Visiting elf idea
Tissue Box Bunk Bed
The elf sleeps in an empty tissue-box bunk with a sock pillow on the dresser.
- Everyday
- Bedroom
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- December 4
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- empty tissue box
Search Amazon for empty tissue box(paid link)
- sock
Search Amazon for sock(paid link)
- washcloth
Search Amazon for washcloth(paid link)
Paid link — we may earn a commission if you buy.
Affiliate links use tag YOURTAG and go to Amazon search results, not a specific product.
How to set it up
- 1
Empty a tissue box or use one already finished.
- 2
Fold a washcloth into the box as a mattress.
- 3
Roll a clean sock for a pillow.
- 4
Tuck the elf in so it looks like a bunk on the dresser.
If this night works, try next
Flashlight Campout Under a Chair
The elf camps under a bedroom chair with a flashlight tent and a washcloth sleeping bag.
Everyday · Bedroom · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Picture Book Bedtime Nook
The elf reads an open picture book on the nightstand with a washcloth blanket and a bookmark.
Everyday · Bedroom · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Pillow Fort Sleep-In
The elf dozes inside a two-pillow fort on the bed with a washcloth blanket.
Everyday · Bedroom · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Unofficial. Not affiliated with The Elf on the Shelf® / CCA and B, LLC / The Lumistella Company.