This elf craft is part of our series of mix-and-match Christmas crafts for kids. In this series, we also have a mix-and-match paper Santa craft, a mix-and-match paper snowman craft, and a mix-and-match paper reindeer craft.
Elf crafts are perfect Christmas crafts for kids. Elves are cute, fun, and mischievous! This elf paper craft will be loved by children of all ages (and adults, too!). Adding a photograph to make an elf photo craft is such a cute option for younger children, as keepsake crafts are always popular with families.
The benefit of this mix-and-match elf craft is that there are so many options, and there is no right or wrong way to make your paper elf craft. You can use the printable elf template as you wish. If you are making this Christmas craft with a group of kids, chances are all the elves will end up looking unique.
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Mix and Match Elf Craft (with printable elf template)
Paper elf craft supplies:
- Printable elf template
- Coloured paper: green, red, skin colour, black
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Google eyes (optional)
- Photo (optional)
- Black marker
Mix and Match Elf Craft Instructions
STEP 1: Prepare printable elf template
First, print out the printable elf template, which can be found at the bottom of the page. There are many options for elf heads, bodies, ears, shoes, etc. Decide which pieces to use and cut them out.
You can either trace the pieces you wish to use onto coloured paper of your choice, or you can simply colour the template pieces instead. Cut out all the pieces you have chosen to use.
If you are making a photo elf craft, you will need to cut out a photograph of your child.
STEP 2: Assemble the elf craft
Next for the fun part! Use the glue stick to assemble the Elf craft. This is where kids can get really creative; there is no right or wrong way to make this paper elf craft.
Choose a head, body, arms, legs, mittens, boots, and hat for your elf and glue the pieces together.
Choose a head, body, arms, legs, mittens, boots, and hat for your elf and glue the pieces together.
STEP 3: Complete the elf craft
Finish the Elf off with googly eyes, a red nose, and draw on a smile. Or you can use a photo for the face! The Elf mix-and-match craft is complete.
There are so many different ways you can put together this mix-and-match elf craft. Why not make a whole family of elves!
This elf craft would make a brilliant homemade Christmas card. Family and friends would love to receive a handmade elf card for Christmas. The photo elf craft option would be perfect to give to family members, from a baby or a toddler.
Do you do Elf on the Shelf? If you do, why not turn this into an elf on the shelf craft?
To get this elf craft template for free, click on the link below to be taken to the Messy Little Monster shop. For personal use only. Not for redistribution. All images are copyrighted.
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