The Gummy Bear Garland
15 minutes · Low cost · 5–12 years · No mess
At some point in the night the elf got into the treats and decided the elf door needed decorating. What hangs there in the morning is a long string of gummy bears, swinging gently above the little doorway. It is half decoration, half breakfast, and it will not be there for very long.
What you need
- Gummy bears or similar (1 bag)
- Strong thread or dental floss (about an arm's length)
- A needle
How to do it
- Take a long needle and something strong to thread with — dental floss or craft wire both work.
- Thread gummy bears, popcorn or small soft treats onto it until you have a garland.
- Hang it above the elf door, over a houseplant or across a picture frame.
- Leave the open bag by the elf door with a small hole in it, as evidence.
What you tell the children
“That garland is far too long for someone my size. Could you help me take it down and bite every single bear off carefully? It is a very important elf job.”
The note the elf leaves
I was decorating our door for Christmas. It came out a little bit too delicious. Whoops.
Your elf
The printable version is in the app — with your elf's name on it, and your child's.
One idea every night
The app spreads the ideas across the nights up to Christmas, reminds you in the evening and prints the letters. Twelve are free, and 70 more come with the season pass.
