30 Elf On The Shelf Ideas to Get You Through Christmas

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Here are some fun and creative Elf on the Shelf ideas to keep the magic going right up until Christmas morning.

1. Elf in the fridge wrapped in a scarf saying “It’s chilly in here!”
2. Elf reading a tiny book to stuffed animals arranged like a classroom.
3. Elf holding a toothbrush with a note: “Don’t forget to brush!”
4. Elf making snow angels in flour or sugar.
5. Elf hanging from a light fitting like a trapeze artist.
6. Elf in a tissue box like a little bed.
7. Elf playing video games with a tiny controller.
8. Elf hiding in a shoe with a sign saying “Found my new home!”
9. Elf wrapped in toilet paper pretending to be a mummy.
10. Elf eating cereal with the box tipped over and a tiny spoon.
11. Elf photocopying their face on your home printer.
12. Elf zip-lining across the room using string and a candy cane.
13. Elf fishing in the sink with a candy cane rod and goldfish crackers.
14. Elf stuck inside a clear jar with “Help me!” written on it.
15. Elf making cookies with ingredients out (keep it tidy!).
16. Elf riding a toy dinosaur like a cowboy.
17. Elf drawing silly faces on eggs in the fridge.
18. Elf spelling messages with cereal or M&Ms.
19. Elf wearing a mask and holding hand sanitiser: “Stay safe!”
20. Elf zip-tied by naughty toys in a “toy revolt.”
21. Elf building a mini Christmas tree out of blocks or cups.
22. Elf with mini marshmallows pretending to make a snowman.
23. Elf in a hot cocoa bath (marshmallows in a mug).
24. Elf wrapped in Christmas lights as if decorating.
25. Elf delivering tiny Christmas mail with notes for the kids.
26. Elf camping with a tea-light “fire” and a napkin tent.
27. Elf baking tiny gingerbread men (you can fake it with stickers).
28. Elf sledding down the stairs on a baking tray.
29. Elf hiding in the Christmas tree peeking through branches.
30. Elf arrival or departure scene with a special note from the North Pole.