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Elf idea: Stuck halfway down the chimney

Only the elf's legs are showing, poking out of the fireplace or a gap in the bookcase. It takes about 5 minutes and hardly any effort; you need paper, card and envelopes, felt tips, crayons and a marker pen.

Time
5 minutes
Effort
Easy (1 of 3)
Mess
Low
Ages
3 and up
What you need
  • Paper, card and envelopes
  • Felt tips, crayons and a marker pen

How to do it

  1. Tuck the elf head-first into a cold fireplace that isn't in use, or a gap between books on a low shelf.
  2. Leave the legs dangling in view.
  3. Add a note nearby: 'Bit stuck. Back in a minute.'

Photo tip

Frame just the dangling legs with the note in the corner of the shot.

A morning line from your elf

I came down the chimney like a professional. Got stuck like an amateur. Don't tell the reindeer.

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