Binder rings are a staple supply for us, particularly in conjunction with another one of our favorites - ceiling clips. This combo allows us to hang things from our ceiling and take them down easily. Check out this tip for a quick idea of how we use...
Foam Core Board can be used for so many things. We love how sturdy it is and that it comes in a variety of colors. We use it most of the time to create signage and visuals for our sets. This type of foam core...
There are many names for this paper as you can see above. Teacher supply stores have large rolls of bulletin board paper and you can purchase it by the foot very inexpensively. If you do not have a teacher supply store near you, many craft...
It's an obvious choice yes-but we use double sided tape all the time. It is perfect for making signage, or any type of visual that requires layering (i.e. taping letters and symbols to foam core or poster board). Double Sided Tape comes in a variety of...
It's sticky and messy, but we love it! I wouldn't say we use it regularly, but it has come in handy when we've needed to attach something that required a smooth, finished look. It seals things permanently and you can purchase matte or glossy, but...
I've been amazed at how much velcro we use when creating sets and designing set elements. While it can be expensive, it is a must-have for us. It's one of those things that you wouldn't think of using, but then find it works for some...
We have the incredible privilege of having a team of brothers that attend our church who have a printing business. You can find out about them here: Canvas Brothers They specialize in printing on canvas but also print large scaled images on quality poster paper or Photo Tex -...
We do not use floral/craft foam often, but it can be helpful when we're looking for a specific shape (i.e. ball, dome, cylinder, etc.) This type of foam offers a good 3-D effect and saves time carving, but it can be quite expensive. As a...
Life App: Friendship-spending time with someone you trust and enjoy Theme: Stuck Like Glue Date: April 2013 Ideas We Brainstormed We loved the suggestion that 252 gave us (see the Get Ready section of Week 1's curriculum) about getting photos of kids from our environment with their small groups....
This is a another staple for us. We use entire sheets of this insulation foam to form our backdrops and also carve sheets of insulation foam to create 3-D elements and signage that we pin onto backdrops. For a look at how we use insulation...