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This summer, our church had a monthly night where all the kids came in their pajamas to eat pizza and popcorn and watch a movie. It was a close race in our family as to whether the kids were more excited about the pizza and popcorn or about seeing Mr. Larry and Mrs. Debbie. Wrap it all into one and you have family movie night. Each month, there was a ‘feature family’ who gave announcements and introduced the movie. We happened to be the feature family when the movie Herbie was showing. We couldn’t pass up the chance for a good craft. So, off to Home Depo.

We bought two large sheets (maybe 4 x 8?) of foam insulation, PVC pipe and paint. Next, we made a Herbie car out of the foam, using the PVC pipe as supports.

Herbie's good side

One of Herbie’s sides was a clean, rebuilt and cared for car. The other side was dejected, dirty and forgotten.

Dirty Herbie

We used this to share the salvation story with the kids- a savior who sees us clean, forgiven and redeemed for His glory.

It was a fun night and I’m now a fan of insulation board. There are many things it can be used for- building forts, mounting wall hangings, making Herbie cars, and oh yeah, insulating houses. Easy to paint, light weight and inexpensive. definitely a good find.

J helping announce the winner of a drawing

Go Herbie go!

Tags: Create, family fun, Family movie night, Herbie

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