Visiting elf idea
Sticky-Note Sunrise on Mirror
The elf tapes a sticky-note sun and smiling clouds on the bathroom mirror for a quiet morning hello.
- Everyday
- Bathroom
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- December 9

What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- sticky notes
Search Amazon for sticky notes(paid link)
- pen
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- bathroom cup
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How to set it up
- 1
Draw a sun and two simple clouds on sticky notes.
- 2
Stick them on the mirror glass, not on walls or frames.
- 3
Sit the elf on the counter holding the pen.
- 4
Set a bathroom cup beside it like a paint water cup.
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