I hope you LOVE your Crisp Cringle elf kit! These are the instructions for the 2024 24 day PTA kit! This kit is intended to start December 1st and end Christmas Eve, although we did include a few extras! The order of the days are a suggestion and meant to help keep the kit organized, but feel free to switch them around as you please!
Before you start, you will need Hershey’s kisses and chocolate chips for a couple of the days. You might also grab carrots and extra candy (optional). If you have ANY questions or issues, please feel free to dm me @crispcollectiveig on Instagram or email info@crispcollective.org. Can’t wait to “elf” together!
Extras in the Bag Labeled Days 1-5
In this bag you should find these cards that say Claus Pause. These are not assigned to any specific day. They are just a fun way to leave your child individual notes throughout the month! There should be two per kid.
We wanted to give your elf a little style this year, so all kits come with a pair of green sneakers. Loosen the laces and place your elf’s foot inside!
You will also find two blank cards. These are also not assigned to any specific day, but are for you to write anything personal from your elf, while still keeping with the look of the rest of the kit. We added these based on customer feedback last year.
Day 1
Arrival Day!
Supplies: Falalala Look Who’s Here card, mini wooden easel, 5×7 Sleeps ‘Til Christmas card, Gingerbread magnet-all found in the Bag marked, “Days 1-5”
Instructions:
Place the small card on the easel. Place the countdown out for your child to find. We attached a magnet to the back of the countdown, so it can be displayed on your fridge or dishwasher. Your family can move Mrs. Claus’s gingerbread each day as we count down the number of sleeps until Santa arrives!
Day 2:
Supplies: The merry and bright card, glasses, and umbrella from the Bag marked “Days 1-5.” Mini solo cup is loose in the box.
Instructions: Place glasses on elf’s face. Place umbrella in cup. Set out card. If you have a lamp, place your elf under the light so it looks like he’s working on his tan!
Day 3:
Supplies: Feliz Navidad card, easel, straw, blindfold, string for pinata-all found in the bag labeled, “Days 1-5”, mini pinata-located in your box.
Instructions: Place the card on the mini easel. Tie the blindfold around your elf’s eyes. Tie the string to the handle of the pinata and hang it from a cabinet knob or wherever makes sense for your home. Place the straw in your elf’s hands. If you have two elves, one can be holding the pinata string, while the other holds the straw.
Day 4:
Supplies: Pinata, Fiesta then Siesta card- found in the bag labeled, “Days 1-5”, Letter to Santa (1 per child)- these are located at the bottom of your box, as they were too large for the bag.
Instructions: Unwrap some of your Hershey’s kisses and save the chocolate for Day 13 . Spread the wrappers around like the pinata has been busted and all the candy has been eaten. Feel free to add additional candy just for fun. Place your elf in a sleeping position. Place the letter to Santa to the side.
Have your child fill out their letter to Santa for the elf to deliver after his nap. For the picture, they can draw a self-portrait or you can add a photo. We used heavy cardstock, so that this can be a sweet keepsake for you!
Day 5:
Supplies: I Mustache you a question card, Strip of mustache stickers- both found in the bag labeled “Days 1-5”
Instructions: Place one mustache on your elf. Use the remaining mustaches to add to family photos, books in your child’s room, food in the fridge…whatever will get the biggest laugh! Place your elf and card nearby.
Day 6:
Supplies: Claus Cocoa Company- located at the bottom of your box
Instructions: Fold along the lines to create your cocoa stand. Place your elf inside. I placed ours in a little cup behind the stand to help him stay still.
It would be fun to set out some mugs and hot cocoa on this day! I have some free hot cocoa bar printables and a slow cooker hot cocoa recipe HERE as well!
Day 7:
Supplies: Jot down Joy card, scratch art ornament(s), stylus, string-all found in the bag labeled “Days 7-14”, mini easel
Instructions: Place card on the easel. Ask your child to use the stylus to scratch a design on their ornament. Turn it over and draw a picture or write a note. Gift the ornament to someone who could use some happy! Spreading a little joy!
Day 8:
Supplies: Fish in packet- located in the bag labeled ” Days 7-14″
Instructions: Take the fish out of the packet, and place it flat in your hand. Read the sticker to see what the fish’s reaction means (it reacts to body heat!). Keep the fish in the bag when not in use. This is a fun one to share with family and friends!
Day 9:
Supplies: Shoe Shoe Train sign from the bag labeled “Days 7-14”
Instructions: Place shoes in a line/train. Place your elf in the front shoe, holding the sign. Allllllll aboard!
Day 10:
Supplies: Mini sign-loacated in the bag labeled “Days 7-14”, Cup with lid- located in your box
Instructions: Bend your elf’s knees and wrap his arms around them. Place him in your cup. Add the sign and pop the lid on, making sure it seals. Take your elf with you throughout the day! We made sure this cup fits in a cup holder so that he can also ride safely in the car!
Day 11:
Supplies: Tacky Christmas sweater 5×7, Name tag, JOY sweater-all found in the bag labeled “Days 7-14”, mini easel
Instructions: Put JOY sweater on your elf, Place 5×7 on the easel and set out name tags.
Help your child figure out their elf name and write it on the card.
That night place the card and your elf by your child while they are asleep and snap a pic.
Day 12:
Supplies: I tried to bring you to the party sign-located in the bag labeled “Days 7-14”
Instructions: Set your elf and sign next to the pic you snapped the night before. If you have more than one child, scroll to see the next one or make a side by side pic.
Day 13:
Supplies: Shrinking machine strip found in the bag labeled, “Days 7-14”, kisses (unwrapped), chocolate chips
Instructions: Fold the Shrinking machine one the lines so it stands up. Place the kisses on one half of the strip, chocolate chips on the other…Christmas magic!
Day 14:
Supplies: Shrinking machine card, 2 tiny soldiers, 1 tiny snowman, 1 tiny reindeer and a magnifying glass, all located in the bag labeled, “Days 7-14” , wooden easel
Instructions: Place the card in the easel and set the magnifying glass in front. Hide the 4 tiny friends that fell victim to the shrinking machine around the house. Your kids can use the magnifying glasses to help their elf find his friends.
Day 15:
Supplies: Small snowman card and carrots card, located in the bag labeled, “Days 5-24”
Instructions: Place the small snowman card somewhere where your kids will see it!
Place your elf in the fridge with the carrot answer card. Incorporate carrots if you want!
Day16:
Supplies: Christmas light scavenger hunt card.
Instructions: Set this out or have your elf and this list waiting in the car! Check each item off as you look at Christmas lights!
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Day 17:
Supplies: Scratch an act of kindness card, located in the bag labeled “Days 15-24”, a coin
Instructions: Have your child scratch the center of a flower to reveal an act of kindness. You can see what’s under each scratch off below:
Day 18:
Supplies: Reindeer poop card, located in the bag labeled “Days 15-24”, wooden easel, chocolate chips
Instructions: Place the card on the easel. Use the chocolate chips to spell words….your child’s name, Merry Christmas, or simply poop….poop jokes are always a hit at my house!
Day 19:
Supplies: 5 bowling pins, ball, large bowling card, small bowling card, located in the bag labeled, “Days 15-24”, wooden easel
Instructions: Place card on the easel, set up pins in a V formation, set out small card and ball. Let your children take turns rolling the ball to knock down pins from 1-2 feet away. The first one to 25 wins!
Day 20:
Supplies: Twine, clothespins, wash and dry sign, all located in the bag labeled, “Days 15-24”, sweater from Day
Instructions: Tie the twine up and hang the sweater, sign and your elf!
Day 21:
Supplies: Do I look taller mini sign, located in the bag labeled, “Days 15-24”, 2 wrapping paper, paper towel or toilet paper rolls. You could also use your child boots!
Instructions: Place your elf’s legs in the rolls (like stilts) and prop him against a wall. Place the sign.
Day 22:
Supplies: Mummey card from the bag labeled,”Days 15-24″, toilet paper
Instructions: Wrap your elf like a mummey and/or TP your bathroom or child’s room. Place the card next to your elf.
Day 23:
Supplies: Roll a snowman card, dice, located in your bag labeled, “Days 15-24”, a piece of paper, crayons, pencils or markers.
Instructions: On a piece of paper, draw three snowballs, small-medium-large, to represent your snowman’s body. Roll the dice to create the rest! Your snowman will be different every time you play! !
Day24:
Supplies: Farewell card, Santa sprinkles card, sprinkles, located in the bag labeled “Days 15-24”, scissors, wooden easel
Instructions: Sign your farewell card from your elf and set it on the easel. Set out the sprinkles and card. On Christmas Eve help your child cut the sprinkles in half and spread on the yard to guide Santa’s sleigh.
I cannot thank you enough for “elfing” with us this year! My hope is that this kit helped bring JOY to your family and took some stress off of you in an already stressful season! Thank you for letting us play a small part in your family’s Christmas magic!
