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Keep your Elf on the Shelf busy this holiday season with their very own Dasher Donuts shop! Our free printable Elf props include a donut shop window, elf-sized donut box, full-sized individual donut box (so your elf can deliver donuts to your house!), and an apron for the elf!

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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

Elf on the Shelf with mini donuts, full sized donuts and box, and donut shop apron prop

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 for making Elf on the Shelf printable props including glue gun, scissors, felt, etc

Supplies Needed:

elf on the shelf printable print settings

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.

Dasher Donuts printable templates and supplies for making an Elf on the Shelf donut shop prop set

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.

Using a bright yellow ruler to fold a printable mini donut box template for Elf on the Shelf

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.

Assembly of a printable Dasher Donuts doughnut box on a white background
Hot glue gun gluing a mini donut box with folding template

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.

hot glueing dasher donuts elf on the shelf printable

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).

Chocolate sprinkled donut in a printable pink and orange Dasher Donuts box

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.

Mini dollhouse sized faux donuts in a printable elf-sized donut box
Mini donuts in a printable elf-sized donut box with Elf on the Shelf doll

How cute is that? 😍😍😍

Scissors, glue gun, and felt with apron template for Elf on the Shelf

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.

Hot glue gun attaching a Dasher Donuts logo to a felt apron for Elf on the Shelf

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.

Back of Elf on the Shelf doll showing details of apron ties

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

Detail of Elf on the Shelf wearing a felt apron with a Dasher Donuts logo

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

Cute Elf on the Shelf doll in a "Dasher Donuts" drive thru window

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

Cute Elf on the Shelf Donut Shop props with donuts and book

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

Elf on the Shelf with donuts and "Dasher Donuts" printable donut treat box
Girl Elf on the Shelf doll wearing an apron and sitting with a box of faux mini donuts

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!)

Elf on the Shelf with mini donut box, full sized sprinkle donuts, and donut shop apron prop
Elf on the Shelf with sprinkled donuts and printable donut shop props

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

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Elf Donut Shop Printable Props

dasher donuts elf on the shelf printable

Elf Donut Shop Printables

Keep your Elf on the Shelf busy this holiday season with their very own Dasher Donuts shop! Our free printable set includes a donut shop window, donut boxes, and an apron for the elf!
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What You’ll Need:

  • 5 sheets 8.5" x 11" White Cardstock
  • 1 sheet Felt
  • Scissors
  • 1/8" Ribbon
  • Hot Glue Gun & Glue
  • Pen, Pencil, or Chalk, for marking felt
  • Ruler and Straight Edge, optional, to help with folding
  • Mini Dollhouse Donuts

Instructions:

  • Print the printables set at 100% scale.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Add dollhouse-sized faux donuts to the elf-sized donut box.
  • Trace the apron pattern onto the felt using a pencil, pen, or chalk. Then glue 1/8″ ribbon pieces to the felt to create the neck and waist ties. Cut out the Dasher Donuts logo on the pattern, and attach it to the font of the apron using hot glue.
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If you use these fun elf photo props, I’d love to see it! Share your photos on social media and tag us at @hiHomemadeBlog!

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