SCOUTING SWAPS

SWAPS are something I grew up with in Girl Scouts. Known both as “Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere,” and just by their name relating to the popular practice of trading and sharing them with others, their use varies in BSA. Now as a Scouting Den Leader, I love bringing these fun crafts to my young scouts. This blog is an archive of the SWAPS I share with them. Also, unless specifically noted, these are NOT original ideas and many, if not all, are popular/common crafts.

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Pet Ghost (Finger Puppet) In A Bag SWAPS

Pet Ghost (Finger Puppet) In A Bag SWAPS
“Easy care pet. No food. No water. No litter.”

Materials: cotton ball, two small googly eyes, small plastic jewelry bag, a safety pin.

Also needed: glue

Carefully push a finger into the cotton ball without poking a hole all the way through. Aim to shape it like a mini ghost. If needed/desired, glue around any weak spots and/or around the top of the shaped cotton ball to hold its desired shape and allow time to dry.
Glue the googly eyes and allow time to dry.
When not using your ghost as a finger puppet, carefully flatten and place it inside the bag for safekeeping.
Stick the safety pin through the bag to turn into a SWAPS.

This SWAPS is fun because it can be used as an actual (though small) puppet!

This SWAPS ties in wonderfully with at least one Adventure!

Recommended Adventure Tie-In:

Tiger = Tiger Theater

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Pet Ghost (Finger Puppet) In A Bag SWAPS

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