Elf on the Shelf Ideas

So after much convincing from a friend, I finally gave in 2 years ago, and decided to begin the Elf on the Shelf tradition with my boys. I have to say it has been a lot more fun than I ever imagined and their little faces are so full of joy every morning, it's divine.

I understand it's not for everyone and this blog post is not meant to debate the pro's and con's. It's simply a resource for anyone who wants some fresh ideas and inspiration. I hope you find some gem's in here to utilise this year!

Some we have done ourselves and some are still on the list.

Any images I've used are either my own, or from google images.

I've attached the link to an "Elf in Quarantine" letter that can be downloaded for FREE, as well as the link to my "Elf Quarantine Area" decal that you can purchase if you decide to have a Covid-safe Elf this year!

Elf Letter

Elf Quarantine Decal

Ok here we go......

1. Inside toilet paper rolls “snowman”.

2. Rolled up in a wrap.

3. With icing sugar, “snow angels”.

4. Broken leg (toilet paper as cast) and a note. Gives you a couple of days without moving.

5. Rock Climbing up gift ribbons.

6. Note with RAOK “give as many people a high 5 and tell them “I hope you have a good day”.

7. Hiding inside a big red cup with lots on the floor so it’s a game.

8. Under a marshmallow fort.

9. Star Wars Fans...... Darth Vader toy in front with Elf stuck up on the wall.

10. Twine wrapped all around chair legs like lasers. Toys and/or Elf stuck inside.

11. Other toys sitting in a semi-circle with Elf reading a story.

12. Red pom pom noses on picture frames.

13. TP the Christmas tree (elf in the TP roll).

14. Inside an upturned glass on the shelf.

15. Playing Uno with another toy.

16. Sitting with a bowl of popcorn and the remote.

17. Using toy food (eg Coles mini’s) can go shopping in your pantry.

18. Zip lining with a candy cane.

19. Marshmallows and a toothpick as a dumbbell (protein powder tub out too).

20. Snowball/marshmallow fight with another toy.

21. Roasting marshmallows around a fire (candle and toothpicks).

22. On a sleigh (some sort of lid) or riding an ornament down the banister or along the balustrade.

23. Paper chain of “how many days till Christmas”.

24. Tp roll down the stairs with Elf inside.

25. Laying in a tissue box as a bed, rolled up tissues as a pillow.

26. Candy cane/TP roll and ribbon swing. Either sitting or hanging from knees.

27. Inside paper bags, with other toys having a sack race.

28. Toothpaste writing on mirror or vanity.

29. Candy Cane treasure hunt within a room.

30. Tangled up in twinkly lights.

31. Elf wrapped in a face washer hanging out in the fridge.

32. Sticky taped up against the wall with toy soldiers in front.

33. Cheerios or some sort of circular cereal on a pipe cleaner, seated next to the bowl. Perhaps counting down the days until Christmas.

34. In front of the computer with a half-written letter to Santa.

35. Checking out the toy catalog. With or without a pen and circled items.

36. With head in a bag of lollies or chocs.

37. Arrival in a little house/door.

38. Wrapping up gifts, roll of paper, scissors etc.

39. Hanging from a paper chain.

40. Done a puzzle, with or without a single puzzle piece left. Perhaps sitting with toys that are in the puzzle. Like “Cars”, “Bluey” etc

41. Wrapped up in lolly snakes.

42. Hiding behind TP roll and cardboard cut out xmas trees forest.

43. Spilt rice bubbles everywhere with some in a glass of milk.

44. Stole an advent calendar chocolate.

45. Writing minion faces on bunch of bananas.

46. Tea party with toys.

47. Hiding inside a bunch of flowers.

48. Dressed up as a tin man in aluminium foil

49. Wrapping paper or string wrapped up the tv.

50. Laying in a sock as a sleeping bag, around a fire.

51. In the photocopier.

52. TP hammock on the clothes horse.

53. Inside TP rolls, with 11 sleeps or whatever written on TP rolls.

54. Inside the peg basket or hanging from pegs on the line.

55. Sending Letters to Santa.

56. Wrapping paper or TP attached to door frame so kids have to walk though it or under it to get out of their room.

57. Using peas “oops I pea’d myself” written on floor.

58. Duplo/Lego picnic table.

59. Duplo/Lego house or chair.

60. Inside knickers stuck up on the fridge.

61. Print out some elf colouring sheets.

Colour one in with a pencil on Elfs lap, leave the others for the kids to do.

62. Stuck inside the vaccuum.

63. Knickers all over the tree.

64. Playing mini board games if you have them.

65. Up against the measuring wall/stick in the house.

66. Arrive with advent calendars.

67. Sitting on a candle with choc drops inside (we used this with a letter to help when we were having toilet training issues with Nathaniel!)

68. The floor is lava on a sign, sitting up high on curtain rail or window ledge.

69. In the bathroom with a marker. Drawn moustaches on the kids in their sleep.

70. Eating out of a mini nutella jar in the pantry.

71. Elf in quarantine.

72. Polaroid pics of kids sleeping.

73. Msg on the chalk board.

74. Playing "Pong" with a cotton ball & cups.

75. Snow angels underneath paper snowflakes.

76. Squashed under the beanbag.

77. A marshmallow or cotton wool bath.

78. Getting into last night's leftovers.

79. Hiding inside or on top of a felt Christmas Tree (if you have one).

80. Popping it's head out of a gift bag or box.

These should keep you busy for awhile!

If you share any of your elf's shenanigans on socials, be sure to tag me!

Love Casey xx