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    Special Delivery Arrival
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    Special Delivery Arrival

    The elf arrives by mail. A box covered in drawn-on stamps and FRAGILE labels sits by the door, and when the kids lift the flaps he pops up out of the paper shred.

    Instructions

    1. Find a shipping box and decorate it: stamps, FRAGILE, THIS SIDE UP, From: The North Pole, To: the kids' names.
    2. Fill it halfway with paper shred or crumpled tissue paper.
    3. Nestle the elf in so only the top of his hat shows.
    4. Close the flaps loosely and set the box by the front door or under the tree.
    5. Tuck a welcome-back note just under the flaps.

    Tip: Use paper filler only. Skip bubble wrap and plastic bags.

    Quick Info

    Setup Time
    10 min
    Mess Level
    Low Mess

    Quick wipe down

    Best for Ages
    2-10
    Est. Cost
    ~$7

    What you'll need

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    Shipping box

    Have at home

    Crinkle paper shred

    1 bag

    Amazon

    Markers

    Have at home

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