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A couple of years ago, my sister-in-law sent us Trudy, the naughty little elf.  She came with magical dust that makes her come to life in the middle of the night.  When she comes to life, she is NAUGH-TY!  She tips over chairs, dumps out the laundry basket, pulls down the stockings, etc.  She even turned my 30×40 canvas upside down!  My kids like to write her notes DARING her to do different things each night, such as go inside the freezer!  My daughter also brought her to school for show-and-tell and Trudy tipped over some of the desks and chairs during recess.  She’s just full of mischeif! My kids LOVE this holiday tradition so if you can find your own Trudy I’m sure yours will love it too!

Kelli France

Kelli France is a busy woman! Her degree in Elementary Education comes into play as a mother of three, children’s photographer, and online mentor to photographers. She loves what she does because it gives her a creative outlet. Kelli also likes to read (including lots of parenting books!), rock her aerobics class, and enjoy weekly date nights (for her personal sanity) with her husband. She currently resides in Colorado Springs.

About Kelli


Kelli France is a busy woman! Her degree in Elementary Education comes into play as a mother of three, children's photographer, and online mentor to photographers. She loves what she does because it gives her a creative outlet. Kelli also likes to read (including lots of parenting books!), rock her aerobics class, and enjoy weekly date nights (for her personal sanity) with her husband. She currently resides in Colorado Springs.

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  • http://amycraftphotography.com AmyC

    How cute!!!

  • Annie

    Where did you get Trudy? Can we buy her? She’s so cute!

  • http://blog.finestationery.com/ Jen @ The Finer Things

    How cute and funny!

  • Jennifer

    Do you happen to know where your sister-in-law got Trudy (or if there is a brand?) I have been looking to start this tradition but haven’t found a cute elf!!!

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  • http://www.bakedbree.com Bree

    that is adorable Kelli! Our elf is far too well-behaved. We might need to have a talk.

  • http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com Steph at Modern Parents Messy Kids

    How hilarious and what a great alter-ego for the elf on a shelf that keeps watch on naughty girls and boys for Santa.

  • http://www.suburbanmummyuk.com Nat

    Oh I love this, and she has a very cheeky face. I wish these things were real :D

  • http://721photography@blogspot.com Erin

    THIS IS AWESOME! My husband and I don’t have kids yet- we are praying God will bless us someday- BUT when we do I am going to have Trudy visit our house. Thanks for the great idea! Merry Christmas!

  • sister in law

    I got her at Jo Ann Fabrics 3 0r 4 years ago….dont’ think they have the same ones anymore….maybe there is a new model.