Need a craft idea for kids? Try this simple & fun wood scoop stick leaf elf craft that will keep your little ones entertained! All you need is a few supplies to get started.
Scoop Stick Leaf Elf Puppets
The fall stuff is starting to hit store shelves already and that’s exactly what inspired today’s Scoop Stick Leaf Elves kid craft idea!
With inexpensive supplies and easy steps to follow, this DIY idea is super fun for the autumn season and completely customizable too! Use them for pretend play or decorations – the choice is yours!
So let’s throw some magical dust in the air and grab our craft supplies! With fall being my FAVORITE holiday on the blog – expect tons of craft ideas coming your way soon! Till then – I hope you enjoy this simple “elf” themed craft idea that is not only perfect for little kids but adults too!
Happy crafting and making adorable elves made from leaves & scoop sticks, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished gnome elf made from a leaf and wood scoop stick on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to admire. I can’t wait to see how their new fall FRIEND turns out! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED —> Paper Plate Fall Gnome
Get the kids ready for some fun and creativity this weekend with this fun craft idea! Have them make their own Wood Scoop Stick Leaf Elves with a few simple supplies and watch their imaginations take flight!
Craft Supplies:
- Wooden Scoop Sticks
- Plastic Leaves
- School Glue
- Scissors
- Cardstock Paper
- Paint Pens or Markers
- optional – raffia, rhinestones, glitter glue
Directions:
- First have children paint or draw on a face, hair or anything else they like on their wooden scoop stick.
- Now grab your colored cardstock and scissors.
- Cut out a small triangular hat for each scoop stick elf you want to make.
- To finish off the Leaf Gnome Elf Puppet – glue on a plastic decor leaf to the center of the scoop stick {this is the elf’s outfit} along with the cardstock hats.
- At this point, children can also add even more embellishments {like raffia ribbon, glitter, rhinestones} that they see fit to really make it their own.
- Remember – you can also add some long yarn or cardstock hair too!
- Once finished, let it dry completely and display proudly!
RELATED —> Popsicle Stick Scarecrow
If you are looking for even more fall themed kid crafts, be sure to check out the fun posts listed below.
And if you decide to make today’s Scoop Stick Leaf Elves or any of our inspiring crafts found on the blog – be sure to share a picture on our Facebook page for all of us to see!
- Paper Plate Leaf Turkey
- Paper Plate Fall Tree
- Toilet Paper Roll Corn Cob
- Leaf Owls On Paper
- Silly Leaf Hair
- Terra Cotta Pot Scarecrow
