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Dig craft ideas

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!

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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!

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