The Badge Archive

• Fun Patch Links
• Artistry Patches
• Custom Fun Patches

In the GSUSA program, troops can participate in any activity and award a “Fun Patch” to be worn on the back of the uniform. Some companies offer structured fun patch programs with specific earning requirements, while others simply sell the patches for you to pair with your own activities.

Fun Patch Companies

Official Girl Scout shops carry fun patches featuring the “Girl Scout” name, “GS,” or the official trefoil logo. Third-party companies that use these trademarked elements are usually violating copyright laws. However, many third-party vendors produce excellent, compliant “inspired-by” designs, often at lower prices. A wise buyer will always check shipping costs before purchasing.

To find fun patches online, explore these companies:

• Advantage Emblem (GSUSA licensed partner)
• Bear Necessities Sublimation
• Class B Trading Post
• Create with DI
• Girls Love Scouting
• GSUSA Official Shop (GSUSA official site)
• Mad About Patches
• Making Friends
• The Patch Corner
• Patchwork Design (Online Store Link)
• Snappy Logos

(Note: Looking for customized designs? Read our guide on Custom Fun Patches.)

Our Curation Policy: The Badge Archive lists vendors that have at least three unsolicited positive reviews from troop leaders on third-party websites. This list is community-sourced and updated periodically based on quality and shipping reliability. Inclusion does not imply a legal endorsement. We reserve the right to remove any vendor that no longer aligns with our mission of accessibility, or that violates branding and copyright compliance.

Artistry Badges

Some creators offer “artistry badges,” which closely resemble official GSUSA badges in shape and size. These are thought by many leaders to be a great way to explore topics not covered by the current GSUSA catalog, especially for multi-level troops looking for shared activities.

Important Placement Rule: Unless a badge is issued by GSUSA or an approved council, it is technically unofficial. Even if it looks official, it must be placed on the back of the vest, sash, or Daisy apron. There are no “badge police,” but leaders should be transparent with families about what is official versus unofficial.

Trademark Notice: These patches are not officially recognized by GSUSA or local councils. GSUSA has previously issued cease-and-desist notices to companies producing badges that mimic their official shapes and sizes due to trademark violations.

Vendors offering artistic badges include:

• Artistry to Stitch About
• Create with DI
• Joyfully Creative Patchlets
• Note on former vendors: Ella J Embroidery closed in Oct 2024. Girls Love Scouting (which bought Rae’s Creations in 2022) halted production of their artistry lines in May 2025 due to GSUSA legal actions.

Historical Context: MYOB & Troop’s Own

Many artistry badges are inspired by retired GSUSA programs. However, these historical programs do not technically provide a loophole for placing unofficial badges on the front of the uniform:

• Make Your Own Badge (MYOB): Scouts were once allowed to design and earn one custom badge per year. Purchasing a pre-designed third-party badge, or earning more than one annually, invalidates the original intent of the MYOB program.
• Troop’s Own Badges (1960s–2011): These were designed by a troop exclusively for their own use and required council approval (from the 1980s onward). Because the program retired in 2011, there is no longer a council review process, making any new “Troop’s Own” badges unofficial by default.

Vendor Submissions

If you are a patch vendor and would like to be considered for our directory, please send your business information (website and ordering process) via our Contact Us form.

To protect our community from scams, low-quality products, or copyright violations, we rely on organic recognition. If you are a new company, you must wait for organic recognition within the scouting community before we can list you. Please do not solicit customers in Facebook groups if you see us post a request asking for vendor feedback.

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