Select the Grab ‘N’ Go craft below for download of the sheet. Each sheet contains an image and instructions. If a diagram or template helps make the task easier, it is included as well.
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3D Shapes
Three-dimensional shapes can be used as ornaments, beads, garland and more. You can make the shape with a minimum of three shaped pieces. Adding more will give you more fullness to your final shape. However, it will also add bulk if you want to attach it to a card or scrapbook page, so more might not be better.
Initial Release: 3.7.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: 3D Shapes — GnG_3dShapes_lrl
Answer Box
Use the provided answer box with pre-designed answers or make your own unique answer box by placing your answers on the blank template. Just ask your question and roll the box.
Initial Release: 2.6.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Answer Box — GnG_AnswerBox_lrl
Bangle Dreamcatchers
Most dreamcatchers start with a stiff circular shape. Many people have bangles that they no longer wear. So, let’s recycle them into a fun project.
Initial Release: 2.19.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Bangle Dreamcatchers — GnG_BangleDreamcatchers_lrl
Bottle Caps
What can be simpler than placing an image into a bottle cap? Make an image a bit larger than 1″ diameter to use in your bottle cap. Use a 1″ circle punch to cut out the image you want. Then add a cover material to seal the image in place. You can adapt this for charms, pendants, ornaments, SWAPs, fridgies and thumbtacks.
Initial Release: 10.30.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Bottle Caps — GnG_BottleCaps_lrl
Bubble Wands
Even as an adult, I love to play with bubbles. Why not make your own wands? From drinking straws to pipe cleaners, you can make a wide variety of wands. Don’t feel restrained by using a circle. Try squares, triangles and other fun shapes!
Initial Release: 8.31.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Bubble Wands — GnG_BubbleWands_lrl
Crayon Scratch Art
Control the colors by starting with a completely colored sheet. Then, cover with black and scratch the black off to reveal the color below. The contrast of black on color is a great look that stands alone or can be incorporated into other items like cards.
Initial Release: 9.1.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Crayon Scratch Art — GnG_CrayonScratchArt_lrl
Envelope Bookmark
What’s better than recycling? Using your recycled items in craft projects.Initial
Release: 1.6.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Envelope Bookmark — GnG_EpBookmarks_lrl
Exchange Bracelet
For young kids, stringing beads on a piece of string can be a challenge. So, why not put them on a pipe cleaner? The beads are less likely to slide off and it is easy for them to adjust the size.
Initial Release: 3.5.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Exchange Bracelet — GnG_ExchangeBracelet_lrl
Find in a Bottle (craft)
Make a puzzle by hiding items in a recycled clear plastic bottle. The puzzle is solved by moving the bottle around and finding the items within it. Alternately, you can prepare the bottles yourself and have others find the items in the bottle as an activity.
Initial Release: 8.7.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Find in a Bottle Craft — GnG_BottleC_lrl
Finger Puppets
Finger puppets are unique because fingers are used for legs and other movable parts. Once made, the puppets can continue to be used. The second page of the PDF has a couple samples to try. Feel free to create your own finger puppets.
Initial Release: 12.24.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Finger Puppets — GnG_FingerPuppets_lrl
Flower Fairies
You can make fairies from a large variety of materials. This is just one version. While this is presented as a craft, you can make it an activity by creating a fairy hunt for younger girls. Depending on their age, you may find providing a photo of the fairies is more helpful than a list.
Initial Release: 12.12.2012 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Flower Fairies — GnG_FlowerFairies_lrl
God’s Eye
This simple yarn craft can be created anywhere. While this sheet explains how to make one that’s about hand-sized, you can use embroidery floss and toothpicks for a small one for SWAPs or branches to create a really large one.
Initial Release: 3.23.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: God’s Eye — GnG_GodsEye_lrl
Icicle Ornament
If you can wrap fiber, you can do this project. This icicle ornament is another vintage craft updated for today’s available materials.
Initial Release: 11.26.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Icicle Ornament — GnG_IcicleOrn_lrl
Leather Vase
While this project is easy, it can be very time-consuming. When completed, your bottle will have a faux leather look. You might choose a “brown” look, but experiment with other colors as well.
Initial Release: 2.20.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Leather Vase — GnG_LeatherVase_lrl
Meet & Greet Bracelet
For larger events, share the bags of beads amongst the attendees. Track who has the beads with the attached list. The fun is meeting and greeting everyone while trying to find the people with the beads. After a specified time, find out who has the most beads collected and introduce those who had the beads to hand out.
Initial Release: 3.9.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Meet & Greet Bracelet — GnG_MeetGreetBracelet_lrl
Painted Rock
A painted rock can be used to hold down papers or just for decoration. You could also use these for a different type of SWAP.
Initial Release: XX / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Painted Rock — GnG_PaintRock_lrl
Paper Bag Puppets
It’s easy to put on a play with paper bag puppets. You can use printables to attach to the bag or use your own designs to create a unique puppet.
NOTE: Girl Scout paper bag puppet printables are available in the Girl Scout Found downloadables.
Initial Release: 2.26.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Paper Bag Puppets — GnG_PBPuppets_lrl
Paper Clip Ring
Need a very fast craft? Changing a plastic coated paper clip into a ring may be the answer. Straighten it and then wrap it to the size you need it. What could be faster and easier?
Initial Release: 11.1.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Paper Clip Ring — GnG_PaperClipRing_lrl
Paper Cup
Need a drink of water? A way to hold onto little pieces for a craft project? Try a paper cup!
Initial Release: 6.28.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Paper Cup — GnG_PaperCup_lrl
Paper Whistle
Make noise with a sheet of paper. Craft this whistle as part of your own band.
Initial Release: 11.13.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Paper Whistle — GnG_PaperWhistle_lrl
Photo Holders
These simple photo holders are easy to make. You can use a variety of colors. Be sure the beads you use are heavy so they can hold the photo up when it is inserted.
Initial Release: 2.13.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Photo Holders — GnG_PhotoHolders_lrl
Pom Poms
You can buy pom poms, but why not make them. You’ll have the color you want. Pom poms are easy and fast to make with minimal tools and materials. You can use them to decorate items or add wiggle eyes for fun.
Initial Release: 5.2.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Pom Poms — GnG_PomPoms_lrl
Popsicle Stick Frames
This craft never seems to go out of style. You can use plain or pre-colored sticks. If you want to include photos, be sure to have them available when the frame is complete.
Initial Release: 11.13.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Popsicle Stick Frames — GnG_PSFrames_lrl
Punched Flowers
Punched flowers can be made by girls of any age. Older girls may put more details into their flowers while younger girls are happy with just assembling the pieces into a flower. Punched flowers can be used for:
- Cards
- Scrapbooks
- Flower friends to represent the girls
- Ceremonies
- Centerpieces
- And more!
Initial Release: 3.20.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Punched Flowers — GnG_PunchedFlowers_lrl
Soctopus
A recycled craft to make a cuddle toy. Start with a trip to your unmatched sock basket to find a few socks. The longer the “cuff”, the longer the soctopus tentacles will be.
Initial Release: 7.31.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Soctopus — GnG_Soctopus_lrl
Spirella / Spirelli
Spirella is a paper technique where you take a shape with a notched edge and wrap thread around it to make a pattern. You can do one wrap layer, two layers with different colors, include photos or other items in the center as a focal point and more. You can use these shapes in scrapbooks, on cards, as Christmas ornaments and more.
Initial Release: 1.21.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Spirella — GnG_Spirella_lrl
Teabag Folding
Teabag folding is also known as kaleidoscope folding. You take squares of the same pattern, fold them the same and then assemble them into a medallion. The fold you use determine the number you’ll need to complete a medallion. Usually you need eight pieces for a medallion. In addition, you can slide them apart during assembly and make a frame instead. Teabag medallions can be used with cards, scrapbooks and Christmas ornaments.
Initial Release: 6.25.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Teabag Folding — GnG_TeabagFolding_lrl
Trefoil Fridgies
Using the included pattern, create a refrigerator magnet from stitched plastic canvas. This pattern can become a SWAP by adding a pin instead of a magnet. By not trimming off the excess plastic canvas and stitching it white, it can become a coaster.
Initial Release: 12.14.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Trefoil Fridgies — GnG_TrefoilFridgie_lrl
Wire Pendant
Wrapping wire allows you to make a pendant out of almost anything, including:
- Sea glass
- Mosaic shapes
- Glass shapes
- Coins
- Shells
Select your item to wrap and wire.
Initial Release: 4.11.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Wire Pendant — GnG_WirePendant_lrl
Yarn Dolls
In only fifteen minutes, you can make a doll from nothing but yarn. Grab a book, piece of cardboard, lid or anything rectangular to wrap your yarn around. The longer side will be the body, the shorter side the arms. Wrap a minimum of 25 times. The more you wrap, the thicker your doll will be. Feel free to embellish your doll with lace, felt, buttons or anything else that you like.
Initial Release: 5.4.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet: Yarn Bracelet — GnG_Yarn Dolls_lrl