Visiting elf idea
Mitten Wave by the Stairs
The elf waves from inside a mitten on a stair post or chair back, with a one-line goodbye.
- Goodbye
- Entry
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
- Christmas Eve
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- mitten
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- paper
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- tape
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Tuck the elf into a clean mitten so it looks seated, not hidden.
- 2
Balance the mitten on a stair post or the back of a hall chair, out of the walkway.
- 3
Tape a small paper flag that says bye to the mitten cuff.
- 4
Move the mitten in the morning before anyone trips on it.
If this night works, try next
Scarf-Roll Travel Bundle
The elf packs a rolled-scarf travel bundle by the door with a see-you-next-year sticky note.
Goodbye · Entry · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Scarf Cape Send-Off
The elf wears a scarf as a travel cape on a closed book by the door, next to a goodbye note.
Goodbye · Entry · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Outgoing Mail Flag
The elf raises a paper north flag on the outgoing mail, as if the last letter is ready.
Goodbye · Entry · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
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