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My Favorite Oriental Trading Shopping Hack
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My Favorite Amazon Shopping Hack
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Rocky Railway VBS: Construction Paper Train Craft
Kids will be so excited to make a train, using their own picture as the train engineer! This simple craft uses supplies you may already have on hand!
Ways to Save Money on Imagination Station Supplies
Check out these simple ideas to save money on your Imagination Station supplies at Vacation Bible School!
Roar VBS TShirts & Tote Bags
Check out these frugal options I designed for Roar VBS tshirts & tote bags (great for crew bags or volunteer gifts)!
Roar VBS: Wobbly Eggs Craft
These wobbly eggs are a fun, inexpensive alternative for the Day 1 Imagination Station object lesson during Roar VBS!
Roar VBS: DIY Paper Bead Bracelets & Necklaces
I'm so excited to share these DIY Paper Bead Bracelets & Necklaces! They're a fun, frugal craft for elementary (and older) kids!
Roar VBS: Imagination Station Gizmo Alternatives
Check out these ideas for affordable Roar VBS Imagination Station gizmo alternatives!
Shipwrecked VBS: DIY Advertising Magnets
Many years, we design postcards and have them printed to advertise VBS. We pass them out at church and around town, plus we mail them to kids who attended our VBS last year. This year, we decided to make magnets instead of postcards. Who doesn't want an island view on their fridge?! This year's VBS theme is Shipwrecked {learn more about the theme here}. The VBS kits are available now. All of our VBS resources are designed to be used alongside any of the Group starter kits, although I HIGHLY recommend purchasing the…Read more …
VBS Crafts: Suncatchers
If you've followed this blog for long, you know that I DIY as many VBS projects as possible! I am very frugal, plus I love the non-commercial look of a good ole homemade item. Today's project is not at all DIY, but it IS fun and a great opportunity to share Jesus in your community! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small percentage of anything you purchase through these links but you don’t pay anything extra. Thanks for helping to support Borrowed Blessings! The prices referenced here are current as…Read more …
Reusable VBS Station Sign Banners
Normally, I design station signs for each VBS curriculum. I print them on cardstock, then laminate them and hang outside each VBS station in the church. The signs I normally design and print are 8.5"x11" (you can see my Shipwrecked station signs here). I may still use these signs in the future, but I'm also SUPER excited for these reusable VBS station sign banners! I've ordered several banners from Banners on the Cheap. I've always been happy with the banner quality for the price. Money-saving tip: Sign up for the Banners on the…Read more …
VBS Crafts: DIY Handprint Stepping Stones
As a parent, I LOVE crafts that last a long time and capture precious bits of my baby, like her handprints! One of my favorite VBS crafts to make are DIY Handprint Stepping Stones. These are inexpensive to make and are such a treasured keepsake for parents! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small percentage of anything you purchase through these links but you don’t pay anything extra. Thanks for helping to support Borrowed Blessings! The prices referenced here are current as of publishing, but retailers change pricing often. DIY…Read more …
“I Spy” Bottles (Shipwrecked Imagination Station Alternative: Day 1)
These "I Spy" bottles are such a fun, budget-friendly craft! Clean out your craft room, dig out lost toys from the bottom of the toy box - they'll come in handy now! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small percentage of anything you purchase through these links but you don’t pay anything extra. Thanks for helping to support Borrowed Blessings! The prices referenced here are current as of publishing, but retailers change pricing often. This year's VBS theme is Shipwrecked {learn more about the theme here}. The VBS kits are…Read more …
VBS Crafts: DIY Kindness Rocks
Kindness rocks are becoming popular in our area! If you haven't heard of the Kindness Rocks Project, these are rocks that are decorated with positive & inspirational messages, then hidden around your community for others to find. I love the joy these kindness rocks bring, both to the person who decorates the rock and the person who finds it! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small percentage of anything you purchase through these links but you don’t pay anything extra. Thanks for helping to support Borrowed Blessings! The prices referenced…Read more …
Shipwrecked VBS Station Signs (Free Printables!)
Every year, I make station sign so that kids (and crew guides) know where they should be. Feel free to use or share the station signs (just link back here if you're sharing)! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small percentage of anything you purchase through these links but you don’t pay anything extra. Thanks for helping to support Borrowed Blessings! The prices referenced here are current as of publishing, but retailers change pricing often. This year's VBS theme is Shipwrecked {learn more about the theme here}. The VBS kits…Read more …
Shipwrecked Tiki Hut (Quick, Easy & Cheap!)
It's not often that I have a large VBS display for little to no cost... this year, though, we can make tiki huts for little to no cost and very little time (uh, aren't those projects every VBS director's dream come true?!)! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small percentage of anything you purchase through these links but you don’t pay anything extra. Thanks for helping to support Borrowed Blessings! The prices referenced here are current as of publishing, but retailers change pricing often. This year's Group VBS theme is…Read more …
Shipwrecked Imagination Station: Day 1 – Lost & Found Flyer Alternative
During the Imagination Station rotation, students participate in an object lesson using a small toy, or what Group calls a "gizmo". These gizmos can be taken home by the kids each day to reinforce the lesson. In this Imagination Station Alternative series, I'll track down similar gizmos that can be used in place of Group's gizmos. I'll also design/find craft ideas that could be used instead of the gizmos. Which Imagination Station activity you choose (gizmo or craft) should be dependent on the interests of your VBS kids and how you prefer to…Read more …
DIY Small Bead Decoder Bracelets (Shipwrecked Imagination Station Alternative: Day 3)
During the Imagination Station rotation, students participate in an object lesson using a small toy, or what Group calls a "gizmo". These gizmos can be taken home by the kids each day to reinforce the lesson. In this Imagination Station Alternative series, I'll track down similar gizmos that can be used in place of Group's gizmos. I'll also design/find craft ideas that could be used instead of the gizmos. Which Imagination Station activity you choose (gizmo or craft) should be dependent on the interests of your VBS kids and how you prefer to…Read more …
VBS Director Series: Where to Buy Imagination Station Gizmos at a Discount!
There are so many VBS retailer options... Where is the best place to buy Imagination Station gizmos? We talked a few weeks ago about where to purchase your VBS starter kit. Today, let's talk gizmos! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small percentage of anything you purchase through these links but you don’t pay anything extra. Thanks for helping to support Borrowed Blessings! The prices referenced here are current as of publishing, but retailers change pricing often. Welcome to the VBS Director Series! This is a series of blogs where…Read more …