A long pointy hat, pointed ears, and cheerful freckles – with this printable Christmas elf mask, kids become Santa's busiest little helpers. Color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free elf mask template is perfect for the holiday season, Christmas parties, and preschool.
Why This Elf Is So Cheerful
The long pointy hat is every elf's trademark and looks great in red, green, or stripes. Pointed ears give the elf a cheeky look. The freckles are just a few circles that even little kids love to color. It's a cheerful, simple holiday mask for the whole class.
A long, silly hat.
For that elf look.
A few circles to color.
Part of our Christmas Party set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12–14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not “fit to page”) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like – the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it – done!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Play Ideas for Little Elves
Open Santa's workshop and wrap block presents in paper. In a hiding game, one elf sneaks around and hides a bell for the others to find. Jingle along to holiday music in a bell dance. Then play Secret Santa, where every kid gets a little surprise from a secret elf.
Fun Facts About Christmas Elves
In many holiday stories, elves are Santa's helpers who make toys at the North Pole. The idea of little helpers comes from old European folklore, especially from Germany and Scandinavia. In Sweden, these little beings are called tomte, and in Norway and Denmark, nisse. People often picture them with pointy hats and pointed ears. Many families love playing Secret Santa, where friends give gifts without revealing who gave what.
Color Ideas for Your Christmas Elf Mask
Classic, festive, or bright:
A red hat with a white pom-pom.
A green hat with red freckles.
A red-and-white striped hat.
A gold hat with stars.
Great Times for the Christmas Elf Mask
This cheerful elf is ready for:
Team up with Santa and the reindeer.
The perfect mask for a gift swap.
A fun helper for baking day.
A sweet costume for a class show.
Elf Facts at a Glance
Elf-tastic facts to share:
Elves help Santa in stories.
Their name in Sweden.
A classic elf look.
A fun gift-giving game.
More Masks for Your Christmas Party
Santa, reindeer, and gingerbread man masks are ready too – see all our Christmas masks.
🎭 More masks from this group:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The Christmas elf mask is made for ages 2 to 4. Kids color, and an adult cuts out the mask and eye holes.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend heavier cardstock around 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the long hat doesn't bend.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Wichtel Maske.