Running our of Elf On The Shelf ideas?
If you go all-in with a different Elf On The Shelf scene every day, ideas start to run thin very quickly.
Really easy Elf On The Shelf Ideas that require minimal planning:
- Elf & Toy Tea Party
- Getting into the cookie jar
- Hanging on a string zipline
- Hide N Seek (Leave a note)
- Tangled Up In The Christmas Lights
- Sitting in time out
- Driving a toy car
- Sleeping in a sock
- Elf with a daily note
- Trapped in a glass jar
The Elf On The Shelf is a fun Christmas tradition.
Some of these ideas require a little more preparation. Pinterest is an incredible source of creativity for Elf On The Shelf Ideas.
Some of these take more energy than others, so you may want to consider investing in some props to make things easier.
Elf On The Shelf Pizza Party
Who doesn’t love a night on the Pizza? In my store, you can access the Pizza Box template for FREE. If you prefer not to have to design your own, I have a predesigned Pizza Shop-themed pack available.
Morning After Shame
*groan* Too many cookies and milk. I think we have all been there. The upside? You get to eat the cookies and blame the Elf. This cheeky idea is from Just a Little Creativity
Secret Night Meetings
Whether your Elf is part of the Freemasons or the “Horses Who Think They are Goats” support group. Congregations should always be done at night, in private. Shhhh! Secret Elves Business
Elf on a SWING!
A Small Snippet has quite a lot of adorable Elf ideas on her blog. This one is so cute.
Use The Force
Got a little Star Wars fan in the house? Scoop up some Star Wars toys and create a scene straight from the movie. To get Elf up on the wall, some double-sided tape or a removable 3M clip will do the trick.
Elf scene created by Lemonista
Snow Angel
Imagine the kid’s faces when they get up in the morning and find their cheeky beloved Elf covered in “snow”. ( Image captured by Photographer Shannon Hilton)
Lego Strikes Back
In an effort to be the only valued toys in the house, Lego men coordinate an attack on the Elf. Reigning as the superior toy once again. This creative idea is from Living Locurto
Pin The Nose On The Reindeer
This cute little set up can be recreated by printing the Elf On The Shelf Games, these are free to download. A piece of ribbon or scrap of cloth can be used as a blindfold.
How Do You Play Elf On The Shelf
Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition where one of Santas Elves is sent to your home from the North Pole. Owners of the Elf often set up a scene to mark his arrival, gliding down a Zipline or holding an introduction sign.
The concept is that Santa’s Elf keeps an eye on the children’s behavior and reports back to Santa. It’s common for parents to enjoy the Elfs stay as much as the children.
There are no official rules as to how you decide to use the Elf in your home, whether you participate daily in new scenes, weekly or just sit him by the tree for the Christmas period. It’s entirely up to you.
There Is No Age Limit To Cheeky Elf Fun
There is no age limit to the Elf On The Shelf. Even after the kids are finished with Santa, The Elf is a great source of entertainment during the Christmas holidays.
I’ve seen many childless households take part in the Elf tradition, with the Elf getting up to some M rated trouble.
Buying The Right Elf
There are different Elves on the market.
The most well known trademarked brand is, of course, Elf On The Shelf doll. There are other elves, such as “Elves Behavin Badly” which are cheaper, and come in different designs.
The Elf On The Shelf brand is around $60 from the official website.
It comes beautifully packaged in a box with a book included. You can also choose between skin colour and gender.
Price compare before you buy, For the price of an Elf, you may find some package deals on Amazon that include extra clothing and props.
My advice is to steer clear of cheaply made versions, the body is not as bendable (some not at all) and the doll’s faces generally don’t have the same mischevious expression.
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