Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Cadette page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Create and decorate your own handmade books.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Figure out the binding and printing methods used on five different sizes/styles of books by your own research OR visiting an expert (librarian, antique bookseller, college professors, book artist, art museum, OR book arts center).
- Take an old discarded book apart AND name parts of binding and interior and learn how it was made OR learn how to mend/repair an old book from an expert (librarian OR antique bookseller).
- Try one of the three book folding techniques (fold & glue, fold & stitch, OR glue & stitch).
- Make a book with a purpose (organizational planner/calendar, scrapbook/memory book, personal journal, OR gift book for someone).
- Make a unique book (made from unusual materials like bags/recycled paper, a new book binding technique, alter a book, junk journal, pop-up book, old-fashion scroll, art portfolio, cloth baby book, OR accordion book).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
- Slideshow PDF from GSWNY – Archived Copy of PDF
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Walkthrough (no registration needed) from Virtually Badges
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Explore the art of bookbinding
- Get familiar with the insides of a book
- Try out book artist techniques
- Focus on function
- Focus on style
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Art badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
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(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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