There are many ways to thank the Guiders you work with for the great things they do in Guiding.
Informal Gifts of Thanks are fun ways to show gratitude at meetings, for special occasions, or just because your Guiders are AWESOME!
Below are some ideas and resources to get you started.
SHARE your own ideas for posting here! Email Audrey Wang, Lougheed Area Awards Adviser.
“You’re the Balm!” EOS Happy Holidays
- Free pre-made cards were downloaded from Practically Functional.
- Purchased EOS Lip Balm at Costco.
- The free downloadable template provides a cut-out area for where the lip balm goes (requires an Exacto-Knife to cut out). I wrote “You’re the BALM!” on each card.
“Popping” Thanks
Download Printable Label (PDF)
- Purchase packages of microwaveable popcorn. This is Kirkland Popcorn from Costco.
“Grinch Pills” Thanks
Download Printable Label (PDF)
- Purchase packs of Trident or Excel Gum. This package of 24 was purchased from Costco.
“Be a Froot Loop”
- Just glued some Froot Loops on top of the card, and inserted the card into little crafting ziploc bags (bought at local dollar store) for handing out the meeting.
“Knotty Guider” Keyring
Learn How to Make a Paracord Person
Learn How to Make a Ranger Bead for the Head
- Purchased paracord through AMAZON, and keyrings from a local dollar store. Instead of making a Ranger Bead for the head, you can either leave the head as a loop or insert a bead.
A “Minty” Thanks
- Sachets/pouches were purchased at a local Dollar Store.
Spring Butterfly Thanks
- Took advantange of after-Easter candy sales and purchased Mini Eggs for $0.35/each. Wrapped colourful pipe-cleaners from the Dollar Store.
“MINION” Thanks
Download Printable Labels (PDF)
- Used cardstock to wrap a band around the Tic Tacs. The back of the band has the label, and the front has the Minion made out of blue and yellow cardstock. Large eye purchased from the Dollar Store, and mini brads for the overall buttons came from Michaels.
Hands Down You’re the Best!
- Large quantities of hand warmers can be purchased at Costco.
At the time these were created (November 2017), box of 40/pairs @ $13.99.
“Go Big or Go Gnome” Holiday Thanks
- Made these hanging ornaments for our December Area Council Meeting from pinecones given to me by a Trefoil member from Como Lake District.
“Steeped in Gratitude” Thanks
Download Printable Labels (PDF)
- These were thank-you’s I gave to members of my Awards Committee over the holidays. If you know a tea drinker, a fun gift of tea makes a great token of thanks.
“HI-CHEWS” You Thanks
- Large quantities of HI-CHEW candies can be purchased at Costco. At the time these were created (November 2017), a package cost $7.49.
- Smaller quantities can be purchased at T&T, your local Korean Supermarket, and local grocery store.
Thanks for “PUDDING” Your Heart into Guiding
Download Printable Labels (PDF)
Learn How to Fold a Napkin Pocket
Supplies:
- Pudding Cup
- Ribbon
- Plastic Spoon
- Napkin
- Sheet of 30 Mailing Labels
Summertime Water Counter Thanks
Download Printable Tag (PDF)
Learn How to Make a Water Counter
Supplies can be purchased at your local Dollar Store:
- Rubber Band (to stretch around a water bottle)
- Decorative Cording or String
- Pony Beads or Large Glass Beads
Thanks A Latte
Download Printable Tag for a Budget Meeting (PDF)
Download Printable Tag for General Guiding Purposes (PDF)
Supplies:
- Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee OR any other small package of instant coffee
- Can be bought at any Starbucks, Safeway or Costco.
You’re the Bomb Thanks
Download Printable Double-sided Tag (PDF)
Learn How to Make DIY Bath Bombs
Supplies:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- 3/4 cup Corn Starch
- 1/2 cup Citric Acid (Sold at Bulk Barn)
- 1/2 cup Epsom Salts
- 1 tsp. Water
- 2 tsp. Essential Oil
- 3 tsp. Oil (Olive Oil)
- Food Coloring (any color you want)
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Jar
- Bath Bomb / Soap Mold OR Muffin Tin
You Are O”FISH”ally The Best Thanks
Download Printable Tag (PDF)
Supplies:
- Small package of Goldfish Crackers
- Larger quantities can be bought at Costco.
Rainbow in Storms Thanks
Download Printable Labels (PDF)
Supplies can be purchased at your local Dollar Store and Michaels:
- White Felt (two Cloud shapes)
- Wide Rainbow Ribbon (3” folded in half)
- White Embroidery Thread to sew pieces together (or can glue together)
- Safety Pin
- Fine Black Felt to draw face
- Blush or Pink Chalk to colour cheeks
Out of This World Thanks
Download Printable Tag (PDF)
Supplies:
- Halloween is the best time to buy snack-sized candy bars
Rubber Band S-T- R-E- T-C- H Thanks
Download Printable Tag for a Budget Meeting (PDF)
Download Printable Tag for General Guiding Purposes (PDF)
Supplies can be purchased at your local Dollar Store:
- Rubber Band
Pineapple Year-End Thanks
Download Printable Labels (PDF)
Handmade pineapple keychains. However, you can find any “pineapple” item to use.
Supplies can be purchased at your local Dollar Store and Michaels:
- Yellow / Light Green / Dark Green Felt
- Gold Wire Ribbon (stretched to give pineapple pattern)
- Stuffing (used leftover yarn)
- Key Ring
- Ribbon
- Hand-sewn together