Visiting elf idea
Cutting Board Flour Angel
The elf lies in a contained flour snow angel on a cutting board, with the bag nearby as if it just landed.
- Everyday
- Kitchen
- Naughty
- Messy
- Household items
- 15 minutes
- Not toddler-safe
- December 5
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- cutting board
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- flour
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- spoon
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- dish towel
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How to set it up
- 1
Put a cutting board in the sink or on the counter with a dish towel under it.
- 2
Spoon a thin layer of flour onto the board only.
- 3
Press a simple angel shape with a spoon and lay the elf in the middle.
- 4
Leave the flour bag closed beside the board so cleanup stays on the board.
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