Zip Line Across the Living Room
A classic for a reason: the elf zooms across the room on a string zip line.
10 min setup No mess 2 items
Sticky Note Graffiti
The elf covers a mirror or door in sticky notes spelling a message or making a picture.
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How to set it up
- Pick a mirror, fridge or bedroom door.
- Use sticky notes to spell a word like “HI” or make a simple tree shape.
- Leave the elf holding the last sticky note.
What you need
- Sticky notes
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