girl Scout Law Learner Ladder

2010-02-16T17:01:00.008-05:00

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

Stretch Bracelet Craft Project for Brownies

2010-02-17T23:24:00.004-05:00

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.

Enter to win our Girl Scouts' Birthday Contest

2010-02-18T17:52:00.007-05:00

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...

Celebrate the World of Girl Scouts

2010-02-24T17:56:00.003-05:00

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!

Girl Scout Law Wrap Bracelet

2010-02-26T08:27:00.005-05:00

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

Girl Scouts Brownies Key Chain Project

2010-02-28T08:27:00.009-05:00

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.

St. Patrick's Day Girl Scout Swaps

2010-03-02T21:32:00.005-05:00

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.

France Swaps

2010-03-05T17:47:00.004-05:00

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.

Item of the Week: Girl Scouts Swap Kits

2010-03-31T11:19:00.008-04:00

ALL Beaded Swaps Kits are 20% off!!!

The possibilities are endless with our beaded swap kits. We have all sorts of kits to fit different themes and activities. If you can't find what you are looking for, give us a call, we can put together a special kit just for you!

(Pictured Above: Sea Life Bead Swaps)

Get 20% off the Item of the Week plus FREE First Class Shipping
with any order. This sale ends on 4/06/10.

Click here to see all our Swap Kits

Visit www.scouts-beadbee.com every Wednesday for the new Item of the Week.

Girl Scout Law Swaps

2009-10-30T08:22:00.003-04:00

Girl Scouts everywhere will love these swaps featuring beads in the 10 law colors. They are easy to make and very cute! Simply string the beads onto plastic lacing and tie know with a bow around the safety pin.

These Girl Scout swaps can be easily made with our bead kit which contains beads in all ten colors, cording, and safety pins

Clck here to purchase this Girl Scout Law Swap Kit.

"HOPE" for Haiti Friendship Bracelets

2010-02-27T07:48:00.002-05:00

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 Beads

2009-10-26T09:54:00.001-04:00

We know that it may be hard to find beads that represent all 10 colors, so we have put together a convenient kit to stop your endless searching!

But we didn't stop there! We also have adorable bracelet and swap kits that incorporate these 10 colors as well.

This photo features a bracelet created from the 10 colors.

Buy Girl Scout Kits at Bead Bee.