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Ceramics Painting Patch

Lauren R — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:19:33 +0000

Iron on! 2″ Embroidered Patch.

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Cards for Kids Fun Patch

Laura Nealon — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:37:19 +0000

Iron on! 2″ Embroidered Patch.

Get out your craft box and let the kids create! They can use their imagination or use downloads you can find online.

Earn a Cards for Kids Patch using this super cute download from FreeKidsCrafts.com.

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Make a Bear Fun Patch

Laura Nealon — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:06:45 +0000

Iron on! 2″ Embroidered Patch.

Kids love to sew! Your group can earn our Make a Bear fun patch by taking a trip to Build-a-Bear. They can also sew their new friend a vest and add your troop’s numbers.

Other ideas include purchasing premade kits or making your bears from scratch. Check out DIYtoDonate.com for easy bear sewing projects. Talk to your troop about making bears to donate also.

Kids can learn first aid using a plush bear they made themselves by having fun while practicing on their cuddly creation! After they finish sewing and fluffing up their bear, they can pretend it’s hurt and practice things like cleaning and bandaging little “injuries.” This way, they get to play doctor and learn how to help someone feel better while being silly with their stuffed buddy. It’s a cool way to learn important skills and feel more comfortable helping others if something happens in real life! Plus, having a cute plushie to practice on makes everything way more fun!

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Valentines Across America Fun Patch

Terri Bose — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:42:31 +0000

Iron on! 2″ Embroidered Patch.

This patch idea came from one of our leaders on our Facebook page Freebies for Girl Scouts and a featured post there is for troops that want to exchange valentines. Her Kindergarten through third grade troop wanted to exchange Valentine’s Day Cards with troops across the country. Thanks for the great idea Nessa

Your troop can use the for their CyberSecurity badge and our Valentine’s Across America fun patch. How many Valentine exchanges will they set up from just one Facebook post?

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Valentine Card Making Patch

Terri Bose — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:21:01 +0000

Iron on! 2″ Embroidered Patch.

To earn this Valentine Card Making Patch get the free printable from FreeKidsCrafts.com to make these adorable cards and heart envelopes.

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Derby 2026 Fun Patch

Terri Bose — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:13:37 +0000

Iron on! 2″ Embroidered Patch.

The Pinewood Derby is a staple Cub Scout racing event, running since 1953, where youth build and race their own miniature wooden cars. Using a provided kit (wood block, plastic wheels, metal axles), Scouts design, carve, and paint cars—often weighing up to 5 ounces—to compete for speed, craftsmanship, and creativity.

Girl Scouts also enjoy making and racing Pinewood Derby Cars. You can get ideas and tips for your derby in our blog Special Guy and Girls Derby Planning.

How to Make a Pinewood Derby Car Faster

Weight Management: Maximize weight to 5 ounces, placing it in the rear (approx. 1 inch in front of rear axles) to increase potential energy.
Reduce Friction: Polish axles and use graphite on wheels/axles.
Wheel Alignment: Ensure the car travels straight (or “rail-rides” against one side).
Aerodynamics: Shape the car to reduce drag.
Three-Wheel Motion: Some builders lift one front wheel to reduce friction

Earn a STEM badge for making and racing Pinewood Derby cars:

Daisies can earn: Automotive 1: Design, Automotive 2: Engineering, Automotive 3: Manufacturing
Brownies can earn: Automotive 1: Design, Automotive 2: Engineering, Automotive 3: Manufacturing
Juniors can earn: Automotive 1: Design, Automotive 2: Engineering, Automotive 3: Manufacturing
Cadettes can apply to their Woodworking badge.
Cub Scouts can earn specific Adventure Loops (for Tigers, Wolves, and Bears)
Webelos can earn Adventure Pins (for Webelos/Arrow of Light) by participating in the Pinewood Derby

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Cookie Decorating for Christmas Patch

Terri Bose — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:47:21 +0000

2″ iron-on embroidered patch. Shown with watermark. Your patches will not have watermarks.

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Fairy House Build Patch

Terri Bose — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:28:46 +0000

Building fairy houses can be a fun no prep activity on a camping trip or a great craft activity at a troop meeting.

Either way this is a creative activity the girls in your troop or service unit will really enjoy.

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DIY Crafts Fun Patch

Terri Bose — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:22 +0000

2″ iron-on embroidered patch.

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Troop Shirt Making Patch- Yellow

Terri Bose — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:05:17 +0000

2″ Iron-On Embroidered Patch. Patch image shows a watermark. Your patches will not have a watermark.

Brownies showing off their troop shirts

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