Elf Job #7 Creative Decorating and Family Time!

Last year our elf brought plain white paper strips for the kids to color and decorate and make paper chains.  When I asked what they're favorite project was from last year one of my daughter's said the paper chain so it's back with a little twist!  Last year they each made their own individual chains this year they'll be doing one together. 

The paper this year we have red and green strips of construction paper which they can either decorate or not.  It's their choice!  I have glitter and sequins they can use or they can just draw on the links!  I will post pictures after they have completed their chain!

Here's the poem......

Today is creative decorating, you'll be making a paper chain!
We brought you Christmas paper which you can design or just leave plain.

Designs are more creative but plain and simple is sometimes better!
We want you to just make one long chain and work on it together!

Togetherness is an important part of what holidays are about!
So, decide on how you want your links with sparkles or without!

Connect all of the links and enjoy what you created!
Most of all enjoy each other and not just because you're related!!!!

Love your elves,
Holly and Kringle

Part of why I enjoy the elves leaving projects and tasks for them, is because they spend more time together.  They're either doing the crafts or tasks together or sharing the excitement by talking about the elves.  Sometimes I get a little carried away and maybe have spent too much money on it, but the family time doubles this time of year!  Togetherness and family is important all the time but if I can use the holidays to try and reinforce it I will!