Visiting elf idea
Button Tin Mending Night
The elf guards a closed button tin and a drawn needle, with a note that mending ran long.
- Everyday
- Laundry
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
- Backup
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- small tin
Search Amazon for small tin(paid link)
- buttons
Search Amazon for buttons(paid link)
- paper
Search Amazon for paper(paid link)
- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Put spare buttons in a small tin and close the lid.
- 2
Draw a needle and thread on paper. Do not leave a real needle out.
- 3
Sit the elf on the dryer beside the tin.
- 4
Write: A button asked for help. I am still helping.
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