Visiting elf idea
Paper Snow on the Floor Mat
The elf cuts a paper snowflake onto the passenger floor mat of a parked car and signs the mess as contained.
- Everyday
- Parked car
- Silly
- Low mess
- Household items
- 10 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- paper
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- scissors
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Park the car. Work on the passenger mat, not under the driver's pedals.
- 2
Cut one paper snowflake over a bag so scraps have a home.
- 3
Lay the snowflake on the mat and sit the elf beside it.
- 4
Write: Indoor snow, parked only. I will vacuum myself out before a ride.
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