Visiting elf idea
Marker Fence on a Tray
The elf builds a short fence of capped markers on a tray and sits inside it like a yard.
- Everyday
- Bedroom
- Silly
- Low mess
- Household items
- 10 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- markers
Search Amazon for markers(paid link)
- tray
Search Amazon for tray(paid link)
- sticky note
Search Amazon for sticky note(paid link)
- pen
Search Amazon for pen(paid link)
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How to set it up
- 1
Set a tray or cookie sheet on the desk.
- 2
Stand six capped markers in a loose square. Caps stay on.
- 3
Sit the elf in the middle with a sticky note gate: Visitors wave.
- 4
Sweep any cap that pops off back onto its marker before you leave.
If this night works, try next
Shoebox Bunks
Two elves take the top and bottom of a shoebox bunk, with washcloth blankets and a lights-out note.
Everyday · Bedroom · Silly · Household items · Toddler-safe
Tissue Box Bunk Bed
The elf sleeps in an empty tissue-box bunk with a sock pillow on the dresser.
Everyday · Bedroom · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Pillow Fort Sleep-In
The elf dozes inside a two-pillow fort on the bed with a washcloth blanket.
Everyday · Bedroom · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
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