Christmas Elf Puppets

by Mikee Elf

These Christmas Elf puppets are so cute and even more fun to make. A perfect DIY Christmas craft activity to keep you and your own little elves entertained during the Holiday season.

Kids will love creating and playing with these official North Pole Times characters that can't be found anywhere else on the internet.

Choose Template

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

- Printer paper or card stock (the heavier the weight, the better)
- Printed Christmas Puppets template
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Hole Punch
- 4 pcs Metal Brads

Directions to make Christmas Elf Puppets:

1. Choose then print the elf template(s) you want to create on a heavy paper-weight stock (the heavier the weight, the better) or card stock.

All stock will work but a heavier weight will be sturdier.

2. If you chose the black & white version, color it in now. You can try to match the colors of the elves or use any colors you like! Be creative and have fun.

You can also choose to have the template(s) laminated to treasure as a keepsake for generations. If you decide to do that, now is the time. Be sure to use a laminator that fully seals the paper or card stock.

3. Cut out the template. Take your time, there's no rush.

(Fair warning, some of these templates have some tricky curves that need to be navigated, so be ready, grownups, to lend a helping hand with the scissors.)

4. Punch holes in each marked area. The arms and legs will have one hole each, the body will have four.

5. Connect the puppet parts by inserting the metal brads into the holes and folding the brad tabs on the back.

6. You’re done! It’s time to play with your new Christmas Elf paper puppet! Put 'em in different poses, take pictures and send them to your friends.

We'll have more puppets coming soon so check back to complete the whole set!

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Mikee Elf

Mikee Elf is a Psychology Major at the School of Wonders Elf Academy who just loves anything arts and crafts. When Gizmo Elf posted a job opening on the Elf bulletin board, she was first to apply.