Crafts for Kids!

Create your own holiday mystery with the Super Secret Decoder Wheel, inspired by Super Secret Jack Spinner, the Specialized Sleuth, and his Mighty Sidekick Zachery, the Kosmic Kid! This fun DIY project lets kids unlock secret messages just like their favorite holiday heroes. Perfect for classroom activities, party games, or family craft time, the Decoder Wheel encourages creativity and problem-solving. Kids will love using their new decoding skills to send festive messages or create personalized puzzles, just like the Mighty Duo!

Sponge Painted Snowman

Get creative with this fun and easy Sponge Painted Snowman craft! Perfect for kids and families, this DIY project uses simple sponges and paint to create a festive snowman masterpiece. A great addition to your holiday crafts collection, it’s ideal for classrooms, home decorations, or as a unique gift for friends and family. Celebrate the winter season with this cheerful, hands-on craft that adds a personal touch to your Christmas festivities.

Sock Snowman

Create a charming Sock Snowman with this easy holiday craft! Perfect for kids and families, this DIY project turns simple socks into adorable snowmen, making it a fun and festive activity for the Christmas season. Great for holiday classrooms, craft parties, or homemade gifts, this Sock Snowman craft adds a personal touch to your decorations and brings the magic of winter right to your home.

Santa's Sleigh Craft

Create a magical Christmas tradition with this Santa's Sleigh Craft! Perfect for kids, this simple yet fun DIY project lets little ones build their own Santa sleigh using easy-to-find materials. Ideal for holiday classrooms, family activities, or festive decorations, this craft brings the North Pole to life and adds a touch of Christmas magic to your celebrations

Santa Paper Plate Mask

Bring Santa to life with this fun and easy DIY Santa Paper Plate Mask craft! Perfect for kids, this simple craft lets little ones create their own Santa mask using a paper plate and basic supplies. Ideal for holiday parties, classroom activities, or festive dress-up play, this craft is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and add some extra cheer to your celebrations!

Who Went to Space with Santa?

Searching for the Mystery Elf!

by Jiller Elf

While some elves at the North Pole are busy figuring out how to get Santa back to Earth (check out yesterday’s story for more details), other elves are on a mission to find out who the elf is that blasted off with Santa on Thanksgiving!

“I suggest we count all the shoes of the elves, then divide by two,” said Adamup Elf, Santa’s Chief Toy-counting Elf. “Then we subtract that number from the total number of elves at the North Pole. That will tell us exactly how many elves are missing!”

“That’s a great idea, Adamup, but we already KNOW how many elves are missing—just one!” replied Toby Elf. “And that elf isn’t really missing; we know exactly where he or she is. We just need to find out WHO it is!”

The Investigation Continues

“I’ve spent the day going over the work rosters,” reported Ali Elf, looking puzzled. “According to this, all the elves are accounted for. There’s not one single elf working at the North Pole who hasn’t shown up for their job.”

“Oh no…” Toby Elf moaned. “That can only mean one thing! Who’s the only elf at the North Pole who doesn’t have a job? Which elf messes up at every job he’s been given? Who makes the most mistakes of anyone?”

“WALDO!” the elves exclaimed together.

What Will Waldo Do Next?

Will Waldo cause yet another Christmas crisis? Stay tuned and check the North Pole Times every day for updates on this mystery and all the holiday happenings!