Looking for an idea to connect with families after vacation bible school (VBS) ends? Paper and cardboard photo frames are a fun and effective outreach tool.
Why?
Because VBS participants can all get their photo packaged safe and sound in a frame or photo folder, and it’s an opportunity to say something else. You can reinforce the event theme, add a slogan, or even a Bible verse.
Sending VBS follow-up frames as a gift shows your appreciation for the child’s enrollment, and at the same time reaches out to the family. Photo keepsakes are often hung on a refrigerator door or propped up on a desk, and serve as a constant reminder of your church and how much fun they had.
What kind of VBS photos go in a photo holder?
- Some camps set up a photo booth station (some VBS organizers use Instax cameras for this)
- Photos of kids at craft stations
- Group photos—either with teams, or if there are many different churches involved, with other kids from their church
- A large group photo of everyone from camp
How to personalize photo holders for VBS
If you choose to order custom printed photo folders or personalized cardboard picture frames, add your event logo or graphics, along with some text. Consider adding a line like one of these to your custom VBS paper frames:
- Look at how much fun you had at VBS!
- Glad you came, we hope that you and your family will be back for more fun activities!
- I feel blessed at VBS
- Incorporate your theme, like “I had fun at {theme}”
Don’t forget to include ways to keep in touch, like social media icons, a website address, or even info on upcoming programs.
Make it an activity: DIY VBS picture frames
Want to make your own frames at VBS? That’s easy with inexpensive paper picture frames.
Cardboard photo frames are easy to work with, and you can use just about any craft material on them: markers, pens, stickers, washi tape, and stencils. We don’t recommend painting paper frames because the frames might curl and warp from the paint.
Oh, and you can use glitter, too… if you’re feeling brave.
What to do if you’re short on time but still want custom VBS frames
- Order blank photo folders and add a sticker to the front cover.
- Check out these double-sided folders. Simply slide a print-out with your event logo into one side of the frame. The other side is left open for frame your photo from vacation bible school.
- We have a red carpet themed design that is in stock and ready to ship!
When to hand out VBS picture frames
You have two options: hand them out at the event, or mail them to participants after the event is over.
If you choose to hand the photo holders out at the event, you’ll want to either have a photo printer on-site, or have someone send the photos to a printer early enough so you have the photos back before the end of the camp.
If you choose to mail them to participants after the event is over, be sure to order envelopes for your folders or frames. It is important to note that some photo folders and frames will be larger than first-class mail size limits, so keep this in mind if you choose this route.
Need Cardboard Picture Frames for Vacation Bible School? We can help.
With hundreds of affordable photo folder and picture frame options, we’re sure we can find one to suit your needs. Whether you need a 4″ x 6″ folder, 5″ x 7″ frame, blank photo holder, or a ready-to-ship photo event folder, we have options for everyone—and every budget.
Start shopping, contact us, or call us at (800) 346-3063.
We’d love to work with you to create the perfect cardboard or paper picture frames for your VBS or other church event.