Create a paper chain with your elf to count down the days until Christmas. It's a fun, fast craft that adds excitement to the season's anticipation.
ELF SLEDDING IDEA
Use a Pringles lid or any small lid as a sled for your Elf on the Shelf to ride down the stair railing. It's a quick and playful addition to your elf's nightly adventures.
ELF ON THE SHELF PAPER AIRPLANE IDEA
Fold a paper airplane and place your Elf on the Shelf either in it or on it, ready for some aerial fun. Then, nestle them into a plant or Christmas tree to look like they've just made a soft landing. It's a quick and playful scene that adds a dash of elfish mischief to your festive decor.
ELF ON THE SHELF NATIVITY SCENE
To create this serene scene, gently place your Elf on the Shelf in your Nativity display, preferably somewhere behind the baby Jesus to ensure a respectful yet playful addition to the arrangement. The goal is to find a spot where the elf can be seen without drawing attention away from the central figures of the Nativity. This placement allows your elf to join in on the quiet reflection of the scene, adding a touch of elfish charm to the traditional setup. It's a beautiful way to incorporate the fun of your Elf on the Shelf into the more solemn and peaceful aspects of your holiday decorations.
ELF MIRROR IDEAS
Arm your Elf with a dry erase marker or lipstick and have them leave a festive message on the mirror, like a cheerful "Merry Christmas" or a countdown. Set up your elf as if they've just written the note, for a fun surprise that blends holiday excitement with a bit of elfish creativity.
ELF CUTTING SNOWFLAKES
Grab some scissors and paper, and help your Elf on the Shelf craft a paper snowflake. This simple setup is sure to spark some DIY fun and festive spirit in your home.
ELF ON THE SHELF COLORING
Give your elf some crayons and a coloring sheet, and let them inspire your kids to get creative. It's a simple, joyful activity that adds a splash of color to your holiday cheer.
ELF HERSHEY KISSES
Catch your Elf on the Shelf crafting adorable, tiny Hershey Kisses by wrapping chocolate chips in small pieces of foil. Add a tiny strip of white paper as the tag to mimic the classic Kiss look. This quick and sweet DIY is not only a cute surprise but also a potential new favorite craft for your family to enjoy making together.
ELF ON THE SHELF SIGNS
Our Elf on the Shelf is up to some playful antics with signs that say “Elves Rule” and “Gnomes Drool.” Why not get in on the giggles? Hand over some markers to the kids and see what funny slogans they come up with. Whether it's teaming up with Spiderman or rallying with Barbies, it's all in good fun and elfish shenanigans!
ELF ON THE SHELF UNDERWEAR IDEA
Our Elf on the Shelf has found a new way to lounge, swinging in a pair of festive undies turned hammock, clipped to the garland or tree. A simple setup for a good giggle, this elf's chill-out spot is the perfect blend of holiday spirit and playful mischief.
ELF ON THE SHELF HIDING SPOT
Jasper the Elf took a break from his usual spots and went into stealth mode today. The kids had a ball hunting for him, only to find him hiding with the spoons in the silverware drawer! Fancy a game of elfish hide-and-seek? Try hiding your elf in a cookie jar, dangling from a coat hook, or nestled among the apples and bananas. It's sure to bring out bursts of laughter when your little ones stumble upon their elf during everyday activities!
ELF ON STRIKE
Looks like our Elf on the Shelf is taking a little breather and waving a homemade "Elf on Strike" sign! Fancy crafting one? Fold a tiny paper, jot down "Elf on Strike," and wrap it around a pencil. A spot of glue or a staple will do the trick, and there you have it—an adorable protest sign in elf-size for some festive fun. Easy-peasy and oh-so-cheery!
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ELF PRINTABLES
Elf on the Shelf Good Deed Cards – Help your kids catch the kindness bug with our cozy little Good Deed Cards. Each one’s got a sweet nudge from your elf, suggesting fun ways to spread cheer and help out. It’s like a tiny high-five for their hearts every time they do a good thing!
Free Printable Elfisms – Your Elf on the Shelf just zipped back from the North Pole with a bunch of Elfisms, ready to deck your halls with laughs straight from the movie ‘Elf’! You can go for a daily dose of cheer, letting your elf deliver one each day, or go big with a full-blown Elfism scavenger hunt, ending with a cozy movie night treat where you can watch Buddy’s hilarious adventures. So, print these out and let the giggles follow!
Elf Joke Cards – Need a little extra sparkle in those December days? Our Elf Joke Cards are just the thing to get the chuckles going. Slip them into your kids’ lunchboxes for a midday giggle, or let your Elf scatter them around the house for some spontaneous fun. They’re small, they’re silly, and they’re sure to bring out the smiles with a touch of elfish humor!
Secret Message from Santa – Shh, listen up! Your Elf on the Shelf has swooped in with a top-secret mission straight from Santa: a coded message just for your kids to decipher! Armed with a special decoder key, they’ll have a blast unlocking the hidden words. It’s a piece of the North Pole puzzle, delivered by their elf, that turns decoding into a merry mission during the holiday season.
Elf on the Shelf Secret Mission Cards – Time for your kids to team up with their elf for some top-secret fun! These Secret Mission Cards are your ticket to some serious Christmas capers. Each day brings a new little quest – shh, don’t tell – it’s our little secret!