"E" is for Elves

Christmas classroom goodie bags:
elf ornament packaging with mini modeling clay inside

Here's the clay hiding inside:

This elf does double duty, unique packaging and

tree ornament.

Class goodie bags for buddy boy's school friends: individual mini modeling clay - with all the colors of the rainbow.

Perfect size, perfect cost ($2.50 each at World Market).

Now to wrap the clay in something fun and functional, an elf ornament.

Here's how I made the elves:

1. Make paper head using cardstock or manila folder.

Roll clay container on its side and mark top and bottom edges as you go making an arch shape:

2. Cut out arched piece:

3. Flip clay container upside down.

4. Wrap cardstock around container and hot glue for snug fit:

(*Be sure glue does NOT touch container.)

5. Punch 2 tiny holes in either side of the cardstock:

(This is for the string that goes across to hold the clay inside the elf.)

6. Hot glue ribbon around the bottom edge for the scarf:

7. Tie a scarf-like knot and glue in place:

8. Add hair.

I used natural wool roving.

9. Cut hair same length as height of cardstock:

10. Hot glue around top edge:

11. Make hat from felt triangles:

12. Sew side seams:

13. Turn right side out:

14. Hot glue on top of hair:

Add chenille trim.

15. Make ears.

Cut felt heart shape and fold over 1/2 of one heart lobe:

Hot glue in crease.

16. Hot glue ears in place.

Add circle felt cheeks.

White cardstock punch hole eyes.

17. Add hanging string using needle.

18. Add small bell to end of hat:

19. Add tiny red pom pom nose.

Black marker eyeballs and red marker mouth:

20. Run string through bottom 2 holes inside, place clay inside elf.

Prepare 'instructions' for parents:

'Untie and remove the string to release your gift, then hang your ornament.'

21. Attach instructions to string and secure with bow tie:

22. All set for the class Christmas party:

A little twist on classroom goodie bags.

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Holiday Highlights @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework