This easy Elf on the Shelf ideas is a super cool zipline activity that you can use to display as an Elf on the Shelf prop. Help The Elf on the Shelf countdown to Christmas with this daring zipline!

EASY ELF ON THE SHELF IDEA

This year the elf is counting down the days until Christmas and he’s doing it with a daring act across the living room using this zipline.

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How does the zipline work? It’s simple…

You only need a few items and to follow the instructions to set up this awesome zipline craft.

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SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE This Elf on the Shelf zipline CRAFT

• String
• Tape
• Scissors
• Your Elf on the Shelf Scout Doll

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE ELF ON THE Zipline CRAFT

Time Needed to Set Up: 10-15 minutes

Step 1

Decide where you want your zipline, the higher the better.

Step 2

Cut a long piece of string.

Step 3

Tie the end of the strings to 2 sturdy items, 1 on each side.

Step 4

Tape the Elf’s hands together over the string so it looks like they are going across the zipline.

FINISHED ELF ON THE SHELF Zipline Craft

Will Elf make it across? Count down to December 25th with this fun zipline craft. Will your kids find Elf as they start their daring journey across the zipline?

SETTING UP YOUR ELF ON THE SHELF PROP

Your finished Elf on the Shelf Christmas zipline 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 the middle of the zipline with their hands taped so they won’t fall.
• Set up your Elf-sized zipline from a high point to a low point. When your kids aren’t paying attention (and can’t see you) stick the Elf on the Shelf on the zipline and zoom them down and let your kids find them in the new position.
• Have your Elf on the Shelf Scout hanging across the zipline and at the other end of the zipline have a zipline your child can use, supervised of course.

What did you do with your Christmas Elf on the Shelf zipline?