Are you looking for a craft for creation?

Create time capsules (Pringles cans...decorated with fun paper.)

Have the children fill out information about themselves, including a picture of the child plus anything else you/they wish to include.

Left foot, right foot...feet, feet, feet...how many feet does it take to create Balaam's Donkey!

Use when teaching about Balaam's donkey, Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, Jesus' birth (stable animals), Jesus' ride to Jerusalem, or any other donkey lesson from the Bible!

Have you ever planned an event and forgotten to create a sign-up sheet? Download the FREE Generic PDF and keep a few copies on hand for those moments when you are caught off guard!

Shine Your Light!

Bubble Wand - Glow Saber

Turn 3 Simple Items

into an AMAZING "Shine Your Light Craft"

Bubble Wand

Duct Tape

Glow Sticks

Looking for a way to teach your children about faith? About trusting God in times of trouble? About how God is BIGGER than anything? Check out this fun craft/game that children can create and play at church or at home!

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

This simple craft is perfect for a lesson on Saul/Paul or for those starting a new life in Christ.

Teaching a lesson on friends?

4 Helpful Friends,

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,

David and Jonathan,

Ruth and Naomi, 12 Disciples, Joshua and Caleb, etc.

Paper dolls are a fun...and often forgotten tool/craft to help instill the message of friendship!

Sewing Cards are super easy to create and fun to do!

Trace around any design, punch holes around the edges, attach a piece of yarn and a blunt-ended needle and you're ready to go!

This craft can be used with ANY lesson you choose!

Cut out the frog template (fun foam or heavy hardboard), cut a slit on the X and stick the whistle through the hole.
Children will blow on the whistle (from the back side), and the whistle will expand to look like a frog's tongue.

A great craft for Moses and the Plagues, Hoppy New Year or Make a Joyful Noise.
 

Create this simple craft using only 3 items. Dowel Rods, Beads and a couple drops of hot glue. Fun for any age. This craft would be perfect for a series on Creation, The Walls of Jericho (instead of trumpets), Moses and the plagues (Laughing locust), a  camping/farm themed VBS, Making a joyful noise unto the Lord and many more. 

Do you have a child that doesn't have a father?  Download these amazing "father figure" labels and create "Thank you for investing in me" bars. Children will give a bar to someone who has been influential in shaping their lives.

Simple Paper Tomb with Stone that rolls away....

Revealing to all that "He is not here, but is risen. Luke 24:6

Cut out template, punch two holes and attach a brad. That's it! Easy Peasy!

Take your children through each color of egg in the basket...explaining what the different colors represents!

Resurrection Rolls

Help your children learn about Jesus' last days on Earth by making resurrection rolls/biscuits. ​

Turn Christ's amazing sacrifice into a memorable teaching moment by re-creating the nail marks on each child's hand.

Send the children home with the knowledge that "Christ died for them!"

March 16th (3/16). Host a Best Friend Day... spotlighting "best friends" peanut butter and jelly. Serve peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or a toast bar!

Complete the day by teaching John 3:16.

Get creative!!!

Note: You may have to make some substitutions for those who have peanut allergies. You could substitute smore's or build a toast bar with lots of goodies...excluding peanut butter.

Looking for a fun way to bring visitors to your church?

Host a "Me and My Shadow" Twin Friend Day!

Challenge your children to bring their best friend, cousin, sibling, or parent, and dress alike.

Be creative...wear the same clothes, fix your hair the same way, wear the same funny socks...hats...glasses...etc.

Click on the link above for a free PDF download.

Click HERE for more "Bring a Twin Friend" ideas!

Celebrate all things "Hearts and Love" with these 12 free PDF Valentine's Day Coloring Pages

Have you ever had snow ice cream?

It is simple and delicious and your kids are going to LOVE it!

You only need 4 ingredients!

1 cup milk, evaporated milk, half-and-half, or cream

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

8 to 12 cups snow

Click the button above for Free PDF and Directions.

Do you live in an area that does not receive snow?

You can still challenge your families to a snowman-building competition by having them create their own "two ingredients" snow!

FREE Winter "Roll a Snowman" Game. Church service running late? Need a fun game to play while you are waiting for your parents to arrive? Here's a quick game that is perfect for the winter season!

FREE Coloring Pages

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12 Groundhog Day Coloring Pages. Each page contains a scripture verse dealing with the topic of hiding or light!

         5 Free Christmas         

Coloring Pages

Psalm 100 (1-5)

10 Free Scripture Memorization Coloring Pages for Thanksgiving.

FREE PDF Download

Wish all of your November girls a happy birthday by sending them a digital birthday card! Click link above to download a free PDF card

Take your children for a nature walk/scavenger hunt into God's beautiful world.

Grab some paper bags or ziplock baggies, pencils, bug nets (optional) and plastic jars for critter catching and you're all set!

Reminder: November 1st is National Eat Your Kids Candy When They Go To School Day!

Keep and eye out for your favorites when they are filling their bags! :) 

Make your event extra special by creating a GIANT Bed/Table to match your theme. Just download the template, project it onto a piece of cardboard, and trace around it to create a GIANT headboard and footboard. The perfect accessory for any PJ event, sleepover, daylight savings, or movie night event.

The days are getting colder...and it's the perfect time for a "pajama day."

Feel free to use this free digital art for your next pajama day! 

Free Subway Art

Pray Purposely and Passionately For the Hearts Of Your Children!

FREE Fall "Roll a Pumpkin" Game. Church service running late? Need a fun game to play while you are waiting for your parents to arrive? Here's a quick game that is perfect for the fall season!

Take your kids on a sheep round-up! Can you find all 100 sheep? 

Find a sheep, stick it on the poster, say BAAAAA and go find another one!

God Made Me!

Free Downloadable Coloring Book with Scripture. Designed with the Pre-schoolers or younger children in mind.

Did your lesson run short? Is Big church running late?

Pull out this "New" Roll and Scarecrow game and let the fun begin!.

10 FREE Coloring Pages for Father's Day!

Looking for a unique gift idea for Father's Day? Check out this "Shirt and Tie" craft...complete with hugs and kisses

It's Summer Time and many families will be traveling on vacation, outings, picnics, etc.

Don't let them travel along...Pass out Traveling Jesus puppet sheets to each child and let the fun begin.

Where will Jesus travel this summer?

Looking for something cute to pass out to your moms, grandmas, or stepmoms?  Simply download the PDF, cut it out, wrap it around a full-size Hershey bar, and tape it. That's it. Easy Peasy. A simple gift for your children to pass out on mother's day. 

Looking for something unique for Mother's Day?

Create these adorable seed mats that slip easily inside a Mother's Day card. Made from discarded brown paper packaging and a package of flower seeds.

Looking for a fun and easy way to recognize your mom's on Mother's Day? How about a way to say Thank You to your volunteers? Check out this cute teapot craft...just in time for Mother's Day!

Create a bag full of jelly beans for each child and attach the free downloadable jelly bean poem.

You've Been Egged!

Egg all of your friends this Easter with these amazing "You've Been Egged" bags!

Looking for some pictures of donkeys to use for your "Jesus Rides into Jerusalem" lesson? Feel free to use any of these photos. All copyright free!

Celebrate Leap Year by creating these cute frog party horns. Welcome Leap Year with LOTS of noise. You only get this chance once every four years!

Wanting something a little more personalized. Print out these "sweet" Valentine's Day cards, add your own Bitmoji or Avatar, and hand-deliver/mail them to each of your kiddos. Simply imagine your face on each card...instead of mine. :)

The 12 Days of Christmas! 

Family activities, games, scripture, and more! 12 different days! Bring your families together this Christmas by creating fun bags for them to pick up each week. Have a few days ready at a time...or one per week...it's up to you!

Free Digital Flyer to use for your ministry needs

Count down the days until Christmas with this adorable Christmas Angel (paper chain) craft. 

Free PDF Digital Flyer

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Just "Popping In" Pastor Appreciation Day!

FREE PDF Digital Flyer. Feel free to use for any of your ministry needs.

13 FREE DESIGNS...A BAKER'S DOZEN!

Send your visitors home with a sweet treat (sucker) and a cute "Thank You for joining us" Card. Each card includes an invite to return the following week.

FREE PDF Digital Flyer

Christians Are Like Pumpkins

Add to your goodie bags or use as handouts for your Fall Festival

Share the Gospel with this cute pumpkin carving booklet.

A simple way to explain the Plan of Salvation.

Looking for a Drive-Thru Fall Festival Idea? Pass out Pixie Stix Sticks with this "Sweet" Prize Tag. Just download, print on card stock, punch holes and attach glow stick...You're all set to go!

Easy, safe handout!

Oooey, gooey, incredibly easy, campfire bananas!

Just slice open, fill with treats, wrap in foil and toss in the oven or campfire...

Easy and Delicious Treat!

Yummm!

Thankful Tom the Traveling Turkey. A Fun Family Thanksgiving Day activity. Disguise Tom, take him with you on Thanksgiving day. Click the tab above for more details

Pray long, pray hard, and pray often! Our children (and teachers) are facing obstacles that we have never faced before!

Send them Back to School with a box of "Multicultural" or "Colors of the World" crayons in their backpacks. Show them that God made all the children of the world...and that they are each unique!

30 Back to School Ideas, Events and Activities

If you are planning on coloring eggs with your kiddo's try using a whisk. Just stick the egg inside the wires and dip the egg into the dye.

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Free Social Media Graphic to help usher in the New Year!

Christmas left-right ornament game. Children will hear the Christmas story and pass their gift to the left or right each time they hear the words "left" or "right.

Everyone takes home a gift!

Get ready to spring forward with this "Tick Tock...Tickety Tock It's time to move up your clock" remider.

Downloadable PDF and JPG is available for use with any multi-media format. Avoid latecomers with this handy reminder.

Encourage attendance by celebrating Willy Wonka Day throughout the month of October.

Who will get the golden

ticket(s)?

Hosting a "Taco" event? Download some of these logos to get you started.

Let's "Taco" bout Jesus

Let's "Taco" bout volunteers

Let's "Taco" bout Children's Ministry

Let's "Taco" bout ministry

Looking for something cute to pass out to your volunteers?  Simply download the PDF, cut it out, wrap it around a full-size Hershey bar and tape. That's it. Easy Peasy. A simple way to show your volunteers how much you love and appreciate them.   

Welcome in the new year with this FREE Hand Print Craft template. Template will be updated annually.

Fruit of the Spirit Team Competition.

Create teams, encourage teamwork, help local missions, learn the 9 Fruit of the Spirit, and Memorize 9 new verses! Set up the competition (any way you choose) and let the fun begin! Prizes can be whatever you choose! Fruity treats throughout the competition would add additional excitement!

Created these easy beaded pull toys when teaching about Adam and Eve, Moses, etc. Check garage sales or thrift stores for old beaded car massage seats. Repurpose the beads to create these amazing crafts for almost nothing.

Create this cute prayer rock  craft to reinforce the importance of prayer...both morning and evening. Each child's little prayer rock will be a visual reminder to pray.

Paint and Praise

Party

Treasure hunt in a bottle

Very versatile craft...use when teaching on Paul's shipwreck, Rahab, spying out Canaan or any beach/sea lesson. 

 You can even use it as a VBS beach craft. 

Hours of fun. Can you find all 20 items?

Thinking about teaching a "Cooking Class?

These No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies are the BOMB!

Go on a scavenger hunt through the Bible to solve ingredient clues.

Chalk Thoughts

Keep a small chalkboard on hand and ask the children what their "take away" from the day was. 

Cute Portrait opportunity. Great to take to camp and ask the children for their takeaway from each day.

A new twist on the traditional tie-dyed t-shirt. Craft uses permanent markers, alcohol and an old t-shirt. 

Jesus is the Light

Children will select their favorite "Jesus is the light" reference scripture and use it to create their very own scripture lanterns.

Create these cute "Friendship T's" at camp or for any event. A perfect souvenir of times when friends have gathered. 

Oil Fears Water.

Sin VS Salvation.

Easy object lesson using 4 simple items found around most homes.

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Drop off small packages of powdered donuts, chocolate donuts, coconut donuts, donut holes, bags of donuts or a gift card to your local donut shop. Let your families know that you are thinking of them.

Encourage hand washing with this fun "Bubbles" porch drop.

Show families that you are thinking of them...even during difficult times.

Memorable Object Lesson.

Teach the children that by putting God first, everything else just seems to fall into place. Simple Object lesson using a jar, rice and a tennis ball (or anything round).

Drop off a "Brown Bag Special" lunch to your kiddo's and enjoy a "Zoom" lunch and devotion time with them. 

Keep lunches simple and enjoy time together.

Leave a box of moon pies and a "I'm Over The Moon For You" notecard on each families doorstep. Let them know that you are thinking of them!

Create amazing flyers, slides, and literature by using fun and creative fonts.

Want to know how to add new fonts to your computer?

Tutorial

Cover Your Mouth

Free Downloadable Flyer

Wear a Mask

Free Downloadable

Hygiene Flyer

Don't Spread Germs

Free Downloadable Hygiene Flyer/Poster

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Create Your Own Liquid Hand Soap by using 1 bar of soap and 1 gallon of water.

Make it Yourself!

A new twist on an old favorite!

Pull out that leftover paint, a little cornstarch, and some water, and create loads of fun colors. Try using glow in the dark paint as well.

Teaching about complaining people, the tongue, the mouth, or the words we speak?

This fun, yet simple, craft will help drive home the message that our tongues, although small, can create some VERY BIG problems!

Are you thinking of hosting a board game night? Try creating your own giant board game with carpet squares for the spaces and a massive die made from a (square) cardboard box.

Click above to learn how to create your own Giant game board and die!

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Pool Noodle Battles - Simple Craft and Game Time!

Here's a REALLY FUN craft that would be great for any battle in the Bible!

David and Goliath, Saul and David, Gideon battles the Midianites, or any other battle or conflict.

Jesus is my rock! Craft plus Lesson (Poem form) based on David and Goliath.

Turn something as simple as a rock into a great teaching moment. Also see my post David V Goliath for another simple craft and game.

Creative and fun marker tie-dye.

Grab a T-shirt (or a white piece of cotton fabric), markers...especially purple markers of all shades, a red solo cup, a rubberband, and a squirt bottle full of rubbing alcohol and you're all set to go!

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An oldie...but always fun! My favorite crafts that goes along with the Good Samaritan lesson is creating doctor's head mirror or nurses hats and having the children take part in bandaging and doctoring another child volunteer. Grab your doctors kit and a camera for some VERY memorable moments!

Create this easy paper plate craft to use with lessons such as Daniel in the Lion's Den, David Kills a Lion, Noah's Ark, or any "lion" lesson.

 4 easy ways to finish off your craft...choose the one that works best for you!

Great for pre-schoolers or younger children.

5-Day Fruit of the Spirit Craft - Looking for a VBS craft that the children will take home and actually keep? Would you like a craft that will take all week to complete? Need a craft with a powerful punch? Then this craft is for you!

Looking for something cute for your children to pass out on Father's Day? Simply download the PDF, cut it out, wrap it around a full-size Hershey bar and tape. That's it. Easy Peasy. 

Kaleidoscope

Fun for ALL ages!

Create this colorful kaleidoscope when teaching about "The Wise Men following the star", "Creation," or any other lesson on stars or the heavens!

Use this cross craft while teaching about The Resurrection, Crucixifion, The Plan of salvation or anytime! 

Download this AWESOME family Easter Activity Sheet (2 Pages) and share the true meaning of Easter.

This 7-day activity sheet will help parents explain the days leading up to Resurrection Sunday. Scripture, Interactive resources, hands on fun!

Looking for something cute to pass out to your kiddos for Easter?  Simply download the PDF, cut it out, wrap it around a full-size Hershey bar and tape. That's it. Easy Peasy. The Plan of Salvation on the inside makes this gift a perfect outreach/witnessing tool as well.

Free Bible Scripture Printable...a Lesson from the Rabbit. Great for any time of the year! 

Celebrate your children's special days with one of these cute "Happy Birthday Baby" designs. Send a "Happy Birthday" text or message, pop them in your  powerpoints, create postcards with them, etc.

12 FREE PDF downloads...one for each month! 

Create a cute heart handprint card for mom and dad, grandma or grandpa or aunts or uncles using nothing more than a little paint, a brush, a piece of paper and a child's hand.

Looking for something cute to pass out to your kiddos for Valentine's Day? Simply download the PDF, cut it out, wrap it around a full-size Hershey bar and tape. That's it. Easy Peasy. A simple way to show the children how much you...and God... love them. Great for volunteer gifts as well.  

If you have an outdoor space at your church and there is a lot of snow in the forecast, round up the troops and build snowmen!

Hang/display a catchy sign on/beside each snowman inviting guests to join you for church on Sunday!

Those who cannot be in the snow can sign up for the "sign" team to help create invitation signs which will be placed by each snowman!

Don't forget the hot chocolate and cookie bar to warm up afterward!

Do you live in an area that does not receive snow? You can still join the winter fun by hosting a "Snowball fight" with marshmallows!

Lay down a strip of tape to divide the room in half, divide into teams, lay out a few bags of marshmallows, and let the fun begin!

Reminisce and enjoy these songs from the past! So many precious memories! How many do you recognize? 

Download the free PDF that includes pages and pages of songs!  

FREE PDF Digital Download

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Have the children list the things they are thankful for on each feathers!

7 Free Christmas Scripture Coloring Pages

FREE Downloadable PDF file

FREE Digital download. What can I give Him? Christmas Handprint Craft. 

Wish all of your November boys a happy birthday by sending them a digital birthday card! Click link above to download a free PDF card

Post this FREE Digital Flyer on your social media on Sunday morning (DST Ends Sunday) to ensure your families arrive on time!

Celebrate the birth of Jesus with a "Happy Birthday Jesus" party. Pull out the balloons, the streamers, and the cupcakes and throw a birthday bash! The skies the limit! Click the link above for a Free PDF digital flyer download.

Does the Bible Really Say That? Myth Busters - Christmas Edition 

Free Powerpoint game. Powerpoint slides can be found by clicking the link above!

FREE PDF Digital Flyer. Feel free to use for any of your ministry needs.

Challenge your families to get outdoors and enjoy all that the fall season has to offer with this fun Bucket list Challenge

6 Free Scripture Memorization Coloring Pages for FALL.

FREE PDF Download

Scripture Memorization...The Fun Way!

Implement this easy and fun game to help your children memorize and retain scripture.

A Lesson from the Jack-O-Lantern.

A Fun and memorable way of sharing the Plan of Salvation. Pumpkin object lesson.

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Park and Pray Every Day. 

Encourage your church (or community) to get involved by praying for our children, teachers and leaders.

Put on your P.P.E.

I have some pretty BIG shoes to fill...if I want to be as AWESOME as you! Sweet Father's Day card to create using dad's own shoes.

Perfect gift for Father's Day. Download, print and attach the above tag to a bag, can or jar of nuts. What dad isn't "Nuts" about nuts?

13 Free Coloring Pages for Mother's Day!

A Baker's Dozen!

Primarily based around Proverbs 31 

Purchase several inexpensive glass mugs and have the children create a chocolate mug cake for their moms. 

Add a few simple ingredients, pop in the oven or microwave to bake and there you have it!

Easy, Peasy, Perfect Mother's Day Gift!

Top with whipped cream and/or wrap with cellophane...tied with a ribbon. 

What mom doesn't like chocolate-covered strawberries? Whip up a batch and hand them out to mom's on Mother's Day. Check out our Hot Chocolate Bar event as well. You can find it under the events tab. 

Why pay lots of money and go on a wild goose chase looking for snow cone syrup when you can make it yourself? Whip up a batch...or two...or three for a fraction of the cost of store-bought syrup...and no wild goose chases!

Use this paper cross trick to explain the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Salvation tool!

Create this sweet "Paid in Full" handprint craft to drive home the fact that Jesus died for our sins and our debt is paid in full when we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior.

Easter - Bible Hunt Scavenger Hunt

Grab a partner and go on a Easter Scavenger hunt through the Bible.

FREE PDF Download

Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to involve your parents on Valentine's Day? Invite your families to drop by and take fun photos with their children for Valentine's Day. FREE PDF download.

New Years' - Porch Drop.

Drop off a gift bag/box with confetti (or mini confetti popper), party horns, balloons, etc. to help the children ring in the new year.

Christmas left-right gift game. Children will hear the Christmas story and pass their gift to the left or right each time they hear the words "left" or "right.

Everyone takes home a gift!

Need a Facebook reminder for the end of Daylight Savings Time? Click here for 3 different digital flyers. FREE!

FREE PDF Advent Reference

Celebrate Christmas with an advent wreath. 

PDF will lead you through Advent with instructions for each week.

Free PDF Digital Flyer

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Free PDF Digital Flyer Download

FREE PDF Digital Flyer. Feel free to use for any of your ministry needs.

Needing certificates for your Costume Contest? Download these FREE certificates (Newborn-Adult) Hint: I use carpet squares with numbers on them for our cakewalk (40+). When it is time for the costume contests, I have all contestants stand on a cakewalk number. The judges stand in the center... a super simple way to view and judge each contestant.

FREE PDF Download

Welcome Fall by hosting an "It's Fall Ya'll" event.

How does that look? Any way that you choose!

Click the above tab for some ideas!

Looking for a Drive-Thru Fall Festival Idea? Pass out fun pencils with this "Colorful" Prize Tag. Just download, print on card stock, punch holes and attach glow stick...You're all set to go!

Easy, safe handout!

Looking for a Drive-Thru Fall Festival Idea?

Pass out Lolly Pops Sticks

with this "Cute Prize Tag. 

Just download, print on

card stock, punch holes and

attach glow stick.

What's better than an oooey-gooey campfire cone? Nothing! And you don't even have to build a campfire to enjoy!

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Looking for Inspirational messages for your Social Media Posts?

Simply download these FREE PDF graphics (15 in all) and pop them onto your Facebook page, Instagram, etc.

Pencil Drive Mission Project! The possibilities are endless! Host a boy vs girl competition, kick off a pencil drive for an area school, stock up your resource room, or collect pencils that will be placed inside the Operation Christmas Child Shoe boxes later this year. Buy those pencils NOW while prices are low!

Mother's Day Hot Chocolate or Coffee Cup Wrapper.  Personalize your 12 oz.cups with one of the 22 FREE downloadable cup wrappers to give your event that finishing touch! Just download, print, cut and wrap!

Needing an easy way for kids to invite their friends to church on Easter Sunday? Create these simple "single invite" eggs and send a few eggs home with each child. 

Get ready for a Jelly bean competition. Just fill a jar with jelly beans and you're all set.

Free Social Media Slide. Feel free to use on any of your social media posts.

FREE PDF Download

FREE PDF Download

FREE PDF Download

Object Lessons

God Loves You more than any other creation!

Looking for a new activity to do during your Paint and Praise events? Try this easy stained glass activity. Children will paint with markers to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Add fun elements to your teaching!

Keep your children focused and intrigued by creating challenging, funny, or factual slides that you drop into your PowerPoint (or other programs) on Sunday mornings.

Taking your children to camp or on a road trip this summer?

Looking for a great family activity? Check out the "Fist Pump Challenge"

Download one of the cute Valentine's Day tags and attach it to a box of Little Debbie Valentines Day treats, a Box of Conversation Hearts, etc and drop one off to each sweet child.

Get ready to "Spring Forward" with a Flower Power Sunday.

Dress in Spring colors, plant seeds or plants, etc. 

Everyone Commits Errors but His SACRIFICE will get your HOME.

Round up some old baseballs and create this beautiful reminder to hang on the wall. The perfect gift, VBS craft or summertime craft!

Create this beautiful footprint craft by using your HANDS!

Click above to find out how!

Celebrate Valentine's Day by hosting a memory verse competition. 14 "Love" verses that teach how to love your neighbor, your spouse, your friends, and God. 

Rain Stick 

Looking for an awesome and super fun craft for your "rainy day" lessons? Noah's Ark, Elijah, etc. Create a rain stick!

These sticks take a little effort...but they are so fun to make and loads of fun. They would make a perfect 2-3 day craft for VBS as well.

Looking for a "unique"

way to cool off this summer?

Check out this "Giant" Ice Block. Perfect addition to any outdoor summer activity.

So COOL!

Adaptable for any outdoor event.

Prayer Journals

Perfect craft for camp or any Bible Series.

All you need is a composition notebook and some simple craft items.

 Create these sweet

t-shirts. A fun, and creative way to teach the children about the importance of giving of their

Time, Talents and Tithes!

Building good self-esteem for our young people should be a vital part of our ministry. Doing this one thing is a game changer!

Flashback Fun

Bring a little of the outdoors...indoors with this fun family activity. Gather the family, go on a "colorful" leaf hunt, and then create your very own "original" Thanksgiving placemats. 

Valentine's Day Porch Drop

Download this cute Valentine's Day tag and attach it to a box of moon pies or star crunch for a one-of-a-kind unique Valentine's Day gift. There are several different tags on this one-click PDF download!

The Golden Ruler Bag.

Create bags filled with a golden ruler, situation cards to encourage family discussion, bookmark, backpack tag, and more! Show your families that you are thinking of them.

Don't Touch Your Face, Hands or Mouth 

Free Downloadable Flyer

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Encourage "serving others"(outreach) with this fun recognition slide. Any time that a child is caught "doing good" they will receive the "You were caught you serving the Lord" award and recognition.

Send home boxes of chocolate cake mix, white frosting, and sprinkles...plus the attached downloadable witnessing activity to encourage family fun while learning.

Amish Friendship Bread Starter.

A perfect craft for "Bring a Twin Friend," "Friendship Day" or any other events revolving around friendship!

Take advantage of the "mask" wearing situation that we are in to teach your kiddo's the importance of the words that they speak and about being kind to one another. 

Wash your hands

Free downloadable flyer

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Keep Your Circle Small

Free Downloadable Hygiene Flyer/Poster

Social Distancing 

Free Downloadable Flyer

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Here's another great "sewing" craft with a BIG take-home message. "I WILL FOLLOW JESUS."

Borrow a LARGE pair of boots from someone. The bigger the better for this craft! My son wore a size 15, which worked perfectly!

Super simple "Jesus is Born" Craft!

Using only a handful of craft items that you probably already have in your resource closets!

Duct tape can't fix it...but Jesus can!

Grab the duct tape and stick with Jesus!

Create bookmarks, bracelets, wallets, purses and much more!

A fun craft for a lesson on "Sticking with Jesus"

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Need a craft to go along with the lesson of Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors?

Look no further.

This craft is very versatile and can be used with any ages.

Customize it to fit your needs.

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Double the fun with this precious lamb craft plus 

Lost Sheep Game!

Baaaa...How many sheep can you find?

"Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19

Create this simple "Fishers of Men" craft using items you may already have around your house! 

Easy to make...and it can be hung on the wall as a wonderful reminder!

Barley Loaves and Fishes!

Super easy copy, cut and paste craft. 

Perfect for all ages!

Click button above to download FREE template.

A great craft for Dads, Moms, and Friends.

Or, create these fun bags any time you are teaching on friendship!

David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, etc

This beaded craft takes a bit of preparation however it is easily adapted to fit your needs. 

 I always make the head out of clay however, you can use foam, heavy cardboard or anything that you choose. You can also substitute the beads with paper chains or small lengths of plastic straws. 

Do you have a child that doesn't have a father?  Download this amazing "You're my Superhero" labels and wrap around Hershey bars. Children will give a bar to someone who has been influential in shaping their lives.

Jesus goes to heaven craft!

Hands-on cut and paste craft for all ages. Children will physically move Jesus from the mountain top to heaven where He will disappear into the clouds.

Create these fun Easter bags from a regular brown or white paper lunch bag, google eyes a couple of pom-pom's and thedownloadable templates to create a unique and fun Easter activity. Fun for all ages!

Take your children on a hands-on journey through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ by making resurrection biscuits.

Simple 2-Sided Flash cards provide a visual for the children while the back provides easy to follow...step by step topics and instructions for the leaders.

Free Plan of Salvation Tool.

Click above to download FREE PDF

Loads of event ideas, activities games and free downloads for

St. Patricks Day. 

Put on the full armor of God!

Free Coloring Page/Teachable Printable can be found by clicking on the link above.

Create a unique heart boy/girl using simple craft items. Add hats, bows, etc for

one-of-a-kind Valentine gift.

Copy, Cut and Paste

Fun for any age!

Sweet message!

"Snow"-Cones

3 ingredients - 3 minutes - Loads of fun!

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 packet of Kool-aid

Combine water & sugar & boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add Kool-aid, & mix well. Cool & put in containers.

Click link above for FREE instructions and a PDF download

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Do you live in an area that does not receive snow?

You can still challenge your families to a snowman-building competition by having them create their own "two ingredients" snow!

Winter Snow Challenge!

Create a post on your church's Facebook page challenging families to share their snow pics in the comment section (below your post)! 5 Different Snow Challenges!

Take this opportunity to teach the kiddos an important Bible truth about what happens when God turns the heat up!

Demonstrate how a hard, inedible seed becomes a fluffy, delicious treat.

Go all out by serving popcorn, teaching the object lesson mentioned above, and teaching on someone; Daniel, Joseph, Jonah, Moses, etc. whose life was "heated up" because God was up to something good!

Need a gift for your volunteers/teachers?

Download this poem and attach it to a bag with a pair of warm gloves, a bottle of hand lotion, or nail care items! 

Give Thanks!

The perfect Thanksgiving craft for those who work with younger children.

FREE PDF Digital Flyer

Send this FREE digital flyer to all of your parents the day after your Fall Festival/Halloween

Planning a road trip this year? Don't leave home without creating a travel book filled with games, mazes, word searches, scavenger hunts, etc! Click above to get started!

Remind your families to turn their clocks back one hour with this FREE Digital Flyer Download

Toast to a Brand New Year. Create a 10', 20' or even a 30' "Toast" bar with all the toppings! You can customize  your toast bar to fit any budget...from simple to elaborate!

Time Change Sunday - Backwards Day

Try something new for time change Sunday! Backwards Sunday! Wear your hat backward, wear your socks over your shoes, wear your shirt wrong side out. etc. Get creative!

FREE Subway Art

Teach, Encourage, Instruct, Mentor, Praise Influence, Guide, Inspire

Fall for Jesus...He will never leave you!

FREE Fall Coloring Page. 

The Lost Sheep - Downloadable Craft. Perfect for pre-school or younger children.

Grandparent's Day is coming soon...are you ready?

Download these cute Grandma and Grandpa printables, gather a few crafting supplies...scrapbook paper, glue, crayons, and a little encouragement and you're all set!

Need some new fall coloring pages? Check out these 5 new pages. Looking for more pages like these? Check our some of my previous posts below.

Looking for something cute to pass out to your volunteers?  Simply download the PDF, cut it out, wrap it around a full-size Hershey bar and tape. That's it. Easy Peasy. A simple way to show your volunteers how much you love and appreciate them.   

Looking for a unique gift for Father's Day?

Check out these Thank You Jars...Perfect for dads...or for anyone that you would like to thank!

An awesome gift for Father's Day. Just give each child a rock and allow them to create a custom rock paper weight for their dad. Attach the "My Dad Rocks" tag and you are all set!

Looking for a unique gift for Mother's Day?

Check out these Thank You Jars...Perfect for moms or for anyone that you would like to say Thank You to!

Create this sweet handprint gift for mom's as a wonderful reminder of their children's childhood years. 

Mother's Day Craft

A Mother holds her children's hands for just a little while, their hearts forever.

What's more yummy than homemade ice cream in a bag? Absolutely nothing!

Ice Cream in 5+- minutes!

Celebrate Easter by making these delicious Easter Story Cookies with your kids. This activity can be sent home as part of a family fun night, used as a porch drop or take home, Or...you can make them at church using a pan of cookies baked the night before as your end product.

An interactive Easter lesson is included!

The Easter Story...Told with a  box of plastic eggs. Just fill each egg (12) with simple objects...most are readily available items that you have around your house and a few printable pictures that are provided. Just grab an empty egg carton, fill 12 eggs, print out the information sheet and you are all set.

Drive home the meaning of Easter with this fun visual scavenger hunt.

Free PDF Download.

Valentine's Day

Handprint Art

Free Digital Download Template

Teach the children the true meaning of Christmas with this Christmas Nail ornament. This ornament to be hung on a sturdy branch near

the trunk of your Christmas tree. A reminder of the sacrifice that Jesus made for each of us!

Take a trip back many years and enjoy these FREE Thanksgiving Day Crafts! Gems from the Past...where the Past meets the future

Create these cute bags filled with lots of goodies. Each bag addresses topics such a being unique, diversity, the plan of salvation. Etc. Great as a  porch drop, hand out, or take home.

Putting God First

A fun and visual object lesson that reveals where our priorities lie. So easy to create and leaves a memorable impression.

Pastor Appreciation Day Looking for something cute for Pastor Appreciation Day? Simply download the PDF, cut it out, wrap it around a full-size Hershey bar and tape. That's it. Easy Peasy. 2 Designs to choose from.

FREE PDF Digital Flyer. Feel free to use for any of your ministry needs.

FREE PDF Digital Flyer. Feel free to use for any of your ministry needs.

Keep the kids coming back each week by doing a camping or campfire series...complete with yummy S'more treats that they create themselves.

Easter Nature Scavenger Hunt

Discover the true meaning of Easter by taking your kiddos on a nature walk/scavenger hunt?

Looking for a Drive-Thru Fall Festival Idea? Pass out Glow Sticks with this "Bright" Prize Tag. Just download, print on card stock, punch holes and attach glow stick...You're all set to go!

Easy, safe handout!

FREE PDF Digital Flyer

Fall Festival Candy Donations Needed. Download and use for all of your ministry needs.

Free Downloadable Flyer 

"How Is Being A Christian"

Combine with the Pumpkin Carving Salvation Lesson (Under Lessons Tab) for extra impact!

It's Back to School time! Encourage your children to share their faith at school...through word, deed, and actions.

Back To School

Welcome children's back to  school or into the Children's department with a Back to School Party and special pics

Create a sweet-smelling gift for mom's, grandma's, sisters, aunts or any special lady in a child's life. Poem may be altered for Valentines Day, Christmas Day, Mother's Day, Grandmother's Day, Birthdays, etc. 

Put on your Easter bonnet (or Fedora) and get ready for an Easter Parade...Crazy Hat Day.

Challenge your entire church (young and old) to create Easter Bonnets or Fedora's and host an Easter Parade.

Celebrate the new year with 6 new...and FREE Scripture coloring pages. 

Wondering what to do with all of those leftover candy canes? Here are a few GREAT suggestions. 

Looking for coloring pages for your ministry? Here are 12 new pages...just click, download, print out and you're ready to go!

FREE PDF Download

Create these cute frog party horns and welcome the New Year in with LOTS of noise. Simple craft that creates a lasting impression.

Want to add something new and exciting into your lesson time? Why not go through the Bible on and "ingredient" scavenger hunt. Children will solve the clues by searching provided scripture references and adding each ingredient into their cookie recipe.  

Want a fun and unique way to teach your children and families the true meaning of Easter? Why not send them on a Family Selfie Adventure!

Jesus is the Light Craft 

Battery Operated Lanterns

Simple craft using items that you probably already have at your church.

Kid's Ministry - Valentine's Day Tag. Download, copy, cut out, and attach to the gift of your choice!

Show the children how much you miss them with these "sweet" Valentine's Day Cards. Just click, download, print, and send/deliver. There are 8 Valentine's Day cards to choose from.

Footprint Craft

Two Feet

Here's one foot, here are two,

There are many things that they can do.

So skip and dance and praise the Lord,

That's what these two feet are for.

Looking for something cute to pass out to your teachers? Simply download the PDF, cut it out, wrap it around a full-size Hershey bar and tape. That's it. Easy Peasy. A simple way to show your teachers how much you love and appreciate them.   

Bunk Signs

Camp Craft

Made from twigs, yarn, pebbles, acorns, seeds...or anything that the kids can scavenger up. 

Draw families to your Facebook page or church website by setting up a photo booth at your event. Pass out flyers to direct participants to your website in order to view, download, save, or share their pics.

Who doesn't like a spa day? Treat your girls to a fun and relaxing day where they are pampered and made to feel special.

Welcome children who are promoting into your classroom with a "Welcome to the Children's Department" Bag. Just print and glue the label to a paper bag, attach a balloon, fill it with goodies and include the two free parent printables. That's it!

On a small budget but have a BIG imagination? Check out these money-saving tips to stretch your budget and imagination.

Fall is here so why not host an ugly fall sweater competition.

Host an "in-person" event or challenge all of your families with a little "online" competition.

Looking for a Fall Festival prize/handout?

Hand out one of these (4) simple tags along with glow sticks, pencils, pixie sticks, or suckers! Simply download, print onto card stock, punch holes, attach the prize of choice and you're all set!

Easy, safe handout!

Draw families to your Facebook page by celebrating National "Walk Your Dog Day." Families will snap a pic of their dog and share it on your Facebook page. Stuffed puppy pics are welcome as well!

Looking for another unique porch drop or handout?

Check this out!

Do It Yourself Cookie Kits. Cookie Kits can be dropped off for any holiday.

Looking for a tried and true playdough recipe that has been around for many years? Check out this one.  

Drop off "HUGS drinks and Hershey Kisses" to each child's home.

Let them know that you are thinking of them!

Leave a bag of gummy bears and a "Can't Wait To Give You A Big Bear Hug" notecard on each families doorstep. Let them know that you are thinking of them.

Leave a box of popcorn and a "Just Popped In notecard on each families doorstep. Let them know that you are thinking of them.

Looking for a creative way to thank your volunteers, teachers, or leaders?

Download and frame this beautiful poem to show them how much you appreciate all of their hard work and dedication. 

July 17th* is National Ice Cream Day. Celebrate with a Family Fun Day, Sundae Sunday or simply serve ice cream cones at the end of the day. I have added several different pieces of artwork so that you can create the ice cream event of your choice. 

* Date changes each year...always on a Sunday!

Looking for an easy no-cook playdough recipe that will last for up to 6 months. Check out this one.