Naughty or Nice Meter
How it's done
Your elf is positioned in the living room standing right next to a DIY meter drawn on a piece of poster board. The kids will find the elf holding a cardboard arrow that is currently pointing toward the nice side of the scale. This setup takes about fifteen minutes to sketch and cut out, making it a manageable task after the kids are asleep. It works best for children ages four to ten who are currently obsessed with their daily behavior status. This scene was Inspired by Ashlina Kaposta.
Should be fine around pets as long as you place it out of reach.
Why this works
Living-room scenes are the most photogenic. The Christmas tree, the couch, the mantel all frame the elf beautifully for the family photo you'll actually take (and maybe post). This mid-difficulty scene trades a little more setup time for a bigger 'wow' moment when your kids walk in.
Variations
- Bigger-kid twist: For an older crowd that sees through simple scenes, step up to Canvas Self Portrait Art , same room, cleverer setup.
If it doesn't go to plan
If the elf ends up too well-hidden and the kids can't find it, nudge them with a vague hint ("Looks like our elf went somewhere cozy"), the discovery is the point.
Inspired by Ashlina Kaposta, Ashlina Kaposta . Visit the original post for more photos and the full backstory.
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