Items Needed
- Dowel sticks (one for each badge)
- Badges earned by scouts
- Small box or container (e.g., gift box, flower pot)
- Floral foam or packing material to hold dowel sticks in place
- Tape or adhesive for attaching badges to the sticks
- (Optional) Ribbon, tissue paper, or decorations
Instructions
- Insert floral foam or packing material into the box or container to create a stable base for the dowel sticks.
- Attach each badge to a dowel stick using tape or adhesive, ensuring they are secure and properly displayed.
- Push the dowel sticks into the floral foam or packing material, arranging them at varying heights to create a bouquet-like appearance.
- (Optional) Add decorations, such as tissue paper, ribbon, or stickers, to enhance the presentation and make it more colorful and festive.
- Present the badge bouquet during a meeting or ceremony. Call out each scout’s name as you pull their badge stick from the arrangement and hand it to them, celebrating their achievements.
References:
- “Creative Ways to Display Badges & Patches.” GSCCC Blog, 8 July 2019, girlscoutsccc.com/2019/07/08/creative-ways-to-display-badges-patches/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.