Bed Papercraft for Your Elf

Bed papercraft template with cut and fold lines to color for your elf

A free Bed papercraft for your elf corner: print, color, cut and fold. Tuck your elf in at night with a scrap of tissue as a quilt. The step-by-step instructions are right below.

✂️ About This Papercraft

Bed papercraft: A bed with a blanket and pillow, sized for an elf about as big as a yogurt cup. The headboard sticks up above the blanket. Size: folded approx. 8 × 4.5 × 1.2 cm (3.1 × 1.8 × 0.5 in).

At a Glance

Difficulty
●○○ easy
Craft time
about 10 minutes
Size
folded approx. 8 × 4.5 × 1.2 cm
Pages
1 × A4
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer
  • Heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) recommended
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Colored pencils
  • Ruler and an empty ballpoint pen for scoring (optional)

📐 Step-by-Step Instructions

🖨️ Important: print at 100% (“Actual size”), not “Fit to page”.

1
Color it (blanket and pillow are on top) and cut along the solid lines.
2
Fold the dash-dot lines backward: the four bed walls fold down, the blanket lies on top.
3
Glue the corner tabs inside the long side walls.
4
Fold the headboard and footboard back up at the dashed line and glue the gray strip to the outside of the bed wall. Done!
The Lines on the Template:
━━━ solid = cut · ━ · ━ dash-dot = mountain fold, fold backward · - - - dashed = valley fold, fold forward · ▒ gray area = glue

💡 Tips & Common Mistakes

  • Go bold on the blanket. A checkered or striped pattern really pops on such a small piece.
  • Easy build: With a little help cutting, kids from about age 5 can do it.
  • Color first, cut second. Small pieces are much easier to color while they are still on the sheet.
  • Watch out for small parts: use with children under 3 only under adult supervision.

🎭 How the Elf Plays With It

Tuck your elf in at night with a scrap of tissue as a quilt. By morning he has moved on and the bed is a mess. Add a short elf letter next to it to make the morning discovery even more special.

📦 Matching printable set: Bedtime

Goes Well With

Your Benefits at PureSketchy:

  • Completely Free: Every elf printable with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Made for Coloring: Clear black lines – kids color everything themselves.
  • Your Elf, Your Name: There is always space to write in your own elf's name.
  • Everything in One Place: Prank ideas, papercraft props, printable sets, letters and guides all fit together.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big is the “Bed” papercraft?
According to the template: folded approx. 8 × 4.5 × 1.2 cm (3.1 × 1.8 × 0.5 in). An elf is about the size of a yogurt cup.

How long does it take, and what age is it for?
About 10 minutes. With help cutting it works from about age 5; most kids manage it alone around age 8.

Will an elf fit in the bed?
The bed is about 8 cm (3 in) long, so an elf the size of a yogurt cup lies down comfortably.

Which paper and glue do I need?
Regular printer paper works, but heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) is sturdier. A glue stick is all you need for the tabs.

Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Bett.