Visiting elf idea
Magazine Tent on Cushion
The elf camps under an open-magazine tent on a couch cushion with a coaster campfire.
- Everyday
- Living room
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- magazine
Search Amazon for magazine(paid link)
- couch cushion
Search Amazon for couch cushion(paid link)
- coaster
Search Amazon for coaster(paid link)
- napkin
Search Amazon for napkin(paid link)
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How to set it up
- 1
Open a magazine into a simple A-frame on a cushion.
- 2
Tuck a napkin inside as a sleeping pad.
- 3
Sit the elf just inside the tent.
- 4
Set a coaster outside as a pretend campfire, unlit.
If this night works, try next
Remote Control TV Throne
The elf sits on the remote like a throne and queues a cozy movie night on the coffee table.
Everyday · Living room · Naughty · Household items · Toddler-safe
Cookbook Coffee Table Nook
The elf reads an open cookbook on the coffee table with a napkin bookmark and a mug for cocoa.
Everyday · Living room · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Blanket Fort Movie Night
The elf curls under a throw blanket on the couch with the remote and an empty bowl as pretend popcorn.
Everyday · Living room · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
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