10 elf arrival ideas + an “I’m back” letter

Ten easy ideas for the elf’s first morning, plus a free “I’m back” letter from the elf you can edit. Tell us where to send the link.

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Easy ideas for the elf’s first morning, each with the time it takes and what you need:

  • The welcome note on the pillow (about 2 minutes)
  • Perched in the Christmas tree (about 2 minutes)
  • The little suitcase (about 5 minutes)
  • Landed in the cereal (about 3 minutes)
  • The snowy landing (about 3 minutes)
  • The coffee-filter parachute (about 5 minutes)
  • The welcome kit (about 5 minutes)
  • Sitting inside a mug (about 2 minutes)
  • The “name me” sign (about 3 minutes)
  • Reading the family’s favorite book (about 2 minutes)

Plus a welcome back party and an “I’m back” letter from the elf you can copy, print or edit.

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