Meeting Plans and Ideas for Scout Leaders From Daisies to Ambassadors

Meeting Plans and Ideas for Scout Leaders From Daisies to Ambassadors

Saving Money on Crafts for Petals and Badges

As the troop leader, you are in charge of running the troop physically as well as financially.  Even though you may have a treasurer who does the paperwork for you, the final decision on how the money is spent rests on your shoulders.

Photo from morguefile.com
Photo from morguefile.com

One of the reasons I started this blog is to help leaders in all areas of troop leadership.  If you do big cookie sales (I do not) then your cash flow is better than mine.

I prefer to use as little money as possible on the crafts.  The internet is full of great websites for scout leaders and I use them for almost all of my craft ideas.  Many of these crafts use many common objects around the house like paper bags and paper tubes that are free!

If I do need materials for a craft, then I go to the craft store with a coupon and buy what we need.  I will take another person or two so I can use more than one coupon.  Since I am paying cash, I do not use the troop check book to get the items tax free.  I am saving at least 40-50% percent on each item, I do not mind paying the tax (and imagine the people behind me when I am writing checks for two and three dollars multiple times!).

My favorite crafts are the ones that use a printable, markers, and some glue!  Check out my Daisy Girl Scout blog for many different craft ideas for those on a budget.



1 thought on “Saving Money on Crafts for Petals and Badges”

  • I’m Barb following from Fri. Follow..Hope you can take a peek at my blog at
    santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
    & find something inspiring for your family/home. Let me know what you think..
    P.S. I’m going to have a link party Mon. April 12th on my blog would love to have you join in.
    You have a great family! Happy Easter!!

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