Elf on the Shelf Sprinkle Sink: A Prank That Will Wow Your Kids

1. Start with a Clean Slate

First things first, clean your sink! A shiny sink makes everything look better, and it gives the illusion of real elf on the shelf magic at work.

2. Prep Your Magical Sprinkle Stream

Measure the distance from the faucet aerator to the sink.

Cut a paper towel tube in half (or use two for longer faucets).

Attach sticky tape to one half of the tube with the sticky side facing out. Leave some tape hanging over the top to secure it to the faucet later.

Use a binder clip to hold the tape in place on the tube.

If your stream needs to be longer, tape the two halves of the tube together and secure the bottom with a binder clip.

3. Add the Sprinkles

Sprinkle your colorful decorations over the sticky side of the tape.

Spread them evenly using your fingers for a full, magical effect.

Pour any excess sprinkles into a bowl to avoid waste.

4. Prep the Sink for the Sprinkle Puddle

Cover the sink drain with packing tape if you have a strainer-style plug.

Use the tape trick (rolling it into a sticky circle) to make double-sided tape, then stick these around the drain area.

You want it to be nice and sticky to hold a layer of sprinkles.

Sprinkle a colorful puddle onto the tape.

5. Add the Sprinkle Stream

Now comes the fun part—bringing your magical sprinkle stream to life!

Hold the sprinkle stream carefully while it’s still on the paper towel roll and head over to your sink.

Gently remove the binder clip. Remember that extra bit of tape you left hanging at the top? Take it and firmly stick it to the back of your faucet.

For a little extra security—because let’s face it, those sprinkles can get wild—grab some additional tape and wrap it around the aerator cover, securing your sprinkle stream in place.

Slowly lower the paper towel roll toward the sprinkle puddle you made earlier, letting the stream of sprinkles hang perfectly in mid-air.

Once you're happy with the placement, discard the paper towel roll (or save it for another crafty adventure).