Crafts for Kids!

Create your own holiday mystery with the Super Secret Decoder Wheel, inspired by Super Secret Jack Spinner, the Specialized Sleuth, and his Mighty Sidekick Zachery, the Kosmic Kid! This fun DIY project lets kids unlock secret messages just like their favorite holiday heroes. Perfect for classroom activities, party games, or family craft time, the Decoder Wheel encourages creativity and problem-solving. Kids will love using their new decoding skills to send festive messages or create personalized puzzles, just like the Mighty Duo!

Sponge Painted Snowman

Get creative with this fun and easy Sponge Painted Snowman craft! Perfect for kids and families, this DIY project uses simple sponges and paint to create a festive snowman masterpiece. A great addition to your holiday crafts collection, it’s ideal for classrooms, home decorations, or as a unique gift for friends and family. Celebrate the winter season with this cheerful, hands-on craft that adds a personal touch to your Christmas festivities.

Sock Snowman

Create a charming Sock Snowman with this easy holiday craft! Perfect for kids and families, this DIY project turns simple socks into adorable snowmen, making it a fun and festive activity for the Christmas season. Great for holiday classrooms, craft parties, or homemade gifts, this Sock Snowman craft adds a personal touch to your decorations and brings the magic of winter right to your home.

Santa's Sleigh Craft

Create a magical Christmas tradition with this Santa's Sleigh Craft! Perfect for kids, this simple yet fun DIY project lets little ones build their own Santa sleigh using easy-to-find materials. Ideal for holiday classrooms, family activities, or festive decorations, this craft brings the North Pole to life and adds a touch of Christmas magic to your celebrations

Santa Paper Plate Mask

Bring Santa to life with this fun and easy DIY Santa Paper Plate Mask craft! Perfect for kids, this simple craft lets little ones create their own Santa mask using a paper plate and basic supplies. Ideal for holiday parties, classroom activities, or festive dress-up play, this craft is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and add some extra cheer to your celebrations!

Concerned Elves Keep Busy

Elves, Reindeer Try To Get Back To Business

by Jiller Elf

In many ways, it was just another December day at the North Pole. Everyone in sight was getting ready for The Big Night--Christmas Eve, when Santa would take his sleigh filled with toys and head out to deliver them to all the children in the world who celebrate Christmas. Elves scurried to and fro. Some had bags of letters to Santa, some had toys to be put into boxes, others had boxes needing to be filled with toys.

Yes, everywhere one looked, there were elves being busy. However, there was a big absence at the North Pole, because Santa was out looking for his two missing reindeer.

"I don't like it when Santa's not here so close to Christmas Eve," said Twinkle Elf, as he went through the latest updates on the Naughty and Nice list. "Why did he have to go out and look for Ajax and Scooby himself?"

[by Jiller Elf]

"Because they're his reindeer," said Smitty Elf, who had decided to help Twinkle out this day. "Santa doesn't want us to be worrying about those two poor reindeer..."

"And Waldo," added Twinkle.

"Yes, and Waldo Elf as well." said Smitty. "Santa thinks he knows where they all are, and he says he can get them back quickly. Plus he's got Holly Elf with him, too, and she's got the sharpest eyes of all the Elves. I'm sure they'll be back soon."

Over at Santa's house, Louis Elf was trying to keep Mrs. Claus occupied by showing her some of his latest designs for Santa's outfit.

"I know you say you must have red be ze color for ze suit, but zere are so many deeferent shades of red" said Louis, showing her different pieces of cloth. "And eef you look at zese designs, I can show you how I can make Santa look much sleemer..."

Mrs. Claus smiled sadly and kissed the fashion elf on the cheek. "It's nice of you to try, Louis, but you won't distract me with your fake accent and outlandish designs. I'll just have to keep my chin up and pray that Santa and Holly will be OK."

Just then, Gizmo came bursting in the room, with his own personal laptop in his hands. "We've got our first email from Santa!" he cried.

What's going on with Santa? Has he found the reindeer? Keep reading The North Pole Times to find out!

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