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Soaring Snowflake Arrival
Wheeeee! Your Scout Elf will dash through the snow with their elf-sized inflatable sled.
Materials:
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf put on their scarf and hop on the inflatable sled, so they can have some fun in the snow!
Returning Home
It’s back to the basics for this elf idea! Your Scout Elf will find a holiday location to land when they return from the North Pole!
Materials:
- Spot in your home decorated for Christmas i.e. mantel, bookcase, nightstand, etc.
Instructions:
- After their nightly flight to the North Pole, your elf will return to your home and land among the Christmas décor…would you expect anything different from a visitor who’s crazy about Christmas?
Christmas Pancake Party
It’s a festive flapjack party when your Scout Elf returns home for the holidays! They’ll make a grand entrance by whipping up delicious pancakes for you all to enjoy together.
Materials:
- Pancakes prepared according to favorite recipe
- Array of fruit, candy and other toppings depending on the pancake
- Raspberries
- Mini marshmallows
- Mini and regular chocolate chips
- Bananas
- Brown decorating icing
- Blue decorating icing
- Powdered sugar
- Dried cherries
- Strawberries
- Dried mangos
- Blue coated candies
- Blueberry
- Bacon
- Blackberry
- Yellow chocolate coated candy
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will get busy in the kitchen whipping up a batch up pancakes.
- Then, they will use an array of fruit, candy and other toppings to create pancakes that resemble themself or their furry friends!
You’ve Got Mail!
Special delivery! Your elf brought these little letters just for you. Open the tiny envelopes to reveal the special notes.
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Tape
Instructions:
- First, your elf will print and cut out the printable.
- They will fold the envelopes and leave the elf letters out for you to read.
I’m Stuck in the TV!
Psst…it’s me! I’ve found myself inside the screen. Can you help?
Materials:
- YouTube video
- Smart TV, computer monitor, laptop or another device
Instructions:
- While experimenting with technology, your Scout Elf clicked on a YouTube link that got them stuck inside the screen!
Christmas Around the Clock
What time is it? Elf time! Your Scout Elf will transform a regular clock into a festive timepiece that replaces each hour with a fun activity. Time flies when you’re having fun…especially with your Scout Elf!
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Wall clock
- Scissors
- Tape
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable, featuring different “times” or activities.
- Then, they will tape the cutouts to a wall clock and wait for you to find them and discover the activities!
How to Floss
Your Scout Elf heard about a dance called the “floss,” so they decided to try it out. No toothbrush or toothpaste required!
Materials:
- Dental floss
- Note
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will find themselves twisted and tangled in dental floss.
- They’ll leave you a note asking, “Is this how you do the ‘FLOSS’?”
Holiday Hair Salon
Your Scout Elf is ready to get all dolled up! They’ll easily set up a holiday hair salon in your home, so they can try out the North Poles’ latest hairstyle.
Materials:
- Insta-Moment Pop-Ups™ Scout Elf Salon
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will set up the Scout Elf Salon pop-up scene.
- Then, they will hop in the salon chair and get ready to spin around to see their new hairdo!
Elf Quarantine Return Letter
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Scout Elves! They have been planning and preparing all year long for their daily hide-and-seek celebrations with you. But this year, everyone is wondering if Santa’s most trusted helpers will be able to return as always to their families’ homes. Will Coronavirus keep them away? Do Scout Elves need to quarantine?
Craving Hot Cocoa
To help you satisfy your sweet tooth, your Scout Elf brought back a new North Pole recipe for a big batch of hot cocoa! After assembling the chocolate-y treat, your elf will leave a note asking your family to grab a mug and top your cup of piping hot cocoa with a variety of fun ingredients, like sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate chips and more. And of course, don’t forget the marshmallows!
Wrapper’s Delight
To start the season with a surprise, your Scout Elf will return to your home with a specially-wrapped gift to show you how much you mean to them! But that’s not all, your elf will ask you to do the same by making a thoughtful gift to give to someone as an early Christmas present. Don’t forget the beautiful wrapping paper!
Bannister Boxcar Ride
Materials:
- Boxcar printable
- Color printer
- Paper
- Glue
- Tape
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Taking a trip down the bannister is easy when your Scout Elf makes this snazzy tissue boxcar!
- To start, your elf will print and cut out the boxcar printable pieces.
- Next, your elf will glue the cutouts to the corresponding side of the tissue box. (Helpful hint: the cutout with the hole should be placed on the top of the tissue box, the two cutouts with wheels should be glued to the sides of the tissue box, and the two smaller cutouts should be used for the front and back of the boxcar.)
- Then, your elf will use tape to attach his or her new mode of transportation to the bannister for a smooth ride!
Scout Elf Return Week™
Sweet Scout Elf Welcome
Your Scout Elf is back and ready to let the good times roll with a yummy shipment of chocolate chip cookies loaded in this cheery wintry wagon.
Materials:
- Scout Elves at Play® Orna-Moments™ Wintry Wagon with Candy Cane Cable
- Message Card and stand from Scout Elves at Play®
- Small Cookies
- Marker or Pen
Instructions:
- To start, your elf will pop out and snap together the puzzle-like pieces of Scout Elves at Play® Orna-Moments™ Wintry Wagon.
- Next, your elf will double-thread and loop Candy Cane Cable through the wagon handle and then secure it for easy pulling.
- Your elf will then load cookies in the wagon.
- Finally, your elf will pop out a Message Card and stand from Scout Elves at Play® and write a heartfelt message to mark the first day of their return.
- Don’t forget! After everyone has feasted on cookies, they can hang the wagon as an ornament on your Christmas tree!
Marsh-“mellow!”
Materials:
- Mini marshmallows
- Bowl
- Paper
- Pen
Instructions:
- That long return flight from the North Pole sure made your Scout Elf tired! For their first order of business in your home, your elf will gather mini marshmallows to set up a place to regain energy.
- Next, your elf will place the marshmallows in a bowl to create the perfect spot to relax.
- Finally, your elf will climb inside and write a note to let you know that they’re “marsh-mellowing” out!
Fast Track to Fun
Materials:
- Scout Elves at Play® Paper Crafts: Scout Elf Sleigh, Snowy Signpost, Tinseltown Train
- Peppermints
- Painter’s tape
Instructions:
- Now that the season has arrived, your Scout Elf couldn’t wait to race into your home by creating their very own Scout Elf speedway! To create the perfect ride for their adventure, your elf will start by popping out the Scout Elf Sleigh, Snowy Signpost and Tinseltown Train crafts from the book Scout Elves at Play® Paper Crafts.
- Your elf will follow the instructions in the book to finish these crafts.
- Once complete, your elf will line their speedway with peppermints and washi or painter’s tape, and set up the Scout Elf Signpost near the finish line.
- Then your elf will climb aboard their favorite vehicle and get on the fast track to Christmas fun!
Prepare for Landing
Materials:
- Paper
- Paper plane printable
- Christmas tree
Instructions:
- To stage an awesome airplane entrance, your Scout Elf will start by creating an aircraft using the instructions on the paper plane printable.
- After crafting their plane, your elf will sail straight into the Christmas tree and wait to be found!
Mission Almost Impossible
Materials:
- Jar of candy
- Scissors
- Packing tape
- Scout Elves at Play® Tools: Holiday Hook and Candy Cane Cable
Instructions:
- To make a play for the candy jar, your Scout Elf will attach a piece of Candy Cane Cable to the end of the Holiday Hook.
- Using packing tape, your Scout Elf will attach the end of the Candy Cane Cable to the ceiling, the top of a cabinet, or other high place to dangle from.
- Your Scout Elf will balance on the Holiday Hook and get ready to grab some satisfying sweets!
Scout Elf Tip of the Day
People-Friendly Pupcakes
Materials:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup honey
- 8 oz. apple sauce
- 1 ½ bananas, mashed
- 8 oz. light cream cheese
- 2 tbsp. peanut butter
- 1 tbsp. honey
- Large bowl
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
- Mixer
- Oven
- Elf Pets® Saint Bernard
Instructions:
- The more, the merrier—especially when it comes to sharing sweets! Your elf decided to help you and your favorite pups indulge in a yummy treat by mixing the first 8 ingredients for “pupcakes,” which any man, elf or Elf Pets® Saint Bernard can enjoy!
- Then, your elf will place cupcake papers in a muffin tin and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Your elf will start the recipe by mixing the first 8 ingredients for the pupcakes together in a bowl.
- After the ingredients are thoroughly combined, your elf will put the batter into the cupcake liners, leaving a ½ inch of space at the top (Helpful hint: the batter will not rise much).
- After baking about 12 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the pupcake comes out clean), your elf will let them cool.
- As they do, your elf will create the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese until fluffy, and then mixing in the peanut butter and honey.
- After icing each pupcake, your elf will invite everyone to dig in!
- Note: In general, all ingredients are pet friendly; however, Scout Elves should use their best judgment when creating this recipe to ensure their family’s pet is able to safely consume all ingredients.
Balloon Art Wreath
Materials:
- Green balloons
- Red balloons
- Fishing line
- Needle
- Bow
- Tape
Instructions:
- To create a festive wreath that really pops, your Scout Elf will put a strand of fishing line, approximately 5 feet long, through the eye of a needle and tie a knot at the end.
- Your Scout Elf will blow up green and red balloons in a variety of sizes, and poke the needle through the knot at the end of each balloon, being sure to slide each balloon all the way down to the end of the fishing line.
- When your elf is satisfied with how the strand looks, he or she will tie the fishing line into a circle to make a wreath.
- With tape, your elf will secure a bow to the wreath as a finishing touch, and jump inside to hide!
Welcome Wagon
The Elf Pets® Saint Bernard and Elf Pets® Reindeer put their heads together to create a welcome wagon for their family’s Scout Elf, complete with peppermints, presents and beautiful Christmas décor! They even brought a special note with them using the Message Cards from the Scout Elves at Play® kit asking your family to join them in creating your own special way to welcome your Scout Elf, such as a welcome back breakfast, by making festive signs, or by setting up a Scout Elf landing zone in your home!