How to Make a Cardboard Cone Christmas ELF Craft

I absolutely adore this Cardboard Cone Christmas Elf on the Shelf Craft! My favorite movie this time of year is Elf, and who doesn’t love Elf? It is one of the most popular movies at Christmas and Elf crafts are super fun to make. Creating an elf craft using cardboard cones is a fun and festive project, especially during the holiday season.

Christmas Crafts and printables offer a wide array of benefits for young learners and crafting during the holidays can make the season even more special.

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Supplies needed to make this Cardboard Cone Christmas Elf:

Paper Mache (Cardboard) Cones
Green paint
Beige Paint
Foam paint brush
Adhesive foam in beige or painted beige
¼ inch to ½ inch white pom pom balls
1 inch pom pom balls
Hot glue or glue dots
Wiggly eyes
Black permanent marker
Red permanent marker
Ribbon, for hanging if desired

Instructions:

Paint the cardboard paper mache cone with white or beige paint and allow to dry.

Painting the paper mâché cone Elf on the shelf cardboard craft

Paint the cone green from the tip of the cone about 1 ½ inch to 2 inches down. This green cone tip will be the elf’s hat. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Painting the paper mâché cone Painting the paper mache cone to make the elf on the shlef cardboard cone craft

Add a row of small pom poms around the cone where the green and beige paint meet, Add a large pom pom on top to complete the top of the elf hat.

Making the paper mâché elf Adding the pomm pom balls to the paper mache elf craft

paper mâché elf on the shelf craft Adding the pomm pom balls to the paper mache elf craft

To create a face, add wiggly eyes to the cone and draw a mouth and nose with permanent markers

Elf on the shelf craft drawing elf faces on the paper mache elf craft elf on the shelf

Paint a piece of thick paper or cardboard the same color as the Elf. Next, let the paint dry completely.

Painting the cardboard for the elf on the shelf craft drawing on the paper mache elf craft elf on the shelf

Cut a template of the ear shape you desire and trace it from the foam. Cutaway and attach an ear to each side of the cone.

If desired, carefully use a thick needle (like a darning needle) to pierce through the top of the cone. Thread the hole with ribbon. Tie the loose ends of the ribbon together to form a hanging loop. You can also use glue to attach the ears and then let them dry.