Straight away you will feel the mask attaching to the wand and removing itself from the skin – bizarre right? Simply do this all over until you have clear skin. It's time to bust out the wrapping paper and make the smallest room in your house, aka the bathroom, one giant present. There is certainly a huge "wow factor" for kids. Courtesy Jessica N. Turner 39. Twist and shout! Don't let the elves have all the fun this season. Coat a stuffed animal in shaving cream and wrap your elves' hands around the can. Just make sure a razor is out of reach of tiny hands! 35. Let your elf Zoom with Santa. But before we get to that, place the magnet end of the wand inside the plastic cover which comes included and then hover it close to the skins surface and glide it over the mask.

This example does not feature the official Elf on the Shelf, but would be a cute idea to try with your very own North Pole emissary. 41. Ugly sweater party. Most Scout Elves return to their families during Scout Elf Return Week ™—a week-long window at the end of November, leading into December. (This year’s Scout Elf Return Week will take place Nov. 24–Dec. 1.)”– OFFICIAL ELF ON THE SHELF BLOG– WATCH SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE #SCOUTELFRETURNWEEK HASHTAG! a Month of Easy Elf on the Shelf Props & Ideas Leave it on for five to ten minutes, the perfect amount of time to make a cuppa, and then once time has passed, it’s the fun part. I was a bit sceptical about the short time to leave it on as usually the hardworking masks tend to have a time of around 20+ minutes but I was pleasantly surprised at the end result. Cut out a rectangle of felt and punch holes in it and thread ribbon through it and tie it around the Elf as a cape. Your Elf on the Shelf prop craft is complete! Finished Elf On The Shelf Christmas Heroic Costume Activity It's time for your make-believe crew to bust out their ugliest Christmas apparel. Doll clothes work well, or if you're feeling really inspired, knitting homemade sweaters for the whole party is a possibility. 42. A special breakfast selection.Thankfully the pot comes with full instructions on the side otherwise I would have definitely overdone the time. To get started, make sure you’ve cleaned your face beforehand using a cleanser and that it’s dry before application. Then take a scoop using the wand and apply it evenly over your face until you resemble the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz. If you are still thinking about doing this, just do it, you know your kids are gonna love it (and so will you)! How to get swole at the North Pole: Grab two marshmallows (gum drops would work too!) and a straw for your elf's own private sweat sesh. 19. Snow angels for Santa. What is it: A magnetic face mask that removes surface impurities to reveal smoother, revitalized skin, plus skin-nourishing benefits.

Your finished Elf on the Shelf Christmas hero costume prop has limitless Elf on the Shelf scene scenarios! Here are a few ideas including the one above: If you've got a Spider-Man fan at home, this elf set-up will make them squeal. A DIY Spidey mask and some string to get your Santa spy swinging upside-down from a light fixture are all you need to make this one come together. 33. An elf coloring party. Prep some stuffed animals, a DIY tent, a mini concession stand and a homemade trapeze to make this Cirque du Soleil-inspired scene come to life. 37. An imposter among us! Use small scissors to cut each one. Small scissors will be easier than a larger pair. It took me around 20 minutes to cut everything out by hand.

Batman is my son’s favorite superhero and my daughter loves female superheroes so I made a Bat Girl too.

Get all the stuffed animals involved in a homemade game of Twister. Aside from a homemade Twister board (colorfully placed dots on a piece of printer paper), this scene requires a few stuffed friends and a DIY spinner. 40. What's popping? Got a few extra veggies on hand? Make a little plate for the elf and your child(ren) to enjoy this season. Bonus points if it's shaped like a Christmas tree. A veggie plate fit for...an elf. The Lumistella Company 10. Time for bread, little elf! Two rolls of toilet paper and a few raisins (or chocolate chips) aid in pulling this messy scene together. Don't worry, most kids think poop is funny — especially when it comes from an elf. 26. Elf on the Shelf: “Greatest Showman” edition Can elves drive? Or maybe they take a bus? Use whatever toy with wheels your child may have forgotten to put away and put the family elf inside for an all-aboard welcome, like this adorable school bus. 13. Ready to pop! Grab some marshmallows or blow up a couple of small white balloons and make the ultimate bubble bath for your North Pole visitors. If your elves wear clothes, make sure to put them over to the side prior to "jumping in!" Courtesy Jessica N. Turner 46. M-elf-e Kalikimaka!This is a super Elf on the Shelf idea with a free printable full of different costumes that you can use as Elf on the Shelf props. Help the Elf go on a daring and heroic mission to bring Christmas one day closer! Let’s do this super heroic Elf on the Shelf craft! Easy Elf on The Shelf IDea With these free printable costumes, your elf can have a superhero party with other Elves or Barbie dolls! Best of all, you can store these flat in an envelope or plastic sleeve for next year so you are not adding more stuff to your home. Have your Elf on the Shelf Scout dressed up in mask and cape and stand in a heroic pose. Either standing straight (using help of tape or ribbon) with hands on their hips!