If your children love our Disguise a Gingerbread Man activities, then they are going to be so excited about this brand new Christmas version — Disguise an Elf! This free printable craft invites your kids to help an elf go undercover by dressing them up in fun and festive disguises. It’s a brilliant activity that brings imagination, creativity, storytelling and fine motor skills together, and it’s perfect for school projects or just for some festive fun at home.
Just like our favourite Disguise a Gingerbread Man (which we used to avoid being eaten!), this time your child’s mission is to help the elf stay hidden from Santa’s workshop mischief. Will your elf become a superhero? A fairy? A pirate? A reindeer? A dragon?! The choice is completely up to your child — and the creativity that comes out of this is just gorgeous.
What You Need
- Our Disguise an Elf Printable Pack (download below)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Crayons, colouring pencils or markers
- Optional: googly eyes, glitter glue, sequins, cotton wool — whatever crafty extras you love!
What’s Included?
This printable set includes a base elf plus a selection of disguises to mix and match:
| Disguises Included | Style Options |
|---|---|
| Superhero Elf | Colour + Black & White versions |
| Dragon Elf | Colour + Black & White versions |
| Gingerbread Elf | Colour + Black & White versions |
| Fairy Elf | Black & White |
| Snowman Elf | Black & White |
| Penguin Elf | Black & White |
| Pirate Elf | Black & White |
| Reindeer Elf | Black & White |
Kids can cut out the clothing, accessories and headpieces and glue them onto their elf. You can even encourage them to design their own disguises too. A taco elf? A footballer elf? A disco elf? Why not!
How to Use
- Print out the base elf sheet and one (or all!) of the costume pages.
- Colour the pieces if using the black and white versions.
- Carefully cut out the elf outfits and accessories.
- Glue the disguise pieces onto your elf to create a brand new character.
- For extra fun, use the writing prompt sheet included:
- “I am not an elf… I am a _______!”
This adds a lovely literacy element, especially for KS1 and KS2 aged children.
Why We Love This Craft
- Perfect for the Classroom: Works beautifully as a bulletin board display — imagine a whole wall of disguised elves!
- Encourages Creativity: Children have the freedom to choose, design and build their elf.
- Supports Fine Motor Skills: Cutting and sticking are excellent practice.
- Ideal for December Fun: Great for festive homeschool activities, winter crafting afternoons, or Elf on the Shelf tie-ins.
Download Your Disguise an Elf Printable Pack
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Disguise an Elf – Free Printable Craft for Kids
I hope your children have so much fun with this one. Do tag me on Instagram @muminthemadhouse if you share — I absolutely love seeing your creations!
Merry crafting,
Jen x
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I always print my printables directly onto 160 gsm cardstock using my Epson Ecotank Printer rather than regular paper, this way they are a little more durable and the pens do not bleed through to the other side. However, if you do not have a home printer then just pop to a library and use theirs.
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