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Free Printable: I’m Berry Glad You’re My Valentine

January 27, 2021 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These I’m Berry Glad You’re My Valentine free printable tags are a simple and sweet way to let your valentine know they’re “berry” special! 

I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day. As a child, I remember picking out my Valentine’s Day cards for my elementary class each year. It was always important to me to make sure the card I was giving to each individual person matched their personality in my eyes. Katie got Tweety Bird because she was so sweet. Becca got Bugs Bunny because she loved to crack jokes. Jimmy got Elmer Fudd because he looked like him, and Josh got Pepé Le Pew because, well, you know. I was always the kid that thought way too much about the Valentine’s treats I handed out, and to this day I really haven’t changed all that much. I still love it!

Free Printable: I'm Berry Glad You're My Valentine

And now that my oldest daughter is at an age where she passes out Valentine’s treats to her friends and classmates, I love coming up with treats that are a little less conventional than the boxed ones that you get at the store. Not that there’s anything wrong with those, I just have a tendency to be a little “extra” when it comes to things I really should not be extra about. It’s a gift and a curse!

Case in point, last year my daughter and I couldn’t make up our minds about which treats we wanted to send, so we sent each kid in her class TWO Valentines! We made these adorable Rubber Ducky Valentine’s Day Treats and a bag full of candy in these “I’m Beary Glad You’re My Friend” treat bags.

Free Printable: I'm Berry Glad You're My Valentine

This year, instead of being “beary” glad to send treats to our Valentines, we’re BERRY glad! During my recent trip to the Dollar Tree, I spotted a bag of these classic strawberry hard candies and thought they’d be perfect to hand out in treat bags. They’re not commonly given out as a Valentine candy, but that’s why I chose them. It’s something different!

I’ve linked everything you need to put these together in the Amazon widget below. You should be able to find everything at your dollar store, but you can always Amazon your supplies in a pinch or if you prefer not to get out. I’m also linking a pack of pint sized strawberry cartons in case a cellophane bag isn’t the way you want to go. I think these candies would be SO cute with a little Easter grass inside a strawberry container!

 

 Click here to download the free printable tags, or just click on the image below! 

Free Printable: I'm Berry Glad You're My Valentine

If you use this printable, I would love for you to subscribe to my blog in return! Of course, it’s certainly not required. Just appreciated! Happy Valentine’s Day!

I’ve sized these to fit the width of a standard-sized cellophane treat bag. They’ll print 4 to a page. Just load your cardstock into the printer, hit “print” and you’re good to go! 

Looking for more fun and FREE Valentine printable ideas? Here’s a few that I’ve done over the years that you may like:

Free Printable “I’m Nuts Over You” Valentines | Free Printable Rubber Ducky Valentine Printable | I’m Beary Glad You’re My Friend Valentine | Free Printable “You Make My Heart Glow” Valentines | Valentine’s Day Snack Crafts for Kids | Healthy Valentine’s Day Snacks for Kids

Filed Under: DIY Projects, For the Kids Tagged With: Berry Glad You're My Valentine, Free Valentine Printables, Strawberry Valentine Printable, Strawberry Valentine treats

Free Printable: I’m “Nuts” Over You Valentine

January 24, 2021 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These “I’m Nuts Over You” Valentine Printables are a fun way to make any Valentine recipient feel loved! 

Maybe it’s because I grew up in the land of peanuts, or that my grandfather was a peanut farmer, or perhaps it’s because I’ve never breathed air that didn’t consist of at least 35% peanut dust, but whatever the reason is for my extreme love for all-things-peanut, I sure am glad I was made that way. 

I'm Nuts Over You Valentine Printable

Not long ago I shared my recipe for these Sugar Roasted Peanuts, and as we’ve inched closer and closer to Valentine’s Day I decided to come up with a unique Valentine’s Day treat featuring the crunchy candied snack!  Of course, you can also use dry roasted or parched peanuts if those are your preference. Heck, you could even use circus peanuts if you’re a fan of those! 

I'm Nuts Over You Valentine Printable

You really don’t need a whole lot of supplies to make these Valentine treats, just a pack of cellophane treat bags which you can find on Amazon, at Walmart or the Dollar Tree. Once you prepare the peanuts, just print off the free printable Valentine tag I have below on cardstock, staple it all together and you’ve got a scrumptious peanut-y treat ready to hand out!

 


I'm Nuts Over You Valentine Printable

Click the image below to download the free printable, or find it linked below! 

I'm Nuts Over You Valentine Printable

CLICK  >>HERE<< TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE PRINTABLE!

If you use this printable, I would love for you to subscribe to my blog in return! Of course, it’s certainly not required. Just appreciated! Happy Valentine’s Day!

I'm Nuts Over You Valentine Printable

If you’re looking for more fun Valentine’s Day printable or snack ideas, check out the links below – all found right here on Southern Made Simple!

Free Printable Rubber Ducky Valentine Printable | I’m Beary Glad You’re My Friend Valentine | Free Printable “You Make My Heart Glow” Valentines | Valentine’s Day Snack Crafts for Kids | Healthy Valentine’s Day Snacks for Kids

Filed Under: For the Kids Tagged With: free valentine printable, I'm Nuts Over You Printable, Nuts over you valentine, Peanut valentine

Destination DIG VBS Snack Ideas

July 22, 2020 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. I will earn a very small commission off of purchases made through these links to help keep this website up and running. I absolutely love putting together and sharing my favorite VBS finds with you every year, and it is my hope and prayer that Destination Dig will be the best VBS yet! Enjoy these Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas!

Click here to jump straight to my Amazon Destination Dig VBS storefront! 

It’s no secret that 2020 was the rockiest year many of us have experienced in our lifetime. The fast spread of COVID-19 cancelled VBS all across the globe and forced many church doors to close all together. Leaders were left scrambling trying to find a way to safely rework VBS into a virtual or paper format to get the gospel out to children in their communities, and unfortunately so many of us were unable to have VBS at all. I have to say, I never thought I’d see a day when VBS at my own church didn’t happen, and though these times we’re living in are full of turmoil and frustrations, I am so glad that we serve a mighty God who is bigger than all of this that we are experiencing here on Earth. 

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

While I don’t believe that VBS 2021 will look “normal” compared to other years, I am hopeful that we will be able to safely congregate with our church families and children in the community to help kids really “dig” into the truths of Jesus as they discover and unearth artifacts that point the world to the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. Check out Lifeway’s teaser video below to catch a glimpse at what the theme will entail! 

Theme Verse:

You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all of your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

VBS Motto:

 Seek Truth! Find Jesus!

I’ve already put together a post featuring a few ideas for Destination DIG VBS Decor ideas and Craft ideas, which you can find below by clicking directly on the image!

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasDestination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Scoping out Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas was a bit trickier than other VBS themes in the past. Destination Dig centers around archaeological excavation sites in present day Israel. Through this theme, kids will be digging up truths about Jesus that prove Biblical events are not just stories, but are true and factual events that happened here on Earth. When you do a quick search for this type of theme on Amazon, it becomes pretty evident that archaeological-themed birthday parties and events aren’t something that happens very often, so finding supplies and foods to match the theme this year may require a little imagination and elbow grease. 

When mapping out your snack stations, channel your inner Indiana Jones and brainstorm scenes with ancient ruins, broken pottery, wooden crates and barrels, sandy excavation sites, canteens, burlap, tents and more! Here’s a few finds that sparked the most inspiration for me. As the months go on, I’ll be adding more I come across to help you prepare for a wonderful VBS in 2021!

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Fossil Cookies – Michelle’s Party Plan It (Recipe from Martha Stewart)

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Rock Dig Popcorn – Kara’s Party Ideas

Destination Dig VBS Snack IdeasDirt Cups – Modern Meal Makeover

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Sedimentary Smores – This Pilgrim Life

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Edible Cookies N’ Cream Fudge Rocks – Hungry Happenings

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Bouldering Brownies – Brie Brie Blooms

 

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Rocky Road Cheerio Balls – Gym Craft Laundry

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Mineral Water (Use Blue Kool-Aid or Hawaiian Punch!) – Kara’s Party Ideas

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Chocolate Rock Candy Nuggets – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

36 Pack Hard Rock Candy – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Variety Pack Pop Rocks Candy – Amazon

 

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Gold Chocolate Coins – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas 

Party Size Pack of Rolos (use as gold nuggets) – Amazon

Adventure Themed Party Plates – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas3 Pack Adventure Themed Plastic Table Coverings – Amazon
Destination Dig VBS Snack IdeasPalm Leaf Serving Trays – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Snack IdeasPlastic Shovel Cupcake Toppers – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

 

20 Pc Chalkboard Slates (Use to label food options) – Amazon

Please don’t forget your mask! Let’s make sure we’re doing our part to slow the spread for our children!

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas2 Pack Adult Size VBS Face Coverings – Oriental Trading

PLEASE PASS ON THE VBS LOVE:

After your VBS has come to an end, please reach out to a fellow church in your area to see if they could use any of your leftover VBS supplies. Many churches (often small congregations) elect to not have a VBS each year because funding is too tight. Just think about all of the additional children that could be presented with the gospel because donated items made VBS at a church possible!

 

Will your church or your children be participating in Lifeway’s Destination Dig? Do you have other fun snack ideas you’d like to share with us, or perhaps some great ideas on how to make VBS a reality this year in a time that seems so uncertain? Leave a comment below and share the VBS love!

Filed Under: For the Kids, VBS Resources Tagged With: Archaeology Party Ideas, Destination Dig VBS, Destination Dig VBS Snacks, Lifeway Destination Dig Decor Ideas, Lifeway Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas, Lifeway VBS Theme 2021, VBS snack ideas

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

July 3, 2020 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. I will earn a small commission off of purchases made through these links to help keep this website up and running. I absolutely love putting together and sharing my favorite VBS finds with you every year, and it is my hope and prayer that Destination Dig will be the best VBS yet! Enjoy these Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas!

Click here to jump straight to my Amazon Destination Dig VBS storefront! 

It’s no secret that 2020 was the rockiest year many of us have experienced in our lifetime. The fast spread of COVID-19 cancelled VBS all across the globe and forced many church doors to close all together. Leaders were left scrambling trying to find a way to safely rework VBS into a virtual or paper format to get the gospel out to children in their communities, and unfortunately so many of us were unable to have VBS at all. I have to say, I never thought I’d see a day when VBS at my own church didn’t happen, and though these times we’re living in are full of turmoil and frustrations, I am so glad that we serve a mighty God who is bigger than all of this that we are experiencing here on Earth. 

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

 

While I don’t believe that VBS 2021 will look “normal” compared to other years, I am hopeful that we will be able to safely congregate with our church families and children in the community to help kids really “dig” into the truths of Jesus as they discover and unearth artifacts that point the world to the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. Check out Lifeway’s teaser video below to catch a glimpse at what the theme will entail! 

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Theme Verse:

You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all of your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

VBS Motto:

Seek Truth! Find Jesus!

Check out the Destination Dig VBS Reveal video below!

Don’t forget to pre-order your directors kit! 

Scoping out Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas was a bit trickier than other VBS themes in the past. Destination Dig centers around archaeological excavation sites in present day Israel. Through this theme, kids will be digging up truths about Jesus that prove Biblical events are not just stories, but are true and factual events that happened here on Earth. When you do a quick search for this type of theme on Amazon, it becomes pretty evident that archaeological-themed birthday parties and events aren’t something that happens very often, so finding supplies to match the theme this year may require a little imagination and elbow grease. 

When mapping out your backdrops and room decor, channel your inner Indiana Jones and brainstorm scenes with ancient ruins, broken pottery, wooden crates and barrels, sandy excavation sites, canteens, burlap, tents and more! Here’s a few finds that sparked the most inspiration for me. As the months go on, I’ll be adding more ideas and actual room-inspiration to help you prepare for a wonderful VBS in 2021!

Looking for VBS 2020 Concrete and Cranes Decor Ideas? Click here! 

Most items are from Amazon, and as Oriental Trading releases their themed items I’ll be listing them here as well.

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Ancient Ruins Backdrop 5ft x 3ft – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

9 ft x 6 ft Ancient Ruins Backdrop – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

6 ft x 4 ft Hieroglyphics Backdrop – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Sand Dunes 7 ft x 5 ft Backdrop – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

48″ x 200 ft Brown Natural Craft Paper – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

 

4 ct Bamboo Torches – Amazon

3 pack Natural Decorative Fish Net – Amazon

Jute Jungle Vine – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasPop Up Tent – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

37″ x 25″ Cardboard Safari Jeep Photo Stand-Up Prop – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

3 ft 4 in Cardboard Safari Jeep Srandup – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasAdventure Jeep Cardboard Stand Up – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasCardboard Palm Tree Cutouts – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasPolyester Palm Branches – Oriental Trading

Set of 3 Antique Decorative Luggage – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Toy Plastic Ancient Gold – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasBible Verse Gold Plastic Coins – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasCaution Tape for Dig Site – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Model Lizards – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Adventure Themed Plastic Table Coverings – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Adventure Awaits Burlap Banner – Amazon


Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

12 Pack Plastic Safari Hats – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasSet of 8 Kids Explorer Vests and Pith Hats – Amazon

Kids Size Explorer Hat/Vest Costume – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasIndiana Jones Satchel – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasAdult Size Outdoor Bush Hat – Amazon

Kids 12 ct Plastic Binoculars – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

100 ct Kids Plastic Compasses – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

30 Pack Plastic Magnifying Glasses – Amazon

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas6 Pack Plastic Sand Sifters – Amazon

50 ct burlap drawstring bags to use as “artifact bags” – Amazon

 

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas200 pc Rocks & Minerals Set (Includes fossils, arrowheads, crystals, gems, etc.) – Amazon

 

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

I Dig Jesus Youth Size T-Shirt – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

DIG VBS Adult Shirts – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Decor IdeasHashtag VBS Adult Shirts – Oriental Trading (I LOVE that these aren’t theme-specific. You can use them over and over!)

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

I Love VBS Adult T-Shirt – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

2 Pack VBS Adult Face Masks – Oriental Trading

PLEASE PASS ON THE VBS LOVE:

After your VBS has come to an end, please reach out to a fellow church in your area to see if they could use any of your leftover VBS supplies. Many churches (often small congregations) elect to not have a VBS each year because funding is too tight. Just think about all of the additional children that could be presented with the gospel because donated items made VBS at a church possible!

Will your church or your children be participating in Lifeway’s Destination Dig? Do you have other fun decor ideas you’d like to share with us, or perhaps some great ideas on how to make VBS a reality this year in a time that seems so uncertain? Leave a comment below and share the VBS love!

Filed Under: For the Kids, VBS Resources Tagged With: Destination Dig, Destination Dig Vacation Bible School, Destination Dig VBS, Destination Dig VBS 2021, Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas, VBS 2021

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

June 23, 2020 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. I will earn a small commission off of purchases made through these links to help keep this website up and running. I absolutely love putting together and sharing my favorite VBS finds with you every year, and it is my hope that Destination Dig will be the best VBS yet! Enjoy these Destination Dig Craft Ideas!

Click here to jump straight to my Amazon Destination Dig VBS storefront! 

It’s no secret that 2020 was the rockiest year many of us have experienced in our lifetime. The fast spread of COVID-19 cancelled VBS all across the globe and forced many church doors to close all together. Leaders were left scrambling trying to find a way to safely rework VBS into a virtual or paper format to get the gospel out to children in their communities, and unfortunately so many of us were unable to have VBS at all. I have to say, I never thought I’d see a day when VBS at my own church didn’t happen, and though these times we’re living in are full of turmoil and frustrations, I am so glad that we serve a mighty God who is bigger than all of this that we are experiencing here on Earth. 

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

While I don’t believe that VBS 2021 will look “normal” compared to other years, I am hopeful that we will be able to safely congregate with our church families and children in the community to help kids really “dig” into the truths of Jesus as they discover and unearth artifacts that point the world to the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. Check out Lifeway’s teaser video below to catch a glimpse at what the theme will entail! 

 

Theme Verse:

You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all of your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

VBS Motto:

Seek Truth! Find Jesus!

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas

Destination Dig VBS Snack Ideas

 

Scoping out Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas was a bit trickier than other VBS themes in the past. Destination Dig centers around archaeological excavation sites in present day Israel. Through this theme, kids will be digging up truths about Jesus that prove Biblical events are not just stories, but are true and factual events that happened here on Earth. When you do a quick search for this type of theme on Amazon, it becomes pretty evident that archaeological-themed birthday parties and events aren’t something that happens very often, so finding supplies to match the theme this year may require a little imagination and elbow grease. 

When mapping out your craft ideas, channel your inner Indiana Jones and brainstorm scenes with ancient ruins, broken pottery, wooden crates and barrels, sandy excavation sites, canteens, burlap, tents and more! Here’s a few finds that sparked the most inspiration for me. As the months go on, I’ll be adding more ideas as I discover them to help you prepare for a wonderful VBS in 2021!

 

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

DIY Playdoh Petroglyphs – Left Brain Craft Brain

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

DIY Papyrus Paper – Primary Topic Shop

 

DIY Excavation Kits – Pepper and Pine Youtube Channel 

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

DIY Coffee Ground Fossils – Crafts by Amanda

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

DIY Potsherds for an Archaeological Dig – Tikkido

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

Prehistoric Rock Art – Pink Stripey Socks

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

DIY Excavation Kits – Make Life Lovely  (Instead of using dinosaurs, use these gold coins or Jesus rocks!)

DIY Treasure Stones – Make Life Lovely

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

12 pc Unfinished Treasure Chests – Amazon


Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas
Binoculars Craft Kit – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Craft IdeasDIY Scroll Craft Kit (Makes 12) – Oriental Trading

 

Destination Dig VBS Craft IdeasVBS Verse Craft Kit (Makes 12) – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Craft IdeasVBS Photo Frame Craft Kit (Makes 12) – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Craft IdeasVBS Sign Craft (Make 12) – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas

VBS Verse-a-Day Craft (Makes 12) – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Craft IdeasDig Prayer Journals (Makes 12) – Oriental Trading

Destination Dig VBS Craft IdeasColor Your Own Take Home Bags (Makes 12) – Oriental Trading

PLEASE PASS ON THE VBS LOVE:

After your VBS has come to an end, please reach out to a fellow church in your area to see if they could use any of your leftover VBS supplies. Many churches (often small congregations) elect to not have a VBS each year because funding is too tight. Just think about all of the additional children that could be presented with the gospel because donated items made VBS at a church possible!

Will your church or your children be participating in Lifeway’s Destination Dig? Do you have other fun Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas ideas you’d like to share with us, or perhaps some great ideas on how to make VBS a reality this year in a time that seems so uncertain? Leave a comment below and share the VBS love!

Filed Under: For the Kids, VBS Resources Tagged With: Archaeology craft ideas, Destination Dig, Destination Dig VBS Craft Ideas, Dig craft ideas, dirt craft ideas, Lifeway's Destination Dig VBS Ideas, Lifeway's VBS Craft Ideas

Free Printable: I’m Beary Glad You’re My Friend Valentine

January 30, 2020 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. Enjoy this Free Printable: I’m Beary Glad You’re My Friend Valentine to share with your friends!

We’re just a few weeks out from Valentine’s Day, and it seems like you can’t throw a rock inside a big chain supermarket right now without hitting something pink, red and covered in Conversation Hearts. You won’t catch me complaining, though, because even though Valentine’s Day is just another made up holiday fueled by consumerism, the thought of celebrating love is always appealing to me. I have a lot of people in my life that I love, and they never hesitate to make me feel the same way in return. So bring on the mushy-gushy Valentine stuff, because I’m all about it!

Free Printable: I'm Beary Glad You're My Friend Valentine…

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Filed Under: DIY Projects, For the Kids Tagged With: Beary glad you're my friend printable, Beary glad you're my valentine, Free bear valentine printable, Free printable valentine

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

January 18, 2020 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at no cost to you. I love sharing my favorite decor finds with you so your Treasured VBS will be a success! These Treasured VBS Decor Ideas are sure to help you uncover the best VBS yet!

Click here to jump to my Treasured VBS Amazon Storefront!

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

We’ve turned the page on a brand new year, and many of us across the country are still scratching our heads and and praying that VBS will be happening this year. Having a year where VBS didn’t happen left so many of us feeling a little down,  but Group VBS (the masterminds behind 2020’s Rocky Railway theme) recently announced their theme for this summer, and it has us all ready to dig deep and uncover the precious truth that God’s greatest treasure isn’t gold or silver, it’s us – His children!

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Treasured is an action packed week long curriculum that takes us on an epic quest deep into the jungle, through ancient ruins and into hidden caves to uncover that we are God’s greatest treasure of all, and He wants us to seek Him and have a relationship with Him because He loves us!  Children will discover amazing truths as they trek through the Imagination Station, Jungle Gym Games, Kid Vid Cinema and a dining experience at the Vine Dining snack station.

Here’s a look at the promo video they released to help you get a good picture of what next year’s adventure is going to look like!

Click HERE to find out more info about Treasured VBS and for information how to order a catalog and VBS starter pack!


The following images are straight from Concordia Supply’s website to show room staging ideas for Treasured VBS. This is a great place to get started with brainstorming how you’d like your rooms to look!

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Treasured VBS Main Stage – Source: Concordia Supply 

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Treasured VBS Kinkajou Cove – Source: Concordia Supply

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Desk & Shelf View – Source: Concordia Supply

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Kid Vid Room – Source: Concordia Supply

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Bible Room – Source: Concordia Supply

To help get your VBS planning on the right track, I’ve put together a selection of fun decor and supplies that fits the Treasured theme so that you can have quick and easy access to some really fun backdrops, props and more! Keep in mind: Many items shared here are from Amazon (you know how I feel about my beloved 2 day shipping) and many items are from Oriental Trading, who each year does an OUTSTANDING job of keeping VBS supplies relevant to the yearly theme. I will make a note of where each item is listed in case you have a preference of where to order. Oriental Trading frequently has free shipping deals, most often on orders over $49.

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasAncient Ruins Cardboard Stand-Up Decor – Oriental Trading

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasTreasure Jewel Cardboard Stand-Up Decor – Oriental Trading

Explorer Vehicle Carboard Stand-Up Prop – Oriental Trading

VBS Rainforest Directional Sign – Oriental Trading

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasAncient Ruins Caution Tape/Border – Oriental Trading

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasJungle Ruins Backdrop – Oriental Trading

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasRiver Canyon Backdrop – Oriental Trading

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasRainforest Treasure Map Backdrop – Oriental Trading

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasJungle Stream Backdrop – Oriental Trading

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasJungle Rope Bridge Backdrop – Oriental Trading

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Rainforest with Waterfall Backdrop – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Mountain Cave Backdrop – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Ivy Covered Rock Wall Backdrop – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Stone Wall Backdrop – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Water Patterned Fabric (Perfect for making waterfalls) – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasInflatable Treasure Chest – Oriental Trading

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

3 ct Decorative Treasure Chests – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasJungle Vine Garland – Amazon

 

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Artificial Ivy Vines – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasArtificial Jungle Vines – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas84 pc Artificial Jungle Leaves – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasJungle Plastic Tablecloths – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasBrown Craft Paper – Amazon

Tribal Throw Blanket – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor IdeasJute Rope – Amazon

 

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Burlap Potato Sacks – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

6 pc Hanging Decorative Parrots – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

4 ct Tiki Torches – Amazon

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Decorative Jewels – Amazon

 

Treasured VBS Decor Ideas

Treasure Chest Gold Coins – Amazon

Please don’t forget your mask! Let’s make sure we’re doing our part to slow the spread for our children!

Destination Dig VBS Decor Ideas2 Pack Adult Size VBS Face Coverings – Oriental Trading

PLEASE PASS ON THE VBS LOVE! 

After your VBS has come to an end, please reach out to a fellow church in your area to see if they could use your leftover VBS supplies. Many churches (often small congregations) elect to not have a VBS because funding is too tight. Just think about all of the additional children that could be presented with the gospel because donated decor made VBS at a church possible!


Have you already started daydreaming about the fun treasure-filled adventure you and your church will hopefully be taking during the summer of 2021 with Treasured VBS from Group? Do you have additional decor ideas you’d like to share? I’ve always loved VBS so much, and I love sharing helpful tips and tricks to help make your VBS a success!

 

Filed Under: For the Kids, VBS Resources Tagged With: Group VBS 2021, Group VBS Treasured, Treasured Vacation Bible School, Treasured VBS, Treasured VBS Decor, Treasured VBS Decor Ideas, Treasured VBS Decorating

Books to Read on the 100th Day of School

January 11, 2020 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. I love sharing my favorite finds with you, and these Books to Read on the 100th Day of School are at the top of my list, and I thought you might love them, too!

My daughter brought home a slip of paper in her school folder earlier this week pertaining to their upcoming 100th Day of School celebration. Being in K4, this is her very first year of school and her first 100th day of school celebration, and we’ll be bringing out all the bells and whistles to celebrate such a fun milestone in her life. When I was a child, we didn’t celebrate this event. Honestly, I don’t think this is something that started to be widely celebrated until the last decade, but I am absolutely in love with the idea. Kids work hard during the school year, and it’s nice to be able to take a day and celebrate their hard work!

Books to Read on the 100th Day of School…

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Rocky Railway VBS Craft Ideas

January 4, 2020 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. I love sharing my favorite VBS finds, and I hope these Rocky Railway VBS Craft Ideas give you just the inspiration you were looking for!

Click here to jump straight to my Rocky Railway Amazon Storefront! 

Rocky Railway VBS Craft Ideas…

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Our Top Teething and Baby Oral Care Finds

July 11, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

 I received products in exchange or my honest review. All opinions expressed within this post are 100% my own.

The youngest Tucker tot is just 2 weeks away from turning the big ONE, and it’s been such a joy to look back over the last 12 months and see how much she has truly grown. She’s a busy little bee scooting all over the house, and she adores watching her big sister run and play. She wants to do anything and everything her sister does, and she’s wasted no time in declaring that she’s ready to do all of the things her big sissy is doing!

Our Top Teething and Baby Oral Care Finds…

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