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Create Elf Eggs: A Fun Elf on the Shelf Idea for Christmas Morning

Writer's picture: Annie Annie

Updated: Sep 27, 2024

Are you participating in the ever-popular Elf on the Shelf tradition this year? I love scrolling through social media to see the fun and mischievous antics of these little elves! If you're looking for a fresh and creative idea, why not surprise your kids with Elf Eggs?


Here’s a fun and easy way to bring some extra holiday cheer into your home. Dye some eggs from the coop, set up a mischievous breakfast scene and in the morning, the kids will wake up to Elfie all set to make them breakfast!


Elf on the shelf and Elf Eggs
Photo credit: Pinterest

How to Make Elf Eggs


What You’ll Need:

  • Large pot of boiling water

  • A couple heat-resistant containers (glass jars or bowls)

  • White vinegar

  • Red food coloring


Directions:

  1. Boil the water in a large pot.

  2. Measure about ½ cup of boiling water into each heat-resistant container.

  3. Add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and 10-20 drops of food coloring to the water. Adjust the number of drops depending on how vibrant you want the color to be.

  4. Allow the dye to cool slightly before coloring the eggs.

  5. Submerge your eggs into the dye and leave them until you get your desired color.

  6. Remove the eggs and let them dry.


Extra Tips for Elf Eggs

  • Dyeing brown eggs creates beautiful, rich jewel tones, so don’t hesitate to try this with your flock’s brown eggs!

  • If you want to get fancy, stick Christmas stickers onto the eggs before dyeing them. Once they dry, peel the stickers off, and you’ll have cute holiday designs!


Elf Eggs: A New Holiday Tradition

Add a little more holiday magic to your Elf on the Shelf tradition with this fun and easy breakfast idea! The kids will love waking up to see Elfie preparing colorful eggs, and it’s a great way to involve your chickens in the Christmas fun.


Merry Christmas!


-The Wing Lady

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