Does your family have a beloved “Elf on the Shelf“? Our elf, "Elvin" joined our family two years ago and has been a fun addition to our holiday traditions every year! Most of our friends have elves and I have been amused by the things their elves are caught doing year after year. Well, thanks to the latest issue of The Party Dress Magazine, you now have access to a calendar full of ideas of places to hide your elf. Cute, creative, amusing (to both adults and kids) places to put your elf for your kids to find every day.
The calendar is above (if you click on the picture, it will take you directly to the free download) – please print it off, share it with friends and have fun! Post links to your crazy elf antics below so we may all get inspired!
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. The other guests could have paper masks attached to 
of the other characters for a masquerade style mask: green eye masks for Super Why, pig noses for Alpha Pig, 
for Princess Presto & a 
hat for Wonder Red.
and mix in shades of purple partyware to give your party a feminine touch! Add purple lunch 
, 
& 
to compliment themed & patterned 
& 
. Showcase food and desserts on solid coordinating plates and cake plates. Add hydrangeas or other seasonal flowers in white or light purple to add a touch of color to your table as well. And don't forget the balloons! Mix solid color balloons in 
, 
, & 
with 
to tie your color scheme together. 
, food labels, & 
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and top with question mark & exclamation mark candies that you make yourself with a 
. And you can also have cake! Checkout this super cute birthday cake I found from 
and cut out letters to spell "HAPPY BIRTHDAY". You can also add your child's name as well! Send the kids on a letter hunt throughout your home & yard in search of all of the letters. Create an "empty" pennant flag banner with enough pennants for each letter found. Attach the found letters to the pennants and when the game is over, you have a personalized party banner for your child!
, stuff them with 
and attach a 
letter to the front of each bag (use the first letter of each party guest's name for an added personalized touch!). 
for reading of course! You can 
would also be great. And why not include a book? Choose from your favorites and send your guests home with something they can use. You could also throw in a little something sweet with 
or 
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in two 
to set at each place setting. These beanie babies are a perfect 
for toppers and cute 
, you can make yummy cupcakes for your party too! 
