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How To Make Your Elf on the Shelf Posable

November 20, 2015 by Arena Blake 2 Comments

How to Make Your Elf on the Shelf Posable

One of the first things a new Elf owner needs to know is How To Make Your Elf on the Shelf Posable. This will be our first year having an Elf for our family, so I’ve been getting ready for his appearance, and this minor elf surgery was our first step!

How to Make Your Elf on the Shelf Posable

How to Make Your Elf on the Shelf Posable

 

Here’s what you need to make your Elf on the Shelf posable:

  1. Elf on the Shelf doll
  2. 12 gauge floral wire
  3. Wire cutters
  4. Red and white thread with needles
  5. Seam ripper

Use the seam ripper to remove the seam from one of your Elf’s hands.

Bendable Elf on a Shelf

Loop one end of the floral wire and measure cut the wire to fit inside your Elf’s arm.

Bendable Elf on a Shelf

Slide the wire inside the arm so that the loop will be inside your Elf’s hand.

Bendable Elf on a Shelf

Use the white thread and sew the Elf’s hand closed. Repeat with the other arm and the Elf’s legs, using the red thread to close the legs.

Bendable Elf on a Shelf

Now your Elf’s arms and legs can be bent and twisted! You can bend the wire so that he holds his own hands, post his arms behind his head, and more!

How To Make Your Elf on the Shelf Posable Square How To Make Your Elf on the Shelf Posable Square

What plans do you have for your Elf on the Shelf this year? Stay tuned for some more fun Elf on the Shelf ideas!

 

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  1. Kieran

    April 30, 2020 at 6:05 am

    Elf on the shelf

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  2. Mart

    March 18, 2025 at 10:59 pm

    This is such a clever idea! Making the Elf on the Shelf posable adds so much fun and creativity to the tradition. I love finding simple DIY hacks that make holiday traditions even more magical. It’s always interesting how small tweaks can improve everyday experiences—whether it’s holiday decorations, daily routines, or even online shopping.

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