Visiting elf idea
Picture Book Bedtime Nook
The elf reads an open picture book on the nightstand with a washcloth blanket and a bookmark.
- Everyday
- Bedroom
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- picture book
Search Amazon for picture book(paid link)
- washcloth
Search Amazon for washcloth(paid link)
- sticky note
Search Amazon for sticky note(paid link)
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How to set it up
- 1
Open a picture book on the nightstand.
- 2
Fold a washcloth over the elf as a reading blanket.
- 3
Sit the elf against the pages.
- 4
Stick a sticky-note bookmark on the page edge.
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