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Two buddy the elf photo crafts for kids

Elf Yourself Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Make this simple and fun photo elf craft for kids this Christmas!
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Photo of your child’s face about 2″
  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Brads
  • Glue
  • Laminating sheets optional
  • Elf template

Instructions

  • Download the elf template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Cut out all the pieces of the elf and your child's face.
  • Glue the elf hat on top of your child's head.
  • Put a little glue on the top of the white collar and glue your child's photo on top of the collar.
  • Using the small hole punch, punch out all the white circles on the elf printable.
  • Place the arms behind the body, then insert the brads and attach both arms.
  • Place the legs behind the body, then insert the brads and attach both legs.
  • Put some glue on the top of the elf's body (where the neck would attach) and slide the white collar underneath the arm brads.
  • Position the back of the elf coat (the black piece) behind the green coat and glue only the top 1/2" of it to the elf body.
  • Using scissors, cut the excess black off the sides of the elf coat.