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Elf Craft (Free Printable Build an Elf Template)

Make your own elf craft this Christmas using our free printable elf template. Perfect for at home or in classrooms.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Activity Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: Kate Williams

Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Glue or double sided tape
  • Coloring materials coloring pencils, crayons or colored markers

Materials

  • Build an Elf PDF
  • White paper or cardstock

Instructions

  • Print your elf craft template onto white paper or cardstock. Paper is fine for this activity but using cardstock will make it more durable.
    elf craft template
  • Color your elf using your markers, colored pencils or crayons. You can also color the candy cane and present if you'd like to use these.
  • Using scissors, carefully cut out all the different elf pieces and accessories.
  • To assemble your elf, glue the head onto the body of your elf and stick the legs onto the back of your elf. Glue their belt onto their body.
  • Glue the paper bell onto the end of your elf's hat and then stick this onto the top of their head.
    elf craft for kids

Notes

You can turn this craft into a Christmas tree decoration by attaching a loop of ribbon either taped to the back of your elf or by using a hole punch to make a hole in their hat where you can attach the ribbon.
If you print your template onto cardstock then you could also turn this craft into a puppet by attaching a craft stick onto the back of it.
Tried this?Mention @craftsonsea - we'd love to see and maybe share it!