Materials:

• Color printer
• Cardstock/ copy paper
• Printable
• Scissors
• Tape or glue dots
• Optional: pineapple, sunglasses, luau decorations

Instructions:

1. First, your Scout Elf will print and cut out the gingerbread people along with their clothing and accessories.
2. Next, they will lay them out for kids to find.
3. Finally, they will enjoy a merry and bright luau while kids keep entertained with these paperdolls!

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Materials:

• Clear jar
• Baby carrot
• Two rocks
• Water
• Optional: glycerin, buttons

Instructions:

1. Your Scout Elf will begin by filling a jar with water (Pro tip: Add glycerin to make snowman features float).
2. Then they will add the baby carrot, rocks and possibly some buttons to the jar.
3. Next, they will set it out for kids to find and get a good giggle!

Materials:

• Color printer
• Cardstock/ copy paper
• Printable
• Scissors
• Tape
• String

Instructions:

1. To begin, your Scout Elf will print and cut out the Christmas countdown printable.
2. Next, they will cut four-to-five-inch strips of white paper.
3. Then, week by week, they will watch as kids loop one strip of paper to create Santa’s “beard” by Christmastime!

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Materials:

• Empty bowl or jar
• Scissors
• Cardstock/copy paper
• Marker

Instructions:

1. First, your Scout Elf will begin by cutting three-to-four-inch strips of paper.
2. Then they will come up with several cheer-filled, enjoyable activities and write one down on each strip of paper and fold.
3. Next, they will put all the activity papers into the jar for kids to pull out one–by-one throughout summer to fill their days with joy!

Materials:

• Watermelons
• Knife or cookie cutter
• Plate

Instructions:

1. Your Scout Elf will begin making their forest of watermelon Christmas trees by cutting one large watermelon down the middle short ways.
2. Then, they will make one-to-two-inch cuts creating circular slices (Pro tip: the thicker the slice, the more likely the watermelon Christmas trees will stand on their own).
3. Next, starting from the rind and cutting toward the center of each slice, your Scout Elf will cut a Christmas tree shape!
4. They will then use extra pieces of the rind to create little stars posing as tree toppers.
5. Lastly, they will place their watermelon Christmas trees on a platter and serve!

Materials:

• Small, oval-shaped candies
• Toothpicks
• Optional: small box shaped like an elf-size cooler, mini floral foam balls

Instructions:

1. First, your Scout Elf will take the small, oval-shaped candies and place them onto toothpicks (they should be careful not to hurt themselves when shortening the toothpicks!).
2. Next, they will kick back with their “popsicles” and enjoy beating the summer heat!

Materials:

• Paper coffee filters
• Scissors
• Paint brush
• Yellow food coloring
• Optional: glitter, glue

Instructions:

1. To begin, your Scout Elf will lay three to four coffee filters flat and cut them into the shape of a heart.
2. Next, they will use a paint brush to gently paint a thin coat of yellow food coloring on top of the paper hearts.
3. Then they will put a border of gold glitter all the way around the heart to make it sparkle!
4. Next, your elf will hoist the hearts up and adhere them to a window where they can catch lots of sun.
5. Finally, they will lay out all the materials so kids can join in on this adorable craft!

Materials:

• Container (e.g., jar or shoe box)
• Color printer
• Cardstock/copy paper
• Printable
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. To begin, your elf will print, cut and lay out the printable message card and activity sheet.
2. Next, kids will gather up memorable items that they’ll want to treasure forever!
3. Finally, kids will place their items in a container, fill out the activity sheet and place their DIY time capsule in a secret hiding spot for safe keeping until they revisit it at the end of the year!

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Materials:

• Color printer
• Cardstock/copy paper
• Printable
• Scissors
• Decorative ribbon
• Pom-poms
• Adhesive

Instructions:

1. First, your Scout Elf will print, cut, prepare and wear their elf-sized party hats.
2. Then kids will fold card stock or copy paper into a cone to wear on their own heads!
3. Decorate your party hats as you please and get ready to ring in the new year!

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Materials:

• Cardboard tube
• Leftover Christmas wrapping paper
• Balloons
• Tape (bonus if it’s decorative!)
• Confetti

Instructions:

1. To begin, your elf will lay out all the materials needed to craft the party poppers.
2. Then, kids will tape or glue leftover wrapping paper from Christmas around the empty cardboard tube.
3. Next, kids will go ahead and tie the mouthpiece of the balloon into a knot as if it were already blown up.
4. Then with your help, kids will cut a tiny hole at the top of a balloon and stretch it open to insert the cardboard tube into the hole and tape the cut edges onto the cardboard tube to secure.
5. Finally, add confetti to the tube and pull the knotted end of the balloon to POP!

Materials:

• Wall or door frame of your choosing
• Color printer
• Cardstock/copy paper
• Printable
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Your elf will begin by printing and setting out the printable and cute message card!
2. Then they will help kids pick out a wall or door frame eligible for a few pencil markings.
3. Next, kids will back up to the wall while you help to draw a line equal with the tippy top of their head!
4. Finally, keep the measurements going each season when your elf journeys back to your home for Christmas!

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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!

Materials:

• Ribbon
• Adhesive
• Your favorite craft supplies: pom-poms, glitter, rhinestones, stickers, etc.
• Scout Elf Carrier

Instructions:

1. Your Scout Elf will begin by cutting two to three feet of their favorite Christmas ribbon.
2. Then they will set out craft supplies for kids to decorate the ribbon
3. Once finished decorating, kids will tie the strap to the Scout Elf Carrier handle to wear cross-body or over their shoulder.
4. Finally, leave the Scout Elf Carrier where your elf can find it and they’ll climb inside for your next adventure!

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Materials:

• Color printer
• Card stock/copy paper
• Printable
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Your Scout Elf will print and cut the printable.
2. Then they will find their favorite perch and place themselves behind the printed frame to create the cutest Instagram photo ever!

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Materials:

• MagiFreez^® Rainbow Snow Pixie
• Your favorite garden décor: moss, mushrooms, flowers, etc.

Instructions:

1. Your Scout Elf will dress up as a fairy (maybe with the help of MagiFreez^® Rainbow Snow Pixie outfit).
2. Next, they will stage a garden scene and wait for you to find them among the mushrooms, flowers, elf-sized trees, and moss.

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Materials:

• MagiFreez^® Snow Dreams Dress

Instructions:

1. Your Scout Elf will prepare themselves by dressing up in the angelic Snow Dreams Dress from the MagiFreez^® collection.
2. Next, they will stand at the top of the Christmas tree disguised as a tree-topper!

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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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Materials:

• Balloons
• Green plastic cups
• Yarn
• Adhesive

Instructions:

1. Your Scout Elf will inflate the balloons and tie them off.
2. Next, the elf will adhere plastic drinking cups to the bottoms of the balloons.
3. Then your Scout Elf will string all the balloons together using yarn and adhesive.
4. Finally, they will place the balloon “lights” across the Christmas tree to look larger than life!

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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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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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Materials:

• Broccoli
• Cherry tomatoes
• Orange and yellow bell peppers
• Pretzel rods
• Serving platter or dish

Instructions:

1. First, the Scout Elf will wash and prepare all the veggies.
2. Next, they will arrange the broccoli into the shape of a Christmas tree and top with cherry tomatoes and bell peppers to look like decorations.
3. Then they will top their tree with a yellow bell pepper!
4. The Scout Elf will complete the idea with a pretzel rod for the tree trunk and serve it all up for you to enjoy!

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Materials:

• Scout Elves at Play^® Insta-Moment Pop-Ups^™ Donut Shop
• Your favorite donuts

Instructions:

1. Your Scout Elf will unfold and set up the Insta-Moment Pop-Ups^™ Donut Shop.
2. Then they will arrange your favorite donuts onto a plate and serve!

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