{"id":32211,"date":"2018-02-27T12:14:57","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T19:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/?p=32211"},"modified":"2018-02-27T12:17:15","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T19:17:15","slug":"save-vbs-budget-from-wrecking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/blog\/vbs\/save-vbs-budget-from-wrecking\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Ways to Save Your VBS Budget from Wrecking"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sometimes it may seem as though our VBS decorating budget is on the verge of being shipwrecked. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite cost-saving ideas to help stretch your dollars and keep them afloat![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32230,32212″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Carpet Tubes\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0From palm trees to the main-stage hut, carpet tubes can be transformed into just about anything. And the best part? They can usually be found FREE at your local carpet installation specialist![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Green Paper\u00a0<\/strong>– Don’t use up all your good wrapping paper on leaves and vines. Instead, purchase a 250′ roll of green Kraft paper from your local school supply stores. This double-sided paper is perfect for building all the palm fronds you want and makes a great bulletin board backing for any that’s left over![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32253,32227″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32231,32232″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Boxes<\/strong> – If you’ve done VBS before, you know that boxes can be transformed into just about anything… so start collecting and even ask for flattened boxes from your congregation![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Sand Tarp –\u00a0<\/strong>For a budget friendly beach, find that old paint tarp you have stored away. This, plus a little sandy colored paint and sand, will transform your Shipwrecked floors!<\/p>\n

Click to watch this step-by-step\u00a0Sand Tarp tutorial<\/a> from our Decorating guru, Elisa!\u00a0<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32235,32234″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32237,32236″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Pool Noodles\u00a0<\/strong>– Check your local dollar store for this decorating staple! If they don’t have enough, we’ve found that most stores will order a whole case for you.<\/p>\n

See how we transformed pool noodles into Colorful Coral here<\/a>!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Paper Bags\u00a0<\/strong>– Large paper bags make great beach rocks like the ones shown here! Often grocery stores are willing to give away a few bags or sell them at a very reduced rate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32255,32238″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32242,32243″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Cardboard<\/strong>\u00a0– Say goodbye to $20 foam core sheets and say hello to cardboard! Purchased at your local shipping supply store, huge 4\u2019x8\u2019 sheets can be found for around $5. These are great for mounting giant decorating posters, the buddies or even Coral\u2019s Cave![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Rope Lights\u00a0<\/strong>– Borrow these! And if you’re having trouble finding rope lights, use plastic LED lights. These\u00a0do not get hot and will not break.<\/p>\n

Learn to make your own Groovy Ground Cover Coral<\/a>\u00a0 with our step-by-step guide!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32257,32244″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32248,32247″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Greenery and Palm Trees<\/strong>\u00a0– Church members often have plants they are willing to loan, so be sure to ask! Also, nurseries and floral shops will sometimes even loan items in exchange for a shout out on social media or in the church bulletin.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Brown Paper <\/strong>–\u00a0This will be your best friend when decorating for Shipwrecked! Check out your local home improvement stores and ask about bulk pricing for a discounted price.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”32251,32252″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here’s a few additional tips:<\/p>\n