Elf On The Shelf Card Craft For Kids [Free Template]

The kids can write a note to their elf welcoming him back or even send a holiday greeting to a friend or family member with this adorable elf on the shelf card!

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They can customize the card to make it look like their own elf, and practice handwriting when they personalize it on the inside.

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– Colored cardstock or construction paper – Scissors – Glue – Markers – Black pen (optional) – Elf on the shelf template

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Download the elf on the shelf template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Fold the card base in half along the dashed line and cut it out, leaving the top, flat part uncut.

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Color in the eyes, then glue one on each side of the face, just below the eyebrow.

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