Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2023 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. Replaced Potter (now retired) badge. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn the tools of a craft and create something with a purpose and something with a specific function, form, or fit.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Search for inventions (place, around you, online, or a person who makes them).
- Learn one aspect of the craft your choose (tools, measurement, materials).
- Make something with a purpose (play, wear, solve a problem).
- Make a second craft with a specific function, form, OR fit.
- Alter one of the crafts you made (theme it, personalize it, add a new feature).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
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?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Explore making
- Learn the basics
- Figure out the function
- Discover form and fit
- Tinker with your craft
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Booklet 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
- Mtg 1: Explore Crafts (Search, Invent, or Talk to a Maker), Get Technical (Tools, Measurements, or Materials), AND Purpose Craft (Play, Wear, or Anything Else)
- Mtg 2: Focus Project (Function, Form, or Fit), AND Brainstorm a Change (Theme, Gift, or Add a Feature)
- Makerspaces by GSUSA
- Making For Families by GSUSA
- Brownie Craft Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Make a Mask by GSUSA
- VTK Make a Paper Basket by GSUSA
- VTK Sculpt a Coil Pot by GSUSA
- VTK Make an Instrument by GSUSA
- Activity Make Handmade Jewelry from GSUSA
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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 Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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