Visiting elf idea
Closet Hanger Swing
The elf swings on a clothes hanger in an open closet with a scarf as a seat.
- Everyday
- Bedroom
- Silly
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- clothes hanger
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- scarf
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- sticky note
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How to set it up
- 1
Open the closet to a low rod kids can see without climbing.
- 2
Loop a scarf over a hanger to make a seat.
- 3
Sit the elf in the scarf swing.
- 4
Add a sticky-note playground open sign on the door.
If this night works, try next
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