Christmas Elf Craft
Crafting a Christmas elf from toilet paper rolls is a fun and creative way to celebrate the holiday season. This eco-friendly project is great for family bonding and enhances fine motor skills for children.
Ingredients
For the Craft
- 1 roll Empty toilet paper rolls These serve as the base for the elf.
- 1 sheet Colored construction paper (green, red, skin tone) Used for the elf's body, face, and hat.
- 1 item Scissors For cutting paper.
- 1 stick Glue stick or craft glue To adhere different parts together.
- 1 set Markers or crayons For decorating the elf.
- optional Googly eyes For adding facial features.
- optional Mini pom-poms or cotton balls For decoration.
- optional Glitter For embellishments.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start with a clean, empty toilet paper roll.
- Cut a small piece of construction paper to wrap around the roll for the elf’s body.
Making the Face
- Cut out a circle from skin-tone construction paper for the face.
- Glue the face onto one end of the roll.
- Add googly eyes or draw eyes with markers and a smile.
Creating the Hat
- Cut a triangle from green or red construction paper for the elf’s hat.
- Roll the triangle into a cone shape and secure it with glue.
- Attach the hat to the top of the roll.
Adding Arms and Legs
- Cut two elongated strips from your colored paper for arms and glue them on either side of the body.
- Cut strips for legs and glue mini pom-poms at the end or draw shoes.
Final Decorations
- Use markers, glitter, and additional colored paper to decorate your elf.
- Embellish the hat with pom-poms or glitter.
Notes
Customize your elf by using different colors and patterns. Substitute materials as needed and create accessories like buttons, scarves, or tiny presents.