I love bringing the church together to create decorations and transform our building for VBS! But sometimes a quick purchase can save boatloads of time and effort. The Easy Button! Finding that balance is something that each director and church figures out based on their own needs (and budget!). I have barely started searching Amazon for deals that pair perfectly with Illumination Station. Prime Day is coming soon and I plan to scour the deals and add more here soon.
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BACKDROPS
SHOWER CURTAIN BACKDROPS
WALLS, HALLWAYS, & CEILINGS
INFLATABLES AND BALLOON ARCHES
ILLUMINATING PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS
RESOURCES FOR THE KIDS
MISCELLANEOUS STUFF TO MAKE DECORATING EASIER
REGARDING AFFILIATE LINKS…
As I’ve said, I am 100% committed to freely sharing every resource on this site. I want anyone sharing Jesus with kiddos to be able to use whatever they find helpful here. But the question has been looming for me—Do I add affiliate links or not? After prayerful consideration, I did decide to add links with the hope that eventually they may help to cover some of the costs associated with having a website. So, if you decide to make a purchase of a product I’ve highlighted, please know that I am not shamelessly advertising random things for my personal benefit. Any commission I receive is going to a good cause! With that in mind, if you do decide to purchase something mentioned on my site, I’d sure appreciate if you’d connect through these links. It’s a way to support this ministry at no cost to you.
Now for the official disclosure…
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BACKDROPS
Lifeway will surely have a nice, big backdrop available. But with so many spaces within the church to fill, sometimes a shower curtain, tapestry, or photo backdrop is a great addition to add that splash of decor that is needed.
If you have an evening VBS, look how cool this backdrop is for your rec area!
Game Night Photography Backdrop Glow Neon Photo Background Video Game Photography Background Decorations Prom Gaming Party Decor Photobooth Props 10X8FT
Imagine the fun photo booth options with this one!
AIIKES 7x5ft Rainbow Stage Photography Backdrop 1980s Colorful Disco Backdrop Rock Music Glow Neon Dance Birthday Party Decorations Backdrop XY14
LTLYH 7x5ft Fabric Disco Rainbow Stage 70s 80s 90s Backdrop Vintage Lights Photography Background Rock Music Club Neon Glow Party Decorations Photo Banner 312
What’s better than illuminating God’s Word?
Leowefowa Light Beams Shine On The Opened Bible Book Backdrop 7x5ft Biblical Background for Photography Church Sanctuary Decor Christianity Wallpaper Christian Photo Booth Props
This one is smaller, but I love the light on the Bible.
CORFOTO 5x3ft Fabric Holy Bible Holy Light Backdrop Bible Illuminated Cross Background for Church First Communion Events Banner Supplies Kids Adults Photo Booth Studio Props
How about something like this for the door of the Bible story room? Or for a photo shoot with the kiddos?
Renaiss 3x5ft Holy Bible Backdrop for Photoshoot Kids Christ Portrait Scripture Holy Light Door to Heaven Photography Background Newborn Baby Shower Baptism Church Events Decor Brown Photo Booth Prop
I can totally envision this “glowing cross” as part of the decor…
Leyiyi 5x3ft Glowing Cross Backdrop Holy Bible Cross Stained Glass Backdrop for Church Activity Decorations Banner Jesus Christian Church Sanctuary Religious Xmas Party Photo Backdrop Photo Props
Jesus Christ Cross Backdrop He is Risen Holy Light God Bless Prayer Background Photography Banner for Christian Church Easter Party Decorations Supplies Photo Studio Photobooth Props 7x5ft
SHOWER CURTAINS FOR BACKDROPS
Shower curtains make amazing backdrops because they are relatively inexpensive and come ready to hang. Whether you use command hooks or magnets from a drop ceiling (click here if you don’t know that trick!), these can set the scene in a jiffy!
How’s this for Mirrorball Music?!!!
Coupon available on Amazon (at time of posting)
Disco Ball Shower Curtain Vintage 60s 70s 80s Disco Neon Music Bath Curtain 72×72 Inches Washable Polyester Night Club Disco Theme Bathroom Curtians with 12 Hooks YLOKPA1100
This looks like a kaleidoscope to me…ideal for Kaleidoscope Crafts!
Colorful Tie Dye Shower Curtain Boho Hippie Mandala Rainbow Groovy Abstract Spiral Visual Watercolor Geometric Fabric Bathroom Decor Curtains with Hooks,70 x 70
How about Glow-in-the-Dark Missions?
Rainbow Wave Shower Curtain 72×72 Inch Colorful Trippy Bathroom Curtain with Neon Swirl Design Fabric for Psychedelic or Y2K Decor
WALLS, HALLWAYS, AND CEILINGS
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Kinlop Exquisite Party Tablecover Roll 40 Inch x 300 feet Plastic Disposable Tablecloth Rectangle Table Cloth Covering for Disco Wedding Birthday Bridal Graduation Party Decoration(Iridescent)
Iridescent Plastic Tablecloth 54″ x 108″ Iridescence Party Table Cloth Rectangle Laser Disposable Table Covers Holographic Foil Party Decoration, Birthday, Wedding, Christmas Decorations (4 Packs)
TRYMAG Magnetic Hooks Heavy Duty, 28Lbs Super Strong Magnet Hooks for Hanging, 25 pcs
If you have drop ceilings, magnets like these are a gift! We will use them to hang things along the walls, hang bugs in the middle of a room, hang the blue sky tablecloths overhead…you get the idea. They are SO versatile and super quick and easy to use.
Here’s another good magnet option that frequently goes on sale.
LOVIMAG Strong Magnetic Hooks, 30lbs Magnetic Hooks for Cruise Cabins, Magnet Hooks for Cruise Ship Essentials, Rare Earth Magnets with Hooks for Refrigerator,Hanging,Classroom,Kitchen,Ceiling-25 Pack
INFLATABLES AND BALLOON ARCHES
Kids LOVE items overhead! Balloon arches take a bit of time and finesse to put together, but they sure have a WOW effect! Here are a few that I’ve found that seem to be priced affordably (at least at the time that I’m posting)…
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161Pcs Neon Party Decorations Glow in the Dark Birthday Supplies Neon Balloon Arch Kit & Backdrop Tablecloth UV Blacklight Luminous Glow Balloons Kids Teen Adult Rainbow 80s 90s Disco Party Decor
UV Neon Balloons, 7 Colors Blacklight Reactive Fluorescent Balloons Glow in the Dark Birthday Decorations for Birthday, Wedding, Neon Party, Glow Party Decorations Supplies (110 PCS)
CALL-IN-1 Disco Balloon Arch Kit with BONUS Disco Balls & Starbursts – Metallic Balloon Arch Kit for 90s Themed Party Decorations – Chrome Balloons, Metallic Balloons for Prom, Karaoke Party Decoration
OuMuaMua Disco Ball Balloons for 70s Disco Party Decor, 22 Inch Large 4D Metallic Silver Disco Balloons with Stars Balloon for Themed Party, Birthday New Year Christmas Decor 9pcs
ILLUMINATING PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS
Looking for giveaways for promotion, prizes, goodie bags, etc.? Here are some ideas that are right on theme.
48 Pcs Kaleidoscopes, Vintage Classic Kaleidoscope Toys Educational Party Favors for Stock Stuffers Bag Fillers for Boys and Girls Birthday and School Carnival Prizes, Random Patterns (Classic Style)
JOYIN 400 Pcs 8″ Glowsticks, Bracelets Necklaces, Glow in the Dark Party Favors, Easter, Christmas, Halloween Supplies Pack, Football Party Supplies
24 Pcs Christian Glow in The Dark Bouncy Balls Easter Jesus Bible Verse Rubber High Bouncing Balls Christian Party Favor Religious Classroom Gifts
AWANG 50 Pcs Glow Sticks With 3 Modes Colorful Flashing Glow In The Dark Party Supplies Multicolor Bulk LED Foam Glow Sticks For Wedding Raves Sporting Events Glow Party Birthday Camping
ZMLM Scratch Rainbow Art Paper Set – 100Pcs Magic Scratch Off Art Craft Supplies Kits for Kids Girls Boys Black Scratch Notes Sheet Doodle Pad for Fun DIY Toy Party Favors Christmas Birthday Gift
100 Ultra Bright Glow Sticks Bulk Party Pack – Glow in the Dark Party Supplies Pack – 8″ Glowsticks Party Favors with Bracelets and Necklaces
36 Pack Glow in The Dark Slime Kit, Crystal Galaxy Slime, Multi Colors – Blue, Pink, Light Blue, Yellow, Orange etc. Slime Party Favors Gift, for Kids Party, Education
48 Pack Assorted Color Disco Ball Necklaces 70s Disco Party Necklaces 1.57 Inch Mirror Disco Ball Costume Necklaces For Birthday Parties, Festival Accessories Disco Party Favor Decoration
RESOURCES FOR THE KIDS
600 Pcs Paper Wristbands Neon Wrist Bands Waterproof Hand Bands for Events Lightweight Concert Wristbands Neon Colored Adhesive Wristbands for Party
24 Pack Bright Neon Lanyard for ID Badges, Cruise Lanyards with Waterproof ID Badges Holder, Colorful Durbale Neon Lanyard for Cruise (Multi8C,24Pack)
MISCELLANEOUS STUFF TO MAKE VBS DECORATING EASIER!
Are you making “big” stuff from cardboard? I can’t believe I didn’t buy one of these in my first years of VBS. To me, this is one of my most essential tools. It makes cutting cardboard SO much easier!
SnapFresh Cordless Electric Scissors, 4V Electric Mini Cutter, Carpet & Cardboard Cutter Tool with a Replacement Blade/Charger, Rotary Cutter for Cardboard Packages Leather Plastic
MAVALUS TAPE
It’s on the pricey side for sure, but VBS Directors and teachers insist that it will not damage your walls and will hold up to summer humidity.
Mavalus Tape 1″ Wide X 324″ 4-Pack – Blue
These little doohickeys are super handy! You can attach just about anything to your foam blocks or cardboard boxes by sticking these in.
2 Inch Greening Pins (600 Pieces) – Floral Fern Pins for Straw Wreaths, Holiday Arrangements, & Craft Projects.
This simple tool glides through pool noodles and cardboard. It can even be used on foam boards.
CANARY Cardboard Cutter with Sheath 7.5″ Safety Box Cutter
If you’re using foam insulation for any of your props, your life will be SO much easier if you have a hot knife. There are many options out there, but this one comes highly recommended from VBS directors who say that it has withstood the test of time.
EROMECH Foam Cutter Pro Electric Hot Knife, 200W Air Cooled Styrofoam Cutting Tool Kit
Electric Air Balloon Pump, Portable Dual Nozzle Electric Balloon Inflator for Party Decoration, 110V 600W Balloon Blower Pump Inflation
Cricut Explore 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle – Includes 30 images in Design Space App – 2X Faster DIY Cutting Machine for all Crafts, Cuts 100+ Materials Blue
Check out this amazing deal on DIY sticker paper. If you have a Cricut, the options are endless. But even without a Cricut, you could make your own stickers with Big ideas, memory verses, class names, etc. At $0.14 per sheet, it’s hard to go wrong.
Printable Sticker Paper for Inkjet Printer, 40 Sheets 8.5″x11” Matte Sticker Printer Paper Full Sheet Labels, Sticker Paper for Printer Sticker Labels, for Laser/Inkjet Printers, Letter Size
HTVRONT Heat Press Machine for T-Shirts, Portable Heat Press 10″X10″, Iron Press for Sublimation and HTV Vinyl Shirt Press Machine for Hat, Bags, Heating Transfer Projects
Not all glue guns are created equal! Check out the reviews to see why this one will make your hot glueing tasks easier. The case is nice too!
ROMECH Full Size Hot Glue Gun with 60/100W Dual Power and 21 Hot Glue Sticks (7/16″), Fast Preheating Heavy Duty Industrial Gluegun with Storage Case for Crafting, DIY and Repairs (Orange)
Another option is a cordless glue gun. Freely walk around as you craft without being attached to a cord. And this one is super affordable!
ROMECH Full Size Hot Glue Gun with 60/100W Dual Power and 21 Hot Glue Sticks (7/16″), Fast Preheating Heavy Duty Industrial Gluegun with Storage Case for Crafting, DIY and Repairs (Orange)
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