Visiting elf idea
Towel Turban Spa
The elf wears a washcloth turban on the counter and posts spa hours that are already over.
- Everyday
- Bathroom
- Silly
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- washcloth
Search Amazon for washcloth(paid link)
- hand towel
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Wrap a washcloth around the elf's head loosely. Tuck, do not pin into the doll.
- 2
Sit it on a folded hand towel.
- 3
Write: Spa hours: closed. The turban is the souvenir.
- 4
Keep cotton swabs and tiny bottles in the cabinet.
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