Lazy

Tangled in the Lights

The elf tried to help decorate and lost. In the morning he's wrapped head to toe in a glowing string of lights, with one arm sticking out for help.

Instructions

Use a battery-powered string of lights, or an unplugged spare strand. Never use a strand that's plugged in.
Wrap the lights loosely around the elf several times, leaving his face and one arm free.
Loop the rest of the strand messily around a chair, the tree skirt or a shelf.
Switch the battery lights on just before the kids come in.
Leave a note: "Decorating is harder than it looks."

Tip: Keep the battery pack out of toddlers' reach and switch it off once everyone has seen him.

Setup Time

5 min

Mess Level

No Mess

Nothing to clean up!

Best for Ages

2-10

Est. Cost

~$10

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Battery fairy lights

1 strand

Paper for the note

Have at home

Add it to your December elf calendar