Paper Elf Craft for Kids

If you are looking for an easy elf craft to make with paper, you should definitely try this paper elf craft.

This simple and cheerful elf is made with paper pieces and a few basic craft supplies, making it a fun and easy holiday project for kids.

This craft is perfect for preschool, classrooms, Christmas parties, holiday activities, or a fun evening of crafting at home.

So, grab your paper, scissors, and glue, and let’s make a merry little elf!

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What You’ll Need

Ivory or cream construction paper
Green construction paper
Brown construction paper
Red construction paper
White construction paper
Googly eyes
Pom poms in red and white colors
Pencil
Scissors
Glue
Black marker

How to Make a Paper Elf

Step 1: Prepare the elf’s face

Start with a piece of cream construction paper.

Cut it into a rectangular shape that will be large enough for the elf’s face.

This will form the main face of your paper elf.

Glue two googly eyes onto the white face.

Step 2: Add the nose

Take a red pom-pom and glue it below the eyes to make the elf’s cute nose.

Press the pieces gently so they stick securely.

Step 3: Draw the face and add the ears

Use a black marker to draw a cheerful smile underneath the nose.

Next, cut out two ear shapes from cream paper.

Glue one ear to each side of the elf’s face.

Your little elf now has a cute face ready to be assembled!

Step 4: Prepare the elf’s body

Take a sheet of green construction paper and cut out a rectangle for the elf’s body.

Glue the completed face near the top of the green body.

Press it gently so it sticks securely.

Step 5: Add the collar

Now let’s give the elf his festive collar!

Take a piece of red construction paper and cut a strip with a zigzag edge.

Glue the strip across the top of the green body, just underneath the elf’s face.

Make sure the zigzag edge faces downward.

Step 6: Make the elf’s hat

Take a piece of green construction paper and cut out a large triangle for the elf’s hat.

Place the hat above the elf’s head and glue it in position.

Make sure the bottom of the hat sits neatly across the top of the elf’s face.

Step 7: Add the hat trim

Now add the decorative trim to the elf’s hat.

Cut a scalloped strip from brown paper and a straight strip from white paper.

Glue the strips across the bottom of the green hat, creating a fun patterned trim.

Step 8: Bend the hat and add the pom-pom

Give the elf’s hat a playful look by bending the top of the hat slightly to one side.

Then, glue a white pom-pom onto the tip of the hat.

Press it gently into place and let the glue set.

Step 9: Add the buttons

Now it’s time to add some colorful buttons to the elf’s body!

Take different-colored pom-poms.

Glue them down the center of the green body, leaving a little space between each one.

Give all the pieces a gentle press and allow the glue to dry completely.

Once everything is secure, your cheerful Paper Elf Craft is ready!

Final Words

A few pieces of paper can turn into a pretty fun little Christmas character!

This Paper Elf Craft for Kids is a simple holiday activity that lets children enjoy cutting, gluing, drawing, and putting their own creative touches on the finished elf.

Make one for the classroom, create a few at home, or let every child design an elf with their own colors and details.

You can use this paper elf craft as a fun Christmas activity, festive holiday decoration, storytelling prop, classroom display, party craft, or handmade keepsake.

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