The holiday season is the perfect time to engage in creative activities with kids. Crafting not only sparks their imagination but also helps to keep them occupied during the busy festive season. Here are seven easy elf crafts that kids will love to make before their holiday break!
1. Pine Cone Elves: Collect some pine cones and give them a festive makeover. Use felt cut into elf hats and collars, glue small pom-poms for noses, and draw on a smile to bring your pine cone elf to life.
2. Elf Hats: Fashion tiny elf hats from green paper or felt. Embellish them with glitter, sequins, or jingle bells for that extra sparkle. They can be used as ornaments or even wearable headbands for holiday fun!
3. Elf Ornaments: Cut out elf shapes from construction paper or cardstock. Allow kids to decorate their elves with cotton balls for beards and fabric scraps for clothes. Hang these adorable ornaments on your Christmas tree or around the house.
4. Paper Plate Elves: Make use of paper plates by transforming them into elf faces with cut-out ears, googly eyes, drawn-on features, and yarn for hair. These can make festive wall decorations or door signs.
5. Candy Cane Elves: Dress up candy canes with a small fabric scrap cape and a cute paper face glued on top. These sweet treats double as whimsical keepsakes.
6. Elf Bookmarks: Encourage reading by creating elf bookmarks with craft sticks. Paint the sticks red or green, add a triangle felt hat and draw a friendly elf face.
7. Sock Elves: Have any single socks without pairs? Turn them into charming sock elves by filling them with rice or beans for weight, tying off the top as an elf hat, and adding facial features.
Not only do these crafts provide a joyous lead into the holidays, but they can also add a personal touch to your home’s decorations and potentially start new traditions for years to come!
