Photo Booth Fun: Selfie Station
Published on December 5, 2025
Your elf has become a social media star! This adorable scene shows your elf setting up a photo booth and taking selfies with family photos. It's a modern, fun twist that kids will absolutely love discovering in the morning. If you already have a posable holiday elf, skip to the recipe. If you don't, start with the setup kit.
You Will Need This:
- • Your holiday elf
- • Family photos (framed or printed)
- • A phone or tablet (toy or real)
- • Fun props like sunglasses, hats, or signs
- • A table or shelf to set up
- • Optional: a mini vanity set if you want a tiny mirror and brush already on the photo-booth table.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Set Up the Photo Booth
Arrange family photos on a table or shelf. You can use framed photos from around the house or print some favorites. Create a "booth" area with the photos as a backdrop. The mini vanity set is optional, and only if you want a little mirror on the selfie table instead of borrowing a real one.
Step 2: Add the Phone
Place a phone or tablet near your elf - you can use a toy phone, an old phone, or even a printed picture of a phone. Position it so it looks like your elf is taking a selfie.
Step 3: Position Your Elf
Place your elf near the photos, making it look like they're taking selfies with the family pictures. You could have them holding the phone, posing with a photo, or even wearing fun props like sunglasses.
Step 4: Add Fun Props
Scatter some fun props around - tiny sunglasses, a mini hat, or even a small sign that says "Say Cheese!" or "#ElfSelfie". Make it look like a real photo booth setup.
Step 5: Morning Photo Fun
When kids discover their elf's photo booth, they'll be excited to see which family photos their elf chose! This scene is perfect for sparking conversations about family memories.
Pro Tips:
- • Use photos of the kids or family members for extra personalization
- • Position on a mantel, shelf, or table where photos are normally displayed
- • You can create a mini backdrop using construction paper or fabric
- • This scene works great near a mirror or photo wall
- • Consider adding a tiny tripod or selfie stick
- • Take photos from the elf's perspective to show the "selfie" angle
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