Candy Cane Bandit
Your elf was caught with a pile of candy canes and a paper bandit mask. Very suspicious.
A 5-minute idea for The Elf on the Shelf® or any elf doll.
What you need
- wrapped candy canes
- dark paper and scissors
- a sticky note and a pen
How to set it up
- Cut a small bandit mask from dark paper and slide it under the edge of your elf's cap, over the eyes.
- Pile wrapped candy canes around your elf, with one tucked under each arm.
- Stick a note on the pile that says I CAN EXPLAIN.
Safety check
Keep candy canes wrapped and out of reach of children under 4, who could choke on the pieces. How we check
Note from your elf: I can explain. I was... counting them. For Santa. Yes. Counting.
For the rest of the month. 9 more ideas here use candy canes. If you're shopping anyway: Wrapped mini candy canes (Amazon) · See all candy cane ideas
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