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Elf Ideas Filters Category: Kitchen/Dining

Gingerbread House

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“What a yummy…house!”


Materials:

  • Bread
  • Ginger spice

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf jokester will start this super easy idea by gathering a few pieces of bread.
  2. Next, they will construct a small “house” and place a small container of ginger spice inside.
  3. Finally, they will wait for kids to find their perfectly constructed gingerbread house!

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Mexican Christmas Traditions Pinata

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One Christmas tradition in Mexico is oh-so-sweet! Scout Elf friends who have been adopted by families in Mexico may help make Christmas merry and bright with a pinata.


Materials:


Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf may begin by stepping into their MagiFreez® Cool Kicks Sneaker Trio!
  2. Next, they will find an elf-sized pinata and hang it from a cabinet knob or hook.
  3. Finally, they will take a swing at it! If they can’t get to the sweets inside, they may ask kids to join in the fun!

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“Soft Landing”

The Elf on the Shelf wrapped in bubble wrap and sitting with friends on stairs

Special delivery from the North Pole!


Materials:


Instructions:

  1. To begin, your Scout Elf will find some gather up some bubble wrap, scissors and tape.
  2. Next, they will wrap themselves (and their cute little hat) in bubble wrap and tape it at the end to keep it in place.
  3. Lastly, they will find some stairs or even just a good spot on the floor to make it look like they’ve made a “soft” landing from the North Pole!

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“Don’t Look Down!”

The Elf on the Shelf ziplining through the kitchen while covering their eyes

Not all Scout Elf pals are the biggest fans of heights. 


Materials:


Instructions:

  1. Your elf will begin by scouting out the two highest points in your home.
  2. Next, they will make sure the rope for the zipline is secured from point A to B.
  3. Lastly, they will go soaring between on their zipline as if they’re gliding into your home straight from the North Pole!

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Candy Cane Golf 

The Elf on the Shelf and friend playing golf with a candy cane golf club

“Fooooore!”


Materials:


Instructions:

  1. To begin, your Scout Elf friend will cut the green paper or felt in the shape of a mini golf course.
  2. Then they will find the perfect candy cane to use to putt their mini golf ball.
  3. Lastly, they will pick out the perfect accessories from their MagiFreez® Cool Kicks Sneaker Trio so they can stand tall and tee up the perfect shot!

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New Year’s Day Good Luck Meal

Scout Elves know that many families eat traditional foods each New Year’s Day. Get a taste of North Pole luck with the Scout Elves’ sweet New Year’s Day meal!


Materials:

  • Jellybeans
  • Yellow or vanilla sheet cake
  • Moldable green candies

Instructions:

  1. Your elf will begin by laying out all their favorite ingredients for a deliciously sweet “meal”.
  2. Next, they will arrange all the sweets to mimic traditional New Year’s foods.
  3. Finally, enjoy the sweets and the good luck you’ll have all through the year!

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Gingerbread Elf Contest

Ready, set, DECORATE! 


Materials:

  • Pre-made gingerbread cookies or your favorite cookie dough
  • Cookie decorating items
  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf will print, cut, and set out the printables.
  2. Next, they will prepare un-decorated gingerbread cookies.
  3. Then, the elf will lay out several cookie decorating items for you to use.
  4. Finally, you’ll race to see who can decorate the jolliest gingerbread people of all!

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Wonder Wheel

“Is it me, or is the room spinning?” 


Materials:

  • Springform pan
  • Adhesive (tape or glue dots)
  • Optional: Christmas-themed wrapping paper

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf will have the option to wrap the springform pan with Christmas-themed wrapping paper.
  2. Next, they will place their hands and feet on all sides of the wheel (with the help of adhesive) and take a spin around the room!

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Snowman Popcorn Cups

POP—goes the snowman! 


Materials:

  • Transparent drinking cups
  • Permanent markers
  • Ribbon
  • Adhesive
  • Your favorite popcorn

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf will pop their favorite popcorn.
  2. Next, they will prepare the transparent drinking cups by drawing a snowman’s face on the front and adhering a small ribbon around each one like a scarf.
  3. Finally, they will pour in the popcorn for everyone to enjoy!

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Elf-cuterie Board

10/10 elves would recommend!


Materials:

  • Serving platter
  • Your favorite vegetable mix, meats, and cheeses
  • Hummus
  • Crackers

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will first wash the veggies and prepare the meats.
  2. Then they will arrange the food around the hummus to create a Scout Elf face!
  3. Lastly, they will serve up the perfect Christmas charcuterie board!

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Pudding Up the Decorations

We hope you’re ready to start pudding up the decorations.


Materials:

  • Your favorite pudding cups
  • Paper towel
  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will print and prepare the printable.
  2. Then the elf will pop open one of their favorite flavors of pudding and start eating (maybe with the help of an Elf Pet).
  3. Your Scout Elf might leave the Christmas decorations out to let you know it’s time to deck the halls and celebrate the season!

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Tucked into Bread

Just taking a quick snooze… 


Materials:

  • Sliced bread
  • Plate
  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable

Instructions:

  1. First, the Scout Elf will open a loaf of bread and remove a few pieces.
  2. Next, they will prepare the printable card with a silly message.
  3. Finally, they will tuck themselves between the slices of bread for a cozy rest.

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Soda Can Choir

“Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Dooo!” 


Materials:

  • Empty soda cans with tabs removed
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Googly eyes
  • Paper
  • Adhesive
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. The Scout Elf will rinse out the cans and remove the tabs.
  2. Then they will adhere googly eyes to the top and pipe cleaners to the sides for arms.
  3. Next, they will cut and fold small sheets of copy paper to form choir booklets.
  4. Finally, your Scout Elf will arrange the choir for a “pop music” Christmas carol performance!

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Household Item Disguise

“I’ll ketchup with you later!”


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Cardstock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive

Instructions:

  1. The Scout Elf will print and cut out the printable disguises and message card.
  2. Next, they will choose one for dress-up and hide in the place where that household item would most likely be found!

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Spooky Snowmen Hot Cocoa Treats

Top off your Halloween hot cocoa with these spooky snowmen! 


Materials:

  • Your favorite hot cocoa
  • Large and medium-sized marshmallows
  • Orange and black icing
  • Toothpicks

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf will whip up your favorite hot cocoa recipe!
  2. Second, they will gather marshmallows and use black and orange icing to create spooooky snowmen faces on some while adding snowman arms to others.
  3. Third, they will use toothpicks to secure the marshmallows into stacked snowmen and then stand them up on a plate.
  4. Finally, they will use these spooky snowmen as adorable Halloween-themed hot cocoa toppers!

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ABCs Breakfast

Ready to eat your ABCs? 


Materials:

  • Apples
  • Bacon
  • Cream cheese and bagels
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Your favorite fruits
  • Printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf will print, cut, and set out the sign announcing the ABCs breakfast!
  2. Then they will wash and prepare all the ‘A’pples and ‘F’ruit for the fruit salad.
  3. Next, they will cook the ‘B’acon, toast the bagels and spread with ‘C’ream cheese, and prepare the ‘E’ggs your favorite way!
  4. Then they will set out the milk, or ‘D’airy.
  5. Finally, they’ll enjoy this tasty ABCs breakfast with kids before their first day of school!

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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:

  1. Your Scout Elf will place three (one on each) scoops of ice cream onto sugar ice cream cones.
  2. 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.
  3. Then they will place black icing on each scoop to form a cute button nose and eyes.
  4. Lastly, your Scout Elf will use fruit tape and yellow icing to form Elf Pets collars and magic hearts.
  5. 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!

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Red & Green Lemonade

Materials:

  • Pink lemonade powder
  • Lemons
  • Mint leaves
  • Watermelon slices

Instructions:

  1. Your elf will prepare the lemonade according to the instructions.
  2. They will add sliced lemons, mint leaves and watermelon wedges to decorate and enhance the flavor.

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Reindeer Sliders

Materials:

  • Hamburger patties
  • Buns
  • Your favorite slider toppings and condiments
  • Pretzels
  • Black olives
  • Sour cream

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf will lay out all of the slider toppings and buns.
  2. Next, they will grill the slider patties.
  3. Then the elf will put together the sliders according to how your family likes them!
  4. 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!

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Snowman Fruit Salad 

Materials:

  • Three watermelons
  • Blueberries
  • Melon baller
  • Twigs
  • Small top hat
  • Scarf

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will remove a thin slice from the side of each watermelon so it lays flat on the serving surface.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Your elf will use a few berries, halved, to form the snowman’s face atop the third watermelon.
  5. Finally, your Scout Elf will decorate the snowman with a scarf, top hat, and twigs!

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