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Quick & Easy Solutions for an Elf on the Shelf Touched

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published date: October 13, 2022
modified datt: October 17,2022

It’s a catastrophe! In the case of emergency, use this Elf emergency guide for multiple ideas and solutions for what to do if Elf on the Shelf is touched by a child, pet or adult! Fun antics and easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Have questions about if and when you can touch the Elf on the Shelf? We have your answers.

The Elf on the Shelf cliff notes include…

  1. No. You can not touch the Elf on the Shelf.
  2. Parents, you can not touch the Elf either.
  3. When touched, Elf looses magic.
  4. You can touch the Elf on Christmas Eve.
  5. There are plenty of ideas for a touched Elf on the Shelf.

Read on for all of your questions thoroughly answered.

Can you touch Elf on the Shelf?

No. The answer is no. No you cannot touch the Elf on the Shelf. No.

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The Elf on the Shelf requires magic to return home to the North Pole each evening. Because human touch causes magic lost, you cannot touch the Elf on the Shelf. It is important to share this Elf Rule with your child immediately upon Elf adoption. If it is Christmas Eve, you can touch the Elf on the Shelf on the last night. Because Santa brings Elf on the Shelf home on Christmas Eve, Elf does not need magic this evening to return to the North Pole. He/She will get a ride on Santa’s sleigh.

Can parents touch the Elf on the Shelf?

Let’s get this straight. Parents, you may not touch the Elf on the Shelf. Got that? The same important rule applies to you. In the event of an emergency, Elf can be touched with Magic Grippers. You can find these in your home (or something similar.) Just tie the magic gripper tag printable to your kitchen tongs aka Magic Grippers and you are all set for emergency situations.

What to do if your Elf on the Shelf is Touched

What to do if your Elf on the Shelf is Touched

First, take a deep breath. Don’t worry. It’s good you are here.

What happens if you touch an Elf on the Shelf?

If you touch an Elf on the Shelf, the magic is lost. Elf cannot return to the North Pole in the evenings without magic. This keeps Elf from reporting to Santa if you have been naughty or nice. If you have bene naughty, touching Elf doesn’t keep Santa from finding out. Santa knows that evening that your family elf did not return to the North Pole and sends Elf help. This can be an Elf doctor, a special Elf friend, or a magical signal sent to your Elf.

Take a look at these solutions for when Elf on the Shelf is touched. Make some assessments before solution is determined for your Scout Elf doll.

  1. Was Elf touched by accident?
  2. Was Elf touched on purpose?

If Elf on the Shelf was touched by accident, quickly grab the Elf grippers and save Elf from being in an uncomfortable or harmful situation.

If Elf was touched on purpose, there are solutions for Elf being touched. Elf can sit for an extra day, Elf can return to your home sick, Elf can get magic back with a sprinkle of pixie dust.

Take a look at these Elf on the Shelf ideas for being touched.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas After Being Touched

These are some quick easy and practical ideas for when Elf on the Shelf is touched.

Write Elf an Apology Note

Writing Elf or Santa an apology note express you are sorry and you have learned your lesson. You can use one of these Elf on the Shelf letter templates.

Sprinkle Magic

Offer Elf some pixie dust. Use a little cinnamon or colored glitter to quickly bring magic back to your Elf. This magic elf dust will get Elf back to the North Pole for the night so Santa and the Elf doctors can assess their needs with a quick check-up.

Sing Loud for All to Hear

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud fo rall to hear. Sing a Christmas Carol or too give bring Christmas cheer back to your Elf.

Elftastrophe Book

Need an Elf emergency guide? Read children’s book, In Case of Elftastrophe book. It’s full of your answers for touching the official Elf and North Pole solutions.

Perform an Act of Kindness

Kindness can be the most effective way to bring elf’s magic back. Perform a good deed with a RAK. You can use these Kindness Elves ideas. Doing good for others is sure to keep you off the naughty list.

Put Elf on the Christmas Tree

Did you know the Christmas tree has amazing unseen magic? Use your Elf movers and move Elf to the Christmas tree for a magical repair. He will be like new the next morning.

Printable Elf on the Shelf Ideas after being touched

Magic Elf Grippers for Moving Elf on the Shelf after touched free printable

Want printable resources? These are helpful Elf on the Shelf printables for when Elf is touched.

Magic Grippers

These free printable magic grippers help you move Elf after fall or touch. Grippers can be used to move the Elf off the ground, to the Christmas tree, or to a safe location.

Elf on Strike

Sometimes when Elf is touched, Elf on the Shelf goes on strike. This sign reads “On strike!” and can be used after Elf is touched. In this case, Elf would sit in one spot for a day or two. This is enough time for Elf’s magic to return.

Elf Prescription Note

Sometimes Elf is sick. This can especially be true when magic is lost. This Elf prescription note sits Elf out for a day day for being touched. After a quick check-up by the Elf doctors, Elf returns the next morning with a doctor’s note that reads “Magic Lost: No moving for one day. Don’t touch elf!”

Helpful Elf on the Shelf Resources

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Take a look at these helpful resources for Elf on the Shelf.

  • What to do if the Dog Eats Elf on the Shelf – Sometimes the Elf is touched by something other than human children… I am looking at you four legged furry creature. If the dog or cat has gotten the Elf on the Shelf, take a look at these Elf pet ideas for solutions for rambunctious pets.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Elf on the Shelf Meaning Explained – Why this red elf? Take a look at reasons for Elf on the Shelf as well as a description of what an Elf on the Shelf is.
  • Elf on the Shelf Rules – Print these free printable Elf on the Shelf rules including “do not touch the elf!”
  • Reasons Why the Elf Didn’t Move – Don’t let your forgetful head cause a lot of drama in the morning. Forgetful parents can tuck a few of these reasons the Elf on the Shelf didn’t move in your backpocket.

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Elf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

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Follow on social media! Take a look at our Elf on the Shelf Facebook Group (turn on notifications) and Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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Reflective & Thoughtful New Years Eve Conversation Starters

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, New Year's Eve, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: October 11, 2022
modified datt: October 17,2022

Whether you’re planning to attend a New Year’s Eve party or staying home, here are some of the best New Years questions that are fun for both kids & adults. This New Year’s game includes 68 conversation cards that offer thoughtful reflection on the past year.

Fun New Years Eve Conversation Cards Game to Play

It’s hard to believe that another year is just about ready to come to a close and a new one will begin, but it’s true. That means that it is time to look back on the year and reflect before leaping ahead into the new one. If you are having a gathering of friends and family this year to celebrate the New Year print out these New Year’s Eve questions conversation starters to help everyone reflect on the past year.

Should auld acquaintance be forgotAnd never brought to mind?

What does that New year’s Eve Auld Lang Syne song mean anyways? The exact Scottish translation is old long since. It’s not a common phrases to English speakers.  In essence, it means “old long since,” or to the “olden days.”

If you are celebrating New Years Eve with Kids or even with friends, let’s toast to the olden days – the days of yesterday or last year. Before having a family chances are you spent New Year’s eve out partying at clubs, going to the New York Time Square ball drop in person, or attending parties at friends’ homes. Once you have kids, celebrating New Year’s day can look a little bit different because you want family-friendly activities and traditions that the kids can participate in too. Incorporating New Year’s Eve games are great for kids and even adults!

New Year’s Questions

You might be asking what makes a good new year’s question? The best new year’s eve questions prompt or create a conversation. They cannot be answer with a simple yes or no answer. Instead good New Year questions and answers create reflection and discussion among those sitting in the room. A good question might take minutes or even a half hour to answer as you go to down the rabbit hole of reflection and redirection.

example new years eve questions conversation cards printable

We put together a list of 68 good NYE questions. These New Year’s Eve conversation starters are one such tradition that the whole family can enjoy. You can use these conversation starters year after year as a fun way to help friends and family reflect on the year that has passed. All of the conversation starters in this free printable set are family-friendly. If you don’t have children, or your gathering does not include children, don’t worry these conversation starters are still perfect for New Year’s reflections for any age group.

So how do you use the New Year’s Eve conversation starters? Simple, just print them out onto some cardstock or printer paper, and cut them out. If you think that you might want to use these cards for multiple years then you may want to laminate them to protect them and keep them in good shape. Once the cards are printed and cut out, you can hand one to each guest or family member, or let each attendee draw their own card from the deck.

New Year’s Conversation Starters

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So you might be wondering what types of discussion cards are included in these New Year Eve’s questions so let’s mention a few of them.

Some of the conversation starters include “Other than family, who did you spend the most time with this year?”, “What was an unexpected surprise this year?”, “What is the best movie you saw this year?”, and “What is the best book you read this year?”.

Others of the other New Year’s reflections include:

  • “What is the biggest lesson you learned this year?”
  • “What was the best day of the year?”
  • “What is a new skill you learned this year?”
  • “What food did you eat the most of this year?”
  • “What was the biggest single time waster in your life this past year?”
  • “What is the biggest problem you solved in the past year?”
  • “What was an unexpected surprise this year?”
  • “What are you most grateful for about this year?”
  • “Share your favorite photo taken this year.”
  • “What was the reason for the best belly laugh this past year?”
  • “Will you make any New Year’s Eve resolutions? What do you intend on doing differently next year?”
  • “What is the best book you read this year?”
  • “How can you redesign your mornings to begin your days better?”
  • “How would you like to spend your free time differently next year?”
  • “What was your single biggest challenge this past year?”
  • Fill-in-the-Blank: I want to repeat…

These are just a sampling of the topics in this set of New Year’s conversation starters. The printable set of New Year’s reflections comes with a total of sixty-eight conversation starter cards. You can use them all, or go through and pick out the ones that fit your gathering and party guests the best.

These New Year’s conversation starters are sure to be a hit at your next New Year’s Eve party and they will certainly bring out some laughs and good memories of the year that we are leaving behind. You may even find that using these cards becomes a tradition each year for you, your family, and friends to look back on the year that has passed and forward to the one that is just up ahead!

New Year’s Conversation Cards Printables

Want the New Year’s Eve Conversation Cards game to ring in the new year?  If you are looking for a fun New Year’s Eve activity, print these reminiscing questions to ask in the New Year. It’s kind of like New Years Eve trivia only there isn’t a right answer in this new year’s interview.

New Year Conversation Cards Printable PDF

Included in this set are 68 New Year Questions that offer self-reflection in the past year as well as a goals for the New Year. These aren’t your traditional questions like “what is your New Year’s Eve goal?”

Get the New Year’s Eve Conversation Cards Printable PDF

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Not ready to purchase. No problem. Take a look at at some of our example New Year’s Eve printables in the free printable library.  That includes these fun New Year’s Eve Kisses stickers.

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More Fun New Year Ideas

It doesn’t matter if it’s 9 am, 12 pm, 9 pm or even midnight, there are plenty of ways to have fun on New Year’s Eve. These fun new year’s ideas are great for kids, adults, tweens, youth… as long as each person is a kid at heart and likes to have a good time!

Say goodbye to the past year with these easy-to-do Kids New Year’s Eve Celebrations Ideas. Host a party for friends or immediately family. However big the fun, ring in the New Year with memorable New Year’s Eve recipes, crafts, activities, games, printables & more. They will create a fun family tradition for the littles. Make sure to include the friends and family conversation starters for good conversation. Pin to Pinterest.

New Year's Eve Party Ideas for Kids

Do you love fast paced games? Typically the New Year’s Eve countdown starts with ten. However, this NYE, you might find yourself counting down from 60… a lot! At your new New Year’s Eve party, before the countdown, your guests will enjoy these entertaining and fun New Year’s Minute to Win it Games printable. Warning: Lots of laughter included in this new year’s game entertainment. Pin to Pinterest.

New Years Eve Minute to Win it Games

Speaking of fun games to play on New Year’s Eve… take the kids on a NYE Scavenger Hunt at Home. The kids will love running all over the house, trying to find the clues before the clock strikes midnight. These treasure hunt game cards are great for giving clues to have the kids burning off the last bit of energy before the current year ends. For unexpected joy, have a fun prize or even gifts at the end of the hunt. Everyone will want to join in on the fun! Pin to Pinterest.

New Year's Eve Scavenger Hunt Clues

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your printable New Years Eve Reflection Questions and  New Year’s Eve game ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

We’ll drink a cup of kindness yetFor the sake of auld lang syne

Toss the confetti. Offer a kiss. Drop the balloons.

Let’s say goodbye to the end of the year and happy new year too all things to come!



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Free North Pole Shipping Label Printable

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: October 11, 2022
modified datt: October 17,2022

You’ve got *Christmas* Mail! Download and print this free printable north pole shipping shipping label from Santa. Use on a Christmas Eve box or with Elf on the Shelf idea. This fun North Pole address label comes with a QR code for a Spotify Christmas Playlist.

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The holiday season is approaching very quickly and that means it’s time to think about how to include new traditions and fun into our kids’ lives. This North Pole Shipping Label is going to bring you and your kids so much joy. Receiving a gift with this shipping label on a present from Santa is going to make this holiday season extra special.

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How do I get a package from Santa?

If you want a package from Santa, it’s wise for nice kids to ask their parents. Mail from Santa can come straight from the North Pole to your home when you get an official North Pole Shipping Label complete with a QR code and Santa’s official letter.

Santa mail can come with a Christmas Eve box tradition, in a Santa Mailbox, via an Elf on the Shelf doll or on Christmas morning.

What’s included in the Free North Pole Shipping Label Printable?

A North Pole mailing label is perfect for young kids. Follow up on behavior, share a little holiday treat, support the believe in the magic of Christmas.

A printable like this is super cool for kids, but as a parent, you may want to know what’s included in it!

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Indicates From the North Pole

The first part that’s included in this shipping label is that it indicates it’s from the North Pole. If you have kids that are just waiting on their gifts from the North Pole, this printable is going to help make the upcoming holiday even more magical!

From Santa’s Workshop

That’s right! This free printable Santa shipping label says it’s right from the Big Guy’s Workshop. This is such a fun addition to all of your holiday festivities. Santa is bringing extra magic to the holidays this year. In fact, this official shipping label has Santa’s signature in red.

Spotify Christmas Playlist QR Code

So many kids have some sort of technology incorporated into their daily lives! With that in mind, there is an actual QR code on the Santa delivery label that goes to Santa’s Christmas Spotify Playlist. Includes twenty-three minutes of Christmas cheer.

Spotify Christmas Playlist QR Code

Nine Best Spotify Christmas Playlist Songs Include…

  • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

  • Jingle Bell Rock

  • Sleigh Ride

  • Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)

  • Please Santa Don’t Be Late

  • Santa Claus is Coming to Town

  • I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

  • What Christmas Means to Me

  • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Just scan and listen to Santa’s Spotify playlist!

Supplies

In this purchase, you get fake North Pole address labels (that look real!) Print as many times as you need on 8.5×11 paper. White cardstock paper works best. There are a few other (optional) supplies you might want to use to create your mail from Santa.

  • Cardstock
  • Ribbon or twine
  • Kraft or wrapping paper
  • Small Christmas gift
  • Tape
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Paper trimmer
  • Printer

Directions

Instantly download, save and print the North Pole mailing label printable (below.)

Cut the shipping label from the north pole. Label with your own kids’ name, check off their behavior and put aside.

Wrap a small Christmas present using wrapping paper or brown Kraft paper.

Glue or tape the completed North Pole delivery label on the package.

Tie with red and white twine or Christmas ribbon.

How to use the Santa Mailing Labels

This is a free printable that you can download, print out, and use in your holiday gift wrapping. Santa mail can come with a Christmas Eve box tradition, in a Santa Mailbox, via an Elf on the Shelf doll or on Christmas morning.

Once you have your special Christmas package wrapped decide how you will gift the present. Here are a few examples of how you can use the shipping label dedicated to the North Pole and all of its holiday shenanigans!

Christmas Eve Box

Have you head of a family Christmas Eve Box? A Christmas Eve Box is a fun holiday tradition. It is a package that comes on December 24 and has fun treats for all the kids or even the entire family.

Fill with Christmas books, a Christmas movie, Hot chocolate and a sweet treat and (of course) your family Christmas pajamas. Instead of the recipient’s name, add your family name and make it a gift for the entire family! Place by the Christmas tree the night before Christmas Eve (so like Christmas Eve Eve) for everyone to enjoy on the 24th of December.

Santa Mailbox

If you give gifts to your children from Santa, then this free printable north pole shipping label works great using a Santa Mailbox at Home. It takes some work off of you too because the labels are ready to go, you just need to print them and put them on the gifts!

You don’t have to go to the store to spend even more money because this is a free printable that you can enjoy now! Grab kraft paper, wrap your small gift, glue on the label and insert in a mailbox.

Alternatively you can ding-dong-ditch and place on the front step. Your children will wonder who is ringing the doorbell?! Just have the package ready for when they open the door.

Elf on the Shelf

Many of you know that I’m a huge Elf on the Shelf person! Every year, I do new ideas for the Elf on the Shelf. If you have a nice child, send them a small gift in the middle of the elf season.  Utilizing these free north pole shipping labels, you can take the Elf on a Shelf to a whole new level this year. To use this with your elf, you can have your elf bring a package from Santa using these shipping tags!

free printable Elf on the Shelf Shipping Label from Santa

Coming up with new Elf ideas doesn’t have to be hard. Make sure you check out these Elf on the Shelf ideas, so you can start preparing for the holiday season! This is a fun way to remind your son/daughter that Santa is watching.

Don’t have an Elf on the Shelf yet? You can grab an elf doll here.

Christmas Morning

These fun printable tag can be attached to kids’ Christmas presents. Use them as your Christmas present labels and attach to each of your child’s gift son Christmas morning. Easily tell which present belongs to who by filing in a different name on each label. You can also wrap each gift with different wrapping paper for easy Christmas morning identification.

These Santa’s address labels do not have a return address however if you want to write Santa (perhaps for a return thank you note to Santa) you can use this address accepted by the USPS.

123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888

Learn more about the USPS Operation Santa service and if it will resume each year.

Free Printable North Pole Shipping Label from Santa

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Make sure you download this free printable to get access to this North Pole Shipping Label. You’ll love how festive the shipping labels are and how much fun it brings to the holiday season. Do you plan on using these shipping labels?

This is actually one of my favorite free printables because it’s unique, fun, and incorporates technology but it still really easy to use.

Get the free North Pole shipping label download here!

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More Christmas Fun!

We love the reason for the season! Add some magic to the holidays with some of these fun Christmas dieas.

Looking for even more Christmas Traditions to start now? I’ve got you covered. Enjoy ideas for the entire season or save these Christmas Eve Traditions too. Pin to Pinterest.

Fun Christmas traditions

You’ve got mail! In addition to your Santa mailing label, how about a phone call to Santa Claus. Try out this fun Santa’s Phone Number to hear his fun voice recording to your child. Ho, ho, ho!  Pin to Pinterest.

Want more ideas for the upcoming holiday? These Christmas printables make the holidays even more fun. Some for free and some in the Frugal Coupon Living Christmas store. Pin to Pinterest.

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16 Fun Minute To Win It New Year’s Eve Games

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, New Year's Eve, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: November 09, 2021
modified datt: October 11,2022

Typically the New Year’s Eve countdown starts with ten. However, this NYE, you might find yourself counting down from 60… a lot! At your new New Year’s Eve party, before the countdown, you and your guests will enjoy these entertaining and fun Minute to Win it New Year’s Eve Games printable.

New Years Eve Minute to Win it Games

Staying home for New Year’s Eve offers many benefits. First, it keeps you off the road and away from people who might be drinking and driving. Second, once you ring in the New Year, your bed is only a few steps away from midnight.

How can I make New Year’s Eve fun at home?

There are many ways to pull of the most perfect New Year’s Eve Party Ideas at home with the whole family. Create a New Year’s Eve balloon countdown. Each time you pop one of the balloon, out comes a piece of paper with a new Yew Years Eve idea or activity. Gather pots and pans and noisemakers and make the most noise you can with the clock strikes twelve. Reflect on the past year and create a few new year’s resolutions as a family or individual.

There are plenty of ways to make the eve of the New Year fun without leaving your house.

Of course, you can always buy time unit that final count down with entertaining activities and Minute to Win it games. After you finish these fun things, toss the confetti and wish everyone a happy new year!

What games can we play on New Years Eve?

Are you hosting a New Year’s Eve party? Remember you don’t have to be in Times Square to have fun. If you’re planning a soiree that’s a little more quiet and subdued and a little less “all-night rager,” holiday games are fun way to create a memorable night.

These fun Minute to Win It New Year’s Eve Party Games that are perfect for any party at home or away. Play these games with adults or with kids are a friendly competitive twist.

Minute to Win it New Year's Eve Games

Tart Tower

Supplies Needed: Chopsticks, Smarties Candy

In this candy tower game, see how high your can stack Smarties candies…. using only chopsticks!

Time to Suck it Up

Supplies Needed: M&Ms, Straws

Use a straw to move M&M’s around the paper plate clock. While your completing this task, don’t let the clock time run out!

The Final Countdown

Supplies Needed: Plastic Cups

This classic Minute to Win it game is also known as moving on up. Participant race to move one cup through the line of SOLO cups.

Candy Sort

Supplies Needed: M&Ms, Skittles, Blindfolds

Can you sort M&Ms and Skittles by feel only. Blindfolded, contestants must separate the candy pile into candy groups that are the same.

Ice Capades

Supplies Needed: Ice Cubes

Who doesn’t love an ice cube challenge. In the theme of the Winter Olympics, get the ice from one end of the table to the next using only your breath.

Midnight Kisses

Supplies Needed: Hershey Kisses

When midnight hits, midnight kisses are given. Who can unwrap the most Hershey Chocolate Kisses in one minute time?

Don’t Drop the Ball

Supplies Needed: Balloons

Don’t drop the ball in this minute to win it challenge! This isn’t a ball drop, keep three balloons in the air without using your hands.

Ball Drop

Supplies Needed: Ping-Pong Balls, Top Hats

In this ball drop game, use a Ping-Pong ball and get it to land in the top hat. The player’s hat that has the most balls, wins.

Pantyhose Countdown

Supplies Needed: Plastic Cups, Pantyhose

In this relay race, player quickly nock over 12 cups using pantyhose on their head and a ball in the toe. If it sounds strange…  it is – but oh so funny!

Christmas Cleanup

Supplies Needed: Christmas Décor

Who can clean up their Christmas décor and crafts the fastest?!

Roll in the New Year

Supplies Needed: Dice

In this dice game, quickly roll the dice to get the digits of New Year’s Day!

Snow Beard

Supplies Needed: Vaseline, Cotton Balls

Similar to nose dive but in the them of a winter beard. Using Baseline, the most cotton balls attached to your face. When done, participants need no props in this photo booth opportunity! Say cheese and let the memory live forever!

Party Hat Toss

Supplies Needed: Ping-Pong Balls, Party Hats

Get ready to catch. Grab a party hat and a teammate. Catch the most Ping-Pong balls in your party hat in 60 seconds.

Winter Olympic Spree

Supplies Needed: Candy Spree, Baskets

Gold, silver and bronze. Race to get candy sprees in the baskets below in this winter Olympic challenge.

Git Fit Resolution

Supplies Needed: Pedometers

In this Minute to Win it Game for New Years Eve, see how many steps you can take in one minute. Multiple pedometers needed for this challenge.

New Year Toast

Supplies Needed: Glow Sticks

This isn’t a toast with a glass of champagne, instead…. grab glow sticks and ring the bottle!

And when you’re done with the New Year games, break a candy piñata or light the fireworks. It’s time to bring in the new year.

Happy New Year!

New Years Eve Games Printable

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Make sure your guests are entertained while waiting for the countdown. This quick and fun Minute to Win It games printable is perfect this holiday.

In these 60 second challenges, enjoy 16 New Years Eve Minute to Win it Games which include instructions plus a supply list. These are the best and our favorite family approved minute to win it printable games for adults or kids.

Minute to Win it and Charades New Years Eve Games

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New Year’s Eve Minute to Win it Games Printable

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You’ve Been Gobbled Printable

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published date: October 03, 2022
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Download this cute You’ve Been Gobbled printable set complete with free printable door hangers, signs and Thanksgiving gift tags. This fun Thanksgiving activity can be used in the classroom, neighborhood, or among family and friends.

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You may have heard of the Halloween tradition “you’ve been booed” where you surprise someone with a gift package full of Halloween cheer, and then ask them to continue sharing it with others. Well, “you’ve been gobbled” is the Thanksgiving version of sharing some holiday cheer with others.

You’ve been gobbled is a fun Thanksgiving tradition that you can get the whole family in on. It’s essentially Secret Santa but for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is all about what we are thankful for in our lives and friends, family, and neighbors are certainly on that list.

So how do you put together a you’ve been gobbled surprise gift basket or bag? Well, the first thing that you need to do is print the you’ve been gobbled free printables, and decide who you plan to surprise. Once you’ve decided on a couple of friends or neighbors you will need to decide what items you would like to surprise them with.

You’ve Been Gobbled Gift Ideas

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Let’s talk about some you’ve been gobbled gift ideas that you might want to include inside of your Thanksgiving surprise basket. A hot drink mix like hot chocolate or apple cider would be perfect, a Thanksgiving-themed pot holder or dish towel, or a fall-scented candle.

Some other gift ideas include a boxed cake mix with frosting, some fall-scented hand soap, a coffee mug, a can of pumpkin (include your favorite recipe for it), or a coloring book and crayons. Novelty Thanksgiving toys, candy, and a Thanksgiving card are also nice additions to your basket. You can put whatever you like inside of your gift basket, the point is just to share the Thanksgiving spirit with others.

Once you’ve decided on who your recipients are and what to put in the basket, it’s time to decide on how to drop it off.

How to You’ve Been Gobbled

How to Youve Been Goobled Printable Game

It’s easy to gobble friends, family and neighbors. First, using many of our ideas out together a low-cost basket (or bag) of treats. You can add cute gift tags to the outside of the bag. Make extra copies of the printable so when you Gobble the recipient, you can also drop off copies of the printable set.

Most people choose to leave their basket in a nice version of a ding dong ditch. Basically, you wait until a time that you know they are home, but are unlikely to run into them coming in or out, and set the basket on the porch with your you’ve been gobbled printable. Ring the doorbell and take off before you are seen!

Once that person has been gobbled, they will hang on the front door, the door hanger that says “we’ve been goobled.” The will use the extra copies of You’ve Been gobbled and gobble another friend or neighbor.

The fun is passed along down the street, down the hallway or around the circle of friends.

How can I use the Gobbled Printable Set?

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The best thing about this Gobbled Thanksgiving Tradition set is it can be used for many reasons in the month of November. Pas sit along the office for a fun holiday activity. Are you a teacher? This gobbled gift idea can be used in a school setting and move like wildfire from classroom to classroom. Imagine the joy that would bring Thanksgiving week before the holiday break comes.

Friends

Start a holiday tradition with friends and neighbors. This you’ve ben We’ve Been Gobbled set is perfect for neighbors and friends. It can even be accompanied with a Friendsgiving party invitation and left on a friend’s doorstep. In addition, consider a neighbor that doesn’t have family and friends for the holiday. Leave an extra Thanksgiving plate of Thanksgiving dinner so your friend can have a small feast. No need to pass the tradition along. The act of kindness can stop there.

Adults

You’ve heard of we’ve been booed, how about we’ve been boozed? The holiday season is a perfect time for friends and family, use this printable gobbled set to deliver boozy goodies. The you’ve been gobbled door hanger is perfect for attaching to the neck of a wine bottle on Thanksgiving day as a special thanksgiving treat.

Kids

Of course we would not be Frugal Coupon Living, if we weren’t talking about Elf ideas. Use this Gobbled printable as an Elf on the Shelf arrival idea. You could even dress Elf in in a turkey costume or pilgrim costume and have him/her deliver special Thanking treats as a welcome back idea!

Teachers

We all know how teachers can get burnt out with the craziness of the holiday season. This is perfect staff appreciation idea for a Thankful Thursday gift for a teacher. They can pay it forward to colleagues as a staff activity or graciously accept the gift for Thanksgiving and stop the activity there. In addition, this fun Thanksgiving activity for kids can be passed along from classroom to classroom. If you are the home room or PTA mom, ask your teacher about doing something like this to boost the morale of the school.

Whichever you choose, make sure that you let your kids in on your you’ve been gobbled project. It is a great way to teach them about the importance of caring for our friends and neighbors. Have them include a Thanksgiving coloring page, or a Thanksgiving card that they have made. Let them give their input on a gift that you include, and if they are fast runners you can let them leave the gift on the porch!

You’ve Been Gobbled Free Printable

free you've been goobled printable set

Download our free printables. including the You’ve Been + We’ve Been Gobbled Printable set. The kit comes with a door sign, door hangers, and Thanksgiving gift tags. Use the gift tags and attach them to baskets, the outside of paper lunch bags or a small gift boxes.

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The you’ve been gobbled Thanksgiving basket or gift bag is a great way to share some Thanksgiving cheer with those around you. Make sure that you include the you’ve been gobbled printables so that whomever you give it to can keep on paying it forward with holiday random acts of kindness. If someone has gobbled your family, make sure that you put the we’ve been gobbled door hanger on your door so that others will choose a family who hasn’t been gobbled yet.

You’ve Been Booed Holiday Ideas

The fun doesn’t end there. You can do this idea for every major holiday. Get Booed, Gobbled, Elfed, , Pierced, Egged and Shamrocked! These are all free holiday printables you can download today.

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Where to Find An Ugly Elf Sweater

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published date: November 14, 2019
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Where to Find An Ugly Elf Sweater and how to style it. Every Scout Elf will love accessorizing and showing off their new Christmas Couture. Holiday sweaters make for adorable elf ideas! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

This fun idea is from James Meebles on Instagram.

Are you loving the latest Elf on the Shelf Ideas? As a reminder, we bring you new Elf ideas, daily, in the months of November and December.  You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done for the past 6 years. For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Ugly Sweater Elf Idea with Piñata

Recreate the look!

This adorable Elf Idea is from Nicole. You can create this Ugly Elf Seater and Piñata Game using a few accessories.

… plus of course an Ugly Elf Sweater (more on that below!) To get your Elf to stand, use 12 inch doll stands, we recommend Kaiser.


There are many reasons to desire an Ugly Elf Sweater! Of course, the biggest reason is to give your The Elf on the Shelf doll some snazzy fashion. Every Scout Elf will love accessorizing and showing off their new Christmas Couture and most holiday sweaters makes for adorable elf ideas!

 

Where to buy an Elf Ugly Sweater for Elf?

Where to buy a Elf Ugly Christmas Sweater

We have a secret. Santa said we could tell you. Did you know that Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments turn into adorable Elf on the Shelf Fashion. Take a look at some of these creative ideas for Where to Find an Ugly Elf Sweater.

From bottle toppers, ornaments, claus couture, and more your Elf will be snazzy in his very own Elf sweater! Send him back to the North Pole in fashion each night, so he can show off his snazzy sweater to Mrs. Claus – I get she will be proud! You could even host your own Elf doll ugly sweater’ party.

For our Pinata Elf idea, we used Elf on the Shelf Hobby Lobby Ugly Sweater Ornaments. However take a look at these other places to find amazing Ugly Elf sweaters.

First, pick up the The Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Collection Exclusive Tacky Sweater & Tidings Set. Home of the official Elf on the Shelf! This would be the perfect fit.


What someting different from ugly Elf sweater claus couture fashion? Etsy sellers know what it’s all about The website is full of cute Christmas Sweaters for Elf. We like this Snowman Sweater.

This Ugly Sweater Bottle Topper will not only give elf a snazzy Christmas sweater, but will also give him a temporary Christmas hat! It’s so cute.


This Santa Elf Ugly Christmas Sweater will remind your elf who is boss – Santa!


Hobby Lobby does not disappoint when it comes to Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments. Get the Christmas Tree Sweater Ornament for Elf.

With these knit sweater and hat sets bottle toppers, Elf will have an outfit for the next four days!


Don’t forget, we have an entire set of Elf on the Shelf Printables Costumes that come with two ugly Christmas sweaters for Elf! You can see all that comes with our Elf on the Shelf Costume Printables – Seven Ideas, Eight Pages!

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Ugly Elf Sweaters

I you desire to be your own elf, take a look at these ugly elf sweaters for a ugly Christmas sweater party. Get in the Christmas spirit with these fun designs for a holiday party.

Shop this Green Elf Sweater. Your young child might love matching her Elf doll.

This women’s Red Ugly Elf Sweater Pullover is quite fantastic.

Son of a Nutcracker is a perfect phrase for this Red and Green Ugly Sweater.

Tipsy Elves always knows to to create the best ugly Christmas sweaters for the holiday season. This might be the ugliest Christmas Sweater with extra tinsel and pom pom design.

Elf Sweater Printables

You can also print your own Ugly Elf Sweaters! Choose between a cute argyle sweatshirt pattern or hilarious Santa sweater. Visit our Shopify Elf Store! We have Elf on the Shelf Costumes that include two ugly Christmas Sweater Printables!

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

Elf on The Shelf Christmas Tradition

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


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The Best Thanksgiving Games for Family & Friends

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Enjoy this fun Thanksgiving Games with family and friends. This Thanksgiving games printable include of the best Thanksgiving party games for a Friendsgiving, classroom party, or Thanksgiving potluck. You can even use these Thanksgiving game ideas to begin some new family traditions for fall.

Thanksgiving party games printable

There is something about cooler weather and the first leave to fall that makes me want to bring all the family tradition out. From fall festivals, picking apples, carving pumpkins, and hosting friends and family.

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to get together with family and friends. It’s a pretty chill holiday but definitely has many opportunity to not be a bore.

What are some Thanksgiving day activities?

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to wrap up your fall bucket list. Common thanksgiving traditions and activities include a morning Turkey Trot, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, anticipation of a silly Elf on the Shelf returning, baking, a backyard football game and perhaps lots of eating. There are plenty of activities and Thanksgiving games that can be done with both friends and family, kids and adults.

What do kids do at Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is full of fall traditions that are very exciting for kids. From baking pumpkin pie to watching football, creating Thanksgiving crafts to setting the Thanksgiving table, there are many activities and family traditions that kids and patriciate in.

Prepare activities for your next Thanksgiving with the kids in mind. Of course a family game night (or even a family game day) is a bit out of the norm on Thanksgiving but doesn’t mean you can’t try something new and non-traditional. If you are looking to bring a fun thanksgiving activities for adults, kids, family and friends, take a look at these unique Thanksgiving games for kids and adults that will create some amazing memories.

What are some games for a Thanksgiving party?

Thanksgiving Games

If you are looking for a list of activities to keep your guests entertained, take a look at these fun Thanksgiving party game ideas. Twelve of the best thanksgiving games for kids and adults that aren’t bingo, board games or football.

These DIY Thanksgiving Family games can be pulled together in a matter of seconds. With a list of easy game instructions and game supplies, they keep you organized and on track. Use for a Thanksgiving classroom party, for hosting a friendsgiving or add as a new family tradition for the fall.

Thanksgiving game ideas include…

Bobbing for Apples

You’ll need: Bucket, water, apples, string

In this traditional Thanksgiving game, players try to grab an apple out of a bucket of water using only their mouth. Need to adapt this game into something germ-free? This can be twisted into a similar game by typing apples on a string and hanging from a tree or pole (keeping everyone from sharing germs.)

Turkey Leg Ring Toss

You’ll need: Rings, tape, brown grocery bags, newspaper

Similar to ring toss, see how many rings you can get on the turkey legs. For a night game, add glow in the dark necklaces as your rings. For brief directions, turkey legs can easily be created using brown paper bags. Twist the top to make the leg.

Turkey Leg Hunt

You’ll need: Plastic Easter eggs, washi tape, candies or small prizes, plastic spoons,

Spin this Easter game into a hilaroius thanksgiving-themed activity. Similar to an Easter egg hunt, only seekers are finding the turkey legs. Easy to make. Lots of fun included. Of course everyone will love the prize inside!

Gobble. Gobble. Eat

You’ll need: A plate of Thanksgiving food

This Thanksgiving dinner game requires you to be on your feet while eating. Okay, you actually take a seat but you better be paying attention! Through pleasant conversation (don’t change what you are talking about), take turns spilling key words. make sure you follow the table instructions when you hear those key words.

Candy Corn Pyramid Toss

You’ll need: Gravy bowl, cups, candy corn, mini marshmallows

In this minute to win it challenge, see how many candy corns (or marshmallows) you can score in 60 seconds! Use gravy bowls or cups to catch the flying candy.

Turkey Bowling

You’ll need: Construction paper, plastic cups, pumpkins, 2-Liter bottles

Grab your Halloween pumpkins and let’s go bowling. With construction paper, you can decorate cups or 2-litter bottles into cute turkey crafts. Fun as an outdoor or backyard Thanksgiving game on turkey day.

Turkey Waddle Relay

You’ll need: Balloons

Thanksgiving requires outdoor games that don’t include football. Run waddle your way to the finish line in this Thanksgiving relay race. With a balloon between your legs, hobble to tag your teammate as they continue to race. Fastest team, wins.

Pumpkin Drop

You’ll need: Baskets, mini pumpkins

More waddling required in this relay race that add miniature pumpkins (yam or gourd.) No hand sand don’t let your pumpkin fall to the floor. Shake your tail feather as you go!

Pumpkin Roll

You’ll need: Pumpkins

Just like the Easter egg roll classic game, only with pumpkins. Roll your way to the finish line in this Thanksgiving day race. Stay in teams for this group game.

Candy Corn Search

You’ll need: Whipped cream, pie tins, candy corn

Get messy in this whipped cream pie tin game. See if you can be the first to find all the candy corn in this Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Game.

Roll on Relay

You’ll need: Sweet potatoes

Using your nose, get ready for laughter and squeals in this race against two players.  Here’s the twist, no hands!

Each of these games shares a brief description of how to play. Print the Thanksgiving party games printable (below) to get the entire list of games and full game descriptions as well as a supply checklist.

Printable Games for Thanksgiving

Using many common supplies you have around the house, enjoy these Holiday Games for Thanksgiving. These Thanksgiving-themed activities are sure to continue the fun for the whole family.

Our Thanksgiving games printables include…

Thanksgiving Party Games

Don’t waddle, run and download these twelve Thanksgiving games printable that keep the party lively and the guests laughing. This Thanksgiving printable PDF includes instructions and a supply list.

Thanksgiving Games Printable

Playing these unique and creative games will create ice breakers, deeper friendships and bring plenty of laughter. Appropriate for ages kids to adults!

Thanksgiving Games Printable PDF

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

Fun at home thanksgiving scavenger hunt for kids printable

Want another idea for Thanksgiving morning. Take your kids on a treasure hunt with this fun at home Thanksgiving Scavenger hunt. This set comes with both 20 rhyming riddles of kids for kids to solve and a Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt for toddlers and preschoolers. This fun activity can be inside with clue cards or outside with a checklist.

Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games

Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games

Do you love fast paced games? How about 60 second challenges? These fun Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games are perfectly themed for the fall!

Thanksgiving Charades Cards

Have you played charades? Thanksgiving charades is an excellent party game for adults and kids. In this word guessing game, one player acts out the word phrase while the rest of the group guesses. Try to act out some of these Thanksgiving themed charades cards including pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving potluck, cranberries and more.

If you are not ready to buy our Thanksgiving family games, download our free Thanksgiving printables including these free Thanksgiving Charades Cards.

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More Games for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving games for kids

The are a wide range of Thanksgiving games for kids, adults, family and friends. Take a look at some of these other fun Thanksgiving game ideas that aren’t football! use them in the classroom, at youth group, at a Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving potluck or with kids party.

It’s time to put the play back in your party plan without breaking the bank. Our goal is to bring you low-cost entertainment but plenty f fun!

Use as Thanksgiving games for kids for a classroom party, get creative and bring these as fun activities for Friendsgiving, or create new and exciting Family Traditions this Fall.

Fun Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games

Also download our Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games. Teammates will race to complete 60 second challenges to be declared the Turkey Bowl Champion.

Gather a few supplies likely already in your home including Turkey feathers, googly eyes, timer, dice, construction paper, plastic cups, sweet potatoes, pom poms, tissue box, clothespins and more.

Other homemade games you can do yourself are Thanksgiving Bingo, Thanksgiving Scattergories, Thanksgiving Mad Libs and more. These fun games are sure to build up an appetite so you can Sit and enjoy your Thanksgiving feast!

Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!

Get crafty too. These fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids can be done in the classroom or at home. Pin to Pinterest.

Now that you have the Thanksgiving entertainment planned, focus on the table! Look a look at this beautiful Thanksgiving Table Décor. They would be perfect for a friendsgiving, family dinner or an office Thanksgiving potluck.  Pin to Pinterest.

Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table



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Cute Christmas Handprint Art – Fun Activity for Kids

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published date: October 04, 2022
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Looking for family holiday traditions? In addition to decorating the Christmas tree and baking cookies, create cute Christmas handprint art. It’s a fun activity but also a sweet reminder of how much your toddlers and preschoolers are growing up!

Christmas Handprint Art Work Printables

Every year, during the holiday season, some families gather together to create Christmas art. This tradition is a cherished one, as it allows everyone to contribute in their own way and results in a piece of art that is truly unique. There are many different ways to create Christmas art, but one of the most popular is by using handprints.

Check out these Christmas handprint art ideas.

What ideas can I make with hand prints for Christmas?

These hand print worksheets have several different handprint ideas that are Christmas-themed. Handprint art is a great way to create a personal and unique piece of art. I’m going to share some of the Christmas crafts with handprints that are included in the PDF set.

Snow Globe

how to make a snow globe Christmas handprint art

Your child can place their handprint right in the center of the snow globe to show Santa where they live! You can jazz up this cute Christmas craft by adding a few touches once it is dry. First, grab a Sharpie permanent marker and decorate your handprint castle. drawing bricks and even a drawbridge door. Finally, consider adding glitter or silver & white pom-poms like falling snow.

Christmas Tree

how to make christmas tree Christmas handprint art

This handprint Christmas tree is a classic and easy-to-make project. You’ll be using several handprints to make the Christmas tree! It’s important to know how to make an adorable Christmas handprint tree. Do this in stages. Start with the bottom of the tree and do the first hand print, let it dry. Add the next hand print, let it dry. Finally, complete the last hand print at the top and… as you know… let it dry.

Tip: If you have more than one child, allow this to be a sibling craft with the largest hand at the base of the tree and the smallest chid’s hand at the top. This would make a family Christmas tree handprint craft.

Angel

how to make a angel Christmas handprint art

There is a beautiful angel that you can place your child’s handprints on. The angel uses two handprints, so this is an extra special part of the PDF. It actually makes a beautiful ornament or even tree topper after dried and laminated.

Christmas Penguins

how to make penguin Christmas handprints

Another fun part of the PDF are these Christmas penguins! These are so stinkin’ cute and would look great on any Christmas gift. You could even add a fun message like “waddle I do without you?” This is an opportunity for family Christmas handprint art. Two children can each make their own black and white penguin.

Santa Claus

how to make samta Christmas handprints

This handprint Santa Claus craft is perfect for younger kids! They will love getting their hands covered in paint to make this craft. You could pair this craft with a letter to Santa – just add to a Santa mailbox with your child’s wish list.

Snowmen

how to make cute snowman Christmas handprints

Do you wanna  build a snowman? This handprint snowmen could add a bit of a challenge. To make a fun hat for your handprint snowman, you will use multiple colors. Using a paint brush take your child’s hands and alternate green and red on their finger tips. Paint their palm a white, silver or light blue. Lay the hand to create a head. Using the opposite hand, lay the opposite hand facing toward the bottom to make the bottom of the snowman. Once dry, use googly eyes on top of the snow man or use construction paper to cute the eyes and carrot nose.

This si another opportunity for sibling Christmas handprint art, just use the larger hand on the bottom of the snowman.

Reindeer

how to make reindeer handprint Christmas craft

Make a fun reindeer or the entire handprint reindeer fleet for Santa. Once dry, draw with Sharpie permanent marker reindeer hooves, nose and eyes. Googly eyes would be a great addition as they add a fun 3-demensional look. If making a handprint Rudolph, add a red pom-pom for his nose.

Swedish Gnome Elves

how to make kids handprint Christmas elves craft

Who doesn’t love Elf fun during the holiday season? These Swedish handprint elves have a big beard. Much like a gnome, they have a very little bit of their face showing. In this case, only their nose. Color with markers or colored pencils and enjoy.

Ways to Use Preschool Christmas Handprint Art

Christmas traditions are not only meaningful to parents but create warm memories for kids too. In addition to baking cookies and decorating the Christmas tree, add a keepsake handprint Christmas craft that you can treasure for years to come. It’s a fun activity but also a sweet reminder of how much your toddlers and preschoolers are growing up!

There are many ways that you can use handprint art, but here are a few ideas to get you started on this fun activity for kids.

Make a Holiday Card

One of the most popular ways to use handprint art is to create a homemade card. This is a great way to show off your child’s artistic skills and it also allows you to send a personal message to friends and family. You can either use handprints to create the entire Christmas card or you can use them as an embellishment.

Sayings for Christmas card handprint ideas might include…

  • Merry Christmas!
  • Our Family Tree (and the year)
  • This isn’t just a Christmas tree as you can plainly see, I made it with my hand, which is party of me! It comes with lots of love especially to say, I hope you have a merry & bright Christmas day!
  • Let it snow!
  • This is to remind you when I have grown so tall, that once I was little and my hands were very small.
  • Look very closely and you will see, that Santa’s beard was made by me! Hang this Santa on your wall, to remember when my hands were small.

Use as Holiday Decoration

Another great way to use handprint art is to create holiday decorations. You can make a garland, wreath, ornaments, or even an Advent calendar. One idea is to let these projects dry and then cut out your designs. Once cut you can laminate the art.  Either display it as is or add a hole punch and string and hang on the Christmas tree as a fun DIY ornament for kids.

This is a great way to decorate your home in a unique and personal way.

Give as a Gift

If you are looking for a unique and thoughtful gift, look no further than handprint art. You can frame a piece of artwork out of the pages in the PDF below. This is a great keepsake gift for grandparents and family members that will be cherished for years to come.

Once you make the handprint Christmas craft ideas, you’ll have plenty of ways to use them around your home.

Christmas Handprint Art Printable PDF

Ready to start a new tradition this Christmas? Grab the kids, paint their little hands and enjoy making these Christmas keepsakes with Handprints. You can keep the little handprints and crafts to create framed art, Christmas ornaments or fun handprint cards as gifts.

Christmas handprint ideas for crafts

What you get with purchase:

  • 8 Christmas Themed Handprint Worksheets for Toddlers or the Preschool Classroom
  • Examples: Fun Christmas Handprint Card Sayings
  • Examples: Christmas Handprint Craft Guide Tutorial

Grab the printable PDF here. Once you print it out, you can start making the hand print art ASAP. Do as many of the handprint activities as you’d like!

Click Here to Get the Christmas Handprint Art PDF Set

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More Christmas Fun

There are plenty of ways to incorporate fun activities for kids into the holiday season.

First day a look at these Christmas Traditions. From Christmas books to kids activities, holiday crafts and more… 25 ideas you should start now! Pin to Pinterest.

Fun Christmas traditions

This Christmas Fun Jar is your family bucket list for things do to during winter break. Beat the boredom busters with this huge list of ways to have fun with the kids. Pin to Pinterest.

This fun Slime Box Christmas Craft not only create a low-cost Christmas gift, it’s a fun Christmas activity with the kids. Comes with a free Christmas printable. Pin to Pinterest.

If low cost arts and crats are you jam, also enjoy these fun Dollar Tree Christmas DIY Ideas. Includes fun low-cost Christmas crafts that will put together you DIY Christmas decor. Pin to Pinterest.

DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Decorations

 

The next time you’re looking for a fun and festive activity, consider making some handprint art! It’s a great way to create a personal and unique piece of art. With Christmas being so close, you can create these handprint art pieces as gifts or decorations for your home.

handprint art ideas

This is a great year round activity for the kids. Find more handprint craft ideas on Frugal Coupon Living.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Get creative and have fun with it.

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