Elf idea: Bursting out of a present
A wrapped box under the tree has been torn open from the inside and the elf is climbing out. It takes about 10 minutes and a little effort; you need a cardboard box, shoebox or empty tissue box, wrapping paper, bows and gift ribbon, sticky tape, masking tape or plasters, paper, card and envelopes, felt tips, crayons and a marker pen.
- Time
- 10 minutes
- Effort
- A little effort (2 of 3)
- Mess
- Low
- Ages
- 3 and up
- What you need
- A cardboard box, shoebox or empty tissue box
- Wrapping paper, bows and gift ribbon
- Sticky tape, masking tape or plasters
- Paper, card and envelopes
- Felt tips, crayons and a marker pen
How to do it
- Wrap an empty box with the lid loose.
- Tear a ragged hole in the top and poke the elf's head and arms through.
- Add a luggage label with the kids' names and 'Handle with care'.
- Put it under the tree or on the kitchen table.
Photo tip
Shoot from slightly above so you see both the torn paper and the elf's face.
A morning line from your elf
Next time I'm asking for a window seat. Three days in a box and not one snack. Good to be here though.
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