Printable Elf Donut Shop Props

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Free Printable Elf Props: Dasher Donuts Shop

These printable Elf props are fun for all ages!

Christmas is coming and you know what that means: it’s Elf on the Shelf time! Every year, kids and adults alike eagerly await the arrival of this magical little elf who flies in from the North Pole to keep an eye on things during the holiday season. If your kids are anything like mine, they love waking up to new elf antics every morning!

The Elf on the Shelf is one of the most beloved Christmas traditions for many families, and each year, families create new and creative ways to engage with their elves. There are so many fun ideas out there!

My favorite elf ideas are ones that are visually impressive, but are actually really quick and easy to create. Simple ideas that look great are always the winner around here! So, this year, we created a brand new Elf on the Shelf idea for you – printable donut shop props! They’re a great idea for those who are super fans of both Christmas and donuts!

Download these free elf printable props to make a “Dasher Donuts” Shop that you can reuse every Christmas season! They’re so much fun!

How to Make Elf Donut Shop Props

Busy moms and dads, we’ve got you covered with quick and easy elf idea that is sure to be a HUGE hit with the kids!

Supplies Needed:

• Dasher Donuts Printable Templates (available below)
• Letter-Sized White Cardstock (5 sheets)
• Color Printer (we use a HP Color Laserjet)
• Hot Glue Gun
• Sheet of Felt
• Pen, Pencil, or Chalk
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Bone Folder or other Straight-Edged Tool to assist with folding
• 1/8″ Ribbon
• Mini Donuts (1:12 scale – dollhouse sized)

Step 1: Printing the Elf Props

Open the prop template file on your computer (using your program of choice) and set your printer settings. In the print settings (also sometimes called “printer properties”) select US letter sized paper (8.5″ x 11″) and make sure that it is set to print at 100% scale. This is important to ensure that the PDF file prints at the correct size.

Send the file to the printer to print on white cardstock.

Step 2: Cut Out the Elf Props

Use your scissors to cut out all of the prop template pieces and the apron pattern. Be sure to keep the folding and gluing guides handy – set them to the side for reference.

Note: the red dashed lines on the guides denote folding/scoring lines. Glue will be applied to the tabs that have been filled in solid grey on the guides.

Step 3: Fold the Props

Follow the folding guide to determine where lines need to be scored and folded. To get a consistent fold, use a ruler to help with the folding and a second straight-edged tool to help lift the paper from the surface.

Step 4: Glue the Donut Shop Props

Next, begin to hot glue the paper templates starting with the elf-sized donut box. Follow the guide to determine which tabs need to be attached. Glue tabs are indicated by a filled-in grey color in the templates.

Build the donut shop window, and then attach the awning to the donut shop.

Attach the individual donut box Part 1 to Part 2 (the long wall) by aligning the diagonal tabs up to the back of the Part 1 (hexagon shape).

Step 5: Add Donuts to the Boxes

Add a tasty donut treat to the individual donut box (these would be a good idea for Christmas Eve breakfast or as a treat to reward good behavior during the month of December!). Then, add dollhouse-sized faux donuts to the elf-sized donut box.

How cute is that? 😍😍😍

Step 6: Make the Apron

Trace the apron pattern onto the felt using a pencil, pen, or chalk. The pattern contains dots at the locations where you will need to glue 1/8″ ribbon to the felt to create the neck and waist ties.

Once the apron is complete, cut out the Dasher Donuts logo on the pattern, and attach it to the font of the apron using hot glue.

Place the apron on the Elf on the Shelf doll and tie the ribbons to attach it.

Now, your cute elf is ready to go to work! This adorable apron is definitely one of my favorite elf costumes!

“Welcome to Dasher Donuts. What can I get for you today?” 🍩🍩🍩

This cute little elf is ready to brighten up your child’s morning!

This printable pack is such an easy idea, but it delivers maximum fun and impact! (Those are my most favorite kinds of ideas – easy, but impressive!)

These Dasher Donuts printables are a great way to have some fun with your Elf on the Shelf this holiday season!