If you are looking for new elf on the shelf ideas you are going to LOVE this marshmallow catapult craft. It is so much fun! Just leave out catapult craft supplies along with your elf and our elf on the shelf printable and in the morning follow the instructions to make your own marshmallow launcher! Kids will love this fun elf on the shelf idea!
Elf on the shelf is such an exciting tradition for kids. Every year my kids look forward to Elfie's arrival! After a while it can be hard to come up with new and exciting ideas for your elf, so if you are looking for more inspiration we have lots of easy elf on the shelf ideas as well as a cute elf on the shelf craft to try. We have a fun baking elf on the shelf idea too.
You could also try this fun salt dough elf craft!
You could also try this fun salt dough elf craft!
Scroll down for printable 'How to make a catapult' instructions.
Elf on the shelf marshmallow catapult
Marshmallow Catapult Supplies:
- 5 green craft sticks
- 2 red craft sticks
- 5 rubber bands
- Red plastic spoon
- Marshmallows
You will also need:
- Elf on the shelf
- Printable instructions
How to set up this elf on the shelf idea
1. Lay out the catapult supplies for your child to find, along with the printable instructions.
2. Follow the instructions on the printable to put the catapult together and shoot the “snowball” marshmallows.
How to make a marshmallow catapult
Here is Elfie demonstrating how to make a marshmallow catapult. Why not print out some of these pictures and leave them for the kids to discover along with a pre-made marshmallow launcher?!
Let’s have a snowball fight!
1. Stack the green craft sticks together and wrap a rubber band around each end.
2. Stack the red craft sticks together and wrap a rubber band around one end.
3. Pull the red craft sticks apart and slide them over the top of the green sticks.
4. Wrap a rubber band around the center of the stack to hold the red craft sticks in place.
5. Place the spoon on the top red craft stick and secure in place with a rubber band.
6. Shoot snowballs by placing them on top of the spoons
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This is such a fun elf on the shelf idea. Make sure you leave enough marshmallow catapult supplies for everyone to make their own marshmallow launcher! We hope you and the kids have the best time with this elf on the shelf printable!
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