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Elf idea: Candy cane hunt

The elf has hidden candy canes around the room with a note saying how many to find. It takes about 5 minutes and hardly any effort; you need candy canes, paper, card and envelopes, felt tips, crayons and a marker pen.

Time
5 minutes
Effort
Easy (1 of 3)
Mess
Low
Ages
3 and up
What you need
  • Candy canes
  • Paper, card and envelopes
  • Felt tips, crayons and a marker pen

How to do it

  1. Hide 5 to 10 candy canes around the room, hooked on things.
  2. Write 'I hid 8. Find them all.'
  3. Sit the elf holding the empty box.

Photo tip

Shoot the elf with one cane visible in the background.

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Candy cane hunt. Eight hidden. If you find nine, one's from last year.

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