Visiting elf idea
Garland End Holder
The elf holds the end of fabric or paper garland already on the mantel and claims the night shift.
- Everyday
- Tree & mantel
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Use garland that is already up. Do not add tinsel.
- 2
Rest the elf at the end of the mantel with the garland end in its lap.
- 3
Write: Held the end so it would not wander.
- 4
If the garland sheds, skip this night. Pets and tinsel do not mix.
If this night works, try next
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