From Creating a Disco to Friendship Bracelets, These Adorable Hijinks are Sure to Inspire a Merry Countdown to Christmas
The Elf on the Shelf® tradition is one of the most beloved, infusing each day in the countdown to Christmas with creativity, laughter, and magic. According to our recent consumer survey, it’s not just a beloved tradition but also a popular one, with one in five planning to adopt this new tradition this season1. We know, as parents, you want to keep your kids on their toes with new Scout Elf experiences and encounters, so as your holiday headquarters, Michaels is sharing some adorable ways for your Scout Elf pal to have some cheeky fun with your little ones. Keep reading to explore our refreshingly unique (and affordable) The Elf on the Shelf® ideas, to enchant, surprise, and bring a touch of magic to your holiday season.
Creating a Disco
Your Scout Elf friend is ready to hit the dance floor with a disco party that will leave your family in stitches.
Your Scout Elf Pal Will Need:
Your Scout Elf Pal Will:
- Gather the disco ball and multicolored ornament garland.
- Snip the disco balls off the garland to create individual elf-sized disco balls to hold and play with.
- Hop up on the mantle and dance the night away.
- Get tangled in the disco ball garland.
Making Friendship Bracelets
Making friendship bracelets will be one of your family’s favorite holiday crafts. Plus, they’re perfect to leave out to share with a friend!
Your Scout Elf Pal Will Need:
Your Scout Elf Pal Will:
- Measure out the string for the bracelets and cut to the desired lengths, making sure they have one small enough to fit their wrist. They’ll size the others for their human friends.
- Choose beads for the friendship bracelets.
- String the chosen beads together, creating friendship bracelets for themselves and the whole family!
Glitter Angel
Santa’s Scout Elf helpers love making snow angels, and a glitter angel is perfect to help the new year shine bright!
Your Scout Elf Pal Will Need:
Your Scout Elf Pal Will:
- Pour glitter out on the counter or table. Wave their arms and legs back and forth to create an angel shape.
- They may even leave a message written in glitter for kids to read!
Holiday Wish List
To help your family come up with their own holiday wish list, your Scout Elf friend made a few wishes of their own!
Your Scout Elf Pal Will Need:
Your Scout Elf Pal Will:
- Gather a bowl and construction paper.
- Write down their wishes for the holidays and place them in the bowl.
- Have your family join in on the fun and write their own holiday wish lists to place in the bowl.
Ball Pit Fun
We’re having a ball! Your Scout Elf pal couldn’t wait to jump in on all the ball pit fun!
Your Scout Elf Pal Will Need:
Your Scout Elf Pal Will:
- Gather the Multicolored Pom Poms and a bowl.
- Pour the Pom Poms into the bowl.
- Jump into the ball pit, for an elf-tastic time!
- Survey consisted of 2,000 American Gen Z and millennial adults who celebrate a winter holiday. https://swnsdigital.com/us/2023/11/new-traditions-how-gen-z-millennials-celebrate-the-holidays/
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