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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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Runway to Christmas

Materials:

  • String lights
  • Ground stakes

Instructions:

  1. Scout Elves love to make an entrance! Leave out a string of lights and ground stakes, and your elf will set up a brightly lit runway reminiscent of all the twinkling lights at the North Pole. Your Scout Elf will probably use ground stakes to outline a pathway, setting them about two feet apart.
  2. Then, your elf will take strands of lights and run them along the length of the pathway, securing them in place by attaching them to the ground stakes.
  3. Now, clear the runway, your elf is coming in for a landing!

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Bannister Boxcar Ride


Materials:

  • Boxcar printable
  • Color printer
  • Paper
  • Glue
  • Tape
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. Taking a trip down the bannister is easy when your Scout Elf makes this snazzy tissue boxcar!
  2. To start, your elf will print and cut out the boxcar printable pieces.
  3. 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.)
  4. Then, your elf will use tape to attach his or her new mode of transportation to the bannister for a smooth ride!

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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:

  1. 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!
  2. Then, your elf will place cupcake papers in a muffin tin and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Your elf will start the recipe by mixing the first 8 ingredients for the pupcakes together in a bowl.
  4. 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).
  5. After baking about 12 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the pupcake comes out clean), your elf will let them cool.
  6. 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.
  7. After icing each pupcake, your elf will invite everyone to dig in!
  8. 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.

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