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

Cover Image of the Jovie The Elf Craft with the word Jovie The Elf Printable Craft in the middle

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)

Click here to see our favorite kids’ craft supplies.

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.

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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.

Hands pushing brads through girl elf hole in paper

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!

Fun Merry Christmas Headband

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.

Collage image of the Kids' Christmas Crafts

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.

Collage image of the Kids' Christmas Activities

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.

Popsicle Stick Grinch Craft

Did you make this activity with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

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