In case you missed any of my fun Christmas Posts, here they are (all in one place - with links to the original posts). Merry Christmas, Everyone! :-)
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Elf "Kiss" Box... and other "Elfie" Antics
OK.... this is my last Elf on the Shelf post -- a cute Elf "Kiss" box. A tiny box for a tiny {chocolate} "kiss" from our favorite Elf. Cute, right?
(You can download the template here.)
Here are a few more photos of what "Elfie" has been up to lately.
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| Elfie on top of the Christmas tree. |
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| Elfie brings a Christmas movie... and helps himself to some popcorn. |
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| Elfie builds a snowman out of marshmallows and writes us a tiny note. |
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| Elfie makes us a special treat. |
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| Elfie brings a chocolate elf. |
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| Elfie gets his own stocking. |
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| Elfie brings a note from Santa letting us know he sent us a video message. |
I hope you are having as much fun with your elf as we are having with ours. :-)
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Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
Toilet Paper Roll Snowman
Who doesn't love a good toilet roll craft? And this toilet roll snowman is totally adorable and perfect for a cold winter day.
To make your own, here's what you do:
1) Paint the toilet paper roll with white paint, and allow it to dry completely.
2) Glue on two "googly eyes" and a nose cut from orange craft foam or construction paper.
3) Make a hat out of an old baby sock in three easy steps. (per pictures below) a) Cut off the top of the sock. b) Pull the sock onto the top of the toilet paper roll. c) Twist an elastic onto the top of the hat.
4) Use a black marker to draw a mouth.
5) Tie on a scarf made of felt, and you're done!
"Snow" fun... and no mittens required! :-)
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Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
5 Christmas Treats/Gifts for Classmates
I always like to make treats/little gifts for my boys to bring to their classmates. (But... of course, I want the gifts to be easy and inexpensive.) Here are five things that meet both criteria.
1) Edible treats - Sharing a sweet treat is always a special way to celebrate the holidays. This cupcake tree is super easy! Just bake and frost cupcakes, and arrange them in the shape a Christmas tree.
2) Reindeer Ornament Kits - Why not give your child's classmates all the supplies they need to make this adorable Candy Cane Reindeer ornament? Include a candy cane, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, a red pom pom, and a piece of ribbon.
3) Magic Reindeer Food - Scoop some oats, Cheerios, and magic sprinkles (aka colored sugar) into cellophane bags and tie with some ribbon. Add a cute tag, which you can find here, and you have an adorable gift to share.
4) Santa Beards - Print some beards (using this template), cut them out, and attach a popsicle stick. I guarantee the kids will love this simple gift.
5) Christmas Cookie Cutters - Print out your favorite cookie recipe, roll it up, secure with a ribbon, and add a cookie cutter. Fun, right? (To personalize it a little, I always add a picture of the boys at the top of the recipe.)
What are some of your favorite classroom gifts/treats? I am always looking for new ideas. :-)
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Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
Jingle Bells
My boys LOVE singing Christmas Carols, and impromptu "sing-a-longs" are a common occurrence in our house this time of year. So... we decided to make some homemade "Jingle Bells".
Want to make a super-easy craft? All you need are: pipe cleaners (in Christmas colors) and bells.
Get the kids to thread the bells onto the pipe cleaners.
Then, when all the bells are on, just twist the ends together to make a ring.
Easy, right? And... they don't have to be just for Christmas. Jingle Bells are fun any time of the year. :-)
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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Did I mention how much my boys {and I} love our Elf on the Shelf? My 6 year old even drew this picture of "Elfie", and asked him to bring it to Santa. How cute is that????
Searching for Elfie each morning has really become a treasured part of our holiday traditions. So, I thought I would share a little bit of what our Elf has been up to so far this year.
First, Elfie got his own Magic Elf Key... which I ordered from the North Pole. {wink} You can read all about it and get your own (free) key-tag printable here.
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| Magic Elf Key |
Then, he arrived with a present for us... Magic Elf Seeds. {So much fun!} You can read all about the magic here.
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| Magic Elf Seeds |
Since his arrival, he has been a busy elf... drawing pictures, taking naps, and flying all over our house when we aren't looking. Take a look at some of his antics.
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| Elfie draws a picture |
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| Elfie misses Santa and the Reindeer |
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| Elfie hanging from the light fixture |
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| Elfie in the shower |
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| Elfie takes a nap |
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| Elfie playing with our blocks |
Do you have an Elf on the Shelf? I would love to hear about the fun you are having with him/her.
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Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
Snowman Kisses... with free printable
Don't you just love Hershey's Kisses? When I found this blue and silver foil wrapped version, it made me think of snowflakes and snowmen. So... I thought it would be cute to make a little box for it, and call it a "Snowman Kiss".
{Cute, right?} To make your own... all you have to do is cut out the box I designed and fold on the dotted lines. Easy!
You can find the free template for this adorable box here.
May your cold winter days be filled with lots of "kisses"! xo
{Cute, right?} To make your own... all you have to do is cut out the box I designed and fold on the dotted lines. Easy!
You can find the free template for this adorable box here.
May your cold winter days be filled with lots of "kisses"! xo
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Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
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