Jovie The Elf Photo Craft For Kids [Free Template]
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Elf is the greatest “new” classic Christmas movie ever, right?! We think so, too, and that’s why last year, we made a Buddy the Elf photo craft for little kids to make. It was an instant hit, but then we realized we might leave out one of the other best characters in the movie, Jovie.
Jovie is sarcastic, funny and a perfect balance to Buddy so we knew we had to make her too. This Jovie the Elf photo craft for kids is perfect for girls who don’t want to make a Buddy puppet.
Like our one from last year, we’ve included a free printable elf template to make this simple craft for kids super easy!
Read the directions or watch our short video tutorial to see how to make this free printable elf craft with your kids. Also, be sure to check out all of our photo crafts for kids for even more ideas!
Photo Girl Elf Printable Craft
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We had a few requests for a template in black and white for kids to color in, so when we made the Jovie version we included both full color and black and white versions!
Supplies
- Photo of your child
- White copy paper
- Brads
- Hole punch
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Crayons or markers (optional; if using the black and white template)
- Jovie the Elf template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of this post)
Directions
Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this Jovie the Elf to life!
First, cut out your child’s head from the photo and the pieces from the template. If you’re using the black-and-white version, let the kids color them in.
Glue the pink elf hat to the top of your child’s photo.
Place the girl’s elf dress on the bottom of the child’s photo and glue it in place.
Use the hole punch to punch out the shoulders, arm, and leg holes.
Next, help your child to place the brad through the arm piece and then through the shoulder hole. Spread the brad out on the backside of the craft. Repeat on the other side.
See where to position the elf legs, then mark that spot with your finger.
Now, use the hole punch to punch the circles in the dress.
Finally, encourage your child to place the brad through the dress hole and then through the leg hole. Spread the brad out on the backside of the craft. Repeat on the other side.
That’s all you need to do to make your own Jovie the elf! Isn’t she so cute? We’re certain girls will love creating this fun Christmas craft!
Christmas Unit For Kids
Don’t let the Christmas fun stop here! Create an entire Christmas season unit study around this elf craft. Read on below for our favorite ideas. We’ve got fun activities and paper crafts for kids of all ages! They’re so much fun and the perfect way to spread holiday cheer.
Christmas Children’s Book Ideas
First, we suggest starting by reading aloud to your kids or students. Reading to children can help them learn to read, help with comprehension, and improve vocabulary!
Dasher: This wonderfully illustrated Christmas book for kids gives you the back story on one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, Dasher! Girls will especially love to read this since Dasher is a girl.
Construction Site On Christmas Night: Fans of the fun characters of the construction site books have to add this Christmas-themed story to their collection. See how the trucks get ready for Christmas!
How To Catch An Elf: Kids everywhere love the silliness of this Christmas story. The rhymes and the illustrations will draw the kids in as well. This is a Christmas book kids will want to read every year!
Kids’ Christmas Crafts
We also love doing lots of Christmas crafts throughout December! Crafting can help kids with fine motor skills, scissor practice, creativity, and more.
Check out some of our favorite ideas:
Related: Santa Coloring Pages
Grinch Tissue Paper Craft – This Grinch craft is the perfect activity for kids who are looking to work on their fine motor skills! With just a few simple supplies, they’ll be able to create their very own Grinch that is perfect for holiday decorating.
Reindeer Headband Craft – This holiday season, get your little ones in the Christmas spirit with this reindeer headband craft. It’s perfect for getting them into the festive mood, and they’ll love wearing their homemade headbands around the house.
Santa Paper Plate Craft For Kids – This Santa paper plate craft is not just cute but paint-free too! This means no big mess and more time for creativity. This craft is also great for group settings like classrooms or scout meetings.
Elf Paper Bag Craft – This elf puppet craft is a cute holiday activity for kids that encourages pretend play. It’s easy to make, and the results are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face.
Kids’ Christmas Activities
This Roll A Santa game is a fun and interactive game that helps kids learn about taking turns, work on their fine motor skills, and more.
Try this Grinch Name Craft
Give this printable game a try at home or in the classroom. It’s ideal for preschoolers and kindergarten children.
These Christmas pattern block mats are a fun activity with no prep. They also help with fine motor skills and learning shapes! This is an inexpensive way to keep kids entertained and learning during the holidays.
Santa is coming, so print these Santa worksheets for your kids. These worksheets are perfect for preschoolers or kindergarten students to work on letter recognition, handwriting skills, and practicing cutting skills in a fun way! The best part? They’re free!
These Christmas cutting strips are a great way for kids to practice their scissor skills while having fun! They can be used in the classroom or home and are perfect for young children.
These free printables are also a great independent work activity and a fun way to add Christmas cheer to your child’s learning experience.
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Jovie The Elf Photo Craft For Kids
Equipment
- Hole punch
- Scissors
Materials
- Photo of your child
- White copy paper
- Brads
- Glue stick
- Crayons or markers optional; if using the black and white template
- Jovie the Elf template
Instructions
- Download the Jovie free printable template, print and cut out the pieces.
- Begin by taking a photo of your child and cutting out the head, neck, and hair from the rest of the photo.
- If you're using the black and white version, let the kids color them in.
- Glue the pink elf hat to the top of your child's photo.
- Place the girl's elf dress on the bottom of the child's photo and glue it in place.
- Use the hole punch to punch out the shoulders, arm, and leg holes.
- Next, place the brad through the arm piece and then through the shoulder hole. Spread the brad out on the backside of the craft. Repeat on the other side.
- See where you want to position the elf legs, then mark that spot with your finger.
- Now, use the hole punch to punch the circles in the dress.
- Finish off by placing the brad through the dress hole and then through the leg hole. Spread the brad out on the backside of the craft. Repeat on the other side.
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Free Jovie The Elf Printable
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Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.
Please email me this template. Thank you 🙂
Of course! All you need to do is click the image at the end of the post that says, “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” and then enter your email in the form, and you’ll get the template link ◡̈
Elf printable please
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Just want the link for the downloads
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I would like the template, please
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Can I get a template of Jovie please!
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would love the jovie template I was able to get the buddy one. This is too complicated. There is no image to unlock on any post I have tried
Sorry, we’re transitioning away from this system; the image is already unlocked. Just click the blue image that says “Click here to go to the download page” ◡̈
I was able to look at the directions but not the template. Please send it to me.
Hi! To access the template, click the “Click To Unlock!” button on the image at the end of the post, sign up or log in to your free SEM+ account, and then click the unlocked image to go to the download page.
I cannot access the downloads and would love to do these in my library – is there any way to have them emailed?
Hi!
To get the template, you’ll need to have a free Grow account. If you are a free SEM+ Grow subscriber, please login (by clicking the “login or sign up free to unlock” button on the image at the end of the post) and it’ll unlock the download image. If not, you can sign up for free and it’ll also unlock.
You have really cute craft ideas. However, the downloads are hard to get to. I can’t find where to click to get the free Jovie the Elf Photo Craft template.
Thanks and I apologize it’s not clear. To get the template, you’ll need to have a free Grow account. If you are a free SEM+ Grow subscriber, please login (by clicking the “login or sign up free to unlock” button on the image) and it’ll unlock the download image. If not, you can sign up for free and it’ll also unlock
Thanks
No problem!
@Kate,
Thank you
You’re very welcome!
Thank you so much !!!
Of course!
Please send me the Jovie the Elf, LOVE LOVE !!! My favorite Christmas Movie!
I know, it’s the best!!! Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Thank you!
Of course!
I’ve done this craft for years, but I can’t find it in my digital files. Can you send it to me again?
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Hi Anna,
Would love to get the Jovie and Buddy Templates!
Thanks,
Teresa
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love this!
Thanks so much, Anna!
I would like Jovie and Buddy
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I would love to make Jovi and Buddy both!
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I have subscribed for the first time and have not received the download. Help!
Hi! I just checked your email and it’s listed as “unconfirmed” which means you didn’t click the link in the first email. If you didn’t see it, my best guess is it landed in your junk folder. If you can check that folder for my email ([email protected]) and click the link, you’ll be set ◡̈
I have subscribed for both elves and still nothing. Can you please just email the page so I can print th out.
Thank you
You didn’t receive the template because you’re already a subscriber. All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Christmas
❤️ love it
Thanks ◡̈
May I please have the Jovi and Buddy templates emailed to me
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Please send the template
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Can I get the template emailed thank you
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May I please have the template emailed to me?
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The file/Template is not sent when you give your email,it’s a bit confusing. It brings me back to this page and I see no where to click to download. Help! Please
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Please may I have a template my daughter would love this
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This makes a great holiday gift to grandparents.
Oh, good!
Would love the template for elf and jovie please. Creating them for my students in preschool. thank you
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jovie elf pls
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Elf printable
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This is nice for my class!
Oh, perfect!
Could you send me the template please
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Please send me the template!
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Can I please have the template for Jovie AND the Elf?
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May I please have the link to this template?
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Is there a Boy Elf template? I have downloaded the girl elf.
Yes, you can see it here: Elf Photo Craft
I’d love a copy of the template
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So cute. Cannot wait to use in school.
Oh, thanks! Hope everyone has fun!
I would love to have this for my classroom to make.
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Please can I have the template?
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Can I please have a template? Thanks!
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Can I please have the girl elf template
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please share
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I am requesting the template emailed to me please, thank you 🙂
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Can I please have the elf template emailed to me?
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where do I download the template?
All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you ?
is this template still available
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thank you
No problem 🙂
I LOVE this template!
Thanks!!!
I would love to have this for my school bulletin board
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I’m lovin it. Please send me the free template
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Template please and thanks
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Love it
Thanks!
Thanks
You’re welcome 🙂
So cute! Please send me Buddy and Jovie template please!
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Would love the boy and girl elf craft!
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Can’t wait to make these with the kids
Woohoo!
I love the post and I really hope to receive the template. Thank you
Thanks! You should receive it within 15 minutes. Please let me know if you don’t 🙂
May I please have the templates for the boy and the girl elf.
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can i get the green and pink elf template
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Love the girl elf but how can I do the girl without doing a boy for my grandson?
You can get the boy elf on this post: https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/free-printable-elf-craft-for-kids/
Love to get the template!
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May I please have the template emailed to me?
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I have a son and daughter, could I please get both elves? Thank you
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The best craft ideas!!
Awww, thank you!
Elf templates
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Can I please have the elf template sent to me please? Thank you!
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I put in my email for a lot of them and I never receive them
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I would like the template, thank you!?
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love it
Hello Sam,
I would love like have the printables for Jovie the Elf and The Elf template.
Thank you
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Please send me the link. Thank you
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Would love the girl elf template please. Thank you.
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Can’t wait to get the email to download this craft.
please send me the pattern. Thank you.
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@Sam T,
Can you send me the link for buddy and Jovie?
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what are the size of the brads and hole puncher did you use?
We originally made it with a 1/8″ hole punch and standard brads. But we also did it with a standard hole punch. It still works, but it’s much looser than the small hole size.
Hey there! I am the room mom for my son and daughters class (K and 2nd grade) and I am looking for the printables for Jovie the Elf and The Elf to do at their Christmas party this year! Thank you so much for these!!
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Hello Sam,
I will really love to use the template to your boy and girl elf template, for a project with my colleagues from work and kiddos on Christmas eve.
Thank you,
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Printout plz!
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please send elf printouts
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so cute. thank you
You’re welcome!
Hello, I’m hoping to get the girl elf template
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Can’t wait to get the template
Let me know if you don’t get it for some reason 🙂
So cute!
Thanks!
Thank you!
No problem 🙂
Hello, I would enjoy this template may I have it please?
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Super cute idea!! Please send me the template!
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Would like the girl and boy template
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Could you please send me the Jovie & Buddy the Elf photo craft templates? Thank you! 🙂
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Hello! I would love the boy and girl elf template. Thank you so much! Love this craft for our classroom. 🙂
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Elf
Please email the boy and girl elf template in color. Thank you!
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I’m excited to use this with my class.
That sounds fun!
Could I get the template for Jovie the elf?
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Can you please email me the template
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Would love both elf templates. They are so cute! Thanks for doing these.
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May I please have the template?
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Hi can I get the template
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Please send template file ? Thank you!
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What a cute idea! May I please have the template?
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this is awesome
Thank you!
very good
please send me file
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May I please have the template emailed to me?
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