Visiting elf idea
Washcloth Cape on the Mirror
The elf wears a washcloth cape under a sticky-note sun on the mirror and calls it a morning uniform.
- 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
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- clothespin
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Clip a washcloth at the elf's shoulders with a clothespin.
- 2
Sit the elf on the counter, cape fully on the counter.
- 3
Stick one small sun note on the mirror above it.
- 4
Leave the sink clear for actual toothbrushes.
If this night works, try next
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