DIY Elf On The Shelf Magic Moving Gloves With Free SVG
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Need to Move or Touch your Elf on the Shelf? Use your Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore or Cricut Joy to make DIY Elf On The Shelf Magic Moving Gloves with free SVG! Make this Cricut Christmas Craft using dollar store gloves and Cricut Iron-On.
Elf On The Shelf Loses Magic When Touched!
I’m back with a brand new Elf on the Shelf idea that I think you will love just in time for the Elf On The Shelf holiday season!
One of the biggest rules with Elf On The Shelf is that you NEVER TOUCH THE ELF! Why you ask? If someone touches the elf, they lose their magic!
The thing is that sometimes you just need to touch or move the Elf on the Shelf. They occasionally get into mischief and can get in the way of making dinner, they can tip over and need a helping hand, or sometimes they just need to be moved. So what do you do when someone accidentally touches the elf?
How To Get Your Elf On The Shelf’s Magic Back
I’ve heard of a few different loopholes for moving the elf or getting the elf’s magic back after touching it:
- When you need to move the elf, move it by holding it by the tip of it’s hat or using a pair of tongs and it won’t lose it’s magic
- Sprinkle it with cinnamon after touching it to recharge it’s magic
- Keep your elf in a jar so that you can move it without touching it
- Place your elf under the Christmas tree overnight so that it reabsorbs Christmas magic
- Read the Elf On The Shelf book to your elf
- Give your elf a mini marshmallow “bubble bath”
- Watch your favorite Christmas movie with your elf
- Write your elf a letter of apology after touching it
My recommendation to touch or move the Elf on the Shelf without having it lose it’s magic? Use an Elf On The Shelf Magic Moving Glove of course!
Before we get to that though, I want to make sure you know all about the Elf On The Shelf. Afterwards, we’ll get to instruction for making the magic elf moving glove.
What Is Elf On The Shelf?
An Elf on the Shelf is a magic scout elf from the North Pole. Santa Claus sends the elves to families who would like to host an elf in their home. Elves arrive on December 1st and they hang out in the Christmas tree, sit on the mantle, or with their little elf head poking out of the top of a Christmas stocking. He or she comes with a book that explains this incredible holiday tradition.
Our elf is my son’s favorite Christmas tradition, and I’ll admit it makes me smile an awful lot too. As much as he loves Christmas, it always feels bittersweet on Christmas Eve saying goodbye to his elf and all the mischief he gets into. But he always eagerly awaits our elves to return each Christmas.
What Happens To The Elf On The Shelf At Night?
Each night, the elf magically transports themselves back to Santa’s workshop to report if the children should be on the good list or the naughty list. It’s important for children to be on their very best behavior! The next day, they head back to the hosts house to hide and do something fun to delight their child. When your child wakes up, they get to hunt for the elf’s new spot.
What Is An Elf On The Shelf’s Favorite Snack?
Our elves favorite snacks are chocolate, candy canes, marshmallows, sugary cereal, Christmas cookies, cake, maple syrup (obviously… we have a Canadian elves!), mandarin oranges and pretty much any other holiday treats.
Do Elves On The Shelf Have Pets?
Elves sometimes also have their own pets! They appear to children as a stuffed animal, but at night they turn into the real deal and they do their own scouting of the house while their elf goes to visit Santa. My favorite elf pets are reindeer, Arctic foxes and St. Bernards!
Elf On The Shelf Ideas
If your elf needs some help with inspiration, like mine often does, we have some amazing Elf On The Shelf content here on Hello Creative Family. In the following weeks I have even more fun elf content planned to help your elf make the very most out of the month of December.
Make sure you check back often to see our latest Elf on the Shelf Printables, Crafts and Christmas printables your elves can leave for your kids! Click on the photo below to go to the post!
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DIY Elf On The Shelf Magic Moving Gloves
Use your Cricut cutting machine to create an Elf on the Shelf magic glove glove for your Elf On The Shelf with this easy tutorial! Be able to touch or move the Elf on the Shelf without risking them losing their magic!
Supplies for Elf On The Shelf Magic Moving Gloves:
- Cricut cutting machine
- Regular Grip Cutting Mat
- Gloves
- White heat transfer vinyl
- Elf Moving Glove SVG File (download above)
- Weeding Tools
- Cricut EasyPress Or Iron
- Scissors
- Ribbon
- Bells
- Twine
- Hot glue gun
Directions for Elf On The Shelf Magic Moving Gloves:
Step 1: Download the SVG file and then upload the design into Design Space.
Step 2: Measure the front of your glove and resize the text to fit the space.
Step 3: Hit the Make It button. Set the machine to cut iron on vinyl and mirror the design in Design Space.
Step 4: Load the vinyl on the cutting mat with the shiny side down and then cut the design.
Step 5: Use your weeding tool to remove the excess vinyl from around the text.
Step 6: Use an iron or Easy Press Mini to transfer the design to the front of the glove.
Step 7: Tie a bow with the ribbon and then thread two bells onto a piece of twine. Glue the twine to the gloves then cover the ends of the twine with the bow.
When you are all done, don’t forget to charge them full of Christmas Magic by laying them underneath the Christmas tree overnight!
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DIY Elf On The Shelf Magic Moving Glove Card
Instructions
- Download the SVG file and then upload the design into Design Space.
- Measure the front of your glove and resize the text to fit the space.
- Hit the Make It button. Set the machine to cut iron on vinyl and mirror the design in Design Space.
- Load the vinyl on the cutting mat with the shiny side down and cut the design.
- Use your weeding tool to remove the excess vinyl from around the text.
- Use an iron or Easy Press Mini to transfer the design to the front of the glove.
- Tie a bow with the ribbon and then thread two bells onto a piece of twine. Glue the twine to the gloves then cover the ends of the twine with the bow.
Equipment
- Gloves
- White heat transfer vinyl
- Elf Moving Glove SVG File
- Cricut Easy Press Or Iron
- Scissors
- Ribbon
- Bells
- Twine
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Happy Holidays!
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