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Elf idea: Elf on strike

The elf is holding a tiny placard saying 'On strike. Need biscuits.' and refusing to move. It takes about 3 minutes and hardly any effort; you need paper, card and envelopes, felt tips, crayons and a marker pen, string, wool, ribbon or dental floss.

Time
3 minutes
Effort
Easy (1 of 3)
Mess
Low
Ages
3 and up
What you need
  • Paper, card and envelopes
  • Felt tips, crayons and a marker pen
  • String, wool, ribbon or dental floss

How to do it

  1. Make a tiny placard from paper and a straw.
  2. Write 'On strike. More biscuits.'
  3. Sit the elf exactly where it was yesterday holding it.

Photo tip

Close up on the placard text.

A morning line from your elf

I'm on strike. Demands: biscuits, a lie-in, no more flour. Negotiate.

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