These are the instructions for the 2026 Crisp Cringle 14 Day kit!
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This kit is intended to supplement your own elf adventures! 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!
We hope you will follow along as we “elf” together on Instagram @crispcollectiveig HERE. We will set each day up via video in stories! I look forward to doing this tradition together all year! Thank you for letting us help create a bit of Christmas magic for your family! If you have any questions or issues, don’t hesitate to reach out via Etsy or email info@crispcollective.org.
Day 1: Special Delivery
Supplies: Red and white striped envelope box-packed on top when you open your kit, “Look who’s here! Special Delivery” card- in the bag marked “Days 1-7”, white crinkle from the bottom of your box (optional).
Instructions: Fold your box. Place white crinkle paper at the bottom. Place your elf in the delivery box. Sign your elf’s names at the bottom of the “Look who’s here!” card and place it in the box. If you have more than one elf, each elf gets their own box.
Let the fun begin!!!
Day 2: Which Shoes to Choose?
Supplies: Silver metallic elf shoes, pink glitter shoes (for those that ordered in July), “Which shoes should I choose?” card- all found in the bag labeled “Days 1-7”, an assortment of shoes
Instructions:
Line up an eclectic mix of shoes….mom’s, dad’s, sports’ shoes, skis….whatever your kids will think is fun! Add the provided elf shoes to the mix! Place the elf in one of the shoes and display the card. Once your child chooses the shoes for their elf, have them arrive in them from day 3 on! If you have both the pink and silver, feel free to mix them up for the days as you wish!
Just loosen the laces a bit and the sneakers just slide on!
Day 3: O-FISH-ally Christmas!
Supplies: “O-FISH-ally” card, mini clothespin, and straw- located in the bag labeled, “Days 1-7”, roll of string-located inside the clear cup, blue fish lantern- loose in your kit in its own plastic packaging.
NOTE: We will use the roll of string several times throughout the month! There is also the option to re-use the straw on Day 23.
Instructions: Put your fish lantern together per the package instructions. Tie the string to one end of the straw to create a fishing pole. Tie the other end to the hook at the top of the fish. Place your elf somewhere high in your home….on a light fixture, ceiling fan, fireplace mantle, top of cabinets, etc. Place the fishing pole in your elf’s arms so it appears he caught the fish. You may want to use an extra piece of string to tie the pole to the elf’s arms or tape to make the pole more secure. Write the number of days left until Christmas on your card. Clip the “O-FISH-ally” card to the string.
EXTRA ELVES: If you purchased supplies for extra elves, you will tie the gummy worm to the end of your string instead of the fish!
Day 4: Santa’s Spa Day
Supplies: Wooden easel, “Santa’s Spa” card, bag of balloons
Instructions: Blow up the balloons. These blow up easier if you stretch them a bit first or use a Balloon Buddy. Place the balloons in a sink or bathtub to represent bubbles. Place your elf in the bubbles. Place the card on the easel and set it to the side or place the card without the easel in the bubbles.
NOTE: I saved a few of these balloons to use in my “elfstacle” course on Day 20, but totally up to you!
Day 5: Elf Wrapping Booth
Supplies: Elf wrapping booth sheet- 8×10 sheet, located at the bottom of your kit, 2 small “wrapped this for you!” cards in the bag labeled, “Days 1-7”, black plastic cup located in the clear cup, wrapping paper (optional!)
Instructions: Fold your elf wrapping booth sheet along the white lines to make a tri-fold.
Place your elf inside the black cup so he is balanced. Place the cup behind the trifold so the elf’s face shows through the square cutout.
NOTE: We will use this cup again later in the kit. DO NOT throw it away!
Optional: Use wrapping paper to wrap a couple of random items to make your kids laugh….shoes, items in their lunchbox, their breakfast, etc. Place the small “wrapped this for you” cards next to these items. If you have multiple elves, you can put one in the booth and the others by the items you wrapped!
In this example, I wrapped the spoon and cup for breakfast!
Day 6: Feed me Elves
Supplies: Giant eyes and mouth-located at the bottom of the box, “Feed me Elves” card-located in the bag labeled, “Days 1-7”
Instructions: Place the eyes and mouth on your tree. Place your elf/elves in the mouth so it appears the tree is eating him!
Day 7: Help!
Supplies: HELP! card-located in the “Days 1-7” bag, string-lose in your box, additional toys (optional)
Instructions: Tie your elf up using the string, displaying the HELP! sign. You might choose to have dolls, stuffed animals, action figures, dinosaurs, etc. holding your elf hostage….whatever your kids will find funniest!
NOTE: We will use this string a couple of times throughout the month!
Day 8: Ornament
Supplies: Snowman ornament, “Nice list”card, “Signed, sealed, delivered!” card
Instructions: Write your child/children’s names on the “nice list” ….or don’t! haha! Unwrap your snowman ornament. Place the Nice List inside the Snowman ornament envelope. Place the elf, “Signed, sealed, delivered!” card and ornament on your Christmas tree!
A keepsake to remember this fun time with your elf, year after year!
Day 9: Elf Yourself
Supplies: “Elf Yourself” card- located in the bag labeled, “Days 8-14”, 8×10 sheet with peel and stick elf hat and collar
Instructions: Peel the elf hat and collar off the sheet and stick them to a mirror in a bathroom or bedroom. Tape the “Elf Yourself” card to the mirror or place it on the easel nearby. Place your elf nearby or tape him to the mirror. Let your child see themselves as an elf in the mirror. Snap a photo or two for fun!
Day 10: Crocs….2 ways
I gave you two options for this day because I just couldn’t decide! Lol! Choose one or feel free to save one for a different day!
Beware the Crocs!
Supplies: 2 mini crocs (colors will vary), “Beware the Crocs” card-found in the bag labeled, “Days 8-14”, string
Instructions: Place the crocs in a toilet, sink or bathtub with water. Use the string to dangle your elf above the floating crocs. Place the “Beware of Crocs” sign nearby or use your mini clothespin to clip it to his hand.
Croc’n Around the Christmas Tree
Supplies: 2 mini crocs (colors will vary), “Croc’n Around the Christmas Tree” card, your own crocs (optional)
Instructions: Place the crocs in a semi circle around your tree. Place the card nearby or have your elf hold it.
Day 11: Smart Seeds
Supplies: “Smart seeds” card, smart candy roll, black plastic cup, sugar, flour or salt.
Instructions: Fill your black plastic cup 3/4 of the way full with sugar, flour or salt. Place the roll of smart candy next to the black cup. Place your elf and the card nearby. Have your child(ren) “plant” the smart seeds to see what grows! If you accidentally threw away your black cup, you can also use a small bowl, pot or mug.
Day 12: Oh No!
Supplies: “Oh No!” card, 3 dum lollipops
Instructions: Place the lollipops in the black cup, securing the sticks into the sugar, flour or salt. Place the card nearby! You may choose to keep them wrapped, or unwrap them.
Day 13: Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt
Supplies: Scavenger hunt page, pen or sharpie
Instructions: Choose a night to look at Christmas lights! Check each find off as you go!
Day 14: Christmas is HERE!
Supplies: Christmas Day card
Instructions: Sign your elf’s name at the bottom as we say goodbye to another awesome year!
Another option is to lay your elf on the ground or a table. Sprinkle sugar around him. Lift him up to leave an outline. Place the card nearby. Use the shoes to make footprints and leave them at the end of the legs.
You can see a video of this HERE.
Optional Extra Day:
Supplies: Jesus card
While we absolutely respect everyone’s beliefs, for our family, there is no Christmas without JESUS! I like to set this card out with our confetti poppers on Christmas Eve with our Bible open to the story of Jesus’s birth! You could also place your elf in a nativity scene with this card!
Thank you, thank you for the opportunity to bring a little Christmas magic to your family this season! We absolutely LOVE doing this each year!