Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Are you looking for something to give to your Valentine? You probably want it to be something cute, unique and thoughtful. Why not make some Heart SWAPS to give to your Valentines? Whether they are your friends, your family, or that special someone in your life, SWAPS are Special Whatchamacallits from the heart. Don’t forget to print out your Girl Scout Valentine’s Day cards to go with your SWAPS! Triple Heart Materials Needed : Triple Heart SWAPS Pre-cut foam hearts, three different sizes and colors Elmer’s glue or hot glue Safety pin Fine point permanent marker Directions : Glue three graduated size hearts of different colors together. Insert safety pin in corner. Write Troop number on back, if desired Valentine Heart Materials needed : Valentine Heart SWAPS Red fun foam White fun foam 1/8 inch wide satin ribbon (pink or white) Liquid glue or hot glue Hole punch Safety pin Directions : Cut heart shape out of the red fun f...

SWAPS - Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere by Cassie R.   My earliest experience with Girl Scout SWAPS was in second grade when my Brownie Troop went Association camping at Camp Blue Bay . I remember seeing older Girl Scouts trading little hand-made pins with other Girl Scouts, almost like trading baseball cards only instead girls would trade hand-made mementos that shared information about themselves. They would share and exchange these gifts with friends and sisters, building a bond with Girl Scouting as the common thread. These pins came in all shape, sizes and colors; in unique and creative designs. I remember wanting to swap as many SWAPS as I could, gathering tons of new Girl Scout friendships.   SWAPS (aka "S pecial Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere" ) are small mementos which are handmade and represent the girl, her country, her community, or her background. SWAPS often have a little note or tag attached to them tha...