Crafts for Kids!

Create your very own North Pole Times Elf Puppets with this fun and easy DIY craft! Perfect for kids and families, this festive project brings the beloved North Pole Times characters to life. Using simple materials, kids can make their own adorable elf puppets and put on a holiday puppet show. A wonderful holiday activity for classrooms, family gatherings, or as a special keepsake from the North Pole!

Christmas Heart Ornament Craft

Create heartfelt holiday memories with this easy DIY Christmas Heart Ornament Craft! Perfect for kids and families, this festive craft lets you design beautiful heart-shaped ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree. Using simple materials, these handmade ornaments add a personal touch to your holiday décor. Ideal for classrooms, family crafting sessions, or as thoughtful gifts, this craft is a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer!

Christmas Paper Ornaments

Bring the magic of the North Pole into your home with DIY Christmas Paper Ornaments featuring North Pole Times characters! This fun and easy craft lets kids and families create colorful, handmade ornaments inspired by your favorite North Pole elves. Perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree or giving as gifts, these paper ornaments add a festive, personal touch to your holiday décor. Great for classrooms, family crafting sessions, or holiday parties, this craft is a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer!

Christmas Pop Up Cards

Create festive cheer with DIY Christmas Pop-Up Cards featuring North Pole Times characters! This fun and easy craft allows you to design unique, handmade pop-up cards that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Perfect for sending holiday greetings or giving as personalized gifts, these pop-up cards add a special touch to your Christmas celebrations. Whether crafting with kids, in the classroom, or at a holiday party, this simple craft is sure to delight family and friends alike!

Clothespin Snowman Craft

Create festive fun with this easy Clothespin Snowman Craft, perfect for kids and families during the holiday season! Using simple materials like clothespins, paint, and accessories, you can make charming little snowmen to decorate your home, Christmas tree, or even use as personalized gifts. This DIY craft is ideal for classroom activities, holiday parties, or as a fun family project to enjoy together. A creative way to bring a touch of winter magic to your Christmas celebrations!

Gizmo Elf Can’t Locate Santa in Orbit

Jiller Elf seeks help to find Santa’s position

by Elvin Elf

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Gizmo Elf looked worried.

Of course, Gizmo always looked a little worried — but today, he looked extra worried. Extra-extra worried. The kind of worried that makes an elf sigh into a telescope.

Jiller Elf stepped beside him at the workbench.
She had come to help Santa’s Chief Inventor Elf finish the rescue rocket — the one that would bring Santa back home from orbit.

“What’s the matter, Gizmo?” she asked gently. “Is something wrong with the rocket?”

“Oh, no, not at all,” Gizmo said quickly. “The rocket is coming along great. It should be ready to launch right on schedule.”

Jiller raised an eyebrow. “Then why do you look like someone mixed mustard into your cocoa?”

Gizmo sighed again and peered into his telescope.
“We don’t know where Santa Claus is.”

Jiller blinked. “Well… he’s in space, Gizmo. Orbiting Earth.”

“Yes, but where in orbit?” Gizmo tugged a globe toward him and spun it with a dramatic whirr. “This planet is enormous! Santa could be above Toronto… San Diego… Rochester… London… Tokyo!” He threw up his hands. “He could be anywhere. Space is a pretty big place, you know.”

Jiller stared at the spinning globe.
“I see the problem.”

Gizmo nodded sadly. “We have no way to find him.”

[by Elvin Elf]

But Jiller’s eyes suddenly brightened.

“I think,” she said slowly, “I might have an idea.”

She grabbed her scarf and dashed for the door.

“Where are you going?” Gizmo called after her.

“To see Elvin Elf — the publisher of The North Pole Times!” she shouted. “If Santa’s out there, our newspaper might be able to help!”

The workshop door slammed behind her, leaving Gizmo alone with his telescope, his globe, and his mountain of inventor worries.

What does Jiller have in mind?
And how can a humble newspaper help find Santa in space?

Keep reading The North Pole Times to find out!
Santa’s Official News Source!
#1 in Santa News! Trusted Worldwide!

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