100 Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Whether you are starting Elf on the Shelf as a new tradition or have a few years under your belt, we have plenty of ideas to help you out this year.
If you have had a long day, check out the Quick & Easy section.
If you are feeling a little inspired, check out the Quick & Crafty section.
If you have some time on your hands, check out the Crafty & Committed section.
Happy elfing!
Quick & Easy
- Getting Into the M&Ms from A Life Examined
- Coloring from Little Bit Funky
- Playing the Piano from A Snapshot of My Life
- Lifting Weights from Dirty Diaper Laundry
- Pooping Peppermints from A Small Snippet
- Asking for Cookies from A Snapshot of My Life (this one can last a few days – bonus!)
- Playing with Cars from Mandy with Multiples
- Reading Toy Catalog from Beau Jangles
- Raiding the Stockings from A Snapshot of My Life
- Taking a Picture found on Pinterest
- Napping on Marshmallows from Bombshell Bling
- Bungee Jumping with a Slinky from Clearly Candace
- Drawing on Pictures from Crazy Lou
- Copier from Vitamin-Ha
- Climbing Rapunzel’s Hair from That’s Country Living
- Stuck in a Glass from I Heart Faces
- Silly Packed Lunch from Watch Out For the Woestmans
- Sewing from Raining Hot Coupons
- Napping in Tissue Box from A Bit of Bees Knees
- Hiding in Cereal Box from Raining Hot Coupons
- Driving a Car from I Heart Faces
- Playing Guitar from Rae of Light Photography
- Feeling Sick from Nelly Cole Photography
- Locked Out from Over the Big Moon
- In the Car Seat from Raining Hot Coupons
- Googly Eyes on Fruit from Dirty Diaper Laundry
- Playing Cards from A Few Shortcuts
- Googly Eyes on Pictures from Dirty Diaper Laundry
- Riding Cat from Skinny Mom
- Riding Dog from Skinny Mom
- Making a Mess with Popcorn from Jedi Craft Girl
- Dressed Up as a Firefighter from Our Knight Life
- In the Jewelry Box from Dirty Diaper Laundry
- Fixing Car from Amanda Stapleton
- Shower Elf from Flickr
- Riding Reindeer from Charmed and Cherished
- Barrel of Monkeys from Picklehead Soup
- Playing with Makeup from A Few Shortcuts
- Playing Video Game from Dad is Learning
- Riding Train found on Pinterest
- Snow Angel from Queen Bee Coupons
- Scaling the Cupboards from Picklehead Soup
- Taking a Selfie from Picklehead Soup
- In the Car from Jedi Craft Girl
- Green Milk from Katherine Hahling
Quick & Crafty
- Snowball Fight from Nelly Cole Photography
- Playing On the Stairs from A Thrifty Mom
- Captured from Jennifer Saintz Photography
- Zipline from Raining Hot Coupons
- Syrup with Barbie from Elf on the Shelf Ideas
- Sack Race from Picklehead Soup
- Fishing from Mommy’s Memorandum (use Goldfish crackers or Swedish fish!)
- Playing Scrabble found on Pinterest
- Circus Elf from Busy Kids Happy Mom
- All Wrapped Up from A Few Shortcuts
- In Trouble from Clearly Candace
- Tangled in Christmas Lights from Sweet Shoppe Designs
- Rowing from Vitamin-Ha
- Streamers Across Door from Vitamin-Ha
- Drawing on Dad’s Face from Momma Melly
- Magic Dust (in case of lost magic) from Sweet C’s Designs
- Hang Gliding from Screen Doors & Sweet Tea
- Stringing Lights from That’s Country Living
- Toilet Papering the House from Raining Hot Coupons
- Countdown from Rae of Light Photography
- Playing a Board Game from Snapshots of My Life
- Self Portrait found on Flickr
- Scuba Elf from Skinny Mom
- Cheerios Necklace from Dirty Diaper Laundry
- Teaching from A Small Snippet
- Piggy Bank Robber from Dirty Diaper Laundry
- Look Who’s Rudolph from Create with Kiddos
- Build a Fort from Snapshots of My Life
- Reindeer Sled from Elf on the Shelf Ideas
- Parachute from Peanut Blossom
Crafty & Committed
- Making Pancakes from Home Stories A to Z
- Spiderman from Sharilyn Wells Photography
- Doorway Swing from A Small Snippet
- Superman from Busy Kids Happy Mom
- Hot Air Balloon from Little Bit Funky
- Harry Potter Costume from Shelf the Elf
- Tire Swing from I Heart Faces
- Tight Rope Walking from Little Bit Funky
- Buddy the Elf Spaghetti found on Pinterest
- Wrapped Toilet from TP Crafts
- Photo Booth from Living Locurto (free printable)
- Sledding from Little Bit Funky
- Magic Seeds from the North Pole from Living Locurto (free printable)
- Kissing Booth from Living Locurto (free printable)
- Beach Towel & Sunglasses from Living Locurto (free printable)
- Balloon Bath from HLNTV
- Tiny Doughnuts from A Small Snippet
- Doughnut Snowmen found on Pinterest
- The Voice Contestant found on Pinterest
- Painted Kids’ Noses from Rae of Light Photography
- Making Snow from Jenna Blogs
- Making Hopscotch from Dairy Council of California (great way to get the kids moving!)
- Dressed as Santa from The Metzgars
- Vacation Postcard from TP Craft (exchange pictures with a friend from another state!)
- Making S’mores from KCBD
Looking for more great Elf on the Shelf Ideas? I have you covered!
If you want to have the greatest Elf on the Shelf EVER, then keep reading. Not only will I walk you through how to make your elf more poseable (using wire, velcro and magnets) without sewing a thing, I’m also going to give you ideas for his arrival as well as his goodbye and everything inbetween – including printables, easy and creative ways for him to get into mischief as well as what do do when you just can’t do Elf on the Shelf one more day (we’ve all been there).
If you have toddlers, older kids or are looking for ideas for your classroom, this post is for you!
HOW TO MAKE YOUR ELF ON THE SHELF MORE POSEABLE USING WIRE, VELCRO AND MAGNETS
It is so easy (and fun!) to make your Elf on the Shelf more poseable (and much more likely to get into mischief) using wire, velcro and magnets – and there’s not a bit of sewing required.
How great is that?
FIRST, WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE THE STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
Click here for the full step-by-step tutorial.
How to Welcome Your Elf on the Shelf (or Say Goodbye)
A special Elf on the Shelf brunch can be a super fun way to kick off your Elf on the Shelf season!
Fun Games to Play With Your Elf
While the kids don’t usually get to play with Mr. Elf, that doesn’t mean they can’t still play some Elf on the Shelf games!
How to Decorate a Tree for your Elf on the Shelf
Free Printable: Elf on the Shelf Mad Libs
Free Printable: Elf on the Shelf Charades
Free Printable: Elf on the Shelf Photo Props
Free Printable: Elf on the Shelf Coloring Sheets
Great Ideas for Your (Now Poseable) Elf on the Shelf
Stumped on how to pose your Elf on the Shelf tonight? Have no fear – I have hundreds of ideas for you. (Seriously. Hundreds!)
Great ideas for your Elf on the Shelf
Are You an Elf on the Shelf Slacker?
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