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

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The kids are going to go crazy for this adorable elf on the shelf photo craft of themselves.

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the template and printing it out.

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First, guide your child to build the elf body by gluing the legs to the bottom of the body piece.

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Next, help your child punch holes at the top of each of the arms and the top corners of the body.

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Take the brad and push it through the arm and then the body. Don’t open the brad on the backside.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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