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!