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Denmark: GSUSA SWAP Ideas

Here are some SWAP ideas for GSUSA troops who are learning about a country in celebration of World Thinking Day might use as a trinket to share with other troops they are exchanging knowledge of.

  • Tiny Dannebrog Flag: Cut red felt into small rectangles and glue a thin white ribbon in a cross shape to mimic the world’s oldest flag.
  • Single LEGO Brick: Glue one small building block to a safety pin to represent the famous Danish invention from Billund.
  • Mute Swan Feather: Pin a single white feather with a small orange bead glued on the quill to represent Denmark’s national bird.
  • Runic Name Stone: Use a marker to write a single Rune letter on a small, flat pebble (or a piece of grey cardstock cut into the shape of a pebble) and glue it to a safety pin.
  • Cardstock Bicycle: Cut a tiny bicycle shape out of cardstock to represent the millions of people who bike in Denmark every day, or draw/print a bicycle on a rectangular piece of cardstock to add a safety pin to.
  • Blue Bead “Harbor”: String three clear blue beads on a pin to represent the clean harbor water that is safe for swimming.
  • Felt Apple Slice: Cut a small “D” shape out of white felt and add a red border with fabric marker to create a felt apple slice to represent the traditional Danish fruit gardens.
  • Pastry Ribbon: Fold a small piece of tan ribbon into a “snail” shape and glue it together to represent a snegl pastry.
  • Viking Longship: Glue two small triangles of paper to a toothpick to represent the sails of the legendary Viking explorers.
  • Alphabet SWAPS: Write Æ, Ø, and Å on paper that can be pinned to show off the unique Danish letters.
  • Wind Turbine Pin: Glue three small white paper strips in a fan shape to a pin to represent Denmark’s green energy leadership. One paper strip would be the base while two can be the windmill parts.
  • Happy Face Bead: Use a yellow bead with a smiley face on a pin to represent Denmark’s status as one of the happiest countries, or make a smiley face to pin.
  • Red and White Ribbon: Tie a simple knot using one red and one white ribbon to represent the national colors of the Kingdom.
  • Tiny Crown: Use a small gold bead or cardstock crown to represent the Danish monarchy and the reigning King.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)

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Published on February 22, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

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