Elf idea: Packed and ready to go
The elf sits on a tiny packed suitcase by the door with a coat and a goodbye tag. It takes about 10 minutes and a little effort; you need a cardboard box, shoebox or empty tissue box, paper, card and envelopes, felt tips, crayons and a marker pen, string, wool, ribbon or dental floss.
- Time
- 10 minutes
- Effort
- A little effort (2 of 3)
- Mess
- Low
- Ages
- 3 and up
- What you need
- A cardboard box, shoebox or empty tissue box
- Paper, card and envelopes
- Felt tips, crayons and a marker pen
- String, wool, ribbon or dental floss
How to do it
- Make a suitcase from a small box with a string handle.
- Tie on a luggage label: 'To the North Pole'.
- Sit the elf on top by the front door, waving.
- Leave a short goodbye note tucked in the handle.
Photo tip
Shoot from the door looking in so it reads as 'leaving'.
A morning line from your elf
Bag's packed. Mostly biscuits. Thanks for having me. Back next year, bigger and cheekier.
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