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Elf Pets Ice Cream
Materials:
- Chocolate and vanilla ice cream
- Ice cream cones
- Oval cookies
- Pretzels
- Yellow sprinkles
- Black icing
- Fruit tape
- Chocolate taffy
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will place three (one on each) scoops of ice cream onto sugar ice cream cones.
- Next, they will place pretzels on top of a chocolate scoop to look like reindeer antlers, oval shaped cookies on a vanilla scoop to look like Saint Bernard ears, and pointed cookie pieces on the second vanilla scoop to look like arctic fox ears.
- Then they will place black icing on each scoop to form a cute button nose and eyes.
- Lastly, your Scout Elf will use fruit tape and yellow icing to form Elf Pets collars and magic hearts.
- Your Scout Elf may add a flair of detail and form a Saint Bernard barrel from chocolate taffy and an Arctic Fox snow globe from a cookie!
Red & Green Lemonade
Materials:
- Pink lemonade powder
- Lemons
- Mint leaves
- Watermelon slices
Instructions:
- Your elf will prepare the lemonade according to the instructions.
- They will add sliced lemons, mint leaves and watermelon wedges to decorate and enhance the flavor.
Reindeer Sliders
Materials:
- Hamburger patties
- Buns
- Your favorite slider toppings and condiments
- Pretzels
- Black olives
- Sour cream
Instructions:
- First, your Scout Elf will lay out all of the slider toppings and buns.
- Next, they will grill the slider patties.
- Then the elf will put together the sliders according to how your family likes them!
- Finally, the Scout Elf will break pretzels in half and stick them in the top bun to look like reindeer antlers and use sour cream to attach black olive tips to look like eyes and a nose!
Snowman Fruit Salad
Materials:
- Three watermelons
- Blueberries
- Melon baller
- Twigs
- Small top hat
- Scarf
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will remove a thin slice from the side of each watermelon so it lays flat on the serving surface.
- Your elf will then carefully carve into the face-up side of two of the watermelons so they may scoop out the fruit with the melon baller.
- Once the melons are scooped down to the rind, your elf will pat dry the insides of the melon bowls before returning the melon balls and some blueberries to them.
- Your elf will use a few berries, halved, to form the snowman’s face atop the third watermelon.
- Finally, your Scout Elf will decorate the snowman with a scarf, top hat, and twigs!
Happy Hula-days
Who’s ready to hang ten? Have a Happy Hula-days while chilling with your surfer Scout Elf!
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/copy paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Three styrofoam balls in graduated sizes
- Toothpicks
- Play sand
- Liquid glue
- Decorations: twigs, pebbles, small top hat, one baby carrot
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and prepare the printable surf boards and message.
- Next, they will build a sandy snowman! To start, your elf will level the bottom of the largest styrofoam ball so it sits flat on the work surface.
- Then they will coat each of the three styrofoam balls with glue and then sand. They’ll use toothpicks between the coated styrofoam balls to balance one on top of the next. Lastly, they will place twigs as arms, pebbles as eyes and mouth, a baby carrot for a nose, and place a small top hat on its head.
- Finally, the Scout Elf will chill out with their sand-man before getting ready to hit the waves!
North “Pool” Party
Are you ready to make a splash? Scout Elves are! Let’s have a North “Pool” party!
Materials:
- Bathroom or kitchen sink
- Blue tissue paper
- Color printer
- Card stock/copy paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Elf-sized pool floats, beach balls, and beach accessories
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will fill the “pool” with blue tissue paper to look like water.
- Then they will set up their pool floats and beach accessories.
- Finally, they will get ready to catch some rays and enjoy a North “Pool” party!
Feeling Lucky Flapjacks
Feeling lucky? Scout Elves are ready to bake!
Materials:
- Your favorite pancake mix
- Green food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will prepare the pancake mix according to directions and slowly stir in food coloring until the mix is the desired shade of St. Patrick’s Day green.
- Next, the elf will pour small scoops of batter onto a griddle and flip over each flapjack when it’s ready.
- Finally, your Scout Elf will top the finished flapjacks with sprinkles and whipped cream. Then they’ll wait for you to enjoy!
Valentine’s Cookie Deco Party
Your Scout Elf learned from Mrs. Claus herself how to make the best holiday cookies! Who better than YOU to taste test their delicious edible love letters?
Materials:
- Heart-shaped cookies, baked according to favorite recipe
- Squeezable icing
- Colored sugar, sprinkles and/or edible glitter
Instructions:
- To celebrate Valentine’s Day, your Scout Elf will bake a batch of heart-shaped sugar cookies.
- They’ll decorate the cookies with squeezy icing and colorful sprinkles. They’ll leave some for you to decorate, too!
- Then, your Scout Elf will wait for you to join them for a sweet snack!
New Year’s Day Breakfast
No better way to “flip” the calendar to a new year than with a themed flapjack breakfast! Your Scout Elf will whip up this appetizing breakfast to begin a great year.
Materials:
- Pancakes prepared according to favorite recipe
- Colored sugar and/or edible metallic sprinkles
Instructions:
- To celebrate the New Year, your elf will whip up four pancakes and cut them into number shapes.
- Your elf will decorate the pancakes with sparkly sprinkles. They’ll leave some for you to add too!
- Then, your elf will wait for you to join them for a fun breakfast to mark the start of a brand-new year.
Holiday Scramble
An eggcellent surprise from your Scout Elf! Festive stickers and Christmas doodles make the morning merrier when you open the fridge.
Materials:
- Refrigerator
- Carton of eggs
- Markers
- Christmas stickers
Instructions:
- Your elf will gather markers and/or Christmas stickers and decorate the eggshells in the refrigerator. Scout Elves are eggs-perts at funny scenes like this!
Today Let’s…Have Some Fun!
Using this free, printable template, your Scout Elf left you a note: “Today Let’s…Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies!” The cookies may not last long, but the sweet memories will last forever.
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Pen
- Optional items needed to bake chocolate chip cookies
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable sign, “Today Let’s…”
- They will fill it in with a fun activity you all can do together such as bake chocolate chip cookies, watch a Christmas movie, build a snowman, etc.
Up, Up and Away
It’s time for your Scout Elf to take off after a wonderful season spent with you! They’ll say, “Toodle-loo” while hanging on to a bunch of balloons.
Materials:
- Balloons
- Tape
- String
Instructions:
- Your elf will blow up several balloons and tie them to strings.
- They will tape the balloons to the wall, then wrap the strings around one hand to hang from them, so they don’t fly too far away before you can say goodbye!
Christmas Color Wheel
Christmas Spirit is swirling with this red and green color wheel and magic trick all in one!
Materials:
- Plate
- Red and green coated candy
- Water
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will arrange a circle of red and green coated candy on a plate.
- They’ll leave a glass of water next to them, and when you find them, you can pour the water on the candy and watch the magical, red and green surprise!
Scout Elf Solo
It’ll be music to your ears when you wake to find your Scout Elf strumming their guitar. Do you have any chocolate to offer as a tip?
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Small container to collect tips (ex: eyeglass case)
- Chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
- They will set up their musical instruments, signs and a container to collect tips.
- They will strum their favorite tunes and wait for you to tip them (in chocolate, of course)!
Colorful Candy
Why be basic when you can be BOLD?! Your Scout Elf amplifies the fun factor by pretending to spruce up plain sweets with splashes of bright color.
Materials:
- White candy
- Colorful candy
- Crayons/markers to match the colorful candy
- Small bowls
Instructions:
- Your elf will sort white and colorful candy into small bowls.
- They will playfully hold a crayon/marker to show how they colored basic white candy to make it boldly colorful.
Freezer Skating Rink
Winter sports are your Scout Elf’s favorite, but how will they fare when they try skating in the freezer?
Materials:
- Cookie sheet
- Blue food coloring
- Water
- Mini candy canes
- Glue dots
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Straw
- Tape
Instructions:
- Your elf will set up their skating rink by freezing a sheet of blue water.
- They will print and cut out the printable.
- They will tape the sign to a straw.
- Your elf will attach their mini candy cane ice skates to their feet and then test the waters to see how they’ll do!
Kitchen Cabinet Wrap Up
It’s a jolly holiday kitchen with this silly wrapping paper remodel, designed exclusively by your Scout Elf!
Materials:
- Wrapping paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Gift bows
Instructions:
- Your elf will choose their favorite Christmas paper and get to work wrapping the kitchen cabinets, hoping for a chorus of morning giggles at this goofy surprise.
Sweet Treats Takeover
The forks and spoons have disappeared, and candy is on the menu when your elf rearranges the utensil drawer!
Materials:
- Utensil holder for drawer
- Assortment of candy (peppermints, jelly beans, candy canes, etc.)
Instructions:
- Your silly Scout Elf will replace the utensils with their favorite candy, leaving behind sweet treats for you to enjoy.
- Since Scout Elves match the personalities of their families, some may choose a different switch-out: healthy foods, unexpected items like toothbrushes or other funny surprises
Christmas Cookie Decorating Party
You’re invited to a Christmas Cookie Decorating Party with your Scout Elf! See the details on this free printable party invitation.
Materials:
- Claus Couture Collection® Yummy Cookie PJs
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Pen
- Cookie sheet
- Plain sugar cookies
- Icing
- Food coloring
- Cookie toppings (ex: sprinkles, candy, etc.)
Instructions:
- Your elf will put on their Yummy Cookie PJs.
- They will print and cut out the printable.
- They will fill in the invitation with all the party details.
- They will set up the necessary materials for cookie decorating and wait for you to join them for this special party!
Picture Perfect
Your Scout Elf did a little redecorating last night. How do you like the new pictures?
Materials:
- Family photos
Instructions:
- Your elf will go head over heels turning family photos upside down!
Sweet Dive!
It’s the *candiest* time of year, so it’s no surprise your Scout Elf is ready to dive into the celebrations with a special Halloween visit!
Materials:
- Halloween bucket
- Halloween candy
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf spied the Halloween candy…it won’t be long before they perform a sweet dive, snagging some sweet treats along the way!
Halloween Greetings
Happy Halloween from your North Pole friends! Your Scout Elf and Elf Pets love to celebrate every holiday, so they’ve joined you for a surprise visit and brought along a very special message.
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Halloween décor
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
- They will surprise you by hiding among the Halloween décor with their Halloween greeting card nearby.
Fresh Cocoa
Your Scout Elf determined there’s no better way to enjoy a fresh cup of cocoa than drinking straight from the source—a chocolate bar
Materials:
- Chocolate bar
- Straw
- Tape
Instructions:
- Your elf will tape a straw (to hold it in place) to a chocolate bar.
- They’ll sit back and sip on the fresh chocolate.