Visiting elf idea
Christmas Card Mantel Mail Room
The elf sorts a small stack of Christmas cards on the mantel like a tiny overnight post office.
- Everyday
- Tree & mantel
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- December 23
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- christmas cards
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- sticky notes
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- mug
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Stand a few Christmas cards in a row on the mantel.
- 2
Sit the elf in front of them with a pen.
- 3
Use a mug as a mail bin for extras.
- 4
Add sticky-note stamps on the card envelopes, not on photos.
If this night works, try next
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Ornament Inspector on the Mantel
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