DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. It may seem that Christmas comes sooner and sooner every year, but nope it’s still on December 25th! If you’re planning to have the Elf on the Shelf visit December 1st (or even the day after Thanksgiving) to watch and see if your kids are naughty or nice, download this free printable schedule with ideas for hiding places and activities! Each night you can reference this schedule for ideas to make your life during this Elf on the Shelf season less hectic! As I’ve shared in years past, this printable schedule is easy to download and use as a guide for hiding places and activity ideas. While I do name this particular one for a 5 year old, there's a mix of activities that are not age specific or easy to alter for a younger or older child. I'm also linking to some recent Elf on the Shelf posts that include other free printables to create the activity mentioned. Make sure to scroll all the way down to see the ones shared for ages 2 - 4 to get even more ideas for that good old Elf on the ... Continue Reading...
Elf on the Shelf Idea – Christmas Paper Plate Paper Chain Countdown
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Anyone have a kid who gets SUPER excited about an upcoming holiday or event and asks EVERY day if it's today? To put the timeline into visual perspective, create a fun paper plate paper chain countdown to count down the days until Christmas! Download the free printable and pair this craft with the return of the Elf on the Shelf! Create this fun countdown in advance and have the Elf on the Shelf bring it a week before Christmas to make those last 7 days even more fun! To create your Christmas Paper Chain Countdown you will need: Paper Plate Construction paper Christmas Countdown Sign (download the free printable here) Craft Knife Scissors Ribbon for hanging Glue Stick Cut out the printable and attach to the center of paper plate. Punch a hole on the top and use a craft knife to cut a long hole underneath. Begin creating your paper chain. Loop one paper strip to make a circle and secure with a glue stick or tape. Insert the second paper ... Continue Reading...
Elf on the Shelf – Ugly Sweater Craft with Free Template
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Looking for even MORE ideas to get creative with the Elf on the Shelf? That crafty rascal can visit your home one morning with a fun ugly sweater craft activity to keep the kids busy this holiday season. Download the free printable template to create sweaters out of paper then decorate with craft materials of choice. Let's face it, not ever craft your child creates is worthy of being in the Smithsonian for beautiful art. The news about this Christmas craft is that isn't meant to be ugly! This is a great project for your Elf on the Shelf to bring but it can also be done anytime by anyone. First, download my free printable template. Use it as it or if your child is old enough, they can cut it out. Use it as a template to trace onto construction paper or decorate the white sheet with lots of colorful art supplies. Next, dig into your craft stash for anything! Literally you can do this with just markers or glue some pom poms on top. The possibilities are endless! Tip: If ... Continue Reading...