North Pole Arrival Breakfast
Your elf arrives on day one with a tiny breakfast spread and a note saying they have flown all night.
10 min setup No mess 4 items
Elf Photo Booth
The elf sets up a selfie corner with paper props so the family can take a festive photo.
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How to set it up
- Tape a sheet of wrapping paper to a wall as a backdrop.
- Make simple props from card on sticks: a beard, glasses, a Santa hat.
- Leave the elf posing with one of the props.
What you need
- Wrapping paper
- Card
- Lolly sticks
- Tape
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