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primary music time and family home evening resource – bubblegum ben

August 26, 2012 By Katie 239 Comments

have you ever tried to get your primary kids (or even your own kids) to sing a little louder and more enthusiastically during primary music time or family home evening? what about the nursery kids who are looking up at the ceiling or poking each other instead of singing the songs?

i’ve come across a really fun solution: bubblegum ben! he’s a great helper. he doesn’t smile very much because he is always chewing bubblegum. (it’s hard to chew and smile at the same time.) so the only way you can tell if he likes your singing is by how big he blows his bubblegum bubble!

bubblegum ben with blown up balloon

here’s how it works:

there’s a little hole cut out where ben’s mouth is. you put a balloon in there, and from the back of the poster board you use a hand-held balloon pump to make the balloon bigger or smaller, depending on how quiet or how loud they’re singing.

blowing up bubble - stage 1

bubblegum ben singing, stage 2bubblegum ben - stage 3our primary kids and even my own young children love ben, and i’m sure you will find that he will get yours singing the loudest you’ve ever heard them!

i saw this idea on another music leader’s blog and fell in love with it. so i got out my construction paper, scissors, and glue and am so happy with how ben turned out. i traced all my pieces before gluing him together.

i used to email the pdf of bubblegum ben to anyone who asked, but due to the overwhelming response, i’ve decided to upload it for easy download. click here to download ben! 

p.s. stay tuned – i’ve been working on a bubblegum betsy! should be fun for a boys vs girls game. it’s gonna get loud in the primary hallway! 🙂

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  1. Holly says

    September 1, 2012 at 9:31 am

    This is perfect for our primary kiddos, especially now that it’s time to get ready for the sacrament program. My own little guys will love this at FHE. I would love a copy. It’s so cute!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 1, 2012 at 2:31 pm

      Glad you liked it Holly!

      Reply
  2. kori mitchell says

    September 1, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    This is so cute!!! I’d love a copy of the PDF. Should help out with our Primary Program practicing.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 1, 2012 at 10:28 pm

      Good luck with the Primary Program, I hope Ben helps!

      Reply
  3. Amber Beeson says

    September 2, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I would love if you could send me this for our primary, I think they would love this.
    Thanks,
    Amber Beeson

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 3, 2012 at 9:05 am

      thanks, amber! i’m sending it to your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    September 2, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    This is fabulous…just what I was looking for! I would love a copy of your PDF files :). Thanks.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 3, 2012 at 9:06 am

      thanks, rachel! i’ll be sending it along. your kids will love it!

      Reply
  5. Lori says

    September 4, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    I would also love a pdf copy. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 4, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks, Lori! Check your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  6. Rachelle says

    September 4, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    my primary kids would absolutely love this! what a neat idea, i would also love a PDF!
    thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 4, 2012 at 8:08 pm

      i’ve sent you the PDF. i’m sure your primary kids WILL love this – mine sure do! it’s amazing how loud they can sing! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Amme Stephens says

    September 5, 2012 at 9:49 am

    This is so fun & adorable! Please send me a copy too! The primary children (& I) need Ben! Thanks you’re the best!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 5, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      thanks, amme! check you inbox 🙂

      Reply
  8. Liz says

    September 5, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    I’d love the PDF. I’m the primary chorister and we all know the Primary Program is just around the corner. I was looking for a great idea and I found it here!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 6, 2012 at 8:30 pm

      i’m glad you like it! let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  9. Katie says

    September 5, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    I would love a copy of the pattern. This is the cutest one I have seen on the web! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 6, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      thanks, katie – that’s so nice of you! i’ve emailed it just now so it should be waiting for you.

      Reply
      • Katie says

        September 8, 2012 at 8:54 am

        Thank you for the PDF. Adorable. The kids are going to love it tomorrow in singing time. Thanks again. Oh, And thank you for your quick reply.

        Reply
  10. Sarah Hall says

    September 6, 2012 at 11:03 am

    This is Adorable! I would LOVE this pattern if possible! My primary kids would absolutely love this! Thank you so much!!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 6, 2012 at 8:33 pm

      thanks, sarah! i think your primary kids will have a blast with this!

      Reply
  11. Faye says

    September 6, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    This is so so clever! I would love a copy of this, pretty please! I know our primary kids would absolutely love it! And it’s just in time to practice for our primary program!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 6, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      thanks, faye! it definitely helps in getting them to sing louder! it’s amazing how many of them know the words to the songs and we’ve just never heard them…until now! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lara says

    September 7, 2012 at 12:21 am

    This is absolutely darling! I am no longer the chorister, but this would be great for FHE. I would love a copy of the PDF, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 7, 2012 at 9:02 am

      Lara, your kids will absolutely love this for fhe! mine sure do! thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  13. Rachel says

    September 7, 2012 at 4:48 am

    I’ve come over from Pinterest, and I would love to get in on the PDF files if I could. I’m just the primary pianist, but my mom is the chorister and I can tell you or kids would LOVE Ben.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 7, 2012 at 9:05 am

      Thanks, Rachel! when i’ve pulled him out of the music cupboard right before music time all the kids start cheering, haha. i’m sure your primary kids will love him just as much!

      Reply
  14. Sara B says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    Thanks for sharing this fantastic idea! I would love to get the PDF file also.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 10, 2012 at 9:29 am

      thanks, sara! it should be waiting for you in your inbox!

      Reply
  15. Karryn says

    September 13, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    I LOVE your Ben! I’m going to have the Activity Girls make him for me…could you provide me with the PDF file? Thanks for sharing your talent.
    Karryn from Oregon

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 14, 2012 at 11:59 am

      thanks, karryn! check your inbox – it should be waiting for you!

      Reply
  16. ton says

    September 15, 2012 at 10:37 am

    This looks like SO much Fun!!! I love It!!! I would love to get a copy. Completely Adorable!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 15, 2012 at 6:25 pm

      thanks! hope you like it!

      Reply
  17. Jennifer Martindale says

    September 17, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    So, so cute!! Since I am not artistic at all, I would LOVE a PDF copy!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 18, 2012 at 9:37 am

      thanks, jennifer! it should be waiting for you right now!

      Reply
  18. Jacqueline Rodríguez says

    September 18, 2012 at 9:09 am

    I’ll love you to send this to me. This is awesome for the primary. It looks great

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 18, 2012 at 9:33 am

      thanks, jacqueline! hope you (and your primary kids) enjoy it!

      Reply
  19. Margot says

    September 20, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    This is so awesome!!! Could you please send it to me too? I know our Primary will love it!! Now, do you let the balloons pop? Would that be the goal? I cant wait to try 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 20, 2012 at 8:58 pm

      Thanks, Margot! I think having the balloons pop would be a fun goal to have! In fact, one reader emailed me and told me that she’s putting words to a “secret message” (Choose The Right) in each balloon. If they can get the balloon to pop, then they post that word and eventually get the message. I think that’s a really great idea!

      Reply
  20. Aimee says

    September 25, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    This is so adorable! I would love a copy of the PDF file. What did you use to glue Bubblegum Ben onto? It looks like one of those cardboard things I used to use for school presentations, the kind the bend into three little sections? I can’t wait to use this! Thanks so much for the great idea!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 25, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      hi aimee! yes, you’re exactly right – i did use one of those tri-fold cardboard things! (that you can get at walmart for around $2.50.) good eye. it’s worked out great so far – folding those sides panels in help to keep him safe when we’re not using it.

      Reply
      • Aimee says

        September 25, 2012 at 7:34 pm

        Thank you so much! I cannot wait to make him! Thank you so much for your quick response. Love your blog!

        Reply
  21. Rozey says

    September 26, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    I’ve seen Bens floating around for a few years but yours is the best looking Ben I’ve seen! Could I please get the pdf file for him also? Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 26, 2012 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks, Rozey! The PDF should be waiting for you!

      Reply
  22. Julie says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Love your Ben! Could I get the PDF? Thanks SO much for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 27, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks, Julie! It’s waiting for you 🙂

      Reply
  23. Wendi Patterson says

    September 30, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    I’d love a copy too! We could really use this!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 30, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      Hi Wendy! I’ve sent you a copy. Hope you like it!

      Reply
  24. Krista says

    October 1, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Hey there!

    I would love a copy! That is so awesome!! Thanks a bunch!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2012 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks, Krista! It should be waiting for you in your inbox!

      Reply
  25. Kate N says

    October 2, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Can you email me the pdf, too?! This is such a great idea!!! My 3 year old is going to love this 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 2, 2012 at 10:14 am

      Thanks, Kate! It’s waiting for you 🙂

      Reply
  26. Diana says

    October 7, 2012 at 8:37 am

    This is so adorable! Would you mind emailing me a copy? I teach pre k – 3rd grade music and concert season is coming up!!! Thanks so much!!!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 7, 2012 at 10:48 am

      Hi Diana! It’s waiting for you in your inbox!

      Reply
  27. Jonie says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    This is so cute. I think the kids will love BEN! if you don’t mind sending me the PDF file, that would be great!
    Thank sooo much

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 11, 2012 at 3:46 pm

      Just sent it to you, Jonie! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  28. Lisa House says

    October 12, 2012 at 4:43 am

    What a cute idea. I’m even going to try it for nursery. I would be so grateful to have this pdf file.
    Thanks – Lisa House

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 12, 2012 at 9:43 am

      Hi Lisa! I just emailed it to you. I’m sure your nursery kids will have a lot of fun with it!

      Reply
  29. Michelle says

    October 13, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Hi I would love a copy of the pdf. for bubblegum ben

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 13, 2012 at 10:33 am

      Thanks, Michelle! I’ve just sent it to you!

      Reply
  30. Kayleen says

    October 13, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    You are truly inspired and make me want to try harder! Please send me a copy of Ben. What a great asset to Primary!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 14, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Kayleen! I’ve sent you the PDF.

      Reply
  31. Kelly King says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I love this! Could you please send me the PDF?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 29, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Thanks, Kelly! It’s waiting for you in your inbox!

      Reply
  32. Lindsey says

    November 4, 2012 at 8:30 am

    This is adorable. I would love a copy 🙂 thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 4, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks, Lindsey! Check your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  33. becc says

    November 4, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    love it! what kind of pump is it? i ‘ll read the comments again in case you answered already, but i’d also love a PDF! thx!!!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 4, 2012 at 10:36 pm

      hi becc! great question. it’s just one of the $3 hand-held balloon pumps that you can buy in the walmart party section. i’ve also heard you can buy them at some dollar stores, though i’ve yet to see one at mine. worth checking out in your area, though! let me know if you have any more questions! there’s a pdf heading your way 🙂

      Reply
  34. Amy Thuey says

    November 7, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Would love this to for song review in Primary. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 7, 2012 at 8:41 pm

      Hi Amy! It should be waiting in your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  35. The Sweet Cherub says

    November 9, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    Oh My!!! You’re so talented! He’s too perfect! What a super fun idea, I would love him! How would you feel about sending me a copy of Ben? I couldn’t thank you enough! ~A

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 10, 2012 at 12:25 am

      you are so nice – thank you! the pdf should be waiting for you in your inbox! 🙂

      Reply
  36. Juliann Crane says

    November 10, 2012 at 12:47 am

    This is awesome!! What a great idea! Could u please send this to me?? Thx 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 10, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Thanks, Juliann! Check your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  37. Tami says

    November 11, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I would love this!! I am the primary chorister and a music teacher at a small Montessori school. We are practicing our program this week for thanksgiving and I would love to take Ben with me! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      Thanks, Tami! It should be waiting for you 🙂

      Reply
  38. Courtney says

    November 24, 2012 at 10:15 am

    LOVE your blog & I’m so happy to have found you! I would love to use this in our Primary, & if you are still willing to share your Pdf’s, I would love a copy. THANK YOU so much for sharing your talents!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 24, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Thanks, Courtney! Check you inbox 🙂

      Reply
  39. Tamara says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I love this idea! please Bubble gum Ben is so cute. Please send me the pdf file. Thanks

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 24, 2012 at 6:05 pm

      thanks, tamara! it’s waiting for ya!

      Reply
  40. Mymama says

    November 25, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Hi Katie,
    Hope you can send me a PDF of the bubblegum guy 🙂 Can’t wait to use it. Thanks

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 25, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      thanks for your interest! it should be in your inbox now 🙂

      Reply
  41. Leslie says

    November 28, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I’d love a copy of the PDF what a fabulous idea!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      November 28, 2012 at 11:45 pm

      Thanks, Leslie! It’s on its way to you 🙂

      Reply
  42. Jenny says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:12 am

    What a cute idea! I’d love a copy of the PDF. Thanks for all your great ideas!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 2, 2012 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks, Jenny! It should be in your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  43. Tamara Stoddard says

    December 8, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    I would love for you to send me Bubble Gum Ben. This looks like such a fantastic way to get the kids having fun.

    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 8, 2012 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks, Tamara! It should be waiting for you 🙂

      Reply
  44. hillary says

    December 18, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I would love the pdf of this! thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 18, 2012 at 12:42 pm

      it should be waiting for you, Hillary!

      Reply
  45. Lisa says

    December 22, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    I love it! What a cute idea! Can I please get the pdf of this?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 27, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Hi Lisa! It’s waiting for you!

      Reply
  46. Camille says

    December 23, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    I would love a copy of that! What a great idea!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 27, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Hi Camille! It’s on it way!

      Reply
  47. bethany paterno says

    December 27, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I just love this idea! I got out all my sharing time lessons for 2013 to see if I can somehow use Ben for those since I’m not the music leader. He is too cool to pass up! This is so wonderful. Please send me the PDF files.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 27, 2012 at 10:44 am

      Thanks, Bethany! It’s on it’s way!

      Reply
  48. Trisha says

    December 27, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Hi Katie! I’d love the PDFs please. I’m brand new to primary and could use the help. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 28, 2012 at 8:16 pm

      Hi Trisha! It’s waiting in your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  49. Karen Hales Abegglen says

    December 28, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Love it! My mom (Kristine Hales) did this YEARS ago! Maybe 10 years ago. I LOVE to see the good stuff on the internet. Thanks for sharing such a great picture of BubbleGum Ben for me to use now that I’m a primary chorister. 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 29, 2012 at 11:32 am

      Thanks, Karen! I saw the idea for Bubblegum Ben and just fell in love with it! It is so much fun! Let me know if you want me to send you the PDF.

      Reply
  50. Nanette says

    December 28, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Love Bubblegum Ben…..I would love it if you could send me a copy in pdf . I have a Ben of my own…..love this idea! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 29, 2012 at 11:30 am

      Hi Nanette! It’s headed to your inbox now 🙂

      Reply
  51. Leesa says

    December 28, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    Hi Katie,
    I was asked to do singing time in primary and would love to have the pdf of Bubblegum Ben to help me out for Sunday. Any chance you can email me that?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 29, 2012 at 11:31 am

      Hi Leesa! It’s on it’s way!

      Reply
  52. Susan says

    December 29, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    So cute! I would love the file.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 31, 2012 at 9:13 am

      it’s waiting for you, Susan!

      Reply
  53. Lori says

    December 29, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Love this idea to use in primary, could you send me the PDF. Thanks for sharing your talents!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 31, 2012 at 9:15 am

      Check your inbox, Lori!

      Reply
  54. Heidi says

    December 31, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    I’d love a copy! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 1, 2013 at 10:48 am

      No problem, Heidi! Check your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  55. Mindy says

    January 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Hey! Awesome! Can I get a template? 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 2, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      for sure! check your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  56. Kacie says

    January 1, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Wow, this is darling! Our primary kids would just love this. Would you mind sending me the PDF? I have no drawing ability at all! 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 2, 2013 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks, Kacie! Absolutely – it’s waiting for you in your inbox!

      Reply
  57. Kristy says

    January 1, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    Hi, I’m wondering if I’m too late to get your pdf of Bubblegum Ben? I was just put into this calling Sunday, and this looks like tons of fun!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 2, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      it’s never too late to get Bubblegum Ben 🙂 the PDF is waiting for you in your inbox. I hope you enjoy your new calling!

      Reply
  58. Maile Sua says

    January 2, 2013 at 6:35 am

    Hi, I must be the slow coach who has just only discovered this GREAT IDEA. Would I be able to be emailed the template to start our “Bubble O Ben” in our primary. ( as Bubble O’ Bill is a icecream here in Australia). Love your creative ideas.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 2, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      love it!! the Bubble O’ Ben PDF is waiting in your inbox 🙂

      Reply
  59. Rebecca Webb says

    January 3, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! I would love the PDFs. Thanks so much for such a fun and cute idea!!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 3, 2013 at 2:57 pm

      thanks, Rebecca! Check your inbox!

      Reply
  60. Jill says

    January 4, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    I would love a pdf file copy of Bubble Gum Ben. I am going to use it with my sunbeam class and apply it to reverence. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 4, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      Check your inbox, Jill! I love your idea to apply it to reverence and would love to know how it works out for you!

      Reply
  61. Jenifer says

    January 5, 2013 at 9:01 am

    Can you email me the pdf? thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 7, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks, Jenifer! It’s waiting in your inbox!

      Reply
  62. Nancy Spade says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    I love this activity. As a preschool inclusion coordinator/speech pathologist i could really use this with helping my students learn to talk louder. Please email the template at your convenience.. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 7, 2013 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks, Nancy! I’ve emailed you the file! I lalalalove that you’ll be using it to help your students learn to speak louder!

      Reply
  63. Kylie says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    Love this idea! I would love to have the pdf. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 9, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Thanks, Kylie! It’s waiting for you 🙂

      Reply
  64. Melany Alexander says

    January 12, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    Love this idea..could you please send me the PDF file! Thanks SO much!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 13, 2013 at 2:51 pm

      Check your inbox! 🙂

      Reply
  65. Janelle says

    January 16, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    I would also love to get the pdf file, too. It is ADORABLE!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 16, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  66. Lindsay says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Katie! This is SUPER CUTE!!! My kids are tired of the singing meter now and they would absolutely LOVE Bubble Ben! May I please have a copy? Thank you for sharing your great ideas!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 18, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  67. Lisa says

    January 18, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I would love to get Bubblegum Ben PDF!! I am just getting started in primary. So THANKS for all the helpful ideas!
    Lisa

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 18, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  68. wendy says

    January 18, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    so cute! Can you please send me a copy?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 19, 2013 at 10:44 am

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  69. The Mom says

    January 19, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    I would love a copy! Thank you in advance!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 20, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  70. Kjersten says

    January 19, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    I love this!!! So cute. Would you mind sending me the PDF?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 20, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  71. Amy Krusinger says

    January 22, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    I am a new primary music leader and I need more ideas like this!! I don’t have a single crafty bone in my body!! I would love the PDF for this as well!!! Thank you thank you and keep your amazing ideas coming!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 22, 2013 at 8:14 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  72. adrienne w says

    January 23, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Just found you through pinterest! I’ve been primary chorister for a year and half and I’m running low on ideas. This will be great. Could you send me a copy of the PDF? Thank you so much for being willing!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 23, 2013 at 8:34 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  73. MaryAnn Ripplinger says

    January 23, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    I’ve been the music leader for a while now and always looking for cute ideas. Would love a copy!! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 23, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  74. Adrienne Jensen says

    January 26, 2013 at 10:50 am

    I love this could I get a copy of the pdf? [email protected] THANKS!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 26, 2013 at 11:41 am

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  75. Melissa says

    January 26, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I would love a PDF of this idea! Please email me a copy. I love it!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 26, 2013 at 7:50 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  76. Kathy says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    just found your site, I am always looking for new things to do with the children. Please send the PDF for Bubblegum Ben. Thanks for sharing your talents.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 28, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      Emailed! 🙂

      Reply
  77. Brittnie says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    This is adorable! I would like the PDF for bubblegum Ben please. 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 29, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      Sent. 🙂

      Reply
  78. Heather Fisher says

    February 3, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    I would absolutely love the pdf for him. How cute!!! I was just called as primary chorister and could really use him.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 4, 2013 at 8:26 pm

      Done! 🙂

      Reply
  79. Jamie Parke says

    February 3, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    I would love to have your file for Bubble Gum Ben. Thank you SO much for sharing…he is so cute!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 4, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      Sent! 🙂

      Reply
  80. Nycole Crossette says

    February 4, 2013 at 10:59 am

    I just got called as the Primary Music chorister. Saw this and LOVED it! I know its been a while since this amazing post, but do you think I could get that copy of this? THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 4, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      Done! 🙂

      Reply
  81. Anna Ball says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    He is adorable! I would love a copy to share with our chorister. She is amazing and I know she would love him! Thank you for sharing your talents. He really turned out great!!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 6, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      Done! 🙂

      Reply
  82. Megan says

    February 10, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I’ve been hearing about this, so cute!!

    I would LOVE the pdf, you’re so nice to share!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 10, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      Sent! 🙂

      Reply
  83. gail waddell says

    February 10, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    love Ben! May i have a pdf file for him? Thanks gail

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 11, 2013 at 8:17 pm

      Done! 🙂

      Reply
  84. Laura says

    February 14, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    This looks fantastic, may I have a copy as well, please?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 17, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      Sent! 🙂

      Reply
  85. Cathy Leishman says

    February 17, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    So cute! I would love a copy. My email address is – [email protected]

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 18, 2013 at 8:01 am

      Check your email. 🙂

      Reply
  86. Kailee Anderson says

    February 18, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Adorable! I know my little Primary kids would looove this, plus their singing would be great! Could I get a copy of this? If so, Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 18, 2013 at 10:25 am

      Sent! 🙂

      Reply
  87. Laura says

    February 18, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Hey! this is great!!!!! Found it on the primary chorister’s facebook page. Just wanted to let you know that I posted a link to this on my blog. I already emailed the email address with a request for the pdf, but I have a yahoo account, and sometimes my messages end up in bulk folders (a lot). Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 18, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks for sharing it on your blog Laura! I sent you an email. Let me know if you don’t get it!

      Reply
  88. Kailee says

    March 8, 2013 at 10:13 am

    Hey katie,
    You sent a link but, for some reason it was having trouble opening, could you send it to me one more time, please? I know my Primary would love it!
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 9, 2013 at 5:38 pm

      Hi Kailee! Check your email 🙂

      Reply
  89. Kara says

    March 15, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    I would love a copy of Bubblegum Ben to use for Primary singing time. Thank you!

    Kara

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 17, 2013 at 7:22 pm

      Hi Kara! Check your email 🙂

      Reply
  90. Molly says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    I have been wanting to do something like this for a while, but alas I lack the artistic ability to make anything resembling a person! I would love a pdf of Bubblegum Ben! THANK YOU!!!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 27, 2013 at 9:03 am

      Thanks, Molly! I just sent you an email.

      Reply
  91. Megan says

    May 2, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    I love this!! Would you mind sending me a copy?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      May 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      Absolutely 🙂

      Reply
  92. Jill Chappell says

    May 3, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Okay, this is adorable! I am the Primary Chorister and am always looking for ideas! I tried downloading the PDF and it takes me to SCRIB and asked me to pay $9.99. Do you have the PDF you can send me? Sorry to bother you with this. I would be forever grateful!!
    Thanks,
    Jill

    Reply
    • Katie says

      May 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks, Jill! No problem – I’ve sent you an email 🙂

      Reply
  93. Sheri Scott says

    May 4, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    I was really hoping to use this cute guy but the website link that you said was a free download actually cost a minimum of 9 dollars. I was very dissappointed. I s there any other way to get a copy of bubble gum Ben?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      May 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks, Sheri. I’m looking into it – it should be free. In the meantime, I’ve sent you an email….

      Reply
  94. Danielle says

    May 24, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Brilliant idea! This will be perfect to use with boys at cub scouts and with kids at church!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      May 28, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      Hi Danielle! Bubblegum Ben is so much fun – kids LOVE him! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  95. Maria says

    May 26, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Bubblegum Ben was a huge hit in my ward. I have never had my Junior Primary sing so loud or so well! I am going to add a bubblegum machine to the side of my board and put different colored ‘gumballs’ in the machine with songs on the back so that the kids can pick one and have Ben blow that color of bubble!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      May 28, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      Hi Maria! I LOVE that idea!! I’m so going to do that 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  96. Angela Ewacha says

    June 14, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    This is fabulous. May I please bother you to send me a copy?
    thanks so much

    Reply
    • Katie says

      June 18, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks, Angela! I’m glad you like it 🙂 Check your email!

      Reply
  97. Jasmin Atkinson says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    I too love this idea. It’s direct, fun and cute too. May I please have a copy of the pdf?
    Jasmin

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 20, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      Of course, Jasmin! It’s sent! 🙂

      Reply
  98. Gaylari says

    July 29, 2013 at 4:09 am

    I would also love a copy of this!! So cute!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:24 pm

      Sorry for the delay… sent! 🙂

      Reply
  99. Lisa says

    August 18, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    I love this! I made it and used it in Primary today to help review for the upcoming program. It was the best practice we have had yet. He is going back to Primary with me next week! Thank you so much for your creativity and help with the pattern.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      Glad it worked so well for you!

      Reply
  100. Jennifer says

    August 24, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Our primary LOVES Bubblegum Ben! I was wondering if you every got Bubblegum Betsy created? A boys vs. girls sing-off would be lots of fun during our review for the program. 🙂

    Thanks for your GREAT website!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      August 25, 2013 at 8:26 pm

      Hi Jennifer! I’m so happy your primary loves Bubblegum Ben! Betsy’s been put aside for a few months while I work on other projects, but I do agree, she would make for a great boys vs. girls sing-off!! I’ll get it done and posted in the next week or two. Thanks so much for your interest!

      Reply
  101. Michelle says

    August 23, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    Hi! This is such a darling idea, I am so excited to try it! I tried to download Bubblegum Ben but can’t seem to get it to work through that link. Any way that you can email it to me?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 1, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Check your email, Michelle!

      Reply
  102. Colleen says

    August 30, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Could I have Bubble Gum Ben please??

    It will be great to help our children sing!!

    ;-}

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 1, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Check your email, Colleen! 🙂

      Reply
  103. Tiffany Armstrong says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    Hey! I tried downloading this on the scribe site to no avail. It didn’t work in Safari or Chrome. Is there any way you could email this to me? Sorry for being so annoying.

    Reply
    • Tiffany Armstrong says

      November 30, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      *scribd

      dang autocorrect.

      Reply
      • Katie says

        December 2, 2014 at 3:22 pm

        no worries, Tiffany! i’m happy to email it to you! check your email! 🙂

        Reply
  104. Jennifer McNeil says

    December 28, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    I am not able to print from that site, I was able to print Betty. Any chance you can send me the PDFs for Ben?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      December 29, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      Check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  105. Chantele Sedgwick says

    January 7, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    I thought I posted a comment here a few days ago, but now I can’t find it. I don’t know if you still e-mail people the PDF’s of your Bubble Gum Ben, but I would LOVE it for my primary. I was called to Chorister a few weeks ago and this is darling. If you do send this out still I’d really appreciate it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 9, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Check your email!! 🙂

      Reply
  106. Jeanette says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    You are amazing! thanks so much for sharing your talents with people like me who have none and have to rely on others. the link for the pattern for Ben does not work. Can you email me the pdf? I can’t wait to use this in primary! THANKS!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 7, 2015 at 9:42 am

      Check your email 🙂

      Reply
  107. MIndy says

    April 17, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Hi, is it possible to get a copy of Bubblegum Ben? The site with the download did not work…

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 20, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      Check your email, Mindy! 🙂

      Reply
  108. MIndy says

    April 17, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Can I have a copy of bubblegum Ben please? He is sooo cute and I can’t download him off of the site.

    Reply
  109. Caprice says

    May 16, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    Could I get a PDF file of Ben? This is such a cute idea!

    Reply
  110. Amadna Swinn says

    July 25, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    I have been trying to download Bubblegum Ben and have had no luck. I’m wondering if you would be able to email the .pdf to me? This is going to be such a big hit with my primary!

    Reply
  111. Juanita says

    January 15, 2017 at 10:08 am

    i would like to have your pdf file if you still have it. i really like your idea.

    Juanita Gfeller

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 1, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      thanks, Juanita! check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  112. Emily says

    March 9, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    Hi! I’m trying to download the link for bubblegum Ben from your blog but it’s not working for some reason. Is there any way I could get that emailed to me? I would so appreciate it, I love this idea!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 25, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Check your email – I’ve sent it to you!! 🙂

      Reply
  113. Jessica says

    May 30, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    I’ve just finished making one. I really loved the small detaila the pdf included like the back of the cuff on Ben’s sleeves. I can’t wait to see how the kids will sing with their new primary memeber!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      June 3, 2017 at 11:50 am

      Awesome! Great job! I bet they’ll sing the loudest you’ve ever heard them 😀

      Reply
  114. Eve says

    August 20, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    Thank you! My kids loved this today! It really got them to sing.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      August 26, 2017 at 5:13 am

      You’re welcome! Glad it helped the kids in your Primary. 🙂

      Reply
  115. kearra azbill says

    January 17, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    May I also have a copy of the PDF, please?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 3, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      I’ve emailed it to you! 🙂

      Reply
  116. Carly says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    I would love a copy of bubble gum Ben for our primary!!! Great idea!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      June 14, 2018 at 8:26 am

      I just sent you an email! 🙂

      Reply
  117. sara says

    May 28, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Can I get the bubblegum ben pdf also?

    Reply

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