This easy Elf on the Shelf ideas is a free printable paper chain that you can make with your kids or display as an Elf on the Shelf prop. Help The Elf on the Shelf count down the days until Christmas with this adorable Advent calendar idea that is a paper chain countdown.

text: Elf on the Shelf Elf-Sized Christmas Countdown Download - Elf on the Shelf Scout doll shown with printable Christmas Countdown Chain made into a chain and attached to the Elf's wrist
Let’s make this cute Elf on the Shelf Countdown to Christmas paper chain!

Easy Elf on the Shelf Idea

This year the elf is counting down the days until Christmas and he’s using this printable paper chain calendar to do it!

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How does the countdown chain work? It’s simple…

Download and print The Elf on the Shelf paper chain printable and follow the directions to make a working countdown to Christmas Advent calendar that works well as an Elf on the Shelf prop.

text: Elf Countdown to Christmas - Kids Activities Blog - printed pdf files for the Elf on the Shelf Countdown to Christmas on white paper and also the finished Advent Calendar paper chain craft Countdown Activity
I love the idea for Elf on the Shelf to make this fun Countdown paper chain craft!

Printable Elf on the Shelf Countdown Paper Chain Craft

The best part about this easy Elf on the Shelf printable idea is that the countdown chain is elf-sized!

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Supplies Needed to Make Paper Chain Craft

Directions to Make Elf on the Shelf Paper Chain Craft

Time Needed to Set Up: 10-15 minutes

Step 1

Just print out the Elf-sized Countdown to Christmas PDF below

Step 2

and cut out the pieces.

Step 3

Thread the small strips through the opening on the Countdown to Christmas banner and create one loop for each day until Christmas.

Finished Elf on the Shelf Printable Countdown Chain Craft shown here with Elf on the Shelf on plain green background
Your Elf on the Shelf prop craft is complete!

Finished Elf on the Shelf Paper Chain Countdown to Christmas

Your elf can take one loop off each night to help your kids count down to December 25th!

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This Elf on the Shelf prop is pictured in an unexpected scene!

Setting Up Your Elf on the Shelf Prop

Your finished Elf on the Shelf countdown to Christmas paper chain prop has limitless Elf on the Shelf scene scenarios! Here are a few ideas including the one pictured above:

  • Position your Elf on the Shelf Scout in an unexpected location like the light fixture over the kitchen table with the Countdown paper chain prop hanging below.
  • Use the paper chain to “chain” the Scout doll to a certain location in the home.
  • Use the Countdown paper chain as a garland for your fireplace mantle with the Scout doll close by.

a Month of Easy Elf on the Shelf Props & Ideas

We’ve created unique set of Elf on the Shelf props for you that you can print off and use every day to make moving Elf quick, easy and easy to remember.

–>Printable Calendar of a Month of Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Elf on the Shelf Countdown Paper Chain Prop Scene

Elf on the Shelf with Christmas Countdown Chain

Use the printable Elf on the Shelf prop to create a cute and easy Elf on the Shelf scene where Scout is counting down to Christmas with an elf-sized paper chain Advent calendar.

Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty easy
Estimated Cost $0

Materials

  • Countdown to Christmas Elf on the Shelf printable

Tools

  • Tape
  • Scissors

Instructions

  1. Download and print the Elf on the Shelf prop printable.
  2. Cut out the pieces with scissors.
  3. Create loops with the paper strips and create a paper chain by looping each ring inside each other and securing in place with glue or tape.
  4. Display your Elf on the Shelf Scout with the Countdown to Christmas paper chain!

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How are you going to use the printable Elf on the Shelf paper countdown chain prop?



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