How to Make a Cardboard Cone Christmas ELF Craft
I absolutely adore this Cardboard Cone Christmas Elf on the Shelf Craft! My favorite movie at this time of year is Elf. 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, especially during the holiday season.
Christmas Crafts and printables offer many 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
How to Make This Elf on the Shelf Craft:
Paint the cardboard paper mache cone with white or beige paint and allow it to dry.
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.
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.
Add wiggly eyes to the cone and draw a mouth and nose with permanent markers to create a face.
Paint a piece of thick paper or cardboard the same color as the Elf. Next, let the paint dry completely.
Cut a template of your desired ear shape and trace it from the foam. Cut away 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 let them dry.
Now you have a very adorable ELF Craft!
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Cardboard Cone Christmas Elf Craft
"Elf on the Shelf" has become a beloved Christmas tradition for many families, and crafting your own Cardboard Cone Christmas Elf on the Shelf Craft is a fantastic way to add a personal touch to the holiday season.
Materials
- 1 cardboard or papier-mâché cone
- Green and skin-tone paint
- Craft foam or cardstock for 2 ears
- Small white pom-poms and 1 larger pom-pom
- Googly eyes, optional
- Black and red markers
- Glue dots or suitable craft glue
- Ribbon, optional
Tools
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Protective work mat
Instructions
- Paint the cone skin tone and let it dry.
- Paint the pointed top green to form a hat. Let it dry.
- Attach small pom-poms around the hat’s lower edge and a larger pom-pom at the tip.
- Add googly eyes or draw eyes. Draw the nose and mouth.
- Cut two pointed ears from foam or cardstock and attach them to the sides.
- Allow the adhesive to set, then stand the elf on a flat surface. For hanging, have an adult secure and test a ribbon loop near the top.
Notes
Adjust decorations to the cone size. Adults handle hot glue or piercing tools if used. Substitute drawn details and paper trim for small loose parts when needed. Total elapsed time depends on drying time.
