Apple Worm Craft

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Apple and Worm Craft – Preschool Alternative

This Apple and Worm craft for preschool is great for Galactic Starveyors for Lifeways VBS 2017 theme.

What you Need:

  • Red, Green cardstock or construction paper
  • Green Pipe Cleaner
  • glue
  • Mini Googly eyes (Optional)

How to Make:

  1. Gather your materials first.
  2. Cut out your apple using the Apple Craft SVG file. You can use these files on a cutting machine like a Cameo Silohuette.
  3. Glue on your green leaf. Using a glue stick is best.
  4. Take your green pipe cleaner and slide it through the holes of the apple. Twist it in a way that will look like a worm. Make sure you curl the head part up.

That is it! You are done.

Check out other Lifeway VBS Craft Alternative Ideas.

10 Ways to Decorate for Lifeway VBS 2019 In The Wild

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Are you excited yet to decorate for Lifeway VBS 2019 In The Wild  theme? I’m sure you are in the mist of VBS 2018 Game On be not yet ready to start thinking about decorating for next year!

I am in no way affiliated with Lifeway nor am I being compensated to promote Lifeway VBS themes. The following decoration ideas are of my own or inspired to go along with Lifeway VBS 2019 In The Wild theme.

Check out the 2019 Lifeway VBS theme

10 Ways to Decorate for Lifeway VBS 2019 In The Wild

Check out inspired decoration ideas for Game On VBS theme and Galactic Starveyors VBS theme.

1. Decorate for Lifeway VBS 2019 In The WIld Worship Rally at Panoramic Point Ideas.

The following ideas are inspired to help decorate In The Wild Lifeway VBS 2019 Worship Rally at Panoramic Point. These are simple and inexpensive to make. Check out simple decoration ideas to decorate Worship Rally at Panoramic Point.

2. In The Wild VBS 2019 Bible Study at the Watering Hole Decoration Ideas.

The possibilities are endless and I am so excited to come up with ideas on how to decorate the Watering Hole for  Lifeway VBS 2019 In the Wild theme.

3. VBS 2019 Missions at Pachyderm Path Decoration Ideas.

4. VBS 2019 Music at Bullfrog Bog Decoration Ideas

5. VBS 2019 Craft Room at Cockatoo Canopy Decoration Ideas.

6. VBS 2019 Alternative Craft Ideas.

7. VBS 2019 Snacks Decoration Ideas at Grizzly Gulch.

8. VBS 2019 Snack Ideas.

9. VBS 2019 Recreation at Beluga Bay Decoration Ideas.

10. VBS 2019 Recreation Ideas.

11. VBS 2019 Dollar Tree Decoration Ideas.

Simple and Cheap Baseball Paper Plate Craft

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Are you in need of a very cheap and simple craft for preschoolers for Lifeway’s VBS 2018 Game On theme? This Baseball Paper Plate craft is ideal for preschoolers. It is super simple and very cheap to make.

Just a note: I am in no way affiliated with Lifeway. Ideas presented below and in the eBook as well as printables are created by me and are inspired by the 2018 VBS theme.

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Baseball Paper Plate Craft

What you Need:

  • White Paper Plates (From Dollar Tree)
  • Red Marker/Permanent Marker/Crayon

How to Make:

  1. Gather all your supplies!

Purchase a pack of white paper plates from Dollar Tree for $1. You can also purchase red markers or permanent markers from Dollar Tree as well.

Or you can purchase 12 count Crayola Red Washable Markers on Amazon for under $8.

2. Lay your paper plate flat on the table.

3. Draw your half moons facing outwards from the center of the plate as pictured below.

4. Draw on the sewing marks evenly spacing them. I recommend you use washable markers with preschoolers or crayons. Just be patient with preschoolers doing this activity. Many are still in the process of learning how to hold a writing instrument. Also many will want to add their own creations to their baseball.

5. Be sure to label on the back with the child’s name.

That is it! You are done! Or they are done!

Topic: Baseball Paper Plate Craft

How to Make Power Rangers Samurai Masks Rebecca Autry Creations

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So I kinda cheated! I used my Cricket to make the cuts and I just glued them together! These are pretty easy to make Power Rangers Samurai Masks.

I first looked at the guess list and determined how many kids I will have coming. I came up with 12 potential kids!

6 Boys and 6 Girls! Nice and even huh!

So I then decided I was already making the red and blue rangers as the invites and the Thank You cards so I used those patterns and just increased the size to fit 8.5 x 11.

The two boys who birthdays we are celebrating one like the red and other blue. Since I have an even number of boys and girls, I decided to do 3 of each including the girls. So I made 3 Red, 3 Blue, 3 Pink, and 3 Yellow.

You be the judged but the yellow one looks really off to me. I’m not so much of a perfectionist so I am just leaving them as is.

After the circuit made the cuts for me, I realized I needed to make eye holes and mouth holes which were not part of the original patterns. I kind a just eye balled them. All the material from cardstock to glue I already had. I am into scrapbooking even though I have not scrapbooked in almost 2 yrs I still have a lot.

For the patterns I simply used images found by doing a Google search. As for the ties on the Masks I used pipe cleaners. When I was going thru my craft bins I found a ton including un-open packages of white. Since the mask are only designed to fit on the front of the face I needed two pipe cleaners to fit around the head. This makes them adjustable.

I punched a whole on each side of the mask near in line where the ears would be. I folded them and then taped the edges so they won’t poke anyone in the head. (I learned better this time!)

I then just connected the two cleaners in the back and just raveled them to loosely stay together so they can be adjusted to each kid as needed.

That’s pretty much it!. I hope you get some great ideas for your Theme Birthday party!

Click Here to purchase  the SVG, PNG, PDF files of the Power Rangers Samurai Masks

VBS 2018 Game On Dollar Tree Decorations

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As always open your mind and let it run wild. Use your imagination. You can create wonderful decorations with simple and inexpensive items from Dollar Tree. Who is excited for Lifeway’s 2018 theme? I know I am. I love to decorate and create things. Check out below some Dollar Tree VBS 2018 Game On Decoration Ideas.

Just a note: I am in no way affiliated with Lifeway. Ideas presented below and in the eBook as well as printables are created by me and are inspired by the 2018 VBS theme.

Lifeway has wonderful decorations they provide for sell. If you are looking for inexpensive alternatives check out these Game On Dollar Tree Decoration Ideas. These are items you can get from Dollar Tree, please keep in mind that some products are seasonal and only available during those times. I suggest you visit frequently and different locations as they vary from store to store.

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Below you will find some ideas that I thought would make great decoration Ideas from Dollar Tree for Lifeways VBS 2018 Game On theme.

VBS 2018 Game On Dollar Tree Decorations

1. Orange Table Cloth to make Giant Basketballs for Wall decorations

You can find the plastic tablecloths in the party supply section at Dollar Tree. You can also find these at Walmart for $.97 for the rectangle and $1.27 for the round. Get White and Black Tablecloths and make Giant Soccer Balls for wall decorations as well.

Things to Buy at Dollar Tree

  • Orange Tablecloth
  • White Tablecloth
  • Black Tablecloth
  • Black Party Streamer
  • Red Party Streamer
  • Red Sharpie Marker
  • Black Sharpie Marker

Need some help creating the Large Sports Balls? Take a look at the step by step picture instructions on how to make the large sport balls.

2. Brown Football Party Items

These are usually found during the Super Bowl season during the months of January and early February. The smaller football salsa bowls come in a two pack while the large chip and salsa platter is just 1. These are usually found towards the front of Dollar Tree but may also be in the Party Supply area.

3. Sports Partyware

Great Centerpieces for the snack area. These can be found in the party supply section at Dollar Tree.

What to Buy at Dollar Tree:

  • Sports Centerpiece
  • Sports Invitations
  • Sports Plates
  • Sports Cups
  • Sports Mylar Balloons

4. Plastic Sports Balls and Stuffed Sports Balls

Dollar Tree provides tons of different sports balls from plastic to plush. Most of these are located in the toy section at Dollar Tree.

What to Buy at Dollar Tree:

  • Plastic Ping Pong Balls
  • Plastic Racket Balls
  • Plush Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Football Toys

5. Treasure Box/VBS Store Items

These can be found in the Party Favor section of the Party Supplies at Dollar Tree.

6. Table Top Decorations

Use these to decorate the snack area tables or even to decorate for VBS planning meetings or registration tables. They are also games so you can use them as ice breaker activities in your classroom.

7. Sports Foam Craft Stickers

Need a cheap alternative craft ideas. These Sports foam stickers can help you create many craft ideas especially for the younger participants.

Check out Game On Alternative Craft Ideas

8. Football Field Tablecloth

This is found around the Super Bowl (January – early February). Use these for the Snack area, Teacher Snack area or even for the registration tables.

9. Teacher/Coach Whistles

Here is something fun for you Teachers/Coaches to have to lead their athletes/Musicians around from each rotations. Give these to your Teachers/Coaches on your last preparation meeting.

10. Sports Toy Balls

These are great for the treasure boxes or can even be used for some of the games within the lessons.

Check out below the Game On Bible Study Lessons

Dollar Tree Decorations Part 2

How to Make a Super Mario Pipe Floor Decoration

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Are you having a Super Mario Theme Party? The Mario Brothers have no doubt continued to be popular among children today. This simple Super Mario Pipe Floor Decoration is just a fun addition to any party. Below you will find a list of supplies you need as well as step by step instructions with pictures on how to make a Super Mario Pipe Floor Decoration.

First left me tell you a story about this Pipe!!! I started creating it in my living room as my son’s birthday party approached, I moved the pipe outdoors to work on since it was rather nice outside. The neighbor kids would come over and play with my children. As they saw me working on the pipe they were intrigued by the massive size and when I explained what I was making they asked if they could play with it when I was done. My response, “Of course”. So yes this Super Mario Pipe was a huge success prior to the party, during the party and even a few weeks after. See kids will be just as excited with a box that inspires lots of creative and imaginary play. I have to admit I even enjoyed playing as if I was Mario coming out of the pipe like you do in the game!

How to Make a Super Mario Pipe Floor Decoration

What you Need:

– Large Cardboard box

– Packaging Tape

– Lots of Green Paper or Green Plastic Table Clothe

Most of these items can be purchased at Dollar Tree. The Large Cardboard Box was from Bunk-bed box.

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How to Make:

1. First take your cardboard and cut it in a circle and tape it with packaging tape. Make it as tall as you desire.

2. Next you will make the rim which needs to be about 4-8 inches longer.

3. Cut a cuff rim about 2 inches bigger than your base. You will want to cut out the middle as well.

4. Attach the cuff rim to the base using tape.

5. Then attach the rim using tape to secure tightly.

6. Cover your Pipe with green paper or if easier and more cost effective use green plastic table from Dollar Tree. Below I covered with green shiny material that I got from my sister from a bag she was going to donate after her yard sale.

That is it! You are done!

I used newspaper for stuffing the rim. I also used old flag material I got from my sisters yard sale that didn’t sell. The box I used was a wardrobe moving box. So my Super Mario Pipe Floor Decoration was absolutely FREE for me.

Do you have any DIY Super Mario Party Ideas? Leave your idea in the comments below.

You might be interested in this Super Mario Backdrop

Topic: How to Make a Super Mario Pipe Floor Decoration

10 Great Gifts for Kids from Dollar Tree Rebecca Autry Creations

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In my opinion these are great gifts for kids from Dollar Tree

1. Books. My kids love book and I am thankful. If you want your kids to read then five them books because they might just pick it up and like it!

2. Coloring/Activity Books/flash cards. Both my boys have very different learning delays but we love using these activity books at hope. My middle kid learned his shaped because of the activity books from Dollar Tree.

3. Puzzles. Work on those fine motor skills and give them something they can accomplish on their own or even as a family. They make great gifts.

4. Hard Plastic Animal Figurines. My kids love having any plastic animals and we can’t afford the big sets you get at Target or Wal-mart but we can afford 1 animal at a time and now their collection has gotten bigger. Also they learned what each animal noises they make and how to sound them out correctly. Its a great learning tool for our family and might just be for yours as well.

5. Dress-up Accessories. My little princess loves dress up and since she breaks things I rather giver her some cheap items then more expensive ones. Also some of the Dollar Tree items are better made then then ones you can find in the $1 section at Target. Dollar Tree also has other great dress-up accessories like Fireman and Hard Hats. They also have gloves, tutus, and fireman plastic jackets.

6. Oven Mitts and Apron. Do you have a little kitchen helper? My kids try they really try so I know a great gift would be for them to have their very own apron and oven mitt. You could even get them their very own special spatula or mixer!

7. Stuffed Animals. One year my husband and I were at Dollar Tree looking for some items to put in the kids Easter Baskets and we came across 6 different whales and sharks stuffed animals. I was hesitant because at the time our kids were very very young that I thought these were to old for them. However now they still love playing with them plus our 6 yr old now knows tons more about whales and sharks and the different kinds.

8. Ear Buds and docking station. These would be more for the older kids but Dollar Tree has a great selections on phone cases, ear buds and ipod/iphone docking stations. I just got myself an ipad back cover and its much thicker than the one I got from Wal-Mart.

9. Flash lights/tools. Older kids may be interested in build items from their own hands or evening helping our around the home like replacing blinds or tightening handles. Whatever the case maybe getting them started with their very own tools may just be the right gift for them.

10. Gardening Supplies. You’ll be amazed at the gardening items Dollar Tree has. They has seeds to gardening gloves to shovels and much more. You can even get a Watering Pot!

If you enjoyed this list you may also like Dollar Tree Stocking Stuffers ideas and Dollar Tree Deals

Podcast 17 – The Container Concept Rebecca Autry Creations

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https://rebeccaautry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Podcast-17-The-Container-Concept.mp3

Thanks to Dana White at A Slob Come Clean for this concept.

She totally gets all the credit. You probably figured this out a long time ago but like her, I wasn’t taught you could have to much stuff or how to contain what you do have.

Check out Aslobcomesclean.com

Aslobcomesclean.com/podcasts (really listen to them, she is awesome)

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