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Ahoy, mateys! Word on the deep seas is that Group has officially released their 2018 Vacation Bible School theme, and we’re all really going to be feeling the motion of the ocean as we weather life’s storms and come upon a desert island and learn that God is always with is, even through the toughest waters. It’s all happening in Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus, coming Summer of 2018!
Group always puts together a wonderful curriculum for VBS every year. You may remember learning about God the great Creator during Maker Fun Factory during Vacation Bible School 2017. This year is going to make an even bigger splash, and I’m ready to help you get your thinking caps on and start planning out your crafts, decor and more!
I’ve got a few alternative craft ideas that I found while perusing Pinterest the other day. I think they’ll fit in with this theme perfectly! But before we get started, can we just talk about how awesome this VBS hype video is? It really gets me pumped up and ready to dive into God’ Word!
Without further adieu, here’s a collection of some pretty awesome craft ideas that can be used as alternative craft ideas for Shipwrecked! They’re all made by some pretty spectacular bloggers, so if you like a craft make sure you visit them and leave them a little love! 😉
DIY Egg Carton Treasure Chest – Messy Little Monster
Treasure Slime – The Farm Girl Gabs
DIY Cork Boat in a Jar – Handmade Charolette
DIY Twig Boat Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun
Sunken Treasure Discovery Bottles – Fun-a-Day
DIY Treasure Map – B-Inspired Mama
DIY Mini Message in a Bottle – Good To Know
DIY Paddle Boat – Coffee Cups and Crayons
Paper Plate Island – The Pinterested Parent
Popsicle Stick Boat – Crafty Sticks
DIY Button Binoculars – Kids Craft Room
DIY Shipwreck in a Bottle – Having Fun at Home
Egg Carton Underwater Ocean Scene – The Imagination Tree
Island Lei and Grass Crown – The Bird Feed NYC
Glitter Sea Shell Picture Frame – One Little Project
Jesus Calms the Storm 3D Art – I Can Teach My Child
Jesus is my Lifesaver – On Chapter
DIY Mason Jar Aquarium – A Little Claireification
And if you’re looking for something that can be done a little more on the fly and a little less “gather a bunch of supplies to make these” types of crafts (no shame AT ALL in that game, y’all!) then perhaps some of these island-themed craft kits will be right up your alley!
Color Your Own VBS Magnetic Frame – 12 Pack (Oriental Trading)
DIY Wooden Sail Boat Kits – 12 Ct (Oriental Trading)
Handprint Fish Puppet Craft Kids – 12 Ct (Oriental Trading)
Island VBS Picture Frame Kit – 48 ct (Oriental Trading)
Magic Color Scratch Fish Crafts – 24 ct (Oriental Trading)
Under the Sea Sand Art Kits – 12 ct (Oriental Trading)
3D Floating Foam Ship -12 ct (Oriental Trading)
Color Your Own Island Water Pouch – 12 ct (Oriental Trading)
Will you be participating in Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus during the Summer of 2018? If so, what crafts will you be making? Do you have any decor or craft ideas? I’d love to hear how your church family is going to make Shipwrecked the BEST VBS yet!
Loved these ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for these great ideas! You’ve added some since the last time I looked, and I’m still figuring one one of the days, so that is very helpful! I am putting together a straw shooter type of craft that shoots a “lost sheep” out a few feet across the room for the Day 1 craft. I found a good folding sheep template for free online, added our theme and verses and taped a larger straw piece inside (cover one end or it won’t work). A smaller Dollar Tree straw in a tropical color makes a good “shooter”.
Hello Norma! The straw shooter sounds amazing! I am interested. Could you send me directions and pictures how to make this?