Tiny magic at home
Invite the elves in! Craft a super adorable elf door with our easy instructions
An elf door is a charming little Christmas decoration often tucked along a wall or baseboard to hint that a helpful holiday elf lives nearby. You can make one using simple supplies you already have around the house. Ready to create a doorway for a tiny visitor? Here’s how!
Elf door—materials:
- cardboard
- two paint colors
- glue
- utility knife
- a ruler and a pencil.
How to make an elf door
- Draw the elf door on cardboard or cardstock. Measurements: height 16.5 cm and width 11.5 cm (about 6.5 in x 4.5 in).
- Separate the door frame with a line drawn 1.5 cm (about 0.6 in) from each edge. Draw the corners as miter corners, from the frame’s outer edges to its inner edges.
- Draw two panel squares in the center of the door, each about 6.5 cm × 5 cm (about 2.5 in × 2 in).
- Cut out the pieces with a utility knife, then trim them a little more off the panels (a few millimeters or about 0.04 in). Protect your work surface with something like a thick magazine.
- Paint the door frame in one color and the door plus the panel squares in another.
- Glue the pieces onto cardboard, and then use a utility knife to cut the backing to the elf door’s size.
- Make a cardboard ladder that’s the right length for the elf door. It should reach from the floor to the top of the baseboard.
- Attach the elf door to the wall and welcome the elves!
Tip!
Make the elf door even more fun by crafting a mailbox, a tiny doormat, and a lantern. Check out the instructions for elf door accessories!
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