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published date: October 07, 2021
modified datt: September 19,2022

On your mark, get set, go! Grab your stop watches and race to complete these fun Minute to Win it Games for Halloween.  Sixteen of the best Halloween Party Games for Adults & Kids. This Halloween games printable set includes supply list and instructions. The only thing scary is the fear of not winning!

Halloween Minute to Win it Games

Halloween is great because it is the first holiday of the fall season that everyone has an excuse to celebrate. Halloween parties begin popping up and everyone is thrilled to gather.

What games do you play at a Halloween party?

When hosting a Halloween celebration, it’s important to find some fun Halloween party games. Go with the theme of the party or the them of the season when planning party activities. These can include traditional games like donut eating race, apple bobbing, mummy race, or three-legged relay.

To keep the party moving along, try fast paced games. These can be accomplished with a kids birthday party for Halloween or Halloween adult party. Include Halloween-themed minute to win it games that are only 60 seconds each.

How do you play Minute to Win it Games at a party?

Halloween Minute to Win it Games

It’s very easy to create and play a minute-to win it game. Similar to kids party games, you have a set of instructions and a set of supplies. Grab a stop watch because for minute to win it games, you only have one minute to complete the action and win the game.

Halloween Minute to Win it games are great party activities because when you time a game, you add excitement and a rush to win. No one wants to be the looser and since each game is only a short 60 second challenge, there are many opportunities to win. These games can be completed in teams, pairs, or even as individuals verses the clock.

What are some good Halloween Minute to Win It Games?

If you find yourself as the host of Halloween parties, make sure you have something to entertain your guests. Minute to Win it party games are quick and easy and really engaging for kids. They can behave as ice breakers at the beginning of a party or they can liven up a lull in a gathering.

really fun party halloween minute to win it games for adults and kids printable

Gather a few supplies including whipped cream, Halloween candy, a bowl, straw, witch cauldrons and of course a timer. Then have fun with these DIY Minute to Win it Games for a Halloween Party.

Eyeball This Blows

Blow plastic eyeballs down the table onto the floor in a bucket in this 60 second game. If the eyeball falls to the floor and doesn’t land in the bucket, you better be ready to start over. The whole family will love this challenge.

Goal of the game: Be the first team to get all (or the most) plastic eyeballs into your bowl.

Supplies: Plastic Eyeballs, Buckets

Mouth of Dirt Spoon Relay

 In this Halloween relay race, race to the finish line collecting gummy worms, gummy frogs, plastic bugs and more.

Goal of the game: Using no hands be the team that picks up the most objects from the bowl of chocolate pudding.

Supplies: Chocolate Pudding, Gummy Worms, Gummy Frogs, Plastic Bugs, Bowl, Spoons

Jack-o-Lantern Stack Attack

It isn’t a minute to win it party without a pyramid of plastic cups. Decorate your cups like a jack-o-lantern, when stacked, and race to unstack and restack your jack-o-lantern pattern.

Goal of the game: Stack your plastic cups in the fastest pyramid shape. Don’t let them collapse.

Supplies: Permanent Marker, Orange Plastic Cups

Dracula Teeth Face the Pie

If you are looking for a hilarious minute to win it game, this one is sure to bring the laughter.  Ever player will receive a set of vampire teeth and enjoy a piece of pie. See how fast you can eat your pie to win the game. The trick, your hands are behind your back!

Goal of the game: Using plastic teeth, eat your pie the fastest. It’s hard to stay clean when you can’t use hands.

Supplies: Dracula Teeth, Pie, Plates

Rollin’ Away

Can you unroll the toilet paper roll without it breaking? Of course it’s a race to the end, but if it breaks your chance of winning is over! Save the extra paper for a mummy challenge.

Goal of the game: Be the fastest player to unroll and entire roll of toilet paper without it breaking.

Supplies: Toilet Paper Rolls

Masked Sticky Note Challenge

It’s time to get everyone in a sticky situation. Have a blast covering your teammates face in Post-It Notes. Team that uses the most sticky notes in one minute time is declared the winner.

Goal of the game: In sixty seconds, add the most Post-it notes to a teammates face.

Supplies: Sticky Notes

Mummy Wrap

Using rolls of toilet paper, kids of all ages will love this classic mummy wrap game. See how fast you can wrap your teammate. Of course, the  fastest time wins, however if there is a break in your toilet paper roll you loose a few minutes on the clock!

Goal of the game: Wrap your teammate with a full roll of toilet paper. Be the fastest team to to this (without loosing any time on the clock.)

Supplies: Toilet Paper Rolls

Spider Mover Nose Dive

Transfer plastic spiders from one place to the next place using only your nose! How, you ask? The secret trick is Vaseline.

Goal of the game: In this nose mover game, pick up the most spiders and move them from one plate to the next using only your nose.

Supplies: Vaseline, Plates. Plastic Spiders

Spider Throw Bucket Head

A spider race has never been so fun! In this traditional minute to win it game known as bucket head, opponents are each given a line to stand on. The first player must toss spiders into the bucket on player two’s head. Team that gets the most spider in the bucket without falling out is the winner!

Goal of the game: Catch the most spiders in your bucket in 60 seconds.

Supplies: Plastic Spiders, Buckets

Pumpkin Ring Toss

Let’s go back to the classic Halloween party games… a ring toss. In this twist on the traditional game, see how many points you can get tossing glow stick bracelets or necklaces on the pumpkin stem. This pumpkin toss game can be substituted with plastic pumpkins or even witch hats.

Goal of the game: Get the most rings on the pumpkin steam (or witch’s hat)

Supplies: Glow Stick Bracelets, Pumpkins

Defy Gravity

Grab balloons and see how long you can keep them in the air with this fun minute challenge. Add some excitement with an opponent shooting a water gun at the balloons in the air.

Goal of the game: Keep the most balloon in the air for one minute.

Supplies: Balloons, Water Guns

Spider Web Toss

Hang a spider web on the wall or in a door way. On the start of go, begin tossing plastic spiders on to the web. Team with the most at the end of one minute, is the winner.

Goal of the game: Get the most plastic spiders stuck the the spider web in one minute.

Supplies: Plastic Spiders, Spider Webs

Suck it Up

Marshmallows… candy corn…? You name the bag of candy supply you use when you race to transfer all the candy from one plate to the next using a straw.

Goal of the game: Be the player to move the most candy from one plate to the next using only your mouth and straw.

Supplies: Straws, Marshmallows, Candy Corn

Hang the Glow Stick

Similar to the Christmas Minute to Win it Game, instead of hanging the ornaments see how quickly you can hang the hooked glow sticks. What’s the trick? You can’t use your hands.

Goal of the game: To be the winner, be the team to hang the most glue sticks on the string in sixty seconds.

Supplies: Hooked Glow Sticks, String

Ghost Face Whipped Cream Toss

Have you ever taken the cheese puff, whipped cream face challenge? Only instead of Cheetos, you are using black pom-poms to see how many will stick on your teammates face creating quite the ghostly look. Grab your camera for a fun memorable photo of your ghosts before everyone washes off.

Goal of the game: Toss the most black pom-poms on your teammates face in 60 seconds.

Supplies: Whipped Cream, Black Pom-Poms

Pumpkin Pie Whipped Cream Shovel

No tricks, only treats as you find yourself digging through whipped cream to find the candy pumpkins. Race to transfer all the pumpkin candies from your pie tin to your paper plate.

Goal of the game: The winner finds the most candy pumpkins in the whipped cream pie in one minute.

Supplies: Whipped Cream, Candy Pumpkins, Paper Plates, Pie Tins

From youth group Halloween themed party games to classroom party celebrations, family game nights and neighborhood fall festivals, these sixteen fun Minute to Win it games for Halloween will have your guests laughing and remember this occasion for along time.

Halloween Minute to Win it Games Printable

Is your palette wet? There is nothing scarier than not being prepared for the entertainment at your Halloween party. If these games made you excited, get the full list of game directions and the checklist of supplies. It’s time to put the play back in your kid/adult party plans.

Download, print and enjoy your Fun Halloween Minute to Win it Games Printable PDF complete with supply list and instructions. The set includes all 16 fun Halloween games. The only question remains, who will win your 60 second challenges?

Halloween Minute to Win it Party Games

Halloween Minute to Win it Games Printable

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Commonly Asked Questions

Below are the answers to your burning questions about these Halloween party game printable set.

Can these minute to win it games for adults be played by kids?

Absolutely. All of our minute to win it games for Halloween (and holidays beyond) are perfect for kids and adults. Adapt harder minute to win it games for kids by pairing younger kids with older kids. You can also change the length of time to win or change to goal of the game to win based on the age of the players.

Disclosure: These adult minute to win it games should only be played by those young at heart, that like to have fun and laught. Warning: Slight craping in the abdomen from laughing will likely occur. Consult professionals if cramping and laughter persists.

Are these scary Halloween games?

Scary games? Not at all! These Halloween party games are what we call spook-tacularly fun. They actually can be performed in the classroom, at a church Halloween party or even during a trunk or treat gathering. Of course if you want to make them scary, play in a dark room or in the middle of a ridiculously terrifying haunted house. You could also change the time to win from 60 seconds to 10 seconds (that feels quite terrifying.)

Do these printable Halloween games include supplies?

This Halloween party game set is entirely a digital download. Purchase, download, print and use the printable game set to guide you through instructions. The set does include a game supply list so you can use your existing Halloween décor, shop at the Dollar store, or make adaptions for what you already have on hand.

Is this an editable document?

These non-editable games for Halloween are a printable PDF. You will need a free version of Adobe Acrobat or a PDF viewer. You can not edit the document.

Where can I print these games?

Download these October games to your computer and print with your at home computer. Don’t have a printer? You an print at your local print shop or your Staples Printing Center. Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

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Enjoy these 16 really fun minute to win it games for Halloween!

More Halloween Party Fun

Hosting a party? These Halloween Party Ideas include creative ideas for themes, décor, crafts, food and more. Perfect for all ages, toddlers, older kids, and even adults! Pin to Pinterest.

There’s more. Shake up the fun with more Halloween game ideas. Enjoy 19 Halloween Party Games for Kids. Memorable, spook-tacular Halloween party games for kids involving relay races, apple bobbing, donuts on a string, toss and pie eating. Pin to Pinterest.

More Minute to Win it Games for Adults and Kids

If you love the idea of face paced group games, take a look at these holiday party games for the entire year. We have a huge selection of minute to win it games for adults and kids. These games can be enjoyed and played by all ages groups. To adapt them into easy minute games, simply lengthen the time to win, pair older kids with younger kids or adapt the end goal of the game.

Themed Minute to Win It Games

Take a look at these holiday minute to win it games for every season! Enjoy summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more seasonal themed Minute to Win it games.

You can see the entire list of these games in the Frugal Coupon Living shop, just look under the seasonal Minute to Win it Games Ideas Tab!

Each of our printable games includes game instructions and a supply list.

Common games include…

  • Cookie Face
  • Movin’ on Up
  • Junk in the Trunk
  • Penny for your Thoughts
  • Ping-Pong Bounce
  • Chandelier
  • Puddle Jumper

Common supplies include…

  • Ping-pong balls
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Tissue box
  • Pantyhose
  • Popsicle Stick
  • Chopstick
  • Blue and red cups
  • Dice
  • Empty soda cans

…and other household items.

Each set of printable games is adapted to the season and holiday it represents.

These games are incredibly fun and silly perfect for a holiday party. They can be used by kids, teens, youth groups, or even adults. You can even mix ages for a family reunion or family game night. Take a look at some of the reviews of these Minute to Win it Etsy Digital downloads.



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Paw Patrol Birthday Party Ideas

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by Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: February 16, 2020
modified datt: September 19,2022

Are you ready to Paw-ty?  Get ready to Pup Pup Boogie!  We have the perfect Paw Patrol Birthday Party Ideas for your little one. Paw Patrol Cakes, Paw Patrol Party Decor, Paw Patrol Party Supplies, Paw Patrol Party Food Ideas and more! All Chase, Skye, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma and Ryder Approved!

Get ready to Paw-ty with these Paw Patrol Party Ideas. Frugal Birthday Party Solutions for your party decor, tablescape, menu, and activities.

Make sure during your celebration, you tell Alexa to pay the Pup Pup Boogie!

Do the Pup Pup Boogie
Shake it, move it
Show ’em what you got that Pup-Pup stuff
Do the pup Pup Pup Boogie
Shimmy, groove it
Can’t get enough, can’t get enough



Paw Patrol Party Games

Before you begin your planning, download these Paw Patrol Party Games. Toss your traditional party games like pin the tail on the Donkey and musical chairs and replace them with pet themed activities. Party guests (and any Paw Patrol fan) will love these low-cost Paw Patrol Birthday Party Games.

Paw Patrol Games for Kids

These Paw Patrol Games will keep the kids entertained and active allowing you to fill time with laughter and fun. Party Games for Kids Set includes directions and supply list.

Paw Patrol Games Printable PDF

Paw Patrol Party Décor

Get those decorations ready! We have frugal solutions for your Paw Patrol decoration ideas including free Paw Patrol printables from the best source of all – Nick Jr. Decorate your space to look like a million bucks while saving a penny or two on these do it yourself birthday party decorations.

Go to the original source! Nickelodeon Parents has all the party resources and decor you could want including Paw Patrol Birthday Banner, PAW Patrol Birthday Party Placemats (paste on colored construction paper), Paw Patrol Goodie Bag Toppers, Paw Patrol Badge Template and six Printable PAW Patrol Toys. See more on Nick Jr. Parties.

Turn your decor into a party play station – your guests will be digging Rubble’s Construction Site. (See also our Construction Party Ideas if you have a Rubble lover). This activity stays in the construction party theme. | Source

Create your own party decor, like this upcycled puppy party fire hydrant made from an oatmeal container. | Frog Prince Paperie.

Upcycle a cardboard box by turning it into a dog house – this color is perfect for Marshall! | Memories by Anna Dawn

Lead the way to Adventure Bay! Place paw prints on the side walk to the front door – such a cute way to welcome your guests and get the excitement rising before they enter! (As seen in our Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas.)

Pulled from a fire and rescue party, this adorable obstacle course is great for a Paw Patrol Party. Keep the area Marshall focused or add in some of the other Paw Patrol Characters to the course. | Catch My Party

Have Pinterest envy for all of those Party Balloon Garlands? We have the perfect set for you. Grab this Paw Patrol Balloon Garland Kit.  You will need three things 1.) Paw Patrol Balloons 2.) Balloon Garland Tape 3.) Command Hooks

There is a good balloon garland tutorial here.




Paw Patrol Party Food Ideas

The party doesn’t stop with the Paw Patrol Decorations. Feed those hungry bellies with fun theme dessert, snacks and foods. We have Paw Patrol Cake ideas as well as some birthday party menu ideas.

Paw Patrol Birthday Party Menu Ideas:

  • Have a vegetable tray and call it Farmer Yumi’s Garden.
  • Have flavored popcorn and label it pupcorn
  • Make sure you serve hot dogs (get it?!) We have some adorable labels for your condiments.
  • Also serve some Pup-peroni pizza.
  • Muddy buddy puppy chow is a sweet treat – add M&Ms to get a touch of the primary colors of the Paw Patrol characters.
  • Twizzlers make cute chew toys and dog ropes for your guests.
  • Use a dog bone cookie cutter for easy homemade cookies.

Using Kit-Kat and Candy Rocks makes an adorable Paw Patrol Cake! Protect the tablecloth by covering a cardboard box in tin foil. | Frugal Mom Eh

Label your food with these adorable Paw Patrol Food Cards for the table.

It’s important to feed your hungry dogs on the big day. If you had to feed Chase and the crew anything, of course it would be Pup-peroni Pizza! | Kara’s Party Ideas.

Serving hot dogs? Have your Paw Patrol Condiments labels on the table! They will be a winner.

Save money and make your own Paw Patrol Birthday Cake. No dog bone cookie cutter needed for this sweet treat. Follow the directions for this themed food with this How to Make a Paw Patrol Cake tutorial. | The Busy Spatula

Lookin for Paw Patrol Party snacks? Then you need a puppy chow. Make a Muddy Buddy Puppy Chow Recipe to feed the pups. Serve these desserts in plastic dog bowls. | Back for Seconds

This particular recipe has peanut butter, so careful with allergies. She links to other recipes without peanut butter, so use those recipes and add M&Ms to capture the Paw Patrol characters’ colors.

Wrap Red Twizzlers Licorice Ropes as puppy fetch sticks. | Party Accessories


Paw Patrol Party Supplies

A few Paw Patrol Party Supplies close off your party celebration. First, you will need a catchy invitation. We have frugal prices. Second, a construction hard hat can be turned into some adorable Paw Patrol hats. Add a mask for your favorite pups. Don’t forget a pet adoption center. You can have a vet center and even a grooming center. You might pull from some of our puppy ideas in our Little Pet Shop Birthday Party Post. Happy paw-ting.

Having a co-ed Paw Patrol Birthday Party, have Chase and Skye hats for the guests! | Kara’s Party Ideas

Speaking of party hats, Frog Prince Paperie has directions and a printable to construct your hat.


I was really impressed with Coffee and Confetti Mom (maybe because she lives on coffee and confetti!) She had stations including a pet adoption center, a grooming station, and a veterinarian station. I loved her family outfits too!



This fun craft can involve the kids in party planning prep, follow the steps and download this bone printable to create this Paw Patrol Utensils set. Stay in the inspiration of the cartoon show color pallet using red, yellow and blue for the napkins, forks and plastic tablecloths. | Party Delights

Gift your guests Paw Patrol Masks they can also wear during the party. These make adorable Paw Patrol Party favors.


A party doesn’t begin without the invitation. So many adorable Paw Patrol Party Invitations but we especially loved this Personalized Paw Patrol Birthday Party Invitation with free thank you note from Prints4UFinds!

Looking for more party games? In addition to the Paw Patrol Party Games, also enjoy these 50+ Party Games for Kids.

Also check out these Blue’s Clues Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

We think these Toy Story Party Ideas are a winner too. Pin to Pinterest.



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Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas and Traditions

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published date: November 10, 2019
modified datt: September 14,2022

Does your family have a December birthday? Enjoy dozens of creative and fun Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas and Elf Birthday Traditions in December and the entire year around. Load the confetti, blow up the balloons, bake the cake the Elf birthday traditions are perfect for your Scout elves. Enjoy over 100s of Elf on the Shelf Ideas plus Scout Elf printables for your North Pole visitor.

Fun Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas

Do you have a December birthday? Does Elf come to visit at any time in the year to celebrate your son/daughter(s) birthday? We personally have three December birthdays and Elf has to be on his game with birthday Elf on the Shelf Ideas!

Does Elf on the Shelf come on your birthday?

While Santa’s birthday and Elf on the Shelf’s Birthday are mysteries, both really love celebrating the birthdays of young boys and girls. In fact, it doesn’t have to be December for an Elf on the Shelf can make a special appearance on a child’s birthday. The Elf can make a visit 365 days a year to celebrate a birthday. This can be done with a sweet happy birthday Elf on the Shelf note in the mail or this might be a one time day visit complete with a birthday cake, birthday breakfast and even a special birthday gift.

Elf on the Shelf Birthday tradition book and cupcake costume

To incorporate an Elf doll on your special boy/girl’s birthday, start with reading Elf on the Shelf A Birthday Tradition. You can order the Elf birthday book online which comes with a cute Elf on the Shelf cupcake costume. Decorate your Elf doll in their special Elf on the Shelf birthday tradition outfit and sing a little tune of Happy birthday.

If you don’t have access to a Elf birthday book, perhaps send Elf on the Shelf birthday letters or a special birthday note in the mailbox. This can be the first step in the start of a birthday celebration.


Now that you and your child have talked about a birthday and their North Pole friend, they might ask for a special visit for a birthday. This is where you can introduce one of many Elf on the Shelf Birthday ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Birthday

If it’s a special day, take a look at these cute Elf on the Shelf birthday ideas. These can happen any time during the year.

DIY Birthday Balloons

For the easiest Elf on the Shelf birthday idea, we used mini balloons and paper straws and made a cute little bouquet of balloons. You can use water balloons too!

This is such an easy Elf on the Shelf Idea. Not many supplies are needed to create a perfect birthday balloon bouquet.

Using a permanent marker, we added the special message “dream high, soar high.” You could also say “happy birthday!”

We held the straws together with a clear orthodontist rubber band. You could also use a cute ribbon.

Elf on the Shelf In a Balloon

Of course, if you like the balloon idea, how about putting Elf on the Shelf in a balloon. It’s easy to insert Elf on the Shelf in an balloon. Just follow our special instructions and when you’re done with the little guy, write a special birthday note on the outside with a sharpie marker.

You can also follow these fun Elf on the Shelf balloon ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Cake

how to make elf on the shelf birthday cake

Make your own surprise Elf on the Shelf Birthday Cake. You also could buy these Elf on the Shelf cake bites and have your mini cupcakes for all your family elves.

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Letter

elf on the shelf birthday letter template printable

Elf does not have to visit at all. You can simply deliver and Elf on the Shelf birthday letter. Grab one of these letter templates, write a sweet message and let your son/daughter know that you can’t wait to see them in December!

Birthday Countdown

Elf on the Shelf paper chain countdown

While most Elf on the Shelf countdowns are the days until Christmas, you can also count down the days until a special day… ahem, a birthday! Use toilet paper or even construction paper rings to count down the days until a very special birthday celebration.

Elf Birthday Party Decorations

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Party Decorations

Make the big day extra fun by decoration your house. Even if you are hosting birthday party guests or doing a small family birthday tradition, this fun Elf on the Shelf party décor would bring a festive look to the home.

How silly would this kit look hanging in the kitchen in August? It doesn’t have to be December to celebrate! This would be especially cute when your child rises from bed for a birthday breakfast.

More Elf on the Shelf Party Décor

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Scavenger Hunt

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Scavenger Hunt for Christmas

An Elf is all about antics. Antics include games of hide and seek and what is the best hide and seek game – a scavenger hunt! Enjoy this Birthday Scavenger Hunt. Your North Pole visitor can deliver the the first clue card. Then your child can solve the easy scavenger hunt riddles and race around the home to find their birthday presents.

More Birthday Elf Visit Ideas

It looks like many of you are celebrating birthdays during the Christmas season. It’s so fun when your North Pole visitor can celebrate your birthday too!

Santa’s finest helpers are armed with birthday cake, balloons, confetti and more ready to help you celebrate in your own special way.

Ideas for Elf on the Shelf birthday party

Take a look at these other Elf on the Shelf Birthday visit ideas…

  1. Make an incredible Elf birthday breakfast with a candy cake!
  2. Lay all the friends around with this Elf on the Shelf Birthday party celebration.
  3. Decorate with streamers – Elf can leave a birthday note.
  4. Spell out an Elf on the Shelf birthday wish in sugar!
  5. Send Elf for a Hot Air Balloon Ride on Birthday balloons.
  6. Write a message on a Balloon with markers.

Tip: For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Jesus Birthday

If in addition to the Elf on the Shelf birthday tradition, you are celebrating a birthday for a pretty cool guy on, say December 25th, don’t forget these Jesus Birthday Cakes too!

You can also use these other ways to celebrate Jesus’s birthday using your special Scout elves. Take a look at these Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas.

The first orginal title is the Bible. Go back to the OG or the original birthday tradition of Jesus’s birthday. Use an Elf Advent Calendar all the way until Christ’s Birth, bring a Jesus is born Elf on the Shelf bible verse pritnable or acknowledge the fruits of the spirit with this free Elf the Shelf printable.

Elf Birthday Printables

We have so many Elf on the Shelf Printables. Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Birthday Scavenger hunt idea

 

This also includes our Birthday Scavenger Hunt. Have Elf deliver the first clue has your child goes on a birthday treasure hunt to find their presents.

Birthday Scavenger Hunt Digital Downloads

Free Elf Printables

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5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new  daily (in the months of November and December) for the past six years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has am Elf doll and a book written by Chanda Bell. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


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We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Elf on the Shelf Letters

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 01, 2021
modified datt: September 14,2022

Six amazing Elf on the Shelf letters. Three Elf on the Shelf arrival letters to choose from and three blank Elf on the Shelf letters from one or multiple elves. Frugal Coupon Living has new creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Letters templates downloads

Are you ready to welcome back Elf on the Shelf?! The best way to get started with this fun Christmas tradition or to welcome back Elf on the Shelf is with a letter. Since Elf on a Shelf cannot talk, having an elf note allows you to express a message without voice to the kiddos.

When Does Elf Return?

Elf on the Shelf typically returns Thanksgiving or December 1st. However, Elf can return anytime during the holiday season – from, as early as, November 1 to right before Christmas Eve. Each family will have a different arrival date as sometimes the line for exiting North Pole customs can be quite long. If you are looking for a fun way to welcome the Elf, there are so many first night Elf on the Shelf ideas.

Does Elf on the Shelf come with a letter?

The Original Scout Elf on the Shelf doll only comes with a book. When you purchase Scout Elf on the Shelf kit , it does not come with a letter. Letters are great for elves, however, because they give voice to a message and as we know elves cannot talk. With an Elf letter you can tell a child many things. The first time to send an Elf on a Shelf letter is when your elf arrives.

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Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letters

There are many creative ideas for an Elf on the Shelf arrival. If the first Elf on the Shelf arrival idea is great, typically you can spend a few days getting away with the one minute easy Elf on the Shelf idea.

Elf Arrival Ideas

Whatever your first night Elf on the Shelf idea, we created three Elf on the Shelf Welcome Letter printables for you to use when the elf arrives.

Elf on the Shelf Letter from Santa

Elf on the Shelf Letter from Santa

Elf on the Shelf return letter from the office of Santa.

I’m back! It’s Christmas time and I am so excited to be here. Santa and I have been watching from the North Pole but now he has given me permission to visit you. I will be here each and every day until Christmas Eve, when I return to my home with Santa on his sleigh. I want to remind you to be good, follow directions, and be a helper to others. Christmas is the best time to spread Christmas Cheer!

Elf on the Shelf Hello Letter

Arrival Elf on the Shelf Letter Hello

This Elf on the Shelf introduction letter is a hello message for arrival.

Hello – I am back! I am so excited to be out of the cold North Pole. As you know, I will be staying with you until Christmas Eve. Santa has sent me to be his eyes and ears and I love reporting back to Santa that you’ve been nice. There are many ways to be good, a few of my favorites include listening to adults, helping with chores, eating your veggies, and doing good deeds. A few ways to spread Christmas cheer are giving compliments or offering hugs – my personal favorite. I will be watching! XO The Elf

Elf on the Shelf Letter About Jesus

Elf on the Shelf Letter About Jesus

Elf reminds your child about the reason for the season of CHRIST-mas!

I am so happy to be back! Christmas is exciting and I promise to be fun, but let’s not forget the reason for the season – the birth of Jesus! As you know, Santa has placed me with your family to report all the wonderful things I see in your family. You can talk to me and I can share your secrets with Santa. Remember, however, I cannot talk back to you. Merry CHRIST-mas!

Elf on the Shelf Blank Letter

In addition to arrival letters, using Elf on the Shelf blank letter templates, you can write messages throughout the season.  This allows you to pass messages from you the Elf to your child. It also encourages existing good behavior or can correct poor behavior.

These blank letters have three headings: Note from the Elf, Note from the Elves, and Christmas Cheer! The generic templates allow you to have a personalized Elf on the Shelf Letter.

What do you write in an elf on the shelf letter?

What do you write in an elf on the shelf letter?

There are many message you can give in an Elf on a Shelf letter. Blank Elf on the Shelf letters allow you to personalize messages to your child’s behavior, day, activities, plans, etc.

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Examples of what to write in a letter from Elf:

  • Correct poor behavior

  • Ask your child to clean up their room

  • Encourage good behavior

  • Wish a Happy birthday

  • Tell about an exciting family activity your child doesn’t know about yet

  • Tell a funny joke

  • Wish a Merry Christmas

  • Find the  _____ (Candy Canes, Hershey kisses, or ornaments) Elf game

Below you can write a message from the Elf using Elf Letter Header templates. With each of the Elf letterhead, you can write your own personalized Elf on the Shelf note.

Multiple Elves A Note from the Elves Letter

Letter from Elf on the Shelf Elves

A Note from the Elf

Elf on the Shelf Header Letter

Christmas Cheer! Letter Header

Elf on the Shelf letterhead

Elf on the Shelf Letter Template Download

Let’s get in the Christmas spirit! Are you ready to have all six Elf on the Shelf Letter Templates in your hands. Kids will love these three Elf on the Shelf Welcome back letter printable and three blank letters for their Elf doll.

Elf on the Shelf Letter Template Download

In addition to the printable arrival letters, the most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more! Everything you need to create quick and easy Elf ideas.

In addition to the elf returns letter, there also is a farewell or good bye letter to use when your family Elf retires.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

The easiest Elf seasons are the ones where you are prepared. Download your Elf on the Shelf Calendar. Print all your Elf digital downloads. By taking a few extra minutes to gather Elf printables, you can create easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily for the entire season.

At Frugal Coupon Living, we have created almost 60 new ideas every season for over seven years. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. This list is updated regularly during the Christmas season.

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Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas. There are naughty, nice, and mischief Elf ideas.

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Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

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We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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Vintage Bird Prints – Free Downloads

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published date: November 09, 2021
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Vintage bird prints and bright life to any home décor style. Enjoy these free downloads and prints including free Audubon Birds of America prints.

You guys, I don’t know what happened but I have become a bird lady. Okay, I do know what happened, I moved into a wooded area with a creek and suddenly I found myself buying bird seed and handing up bird feeders, and then more bird feeders, and then more bird feeders.

As the birds have come, I have begun hanging up bird prints… I guess the view wasn’t enough, I also need bird artwork. I know, my feathers are fluffed and the real me shows, this makes me crazy. Just call me the crazy bird lover.  Owls, parrots, flamingos, penguins and more, birds of a feather will flock together and I am for sure hanging beside all these cute winged friends.

I find something so beautiful about vintage bird prints. Plus the bird home décor style goes incredibly well with my love for Grandmillenial Design.

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Free Audubon Prints

If you are a lover of beautiful bird prints, you likely know the name John James Audubon. Audubon was was an American painter and expert on birds. His combined his love of both art and birds turned into a plan to make a complete wildlife illustration of all the bird species of North America.

The best news for bird lovers is everyone has access to free John James Audubon’s Birds of America prints. Each one of Audubon’s paintings is now available as a free high-resolution download aka free printables. You too can own a variety of beautiful bird by Mr. Audubon himself!

Search the vibrant digital library by bird name or begin flipping through the pages to find one that fits your home décor color palette. No purchases necessary.

How to Print Your Vintage Printable

If you want to print Audubon prints, consider sending to a local print shop or an online service. While it’s very easy to get your digital download saved and printed from your computer, these vintage prints will stand out the most when they are printed on quality paper and with quality coloring. You want them to look like fine art prints for collectors, no one will know they are free!

I personally send all my free Audubon prints to Staples. Learn how to print at Staples Copy Center.


How to frame Audubon prints of birds

To frame Audubon’s prints of Birds of America, first get a copy of the poster print. You can digitally download Audubon’s high-resolution images of birds, or you can pick up some resources.

These books are excellent resources for creating Audubon galleries without having to print the images yourself. They come on high quality gloss paper, as any coffee table book would.

I highly suggest you get copies of the prints and frame them yourself. The best places to find frames for Audubon Prints are…

Where to buy frames for bird art prints

Frames are easy to come by. Plus when you are downloading free bird art, then you can splurge a little bit on the print. To save even more, look for a discount code or exclusive offers at many of these sites.

If you search Google, there are many framed Audubon prints for sale. However, these same images you can download for free cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars. Saving on the print allows you to spend money on custom framing instead.

More Vintage Bird Prints

Vintage bird prints framed are timeless and classic. They can be incorporated into any home décor style – traditional, modern, grandmillenial, farmhouse, shabby chic and more. Save money on the print and invest in the frame by downloading free vintage prints for your home.

examples of vintage bird prints with free downloads

Set of four vintage bird prints with eggs (top left) | Ella Claire Inspired 

Set of six vintage bird illustrations (top right) | The Birch Cottage

Set of six vintage bird prints in the kitchen (bottom left) | Town n Country Living

Vintage bird prints gallery wall (bottom right) | The Painted Hive

Vintage feather print art wings (top right) | Remodelaholic

1920’s bird and egg prints (top and bottom right)| Knick of Time

Beautiful vintage birds with nest (bottom left) | The Vintage Month

The Graphics Fairy has a huge collection of free illustrated bird prints. This bird prints library is over 52 pages long and includes 100s of illustrations of birds. Go through Karen’s bird print graphics page by page or use the search bar to be more specific about the type and style of birds you like.

Some of the best bird illustrations for me include…

Free Printable Bird Images

How do I print free bird prints?

Once you have acquired your digital downloads, it’s time to print. First download the highest resolution file you can. This will ensure the prettiest bird art print from whatever printer you chose.

When the files are on your computer, open the folder where your digital file is and print to your printer. If you want high quality photos, consider sending your printable bird print artwork to Staples Copy Center.

If this is a gift, you can also order from Mpix for quality photo prints. Sending to an online print service will allow you to custom your order and choose really good quality paper. Choose glossy or matte. Choose cardstock, linen paper or printing paper. Then grab and awesome frame and use as a welcome gift, hostess gift, new home gift or birthday gift.

… and since we are talking about birds from the, self-proclaimed, bird lady here are some of the best bird feeders and the wild best bird seeds that I have found. If you are a nature enthusiast, take the art of the world to a beautiful natural setting – your own backyard! Pin to Pinterest.


Speaking of DIY Wall decor, these Gallery Wall Ideas are perfect for your pictures and photos.  Pin to Pinterest.

Mix some of your vintage bird prints into a Plate Gallery Wall Decor too! Pin to Pinterest.



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How to Throw a Lego Birthday Party: Ideas That Won’t Suck

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published date: October 18, 2021
modified datt: September 14,2022

Throwing a kids’ birthday party can be stressful. Some things are supposed to be fun, but not when it comes to birthday parties. Here are some fun ideas that just might not suck. Everything is awesome with these fun LEGO Party Ideas. Enjoy LEGO Cakes, party decor, games, activities and more.

Is your child obsessed with Legos, scattering bricks everywhere as they build and create for hours? Are you looking for some creative ways to throw your kid a Lego-themed birthday party? You’ve come to the right place.

These 25 Lego birthday party ideas include everything from cake decorating ideas to games and favors, so there is something for everyone. Plus, they are all easy on the budget! You’ll be surprised at the super easy, affordable, and creative Lego party tips and tricks we’ve found.

These party ideas are sure to impress and delight any Lego lover!

Before you send out the invitations let’s first start with some amazing cakes with the brick or mini-figure theme.

Lego Birthday Cake Ideas

LEGO Birthday Cake

What could be more classic than the Lego bricks themselves? This brick cake looks just like the blocks and will be a huge hit at your Lego birthday party. Make the frosting any color you’d like, or create a couple of smaller cakes to make bricks in different colors. This cake is made with boxed cake mixes, which saves time preparing for the big day. | In Katrina’s Kitchen

Capture the look of Lego mini-figures in this fun Lego head cake. The fun thing about it is that you can give the head any expression you’d like! It’s easier than it looks to put together; it just requires some patience and time. She recommends using pre-colored fondant to get the bright yellow look. | Ashlee Marie

Really wow your party guests with this incredible Lego block cake that’s covered in colorful bricks and has a fun block design inside the cake as well. This is another cake that uses boxed cake mix to simplify things, which is terrific. Making the blocked colors inside is simple with a checkerboard cake pan set. | Pink When

Finally, if you’re more of a cupcake person, it couldn’t get simpler than these fun and easy Lego cupcakes with a candy melt brick on top or a LEGO minifigure. You can make them any color you’d like and put a bunch of cupcakes together in less than an hour. It’s the perfect idea for last-minute party planners. | Love from the Oven

Lego Party Food Ideas

lego party foods

Make some Lego cheese and crackers for a quick snack. They’re inexpensive to make, and kids will love them. All you need are crackers, cheese, and a small fondant cutter or knife to cut the circles. Easy peasy! | Tonya Staab

Want a healthy snack at your party? Look no further than these Lego frozen yogurt bricks made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, yogurt, and honey. Parents will be thankful to have one less sugary item available! | Surviving a Teacher’s Salary

Turn ordinary marshmallows into fun yellow Lego head marshmallow pops! Grab regular marshmallows, mini marshmallows, yellow candy melts, and lollipop sticks to get started on this simple tutorial for LEGO cake pops. They make great snacks for the party, adorable LEGO cake toppers or favors for after. | Savoring the Good

Serve up some yummy Lego brownies at the dessert table. Use brownie mix or grab a box or two of the Little Debbie brownies to put them together faster. | In the Kids Kitchen

Lego sandwiches are a breeze to make, too. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are popular with kids, but you can do the same thing with deli meat and cheese or even veggie sandwiches if you prefer. Just add the bread circles on top to make them look like bricks. They’d be a great addition to kids’ lunchboxes during the school year, too. | In the Playroom

You can never go wrong with Rice Krispie treats. These Lego Rice Krispie treats are so colorful and fun. Just top your usual recipe with the colorful icing and matching M&Ms to make the bricks. Gel food coloring yields the brightest colors, so make sure you grab gel instead of liquid food coloring. | The Soccer Mom Blog

These Lego cookies look scrumptious, and they’re made from scratch, so you know they’re extra yummy. However, you can probably recreate the idea with pre-made cookie dough and royal icing. | For Modern Kids

Who says you shouldn’t play with your food? These Lego build and play Jello snacks were meant for fun! Make them in all kinds of fruity flavors, and the kids can stick them high while enjoying a jiggly snack. | Passion for Savings

Lego Party Décor

LEGO birthday party décor

For easy party décor, recycle your corn starch canisters to make some cute Lego heads with different faces. Since they’re already the perfect shade of yellow, there’s no painting involved. Just draw on the different facial expressions, and you’re good to go. Better yet, your kids can use these jars to store their Legos even after the party is over. | Organized 31

Build some of your décor out of Legos! It’s such a clever idea. You don’t have to think big… small items like building your own utensil and napkin holder can pack a big visual impact. To keep it permanently secure, add some hot glue and use forever to hold utensils, napkins or even future LEGO supplies and tableware.  | Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Make giant Lego “bricks” with boxes, wrapping paper, and construction paper. You can also create Lego faces by drawing faces on yellow balloons. Both of these ideas are super easy and inexpensive, perhaps check out the Dollar Tree for your decorations! | Desert Chica

Head to the Dollar Store for construction paper supplies. Create a Lego bricks garland using construction paper, tape, a hole punch, and some string. How easy is that DIY LEGO banner? It’s a great way to create colorful party décor without a lot of effort. | A Crafty Spoonful

Lego Party Favors

lego party favors

Our Lego travel case makes an excellent party favor, and they’re not very expensive to put together. Just use discount pencil boxes and Lego tape along with some bricks inside, and you’ve got a fun activity that kids can take on the go and enjoy long after the party is over. | Frugal Coupon Living

Upcycle all your old broken crayons to make some fun Lego man crayons! Talk about inexpensive favors! Aside from purchasing the mold, the little LEGO crayons would be free! Everyone has their own minifigure to go. You can also use the mold to make chocolate Lego figures, too. | Mama Smiles

Use some bricks and colorful yarn to make Lego friendship bracelets for all the party guests. The kids can help make them, but they’ll need an adult to drill the holes in the bricks to run the yarn through. | Kids Activities

Lego Party Games and Activities

LEGO Party Games

If you love LEGO party games, download and print our Building Brick Party games. Using many common supplies found around the house, including a lot of LEGO theme building bricks, enjoy twelve party games. These game ideas use a  classic game (like a spoon relay race) and twist them into something LEGO-themed.

Printable LEGO Party Games Include:

  • Tallest LEGO Tower Challenge
  • LEGO Spoon Race
  • This Blows Minifigures
  • Brick Race Car Race
  • Brick Building Challenge
  • Minifigure Knockdown
  • Brick Sort Race
  • Paper Towel Tube Brick Relay
  • Brick Skee-Ball
  • Brick Hand Balloon Challenge
  • Pin the Head
  • Chopstick Shuffle

Play these printable LEGO minute to win it games, relay races, LEGO building challenges and more.

LEGO Party Activities

Every party needs some photo props and a backdrop to make pictures a little more fun! Making LEGO head photo props is super easy following this tutorial. | Moms and Crafters

For another LEGO party activity, kids will get a kick out of playing Pin the Head on the Lego Dude. It’s a free printable that you can grab for the party and set up in no time. You can use just paper and tape, but if you want the kids to be able to play this over and over, add Velcro tape to the backs of the Lego heads, and place the body on a large piece of felt. That way, it’ll be easy for kids to stick the head on while they’re blindfolded. | Paper Trail Design

Play a game of Lego ball toss to keep the kids entertained! Just cut two or three holes in the top of a painted box for the kids to toss tennis balls into. It’s easy enough for all ages to play, as you can adjust for age by putting the younger kids closer and the older kids further back. Check out the other party ideas here, too. This blogger threw a Lego party for just $17! | Sweet Frugal Life

Set up this Lego race track before the party, and let the kids build their own cars out of bricks and accessories. Then, put those cars to the speed test on the race track. The kids are sure to play this game over and over. | Tonya Staab

This Lego bean bag toss is another fun game the kids can play. This game board is made from a box, and you can make simple bean bags using felt. You don’t need to be a pro at stitching to sew simple bean bags, but you could even use fabric glue if you prefer. | East Coast Mommy

It just wouldn’t be a Lego party without a building challenge, would it? Grab this printable challenge and build a spinner out of Lego pieces to make it extra fun. Give it a spin, set a timer, and see who can build the challenge item the fastest (or the best). | Artsy-Fartsy Mama

We hope you find these suggestions helpful as you plan your child’s next birthday bash.

Speaking of LEGOs, if you have a LEGO fan, take a look at these LEGO Hacks for the home. Pin to Pinterest.

LEGO Hacks and Tips

I’ve not learned how to get my kids to stop growing. Because of this, it feels as though I am planning birthday parties all the time.  Looking for more Birthday Party Ideas. We have them – parties for toddlers, for boys, for girls, for teens and more!

Themed Party Ideas for Kids

Enjoy Themed Party Ideas for Kids, Adults, and Families.

You can keep parties small or even celebrate small celebrations every six months. Take a look at these…

Cheers to another year!



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20 Baby Shower Games Printables You Will Actually Enjoy

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Need to keep the guest of honor and her closest friends entertained? Take a look at this this list of twenty baby shower games. These fun baby shower games printables are funny, entertaining and perfect ice breakers for everyone, young and old. Baby Shower activities the mom-to-be, guests, and you will actually enjoy!

Baby Shower Games Printables

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I have five kids. With my five kids, I only had two baby showers. Additionally, I have not attended a baby shower in years. Well, that isn’t true. I went to one about two years ago, and I was out out of place because it has been so long. So research had to be done to find you all the best.

In my discovery for this post, this is what I learned. The internet does not lack baby shower games. You guys, there are lots however they are spread all over the place.

Additionally, each game has about a dozen versions and is found on about another 1,000 blogs.  So I did my good duty for you all and put together the best baby shower games that won’t throw you into an instant snooze. If I found the game multiple places, I found what I thought was the best version.

Take a look! We have more Tips for Throwing a Baby Shower including recipes, perfect for that mother-to-be’s cravings, and more baby game ideas. Also, these Baby Milestone Monthly Printables are adorable for photographing a baby’s age. Download this freebie for yourself or print as a shower gift with an 8×10 frame.

Adopting? Make sure you take some tips form these Adoption Party Ideas.

Baby Shower Party Games Printable PDF

Planning a small baby shower for a close friend? How about planning a Gender Reveal? Hosting a Co-Ed Baby Shower? Need activities for a Virtual Baby Shower? Need baby shower games for a large group?…

Baby shower games printable
Whatever your occasion, we have the BEST BABY SHOWER GAMES for your next gathering. Baby Shower bingo cards are a thing of the past and honestly are quite dull. Add a fun twist to your celebration with these really fun and funny Baby Shower Games.

These baby shower theme games are unique and perfect for the baby shower guests of all ages but most importantly the mother or parents-to-be.

List of Baby Shower Games Includes

  • The Price is Right

  • Hang the Diapers

  • Name that Baby Tunes

  • Baby ABCs

  • Chop Paci

  • Balloon Baby Twister

  • My Water Broke!

  • Chocolate Candy Bar Dirty Diaper

  • Mommy or Daddy?

  • Don’t Say Baby

  • Diaper Bag Detective

  • Guess How Many

  • Bobbing for Pacis

  • Mystery Baby Bags

  • Over, Under – Baby Game

  • What’s In Your Phone

Common baby shower game supplies include balloons, tiny plastic babies, diapers, pacifiers, balloons, blindfolds, baby bottles, pens and more common baby items.

Download 16 Baby Shower Party Games plus directions and supply list to keep the mother-to-be and her guests entertained. It also keeps you organized!

Free Printable Baby Shower Games

If you are looking for someting a bit smaller, we have free printable to get you started . Try this six starter pack with baby shower game ideas.

free Baby Shower Games Ideas Printable

After you sign up for our email list, print our six free Baby Shower Games including

  • Mystery Baby Bags

  • Name That Baby Tune

  • Baby Animal Game

  • The Baby Name Game

  • Over/Under Baby Shower Game

  • Diaper Bag Detective

This set is found in our library of free printables. You will need a printer after downloading your digital download or you can sent your file over to Staples Copy Center.


Baby Shower Party Games Printables

Need individual games for your next baby shower? Take a look at this huge list of baby shower activities. We have more themed baby shower ideas to create a fun event for new parents, the party hosts and baby shower party guests.

Baby Shower Taboo

taboo baby shower games printable

Baby Shower Taboo from Fun Squared. You might recognize this classic game. Divide the guests into two teams and have someone draw a card. She needs to get her team to say the word at the top of the card, but she can’t say the 5 words below it as she describes.

Encouraging Words for the Wee Hours

baby shower games with diapers

Words for the Wee Hours from Happy Home Fairy. I was so happy to stumble upon this printable. Julie is a friend of mine for 20 years (where does time go) and she has some amazing printables. Print these Words for the Wee Hours. Challenge shower guests to make their own, but you can display yours on a clothes line with clothes pins.  Vote on the funniest sayings or the phrases that make mom laugh the most at the little tinkle notes. This is not only fun, it gives the mama a pack of diapers – talk about a diaper changing need – plus it’s encouragement in the middle of the night as mama (and dada) care for the new baby! Now I am dying for a friend to have a baby so I can gift these messages.

Name that Baby

name that baby baby shower games

Name that Baby from DIY Network and TomKat Studio. Have each guest bring a baby photo of themselves. Post the photos on a board along with a printed number. Throughout the shower, guests can study the board and take a prediction at who is the precious baby doll in each photo. Have an answer key and review answers at the end of the event. The shower guest with the most correct answers, wins the trivia game. Up to 12 guests.

The Price Is Right

The price is right baby shower games

The Price is Right from Tula Mama. Set up a table with the baby item listed on this sheet. Have guests fill out their card with their best guesses for the price of each item like a pack of diapers, baby wipes, baby bottles, baby food and more. The person with the closest price of each item scores one point. The guest with the most points is a winner and wins a prize.

He Said, She Said

he said she said baby shower games printable

He Said, She Said from Unoriginal Mom. Just like the classic bridal shower game, is this fact about mommy or daddy. Pick up the free printable lips and mustache as well as the header for the fun game. But personalize for yourself in a Word Document.

Candy Bar Game

how sweet it is baby shower game candy bars

How Sweet It Is from Lil Luna. Well this is fun. When playing this game, you can have a jar of candy around. Fill out the matching pregnancy term to the candy bar. For example, girls name would be Baby Ruth. Have a basket of candy bars mentioned in the game. Most likely, everyone will have these answers right, so give he bar to who shares the answer with the group when going over results.

Baby ABCs

abc baby shower games printable

Baby ABCs from PJs and Paint. Ready, set, go. You are timed trying find a baby related item that begins with each letter of the alphabet. If there are repeat letters (like two people choose diapers for D) a point is not awarded. Person with the most points at the end wins. Make sure your words are unique and baby related! Twist it up: play with a ticket. Unique ideas get a raffle tickets. At the end of the shower, you can draw raffle tickets for a fun prize!

What’s In Your Phone?

baby shower what's in your phone printable

What’s in your Phone from Inspiration Made Simple. It’s basically the same concept of “What’s in your Purse?” but baby shower edition. Each participant earns points for the item that they have in their phone. Things like having the Pinterest app or having the baby shower in your calendar.

Pass the Parcel

pass the prize baby shower game

Pass the Prize from Tula Mama. Similar to pass the present, start the game off with one person. Normally the baby’s mama! Mama has to pass the gift off to someone who matches the description in the line of the poem. Keep passing the gift with each line of the poem until the final line of the poem is read.

Celebrity Name Game

celebrity baby name game printable

Celebrity Baby Names from For the Love of George. See who knows US Weekly best with this parents to celebrity baby name match.

Book Title Emojis

children's book emoji game

Children’s Book Emoji Pictionary from Sugar and Soul. Ooohh, this one is a challenge. Identify the children’s book title from the emojis given. Person with the most number of books right at the end, wins.

Emoji Pictionary

baby shower emoji Pictionary game

Speaking of baby shower Pictionary. Add Frugal Coupon Living’s Baby Shower Emoji Pictionary to your next party. Find the related word with the tiny emoji photos. Set a timer to make the game even more challenging. This freebies is also in our printable games section of the our free printable library.  You can get complementary this in our Baby Shower Games bundle too.

What’s In Your Purse?

what's in your phone baby shower game

What’s In Your Purse from Inspiration Made Simple.  Similar to what’s in your phone game, gain points for the odd things you might find in your bag… Granola bar? Hammer? Photo of the kids?

Baby Jeopardy

jeopardy baby shower games

Baby Jeopardy from Tula Mama. I will take “Nursery Rhymes for 300, Alex!” Play everyone’s favorite television game, the game of Jeopardy with all things fitting for a baby!

Name that Tune

baby shower name that tune game

Name that Tune from Play, Party, Plan. Skip the nursery rhyme game and instead play these amazing tunes. Download this list of 50 songs with the word baby in the title ranging from Justin Bieber to The Beatles. See who gets the most songs right, first.

Name that Artist

name that artist baby shower game

Name that Artist from Play, Party Plan. Contrary, as if at a poetry reading, read the lyrics to songs and see how many people can guess the artist. “They say were young and we don’t know, we won’t find out until we grow…” – Name that artist!

Mama and Baby Matching Game

baby matching baby shower game printable

Match the Baby and Mama from Hey, Let’s Make Stuff. Match the mama to her baby! This animal mother and baby matching game is both challenging and fun.

How Long is the Pregnancy

fun baby shower game

How Long is Each Animal Pregnant from Paper Trail Design. Guess the gestation period for each animal; a fun baby shower game that is easy to pull of and isn’t overly annoying.

Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt

scavenger hunt baby shower game printable

Baby Scavenger Hunt from Plan the Perfect Baby Shower. Riddles and rhymes, the race is on to score the prize! Follow these baby related clues in this baby shower game.

Baby Trait Game Cards

the baby trait game

Baby Trait from Sugar and Charm. What will baby look like? Will his/her eyes resemble mom or dad? How about their hair color. Everyone shares their guess and at the end the mother to be shares hers. Whoever matches with the mom most, wins!

Wishes for Baby

wishes for baby baby shower printable

Wishes for Baby from Lauren Makes. Maybe not a game but a very good way to send off the baby and mother to be. These wishes for baby can be laminated and binded for the parents and child to keep forever! If laminating, print on cardstock.


About baby shower printables, I like to order my prints from Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home. See more about how to print at Staples in our video tutorial.

free printable baby shower games

Don’t stop here! There are more Baby Shower Tips including recipes and more baby game ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Share this with the new mama (or the experienced mama) – Need to Know Newborn Tips, Hacks and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Celebrate each month with these Monthly Baby Photo Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Adopting? Make sure you take some tips form these Adoption Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Originally published April 2019. Updated September 2022.



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DIY Halloween Handprint Art for Toddlers

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Looking for a spooktacularly fun Halloween activities for preschoolers? This Halloween Handprint Art is easy, inexpensive and a lot of fun for toddlers. This Halloween printable craft is also a delightful keepsake for parents & grandparents. Download, print and follow these tutorials to begin.

Fun halloween handprint art printable for toddlers

Looking for a fun and easy Halloween craft to do with the kids? Look no further than these handprint art projects! Simply print out the handprint art templates and start creating art. You can also print out the Halloween stickers onto sticker paper, then let the kids get creative.

They’ll love seeing their own little hands transformed into ghosts, bats, and pumpkins, and you’ll love how cute their artwork turns out. Grab the printable, round up the kids, and get ready for some Halloween fun!

What are some Halloween Handprint ideas you can make with kids?

Halloween is a perfect time for seasonal crafts. Handprint art doesn’t have to be a keepsake but it sure is fun when it is. Consider carving a pumpkin and letting your child feel the guts and seeds and then smash their handprint onto newspaper for some fun all sensory play. Alternatively use a washable markers and let your child trace their handprint onto paper. They can come up with their own creative Halloween monsters made from the shape of their hand.

Of course when making something that will last, consider using some of the cute ghouls and goblins found during the October season. There are so many Halloween characters you can incorporate into cute Halloween handprint ideas for kids. From ghosts to monsters, witches and bats there are plenty of fun ideas for Halloween arts & crafts.

We put together some of these cute Halloween characters to create fun fall keepsake ideas using your child’s handprints. Use these fun crafts in a preschool classroom, as a family activity or incorporate into creative Halloween Party Activities.

As you print out this printable, you may be wondering what all is included in the handprint art?

Here’s a peak at the ten Halloween Themed Handprint Art Included:

Witch Broom

with Halloween handprint arts crafts

There is a handprint art template for a witch’s broom. The kids will love making this one! You can even have them draw their own green witch on the page to extend this Halloween worksheet activity.

Bat

bat handprint craft for toddlers

This bat handprint art is perfect for Halloween. It’s simple and easy to make, and it’s sure to be a hit with the kids. Once dry, color in the bats face. Black or purple are the perfect paint color for this activity.

Pumpkin

pumpkin handprint craft for halloween

This handprint pumpkin is so cute and easy to make. The kids will have a blast making this one! Grab orange paint and squeeze those hands in together to make the shape of a pumpkin with little handprints.

Boo Ghost

toddler ghost craft for Halloween

What’s Halloween without a ghost? This spooktacular handprint ghost is simple and fun to make, and it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family. Pair your spooky craft with this easy Ghost Craft for Halloween.

Mummy

mummy handprint craft for halloween

I think this guy is my favorite! Two hands up with this fun handprint art. Use white paint, red paint, black or orange.

Owl

owl Halloween art for toddlers

This sweet owl handprint has two hands to fly. Use brown paint to add wings and feathers to a fun big-eyed Halloween owl.

Black Cat

black cat handprint art for kids

A black cat need black paint. This cute four legged cat with a an adorable little tail is ready to celebrate!

Frankenstein

green monster art for kids using handprints

Who doesn’t love a Frankenstein? In this monster handprint Frankenstein use green paint. Use a Sharpie or permanent black marker to color the eyes in after you craft for add some fun wiggle eyes for a 3-D pop.

Spider

fun halloween spider art for preschool

Thumb in for this handprint spider. Squeeze in those thumbs (or just leave them out) in this eight legged spider handprint craft. With little hands make eight legs. Black or purple paint is perfect for this Halloween handprint craft.

Reaper

So what does a grim reaper carry? A scythe! Did you know a scythe is a sharp, curved blade used for mowing or reaping. Use a green (silver or black) handprint to create your very own DIY grim reaper Halloween art.

Halloween Handprint Craft Tips

Because some of the graphics will get covered by your toddler’s handprint, you have options for bringing forth things like the eyes and mouths.

In this set, we’ve given you guides where to place the eyes and mouth. Take a look at these options for how to make them pop!

  • Use Googly Eyes where the eyes go for a 3-D Pop (I personally like this set of wiggle eyes where there are googly eyes of different sizes and colors)
  • Print a second set of the Halloween handprint prints and allow your child to decorate the eyes and mouth. After the hand print dries, cut out the decorated eyes and mouth. Glue and lay on top of the dried handprint.
  • If creating an item with different colors, do this in two steps. For example, paint the palm one color and place on the printable sheet. Once dry, place the finger and apply to the printed sheet. This allows you to add multiple colors without the smudge.

When putting together this Halloween Arts & Crafts, use washable Tempera paint. Print on white cardstock for the best turn out.


DIY Halloween Stickers

fun halloween stickers printable

As an extra bonus, printable Halloween stickers are also included. These are great to use with handprint art or on their own. The kids will love using them to decorate their artwork, and you’ll love how they add a special touch.

To print your stickers, fill your printer with 8.5 x 11 sticker paper and print as normal. Trim the stickers, peel and add to your art.

To use the stickers, simply print them out on sticker paper and cut them out. Then let the kids get creative!

How to Use Halloween Handprints Crafts

There are several ways to use these handprints. Once you do this craft with the kiddos, you may be wondering what you can do with them! Be aware that kids LOVE doing simple handprint art and sticking Halloween stickers anywhere they can! Here are a few really good ideas for how to use these handprints for Halloween crafts!

Halloween Décor

Use them as part of a Halloween decoration. Mamas can hang them up around the house or classroom for a festive touch. Pass the finished craft onto neighbors to hang in their windows. They could make spooky Halloween mantle décor too. Just frame and enjoy.

Halloween Favors

Give them out as Halloween party favors. Guests will love taking home their own little piece of handprint art. This activity would work great in a preschool setting or a birthday party for younger children.

Halloween Cards

Send these lovely crafts out as Halloween cards. They are great gifts for family and a handprint card sure to put a smile on the recipient’s face. If you know people that live across the country, you can always send the cards in the mail, for an extra activity!

Gifts for Grandparents

These make great handprint keepsake gifts for grandparents and other family members. They’ll love seeing the kids’ handprints and they’ll appreciate the thoughtfulness and imprint of tiny little hands.

Get the Halloween Handprints & Stickers Printable

Ready to get started? Grab the printable Halloween handprint art templates and stickers here. Then round up the kids and have some fun!

Halloween handprint arts and crafts printable for preschool

What you get with purchase:

  • 10 Halloween Themed Handprint Worksheets for Toddlers and Preschoolers
  • Examples: Handprint Craft Guide Tutorial
  • Bonus: Fun Halloween Stickers

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Don’t have a printer? You can print at your local print shop or your Staples Printing Center. Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

Enjoy making fun animal art with this Fingerprint Art for Kids. Enjoy making tigers, lions, monkeys, snakes and giraffes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out this super adorable A to Z Alphabet Handprint Art. This printable alphabet activity is great for early learners as well as preschool-aged children who love messy play! Have fun learning all the letters A to Z with these adorable Animal Handprint Preschool Crafts for Toddlers. Pin to Pinterest.

printable handprint art alphabet crafts for kids

For more handprint craft ideas, also check out hand print art for Father’s Day and Mother’s Day. They make great a great activity for kids and cute gift ideas for mom, grandma, dads and grandpas.

More Fun Halloween Activities

Looking for more Halloween digital downloads? Enjoy these Free Halloween Printables for cards, worksheets, activities and more craft ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

Ready to party? Enjoy these Halloween Party Games for a small or large crown. They bring fun and low-cost entertainment with the click of a “print” button! Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy this list of 31 Halloween Bucket List items. Celebrate the holiday during the entire month of October with these fun Halloween activities. Do these family bucket list ideas in order or in the order you want. Pin to Pinterest.

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