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Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Free Printable Fortune Teller

12.11.2023 by Emily // Leave a Comment

Giggles and Glee: the Elf on the Shelf is delighting the kids with his silly elf jokes. What are the latest antics from Jingle, our Elf on the Shelf? One of the Elf’s traditional duties is spreading laughter throughout the house, often through his mischievous behavior. Each morning, he surprises us with a new joke […]

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Scratch-Off Holiday Gift Tags

12.08.2023 by Emily // 14 Comments

Download the free printable to make gift tags that hide the receiver’s name… until it’s revealed by scratching off part of the tag. Do you make everything with your Cricut? Use this free SVG and Print Then Cut to cut out three pages of gift tags. When I was a kid, I loved to peek […]

Categories // Christmas, Printables & Hand Cut Projects

Elf on the Shelf Free Customizable PDF Arrival Letter

11.30.2023 by Emily // Leave a Comment

Unlock the Magic: Download a free Customizable Personalized Arrival Letter for Your Elf on the Shelf. Customize your elf’s arrival letter by adding your kids’ names and your Elf’s name. Here’s a free, easy-to-use template that will add an extra sprinkle of joy to your Elf on the Shelf’s arrival. Why Personalize Your Elf’s Arrival? […]

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Christmas Craft Countdown – it’s a surprise!

10.04.2023 by Emily // Leave a Comment

Imagine, a magical cube that spreads into a winter wonderland. The HTV snowflakes are like little snow kisses from the North Pole, adding that extra special touch to your creation. And, right in the center, a cherished photo is captured in a tiny globe, like a little memory treasure. That’s what we’ll be creating together […]

Categories // Christmas, Events

Elf on the Shelf Fillable PDF Goodbye Letter

12.23.2022 by Emily // Leave a Comment

Download this free fillable PDF Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letter so you can customize your elf’s departure letter by adding your kids’ names and your Elf’s name. It’s easy to personalize your Elf’s goodbye letter. Download the free PDF from the Free Files Folder – it’s file #95 – Elf on the Shelf – […]

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Elf on the Shelf – easy ideas with free printable PDF note cards

12.20.2022 by Emily // 2 Comments

Here are four more ideas for your Elf on the Shelf. They all have free printable PDF signs. (Download instructions are at the bottom of the page.) Elf on the Shelf’s Baby Elf Daycare I saw the ‘nanny elf’ idea here and just had to do it! The strollers are from Dollar Tree. If you’re […]

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Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Secret Message

12.16.2022 by Emily // Leave a Comment

Kids love it when their Elf on the Shelf has a challenge for them! They need to decode the free printable secret message PDF to learn that their Elf has hidden candy canes for them to find. The fun little Elf on the Shelf has struck again! This time, they’ve left a letter written in […]

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas with free Printable Notes

12.12.2022 by Emily // 3 Comments

Looking for more fun ideas for your Elf on the Shelf? Free printable Elf on the Shelf notes make these easy to do. Need some blank Elf-themed stationery? Scroll down to the bottom of the post for free printable PDF blank Elf on the Shelf Note Cards. Elf Art Studio (Free Printable & Using things […]

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Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt

12.07.2022 by Emily // Leave a Comment

We’re always hunting for new free Elf on the Shelf printables! Kids love this easy scavenger hunt. The Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt is my kids’ favorite every year. Yesterday, my daughter wrote this note to Jingle, our Elf. Obviously, it’s time to create a new treasure hunt for them! It’s a pain to […]

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Easy Tear Away Gift Card Holders with the Cricut Joy

12.23.2021 by Emily // 1 Comment

Nothing like waiting until the last minute…. I have gift cards for a few people that I haven’t made a card for. (Sorry, teachers.) And I can’t just hand them the card; that would be weird, right? So I designed a very simple gift card holder. You can’t see the gift card inside; they need […]

Categories // Christmas, Cricut Projects

Menorah in a Holiday Explosion Box

11.23.2021 by Emily // 1 Comment

Need a little gift celebrating Hanukkah? Make the Holiday Explosion Box with a cute mini-menorah standing in the center! Materials needed The free SVG (located in the Free Files Folder) – it’s design #61 – Mini-Menorah Heavy black cardstock or posterboard Cricut Maker or Explore cutting machine Blue LightGrip mat (for the card stock or posterboard) Green Standard Grip Mat […]

Categories // Christmas, Cricut Projects, Explosion Boxes, Holidays

Miniature Snowman in center of Explosion Box

11.18.2021 by Emily // 4 Comments

Download the free SVG to make the Holiday Explosion Box with a happy, cute snowman in the center! I’ve created another option to put into the center of your Holiday Explosion Box, as requested. Isn’t this little snowman fun and cute? Materials needed The free SVG (located in the Free Files Folder) – it’s design […]

Categories // Christmas, Cricut Projects, Explosion Boxes

DIY Holiday Cricut Crafts

11.15.2021 by Emily // 2 Comments

This holiday season, 14 of us craft bloggers teamed up to bring you a wide selection of things to make celebrating the season. Most of these are Holiday Cricut Crafts, but there are a few you can make without a cutting machine. I love how “holiday season” covers the time from Thanksgiving to Christmas and […]

Categories // Christmas, Cricut Projects

DIY Holiday Explosion Box Gift

11.12.2021 by Emily // 17 Comments

Learn to make an explosion box gift for the holidays with this detailed step-by-step tutorial and free SVGs.

Categories // Christmas, Explosion Boxes, Photo Gifts

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