10/31 | Elf on the Shelf Ideas

It’s almost that time of year again. Do you have an Elf on the Shelf in your home? These Elf on the Shelf ideas will help keep the momentum going all season long.

It is so easy to run out of ideas to suggest to those mischievous little elves so this will give you a head start. We  have over 100 ideas here that you and your elves are sure to love! 

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

DIY ELF ON THE SHELF  QUARANTINE BOX WITH CRICUT From Makers Gonna Learn

Want to buy yourself a few days (or more!) of time with no need for moving the elf? Check out this adorable quarantine box! You could also adapt this idea and turn it into an elf bedroom or delivery box. 

ELF ON THE SHELF TIC TAC BOW From The Elf on the Shelf

ELF DOCTOR’S NOTE From Living Locurto

Another fun idea for getting a breather in elf activities – if your elf comes down with reindeer flu, they will have to spend a few days recuperating!

BIRDSEED ELF From Passion For Savings

POKER PLAYING ELVES From Party Delights

ELF FLOATING ON A BOAT IN THE SINK From My Mommy Style

WELCOME BACK ELF ON THE SHELF WITH GUMDROPS From Frugal Coupon Living

A fun and tasty way to announce your elf’s arrival back in the house this holiday season! 

BOWLING ELF ON THE SHELF BOWLING From Artsy Fartsy Mama

ELF ON THE SHELF UPSIDE DOWN IN THE GUMBALLS From Kimspired DIY

PIANO PLAYING ELF ON THE SHELF From My Mommy Style

ELF ON THE SHELF PLAYS THE GUITAR From She Knows

Is he playing the guitar or stuck in it? A cute idea if you have an instrument in the house! 

CANDY JAR ELF From Passion For Savings

NUTCRACKERS TRAP ELF ON THE SHELF From My Mommy Style

This would work well in our home where we have a large, extensive nutcracker collection! You might trap your elf using some snowmen or other holiday characters. 

ELF ON THE SHELF MOVIE NIGHT From The Elf On The Shelf

This is such a fun idea for the weekend! Have the elf deliver a family fun night in a bucket. 

ELF ON THE SHELF ARRIVAL BY PLANE From Busy Kids Happy Mom

WELCOME BACK ELF PACKAGE From Frugal Coupon Living

ELF ON THE SHELF STICKY NOTES From Skip To My Lou

Print out these sticky notes and your elf can leave messages all over the house. 

HANDYMAN ELF ON THE SHELF From Passion For Savings

QUARANTINE ELF COLORING PAGE From Living Locurto

This would go well with our quarantine box! 

ELF ON THE SHELF TAKES A SIESTA From She Knows

THE RETURN OF THE ELF ON THE SHELF From Eighteen 25

ELF ON THE SHELF IN A BALLOON From Frugal Coupon Living

Now how did the elf get into this predicament? 

CEREAL BOX ELF ON THE SHELF From Lovebugs And Postcards

He does look like he fits right in! 

PIGGY BANK ROBBER ELF From Dirty Diaper Laundry

PAINT BRUSH ELF From Passion For Savings

ELF ON THE SHELF NORTH POLE SPECIAL DELIVERY From Artsy Fartsy Mama

PRINTABLE ELF JOKE CARDS From Skip To My Lou

Leave these around the house or put some in their lunchbox to find at school! 

ELF HIDING IN THE CHRISTMAS TREE From The Soccer Mom Blog

ELF IN A CUP OF OREO COOKIES From Kimspired DIY

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA ELF From Passion For Savings

BAD SHARPIE ELF From Dirty Diaper Laundry

Oh that naughty elf! Look what he’s up to now! 

ELF ON THE SHELF GOES FISHING From Tried And True By Trista

AN ELF MAKING THE TEA From Party Delights

ELF TWISTER PRINTABLE From Frugal Coupon Living

Elf Twister is such a fun idea and so easy with this printable. 

YOUR ELF ON THE SHELF COLORING A BOOK From Crystal And Co.

ELF ON THE SHELF PLAYING CARDS From Lil Blue Boo

CHRISTMAS ELF MAZE From Artsy Fartsy Mama

ELF ON THE SHELF PET ADOPTION From Mama Cheaps

Want to add to the elf collection this year? How cute is this? 

ELF ON THE SHELF TREES FOR SALE From Frugal Coupon Living

NAUGHTY ELF ON THE SHELF DRAWING ON THE WALLS From Party Delights

ELF ON THE SHELF STAR WARS From Nerdy Mamma

If you’ve got some Star Wars fans in the house, incorporate this theme with the elves for double the fun. 

ELF DATE WITH BARBIE From Lil Blue Boo

ELF CAMPING WITH BARBIE’S RV From Lil Blue Boo

TOASTY ELF From Frugal Coupon Living

CANDY CANE JAIL FOR ELF ON THE SHELF From This Mama Loves

Here’s another great elf pause idea – if he’s being especially mischievous, put him in lockup for a few days! 

ELF ON THE SHELF ADVENT From Artsy Fartsy Mama

An Elf on the Shelf Advent calendar is another way to have fun with the elves without having to remind them to move around each night! 

HIDDEN TREAT HUNT WITH ELF ON THE SHELF From The Elf On The Shelf

ELF ON THE SHELF SENDOFF From Party Hop Shop

BENDABLE ELF ON THE SHELF From Frugal Coupon Living

ELF ON THE SHELF PACKING LUNCH From Lil Blue Boo

Get your elf’s help packing school lunches – or maybe not! 

ELF ON THE SHELF LEGO AMBUSH From Living Locurto

ZIPLINING ELF ON THE SHELF From My Frugal Adventures

ELF TIMEOUT From Frugal Coupon Living

WELCOME ELF ON A SHELF COCOA PARTY From Sweet C’S Designs

ELF PHOTO PROPS From Living Locurto

Set up a fun photo booth for the elf and friends! 

MISCHIEVOUS ELF ON THE SHELF RIDING IN ON A PARACHUTE From Peanut Blossom

YOUR ELF LISTENING TO CHRISTMAS MUSIC From 505 Design

ELF ON THE SHELF IS A SUPERHERO From My Frugal Adventures

SILLY ELF ON THE SHELF ROLLING DOWN THE STAIRS From A Thrifty Mom

ELF KISSES From The Inspiration Board

A fun elf delivery of candy kisses is sure to be a hit! 

ELF ON THE SHELF SIPPIN ON SYRUP WITH BARBIE From Elf On The Shelf Ideas

THE ELF IS A MECHANIC From Frugal Coupon Living

ELF ON THE SHEL PANCAKES From I Heart Naptime

KISSING BOOTH FOR YOUR ELF From Living Locurto

ELF ON THE SHELF CANDY CANE GARDEN From The Elf On The Shelf

Can the elf grow his own candy canes? With the help of North Pole magic, you bet he can! 

ZOOM MEETING ELF From Mama Cheaps

Oh, so that’s how the elf stays in touch with the North Pole while he’s visiting. 

ELF ON THE SHELF WITH A MAGNIFYING GLASS From Smart School House

THE ELF BECOMES A BURRITO From Frugal Coupon Living

ELF ON THE SHELF RIDES A BUTTERFLY From She Knows

GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING WITH ELF ON THE SHELF From My Mommy Style

ELF NORTH POLE VIRTUAL MEETING From The Elf On The Shelf

The elf has some very important meetings to take this holiday season! He’s got to keep up with all the latest North Pole news and elf gossip. 

MINI ELF STOCKINGS From Artsy Fartsy Mama

WELCOME ELF ON THE SHELF BREAKFAST From Saving By Design

ELF LAST DAY OF SCHOOL From Buggy Buddys

BINGO PRINTABLE FOR ELF ON THE SHELF From Pretty Providence

ELF ON THE SHELF IN A JAR OF MARSHMALLOWS From Smart School House

ELSA HAS FROZEN THE ELF From Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

ELF ON THE SHELF BENDABLE From She Knows

ELF ON THE SHELF MISSION IMPOSSIBLE ENVELOPES AND CARDS From Over The Big Moon

Your mission, if you choose to accept it is…………….get the kids performing some service projects under the elf’s supervision! 

ELF ON THE SHELF IN YOUR CAR From My Mommy Style

MAGIC ELF KEY From East Coast Mommy

If you do the custom of the magic Santa key, this is a great accompaniment. Give the elf his own tiny key. 

CHRISTMAS COOKIE CREATIONS From The Elf On The Shelf

ELF ON THE SHELF CLUB From Lori Romano

ELF ON THE SHELF NEEDS HELP From Buggy Buddys

Oh, dear. The elf got himself stuck again! 

SILLY ELF TRYING ON DOLL CLOTHES From Lil Blue Boo

ELF COLORING SILLY FACES ON FRAMED FAMILY PHOTOS From Simple As That Blog

ELF ON THE SHELF SWAPPING STOCKINGS From Couponer United

MINECRAFT ELF ON THE SHELF From My Mommy Style

Your little Minecraft fans are going to love this! 

ELF ON THE SHELF BAYMAX COSTUME From Desert Chica

SECRET SANTA MESSAGE FROM THE ELF From Over The Big Moon

ELF ON THE SHELF BALL PIT From Princess Pinky Girl

Doesn’t this ball pit look like fun? Pull out your craft supplies and drop the elf in. 

ELF CAUGHT IN VADER’S FORCE From The Lemonista

CAMPFIRE ELF ON THE SHELF From Good To Know

“SNOW” ANGEL ELF From Buggy Buddys

ELF ON THE SHELF SLIDE From My Mommy Style

REFRIGERATOR ELF ON THE SHELF From His New Mercies

He looks a little chilly, but maybe it reminds him of the North Pole when he’s feeling homesick. 

ELF TAKING A SELFIE From Party Delights

Wow! So many great ideas that you can use for your Elf on the Shelf this year. Have fun!