Elf on the Shelf Mason Jar with Printable Letter
Do your kids have an Elf on the Shelf at your house? You’re going to love this easy idea! With the help of this magical Elf on the Shelf mason jar, your kids can pick up their elf and take it with them without losing any magic! Grab the printable letter to include with your jar explaining how it works, then let your kids have some fun taking their elf with them on an adventure with this easy mason jar craft.
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With the help of this printable elf jar letter, you can transform a quart size mason jar into a magical transportation vehicle for your elf on the shelf. Your kids will love being able to show their elf around the house without risking their magic!
This fun trasportation jar is perfect when your kids have to leave the house and are worried about their elf missing out. Whether they’re heading to grandma’s house or just taking a trip to the grocery store, use this magical mason jar to take your elf along for the ride.
Elf on the Shelf Mason Jar
The best part about this Christmas mason jar craft is how simple it is to put together! All you need are a handful of supplies to create your own elf mason jar right now.
To make your own elf moving jar, you’ll need just a few simple supplies, including:
- Quart mason jar with wide mouth. Make sure your jar has a wide mouth on the top to make it easy to get your elf in and out of the jar. A quart jar is the perfect size for an elf!
- String. Attach the printable letter to your jar with some string or ribbon so your kids know how the transport jar works.
- Printable letter. Keep reading to see how to grab my printable letter with a cute poem explaining the rules for the elf moving jar.
- Cardstock. Print out the letter on cardstock so it doesn’t rip while your kids are holding the jar.
Elf on the Shelf Mason Jar Letter
To make your own elf jar, you’ll need to start by printing out the elf jar letter. The letter features a cute poem that explains how the jar works to your kids.
To make your own elf mason jar, you’ll need to print out my free tag. To get your own, simply subscribe to my email list, print it out on cardstock, and attach it to the top of the jar.
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How to Make an Elf Transport Jar
Once you have your magic elf moving jar printable downloaded, all that’s left to do is put your mason jar craft together!
Start by printing the tag on cardstock to ensure it holds up as your kids carry the jar around. Then, cut the letter out around the outer border.
After that, use a hole punch to punch a hole in the corner of the letter. Thread a piece of string or ribbon through the hole and attach the card to the top of the jar with a bow.
Then, you can place your Elf on the Shelf inside the jar so your kids can carry him around without disturbing his magic.
Elf on the Shelf Jar Ideas
With this quick and easy Christmas craft, you can turn a large jar into a magical way to transport your family’s elf! And all you need is a gift tag and ribbon!
After you put your Elf Jar together, there are so many fun ways to use it! Try these Elf on the Shelf ideas with your kids:
- Take your elf on a trip. Are you going on a trip during the holiday season? Let your elf tag along inside the magic elf jar.
- Give your elf a tour of the house. Let your kids show the elf around after he or she arrives by placing the elf in the jar. They can show their elf all the good places to hide around the house!
- Take your elf to classes and activities. Does your kid do activities outside the house, like sports or play dates? Why not take your elf along for the fun?
DIY Elf on the Shelf Mason Jar
Transform a plain jar into a magical Elf on the Shelf mason jar to let your kids move their elf without losing its magic.
Materials
- Quart mason jar with wide mouth
- String
- Printable letter
- Cardstock
Tools
- Scissors
- Hole punch
Instructions
- Print the letter out on cardstock and cut it out around the outer border.
- Place the elf inside the jar and put the lid on top.
- Punch a hole in the corner of the letter. Wrap the string around the top of the jar and attach the letter to the lid with a bow.
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
