Visiting elf idea
Frame Caption Swap
The elf swaps silly sticky-note captions onto two picture frames in the living room.
- Everyday
- Living room
- Slightly naughty
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- picture frames
Search Amazon for picture frames(paid link)
- sticky notes
Search Amazon for sticky notes(paid link)
- pen
Search Amazon for pen(paid link)
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How to set it up
- 1
Pick two frames that already sit on a shelf.
- 2
Write short swapped captions on sticky notes.
- 3
Stick notes on the glass, not on walls.
- 4
Sit the elf between the frames with the pen.
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