Take the stress out of this holiday tradition by recreating our favorite Elf on the Shelf scenes.
Marshmallow Snowmen
Festive snowmenjoin the Elf on the Shelf to spread holiday cheer.
Make snowmen out of two marshmallows, sticking the two together with icing.
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Use small candies or cut pieces of licorice to create facial features and buttons.
Then, grab pretzel sticks to use as their armsand to add a savory bite to all the sweetness.
Grab wooden skewers and soak them in water, then dry them off.
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(Dont skip this step as it helps candy glide smoothly without sticking.)
All you need is a candy cane, hot glue, and some holiday-themed string or ribbon.
Christmas Cookie Tree
Sit the Elf on a plate adorned with a delicious Christmas cookie tree.
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Take inspiration from the holiday scene and suspend a beaded garland from thechandelier above the dining table.
The Elfs Sugar Cookies
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Theres a new baker in town!
Print out your favorite sugar cookie recipe and set up the adorable baking scene on a kitchen counter.
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Fill a clear oversized balloon halfway with colorful mini balloons and drop the Elf inside.
Paint the words Let me out!
on the balloon exterior using paint or permanent markers, then suspend it from the ceiling for fun surprise.
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North Pole Taco Truck
Put a Christmas spin on your nexttaco nightwith a North Pole taco truck.
Place the Elf inside, then fill the container with mini marshmallows that look like bubbles.
Add a little rubber duck and a small bottle ofvanilla extractto complete the look.
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