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Home » Blog » Holidays » Christmas » Elf on the Shelf » Elf Jokes Printable Cards

Elf Jokes Printable Cards

Dec 3, 2019 · Modified: Jan 10, 2024 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 67 Comments

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These Elf on the Shelf Joke Cards are a fun activity for your family all season long! You can have your Elf bring them to your family throughout the Holiday season for a laugh or put them in your kids lunchboxes for them to share with their friends!

A boy elf and girl elf hanging out and laughing over the joke card.

This year I thought it would be so cute to have our Elf on the Shelf tell a joke throughout the Holiday season. Just download, print and cut out! Then each morning your Elf can bring a joke for your kids to enjoy!

PRINTABLE ELF ON THE SHELF NOTES

Items Needed:

  • Printable Joke Cards (download available below)
  • Home Printer
  • Cardstock
  • Paper Cutter
  • Elf on the Shelf

How to prepare your Elf Joke Cards

  1. Download the file below with the link.
  2. Print on cardstock on your home printer.
  3. Cut them out with your paper cutter!
  4. Have your Elf bring the jokes throughout the season to spread joy and laughter with your family!

HOLIDAY LUNCHBOX JOKE CARDS

For those of you that don’t have an Elf on the Shelf, these also make great Holiday Lunchbox Joke Cards! The kids would love it!! I had  lot of request to make a full set of 25, so there was one for each day. There is a third sheet for download at the bottom now with 5 more jokes for you!

Printed and cut Elf on the Shelf Joke Cards on a white table.
Download Free Printables at overthebigmoon.com!

To download the Elf on the Shelf Joke Cards, click the button above. Please remember, this free printable is for personal use only. Do not sell or redistribute it.

ELF ON THE SHELF JOKES

Bring extra joy to the holidays and everyday lunches with our Elf on the Shelf Jokes! These hilarious cards are not only perfect for your family’s Elf to share throughout the festive season, but they also make great surprises in lunchboxes. Easily downloadable and printable, our free set is ready to spark laughter and create memorable moments during the holidays and beyond. Start the fun today!

A boy elf and girl elf hanging out and laughing over the joke card.

FREE ELF ON THE SHELF PRINTABLES

If you’re needing other great ideas, check out these Quick and Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas that take UNDER 5 Mins! I also have tons of other fun and free printable Elf Printables! Check them out!

  • Elf on the ShelfArrival Letter
  • Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letter
  • Magical Recovery Kit for your Elf on the Shelf
  • Elf on the Shelf Mission Impossible Cards and Envelope
  • Elfisms for the Elf on the Shelf to Bring
  • Elf on the Shelf Hide and Seek Cards
  • Elf on the Shelf Joke Cards
15+ Elf on the Shelf Free Printable Sets + tons of Elf on the Shelf ideas! From overthebigmoon.com!

If you’re looking for some fun Elf on the Shelf Outfits and Accessories for your Elf, check out this amazing shopping guide!

Have a great holiday season friends!

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FUNNY ELF ON THE SHELF

Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Author: Over The Big Moon

Materials

  • Printable Joke Cards (download available in blog post)
  • Home Printer
  • Cardstock
  • Paper Cutter
  • Elf on the Shelf

Instructions

  • Click the link provided in the blog post to download the Elf Joke Cards.Save the file to your computer.
  • Load your home printer with cardstock for a durable finish. Print the downloaded joke cards using your printer.
  • Using a paper cutter or scissors, carefully cut out each card.
  • Plan for your Elf to distribute these cards throughout the holiday season, spreading laughter and joy in your home.

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Notes

FREE ELF ON THE SHELF PRINTABLES

If you’re needing other great ideas, check out these Quick and Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas that take UNDER 5 Mins! I also have tons of other fun and free printable Elf Printables! Check them out!
  • Elf on the ShelfArrival Letter
  • Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letter
  • Magical Recovery Kit for your Elf on the Shelf
  • Elf on the Shelf Mission Impossible Cards and Envelope
  • Elfisms for the Elf on the Shelf to Bring
  • Elf on the Shelf Hide and Seek Cards
  • Elf on the Shelf Joke Cards

*This post was originally posted in Nov 2014 and has been updated with new pictures and more information!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Stephanie Baker

    December 06, 2022 at 6:46 pm

    Love this!
    I clicked the download link & it doesn’t come up from me either. It says no connection.

    Reply
  2. Kathy

    November 24, 2022 at 8:56 pm

    Hello, would love to use your elf jokes. Unfortunately, the download is not working for me😔. Any help/suggestions?

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      November 30, 2022 at 11:42 am

      Hey Kathy! I just checked the link and it seems to be working fine. The file does download as a ZIP file. Once you unzip the file, there will be 3 PDF’s of the jokes! There is most likely a program already on your computer, but there are many free ones available too (winzip). Let me know if you have further issues via email pam at overthebigmoon dot com . Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Brain

    December 23, 2020 at 1:20 am

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    Reply
  4. Marzena

    December 03, 2019 at 11:48 pm

    Good

    Reply
  5. Robyn

    December 03, 2019 at 12:13 am

    Thank you so much easy and my kids will love it 🙂 merry xmas

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      December 03, 2019 at 10:34 am

      Yay! Hope they love them!

      Reply
      • Joan Clarke

        December 04, 2020 at 9:46 am

        Hello – thank you for your wonderful ideas for Elf on the Shelf. I cannot seem to download the elfisms or the elf jokes – can you tell me what I am doing wrong? Grandma Joan

        Reply
        • Pam Dana

          December 04, 2020 at 11:24 am

          There’s a link within the post. What’s happening when you try to download it? If you can’t figure it out, email me at pam @ overthebigmoon.com and I’m happy to email them to you! Merry Christmas!

          Reply
  6. Tyler

    December 24, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    5 years later, i love this thanks.

    Reply
  7. Mary

    December 15, 2016 at 4:11 am

    Hi there. I’m unable to download your free 25 jokes for elf on the shelf. Ian I doing something wrong.

    Reply
  8. Kim Graves

    December 13, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    love love love it my 5 yr old livy loves jokes! thanks so much

    Reply
  9. Grannyx3

    December 13, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Thank you for offering these. You are very kind to give of your heart and your creativity! Very Kind Indeed!!!

    Reply
  10. Misty elam

    December 03, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    My son LOVED these last year!! Thank you so much for sharing! You don’t by any chance have new, updated ones for 2014, do you? I know I wouldn’t get away with using the same ones over again… 😉

    Reply
  11. Jawnica

    November 30, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    I can’t get the second page to download either. It’s only partially there. 🙁 Would love to have the rest of the jokes though!

    Reply
  12. Jennifer Moore

    November 19, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    These are awesome! Thank you for sharing your talents.

    Reply
  13. Heather Hare

    June 23, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    Thanks for making these – they’re great! I’m having problems downloading the 2nd page though, it’s only downloading partially… Has it become corrupted? Please fix. Thanks again! 🙂

    Reply
    • April Clark

      November 14, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      I’m also having trouble with the 2nd page…

      Reply
  14. lemondedis

    December 15, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    thanks a lot ! i shared the link here : http://www.pinterest.com/lemondedis2/elf-on-the-shelf-freebies-ideas/

    Reply
  15. Elizabeth Jensen

    December 04, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    What an adorable idea! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Scarlett Wonder

    December 03, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Thank you for the jokes! Stopping by from Diana Rambles EOTS party. This is the first year an elf has visited us. LO is a but young yet, but I’m trying to do some things to amuse hubby too. These will be simple & great!

    Reply
  17. Lisa

    December 03, 2013 at 3:05 am

    Thank you! These are adorable and I can’t wait for our elf to start sharing them!

    Reply
  18. roselee conklin

    December 02, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Thank you for sharing. I love putting holiday themed jokes in my girls’ lunch boxes each day. These are perfect!

    Reply
  19. Katie Jasinski

    November 26, 2013 at 2:16 am

    Such a great idea! Our Scout Elf, Elfie will love these! I’ve shared this link on my blog page, I hope that’s ok- http://elfiejasinski.blogspot.com.au/

    Reply
  20. fonnetta

    November 13, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    Thank you so much! You have saved me a TON of time and they are adorable!

    Reply
  21. Fickle Frick

    November 11, 2013 at 2:27 am

    These are fantastic!!! Thank you for these. I made an advent calendar and have printed and laminated the jokes. 1 will go in each pocket. 🙂 I am grateful.

    Reply
  22. Lisa

    December 23, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    just started this a couple days ago (sadly so late) with my 7 & 9 year olds. We have one year if we are lucky of real “belief” before it becomes family fun. Thank-you so much for your printables! I nicked the background and created a card from our elf with a little note from tonight’s antics and then glued one of your jokes to the backside. So much fun!

    Reply
  23. Amber Moreno

    December 20, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    These are so cute, Thank you!

    Reply
  24. Michelle

    December 13, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    I posted about your jokes on my blog. Please visit, and if you’d like me to change something, please let me know. Thanks!
    Michelle
    http://iloveyoualldaylong.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  25. Carly

    December 11, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Awesome!! My 8 year old is going to be guffawing all day!

    Reply
  26. Jenni

    December 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    I’m also planning on using them for gift tags 😉

    Reply
  27. Jenni

    December 10, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    So cute! I’m actually using them for drink labels for my cookie exchange party. I bought 2 dz. Starbucks frappuccino bottles at Costco, emptied them into a drink dispenser (along with another one of milk), washed and removed sbux label, put these on, wrapped a little bakers twine and popped in a red/white polka dot paper straw! voila- no need to write name!

    Reply
  28. Shelley Moore

    December 10, 2012 at 1:57 am

    thank you so much for letting me print these for my girls’ lunches! 🙂 Merry Christmas to you!

    Reply
    • Kim Graves

      December 13, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      what an awesome idea putting them in the lunch bag oh thanks

      Reply
  29. loonyqt

    December 10, 2012 at 4:43 am

    these are awesome! I used them in our big advent calendar with little cubbies… 🙂 THANKS!

    Reply
  30. jaime ♥

    December 09, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    thank you for sharing! what a fun thing for kids to have in their lunch! 🙂

    Reply
  31. Kerry @ Made For Real

    December 08, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    Super cute! Using these in my 12 Days envelopes!! Thank you!

    Reply
  32. The 36th AVENUE

    December 07, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    I love this so much… I am featuring it tomorrow on my blog. Thank you so much ladies for visiting my party!

    Reply
  33. Carolyn

    December 06, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Thanks! These are great, but I have one friendly critique – my daughter is just learning to read, so the cursive script for the joke answers is sometimes difficult for her to decipher. Otherwise, thanks so much for making these. They are terrific!

    Reply
  34. Akiko White

    December 06, 2012 at 3:57 am

    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  35. Nan

    December 05, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    Thank you sooo much! These are great!!!

    Reply
  36. Diana Rambles

    December 04, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    I am co-hosting the Ultimate Elf on the Shelf Link Party and I’d love for you to come link this up!

    Reply
    • Diana

      December 06, 2012 at 4:33 am

      Thanks for linking up!

      Reply
  37. Nicole

    December 04, 2012 at 2:38 am

    Love these! So cute! Definitely using these. =) I “hacked” our Elf, Eddie, to make him hang, bend, and climb! (Wire, magnets, velcro.) It was super-easy! If you wanna check it out, I made a tutorial on my blog at: http://lifesolovely.com/2012/12/01/elf-on-the-shelf-mod-in-easy-steps/

    -Nicole

    Reply
  38. Kimberly Hoag

    December 03, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
  39. mom

    December 03, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Thank you!! My son asked if we could get an elf but I was terrified I’d run out of fun things to do. This will be a fantastic way to fill in and have fun everyday!

    Reply
  40. Royal Nonsense

    December 03, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Brilliant! Day 4 and I was already running out of ideas!! Thank you!

    Reply
  41. Tara

    December 03, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Thank you! Printing them today! This will be so fun!

    Reply
  42. Stephanie

    December 03, 2012 at 1:44 am

    Thanks so much! To the ladies having problems printing try clicking the “Free Printables” tab at the top of the page scroll down and print from there that’s what I had to do and it worked!

    Reply
  43. Naomi

    December 02, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Thanks for such a cute idea! My daughter is sure to enjoy this! Happy Holidays 🙂

    Reply
  44. Bernadette Grbic

    December 01, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    These are great! Thanks so much for sharing with us. I have featured you on this week’s Sunday Showcase 🙂

    Reply
  45. RsvlToyMom

    December 01, 2012 at 6:31 am

    you guys rock! Thank you thank you thank you!

    Reply
  46. Alis in Wnderlnd

    December 01, 2012 at 4:29 am

    I only get 20. Are there more? Love these! So much better than junk toys or candy.

    Reply
  47. Keitha

    December 01, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Thank you so much for sharing these. My son is going to love receiving a joke each day from his elf!

    Reply
  48. Kellie Hill

    November 30, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    These are so wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  49. Vicki

    November 30, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    hmmm. I cant seem to download these. What am I missing??

    Reply
  50. Lisa

    November 30, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Lisa, thank you SO much for sharing these!! I saw them on Pinterest and am so excited to use them. My kids are older and I’m doing anything possible to keep the silly & fun stuff going in my house. Many thanks.

    Reply
  51. Mermaidoutofh2o

    November 30, 2012 at 5:13 am

    Thanks Lisa! These are great! My kids LOVE little jokes, they are going to get a kick out of our Elf, Karma, leaving them little notes!

    Reply
  52. Lori K

    November 29, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Thank you, these are great!

    Reply
  53. Missy Melhorn

    November 29, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Super cute! I came over from Simply Kierste! Pinned it so my boys can enjoy them! Thanks!

    Reply
  54. Wanda Ann

    November 29, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    What a CUTE, FUN, and CLEVER idea! Thank you for sharing. I am your newest follower. I saw you at The36thAvenue link party. Would love for you to visit me @ memoriesbythemile.com
    Wanda Ann

    Reply
  55. Sara Stone

    November 29, 2012 at 2:15 am

    I’m having an Elf on the Shelf link party starting tomorrow afternoon. Please come share all your Elf on the Shelf ideas!

    http://www.shecookscraftsruns.net

    Reply
    • Mom2JoshnLauren

      November 29, 2012 at 3:22 am

      What’s an elf on the shelf link party?

      Reply
  56. Lexie

    November 28, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Thank you, these are great! My kids will love them in their lunch boxes!

    Reply
  57. Beth (Homeschooler)

    November 27, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    These are super cute! I am sharing with my readers on Facebook =-)

    Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a great week,
    Beth =-)

    Reply
  58. The Country Nest

    November 26, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    Oh how cute…I just printed these for the grandchildren. We bought Elf on the Shelf and we are taking it over tonight. I can’t wait. Thanks for such a great printable!

    Reply
  59. tracie

    November 24, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Hello, I caught you over on Darling Doodles. thank you so much for the jokes, I too am going to use them as lunch box notes.

    Reply

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