Pit Pass 2014

I went for a Nascar ID badge look this year.   This one is designed for one per photo

Here you get two per photo.  I was excited to find there is a barcode generator you can use for free.  That is how I made the Pit Level Access barcode scanner ;0}

So basically, you just put one cub scouts photo in the square provided, using whatever scrapbooking or photo editing program that allows you to layer images, save the file and repeat the process for each racer you have.  I like to use the boy's name as the file name to make things easy to name.  Then, I send the files over to the photo lab via the Internet to get them developed.  You can also load the images onto a disc and take them into the store for developing.  After that I laminate them with my dandy little laminator I bought at Walmart, punch a hole in the top and run a ribbon or yarn through the hole so the pit pass can be worn around the neck.  The smaller ones that are side by side measure 3x4 and can be inserted in the clip-style id badge cases sold at local office supply stores.  

After repeated requests, I have started including certificates in the collection.  Here is the award I came up to match this year's pit pass.  

You can access and download all of these files HERE in my dropbox.  If you want to check out any other pit pass versions or any other cub files I have you can find them HERE.  If you open your own dropbox account, you can just transfer the cub folder to your box and not have to download everything to your computer!  Score!

Let me know if you have any other questions 

vanessa.cam5@gmail.com

Secret Agent/CSI Blue and Gold

Just finished my Secret Agent slash CSI {Cub Scout Investigators} cubes!  This should be my last set this year.  

As usual, I could NOT make up my mind, SOoooooOOo, I have several versions to chose from.

Once again, you can download these printables, meant to be printed up on 4x6 photos, for FREE from my dropbox HERE.

And, here are the usual instructions:

 I cut the blocks out of 4x4 {actual size 3.5 x 3.5}  posts.  It is my understanding that if you don't have a saw or a dad in the pack that can cut wood, Home Depot or Lowes will cut them for you, but you might have to pay a little extra.  If they happen to say no, I would say the small ma-n-pa lumber stores will cut them for you.  Just tell them to cut them to 3 1/2" long.  

Now, the cube prints are actually sized for 4x6 photo prints.  Just send them to your favorite photo lab.  Most labs will let you email the files over now.  I print one of each file for every cube you are going to make.

Paint the cubes {technically you only need to paint about 1" in from all the corners since the photos will cover the middle of the blocks}.  Cut the photos down to the square {they print on a 4x6 photo, but the actual print is only 3.5x3.5 (or actually smaller) square.  I use mod podge to glue the pictures to the blocks.  Paint one side of the cube with mod podge, a nice even, healthy coat, then place the print on top.  I rub it down, then use a credit card or old gift card to kinda squeegie across the print to make sure there are no bubbles underneath.  Be sure not to squeeze out all of the glue though.  It will cause your picture to pull away from the cube as it dries and result in bubbles under your picture.   {somewhat of a visual on how I paint my cubes at this posting}

Normally I do one print on all of the blocks, then start back at the first block and do print number two.  Do all the sides in this assembly-line-style until you are finished.  Once all the prints are glued to the sides AND THE GLUE HAS DRIED, paint an even coat of mod podge over the top.  You may have a couple edges not stuck down.  This is a good time to shove some glue underneath and to rub the print down, then mod podge over the top.  I set out bbq skewers across my covered table to rest the blocks on while they dry.  You do not need to do anything to the bottom of the cube, but it is nice to paint that side completely just to give it a finished feel.  If you are a crazy overachiever, you can glue some felt to the bottom.

Here are links to the other styles I have so far. 

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/11/blue-gold-early-birds.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/04/blue-and-gold-inspiration.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/western-theme-blue-and-gold-prints.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/great-outdoors-photo-cubes.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/angry-bird-printables.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2013/01/magic-b-cubes.html

Pirate printables HERE

Lego HERE

Secret Agent/CSI HERE

Good luck all you fabulous CubScouty leaders

 out there!

ATTN:  All, yes I said ALL cube printables are

 available HERE for FREE DOWNLOAD 

through Dropbox.  You can either download

 everything you want, or just open your own

free dropbox account and transfer the files 

there without downloading on your own computer.

Let me know if you have any questions!!!  I 

have tried to make the prints with dates in 

multiple years, so check the dropbox file for a 

new year first ;0}

B&G Lego Cubes

Yep!  Another set :0}

Have I mentioned that I REALLY like the Cub Scout program and what it does for little guys?  

Here is a set of printables for a LEGO themed Blue and Gold Banquet.  I made these prints thinking the cubes could be painted blue.

I have to say, this set of prints was actually the worst set to do.  The LEGO font wouldn't work in my program I normally use, so I had three different programs up trying to copy and paste and cut back and forth between all three programs.  Not Fun.  Totally worth it if even one scout troop can use them, but...not fun!!!

{Te-hee}  do you like how my lego cub scout has his two fingers up whilst reciting the promise?  I am just so clever.  Or at least a bit sleep deprived.  Once again, you can download these printables, meant to be printed up on 4x6 photos, for FREE from my dropbox HERE.

And, here are the usual instructions:

 I cut the blocks out of 4x4 {actual size 3.5 x 3.5}  posts.  It is my understanding that if you don't have a saw or a dad in the pack that can cut wood, Home Depot or Lowes will cut them for you, but you might have to pay a little extra.  If they happen to say no, I would say the small ma-n-pa lumber stores will cut them for you.  Just tell them to cut them to 3 1/2" long.  

Now, the cube prints are actually sized for 4x6 photo prints.  Just send them to your favorite photo lab.  Most labs will let you email the files over now.  I print one of each file for every cube you are going to make.

Paint the cubes {technically you only need to paint about 1" in from all the corners since the photos will cover the middle of the blocks}.  Cut the photos down to the square {they print on a 4x6 photo, but the actual print is only 3.5x3.5 (or actually smaller) square.  I use mod podge to glue the pictures to the blocks.  Paint one side of the cube with mod podge, a nice even, healthy coat, then place the print on top.  I rub it down, then use a credit card or old gift card to kinda squeegie across the print to make sure there are no bubbles underneath.  Be sure not to squeeze out all of the glue though.  It will cause your picture to pull away from the cube as it dries and result in bubbles under your picture.   {somewhat of a visual on how I paint my cubes at this posting}

Normally I do one print on all of the blocks, then start back at the first block and do print number two.  Do all the sides in this assembly-line-style until you are finished.  Once all the prints are glued to the sides AND THE GLUE HAS DRIED, paint an even coat of mod podge over the top.  You may have a couple edges not stuck down.  This is a good time to shove some glue underneath and to rub the print down, then mod podge over the top.  I set out bbq skewers across my covered table to rest the blocks on while they dry.  You do not need to do anything to the bottom of the cube, but it is nice to paint that side completely just to give it a finished feel.  If you are a crazy overachiever, you can glue some felt to the bottom.

Here are links to the other styles I have so far. 

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/11/blue-gold-early-birds.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/04/blue-and-gold-inspiration.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/western-theme-blue-and-gold-prints.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/great-outdoors-photo-cubes.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/angry-bird-printables.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2013/01/magic-b-cubes.html

Pirate printables HERE

Good luck all you fabulous CubScouty leaders

 out there!

ATTN:  All, yes I said ALL cube printables are

 available HERE for FREE DOWNLOAD 

through Dropbox.  You can either download

 everything you want, or just open your own

free dropbox account and transfer the files 

there without downloading on your own computer.

Let me know if you have any questions!!!  I 

have tried to make the prints with dates in 

multiple years, so check the dropbox file for a 

new year first ;0}

Indiana Jones Blue and Gold

New Indiana Jones Blue and Gold prints!!!

What a fun theme.  I tell you what, these cub scout leaders these days are getting more and more creative.  That makes for a bunch of lucky cub scouts when their leaders care enough to put so much time into their activities!!!

As always, 4 prints to choose from and one blank so you can insert the pictures of each boy or each den.  

Instructions and links:

 I cut the blocks out of 4x4 {actual size 3.5 x 3.5}  posts.  It is my understanding that if you don't have a saw or a dad in the pack that can cut wood, Home Depot or Lowes will cut them for you, but you might have to pay a little extra.  If they happen to say no, I would say the small ma-n-pa lumber stores will cut them for you.  Just tell them to cut them to 3 1/2" long.  

Now, the cube prints are actually sized for 4x6 photo prints.  Just send them to your favorite photo lab.  Most labs will let you email the files over now.  I print one of each file for every cube you are going to make.

Paint the cubes {technically you only need to paint about 1" in from all the corners since the photos will cover the middle of the blocks}.  Cut the photos down to the square {they print on a 4x6 photo, but the actual print is only 3.5x3.5 (or actually smaller) square.  I use mod podge to glue the pictures to the blocks.  Paint one side of the cube with mod podge, a nice even, healthy coat, then place the print on top.  I rub it down, then use a credit card or old gift card to kinda squeegie across the print to make sure there are no bubbles underneath.  Be sure not to squeeze out all of the glue though.  It will cause your picture to pull away from the cube as it dries and result in bubbles under your picture.   {somewhat of a visual on how I paint my cubes at this posting}

Normally I do one print on all of the blocks, then start back at the first block and do print number two.  Do all the sides in this assembly-line-style until you are finished.  Once all the prints are glued to the sides AND THE GLUE HAS DRIED, paint an even coat of mod podge over the top.  You may have a couple edges not stuck down.  This is a good time to shove some glue underneath and to rub the print down, then mod podge over the top.  I set out bbq skewers across my covered table to rest the blocks on while they dry.  You do not need to do anything to the bottom of the cube, but it is nice to paint that side completely just to give it a finished feel.  If you are a crazy overachiever, you can glue some felt to the bottom.

Here are links to the other styles I have so far. 

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/11/blue-gold-early-birds.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/04/blue-and-gold-inspiration.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/western-theme-blue-and-gold-prints.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/great-outdoors-photo-cubes.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/angry-bird-printables.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2013/01/magic-b-cubes.html

You can find any and all Blue and Gold

 prints HERE in my Dropbox folder. 

 They are just sitting there waiting to be

 downloaded for FREE!!!  Email me 

with any questions at 

vanessa.cam5@gmail.com

Pirate B&G Cubes!

NEW!!!  Pirate themed Cub Scout Blue and Gold Cubes!!!

Ta-DAh!

Talk about a brain block.  I really could not get going on this one.  The cube top above is probalby my favorite.

But there is this one...

And this one...

Or even this one!  I hate making decisions for other people!!!

Now you can just make your own ;0}

All of these prints are available in my Dropbox!

Um...still trying to decide if this variation of  the traditional Cub Motto "Do Your Best" is OK.  It works with the Pirate theme ;0}

And a blank one so you can add your own pictures of the dens or of the scouts.

Now for all the mumblage...

Just to be redundant...

 I cut the blocks out of 4x4 {actual size 3.5 x 3.5}  posts.  It is my understanding that if you don't have a saw or a dad in the pack that can cut wood, Home Depot or Lowes will cut them for you, but you might have to pay a little extra.  If they happen to say no, I would say the small ma-n-pa lumber stores will cut them for you.  Just tell them to cut them to 3 1/2" long.  

Now, the cube prints are actually sized for 4x6 photo prints.  Just send them to your favorite photo lab.  Most labs will let you email the files over now.  I print one of each file for every cube you are going to make.

Paint the cubes {technically you only need to paint about 1" in from all the corners since the photos will cover the middle of the blocks}.  Cut the photos down to the square {they print on a 4x6 photo, but the actual print is only 3.5x3.5 (or actually smaller) square.  I use mod podge to glue the pictures to the blocks.  Paint one side of the cube with mod podge, a nice even, healthy coat, then place the print on top.  I rub it down, then use a credit card or old gift card to kinda squeegie across the print to make sure there are no bubbles underneath.  Be sure not to squeeze out all of the glue though.  It will cause your picture to pull away from the cube as it dries and result in bubbles under your picture.   {somewhat of a visual on how I paint my cubes at this posting}

Normally I do one print on all of the blocks, then start back at the first block and do print number two.  Do all the sides in this assembly-line-style until you are finished.  Once all the prints are glued to the sides AND THE GLUE HAS DRIED, paint an even coat of mod podge over the top.  You may have a couple edges not stuck down.  This is a good time to shove some glue underneath and to rub the print down, then mod podge over the top.  I set out bbq skewers across my covered table to rest the blocks on while they dry.  You do not need to do anything to the bottom of the cube, but it is nice to paint that side completely just to give it a finished feel.  If you are a crazy overachiever, you can glue some felt to the bottom.

Here are links to the other styles I have so far. 

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/11/blue-gold-early-birds.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/04/blue-and-gold-inspiration.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/western-theme-blue-and-gold-prints.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/great-outdoors-photo-cubes.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2012/01/angry-bird-printables.html

http://sewcakemake.blogspot.com/2013/01/magic-b-cubes.html

Pirate printables HERE

Good luck all you fabulous CubScouty leaders

 out there!

ATTN:  All, yes I said ALL cube printables are

 available HERE for FREE DOWNLOAD 

through Dropbox.  You can either download

 everything you want, or just open your own

free dropbox account and transfer the files 

there without downloading on your own computer.

Let me know if you have any questions!!!  I 

have tried to make the prints with dates in 

multiple years, so check the dropbox file for a 

new year first ;0}

New Cub Scout Printables...or just different :0}

After a special request for a BLUE version of this print, I was shocked I didn't think of it myself!

Here are a couple variations on the popular original {black and white}

If you are in want of any of these files they can be downloaded from my Cub Scout file found HERE with  Dropbox.

Scout Camp Hygiene Roll-Up

My baby boy is off to Scout Camp tonight.  I don't quite know if I should cry cause I will miss him, or cheer because the computer will once again me mine!!!

Hardly a new concept, I made a hygiene roll-up for him to take to scout camp.  Knowing the typical boy scout, then knowing my son, I am doubly sure hygiene will not be top on his list this next week.  I made the roll-up in hopes he will actually use it, know where it is, and put everything back inside it's assigned pockets each day ALL WEEK :0)

Here is how I made it...

I took Eli down the towel isle at Target and let him pick the hand towel of his choice.  

Given his favorite color is green, this reversible stripe-ish number was the one he chose.

You really can't get more basic as far as sewing projects go.  I folded the towel into thirds the long way, folding bottom edge under first, then folding it one third of the way up.  

I stitched the two sides shut, sewed a line down the center of the pocket, and then sewed a line on each side of that center line making four equal sized pockets.

This is kinda a weird view, but I wanted to show you how the top of the pocket is actually folded over.  I am hoping it will help keep the shampoo and other items from falling out...kinda a second line of defense against typical boy-isms.

Of course I forgot to add the elastic the first time through, so I had to unpick, insert the elastic, and then re-stitch that side shut.  I made sure to go over the areas with the elastic a good couple times to be sure it wasn't going to pull loose.

In go all the hygiene supplies.  There is a pocket left for bodywash, or bug spray or whatever we happen to put in there. 

By using a hand towel, I was able to fit all the travel sized items inside the pockets completely.  Also, the top flap of towel is available for wiping his face or something.

The top flap folds down to keep everything nice and safe.

Once everything is in it's pocket, the elastic wraps around and keeps the wad of cleanliness nice and secure in a compact little roll.  Maybe when he misses his mommy {yeah right!  Like I will cross his mind} he can even snuggle this little token of love and smell that familiar ozone smell from my sewing machine. 

And that is it.  I guess I will soon hand my boy his Scout Camp Hygiene Roll-Up, sleeping bag, etc, and kiss him goodbye, leaving him in the hands of his Scout Master.  May the angels in heaven keep him safe.  Knowing my son, I think the angels of heaven will have a busy week ahead of them ;0}