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

1. Getting Into the M&Ms from A Life Examined
2. Coloring from Little Bit Funky
3. Playing the Piano from A Snapshot of My Life
4. Lifting Weights from Dirty Diaper Laundry
5. Pooping Peppermints from A Small Snippet
6. Asking for Cookies from A Snapshot of My Life (this one can last a few days – bonus!)
7. Playing with Cars from Mandy with Multiples
8. Reading Toy Catalog from Beau Jangles
9. Raiding the Stockings from A Snapshot of My Life
10. Taking a Picture found on Pinterest
11. Napping on Marshmallows from Bombshell Bling
12. Bungee Jumping with a Slinky from Clearly Candace
13. Drawing on Pictures from Crazy Lou
14. Copier from Vitamin-Ha
15. Climbing Rapunzel’s Hair from That’s Country Living
16. Stuck in a Glass from I Heart Faces
17. Silly Packed Lunch from Watch Out For the Woestmans
18. Sewing from Raining Hot Coupons
19. Napping in Tissue Box from A Bit of Bees Knees
20. Hiding in Cereal Box from Raining Hot Coupons
21. Driving a Car from I Heart Faces
22. Playing Guitar from Rae of Light Photography
23. Feeling Sick from Nelly Cole Photography
24. Locked Out from Over the Big Moon
25. In the Car Seat from Raining Hot Coupons
26. Googly Eyes on Fruit from Dirty Diaper Laundry
27. Playing Cards from A Few Shortcuts
28. Googly Eyes on Pictures from Dirty Diaper Laundry
29. Riding Cat from Skinny Mom
30. Riding Dog from Skinny Mom
31. Making a Mess with Popcorn from Jedi Craft Girl
32. Dressed Up as a Firefighter from Our Knight Life
33. In the Jewelry Box from Dirty Diaper Laundry
34. Fixing Car from Amanda Stapleton
35. Shower Elf from Flickr
36. Riding Reindeer from Charmed and Cherished
37. Barrel of Monkeys from Picklehead Soup
38. Playing with Makeup from A Few Shortcuts
39. Playing Video Game from Dad is Learning
40. Riding Train found on Pinterest
41. Snow Angel from Queen Bee Coupons
42. Scaling the Cupboards from Picklehead Soup
43. Taking a Selfie from Picklehead Soup
44. In the Car from Jedi Craft Girl
45. Green Milk from Katherine Hahling

Quick & Crafty

46. Snowball Fight from Nelly Cole Photography
47. Playing On the Stairs from A Thrifty Mom
48. Captured from Jennifer Saintz Photography
49. Zipline from Raining Hot Coupons
50. Syrup with Barbie from Elf on the Shelf Ideas
51. Sack Race from Picklehead Soup
52. Fishing from Mommy’s Memorandum (use Goldfish crackers or Swedish fish!)
53. Playing Scrabble found on Pinterest
54. Circus Elf from Busy Kids Happy Mom
55. All Wrapped Up from A Few Shortcuts
56. In Trouble from Clearly Candace
57. Tangled in Christmas Lights from Sweet Shoppe Designs
58. Rowing from Vitamin-Ha
59. Streamers Across Door from Vitamin-Ha
60. Drawing on Dad’s Face from Momma Melly
61. Magic Dust (in case of lost magic) from Sweet C’s Designs
62. Hang Gliding from Screen Doors & Sweet Tea
63. Stringing Lights from That’s Country Living
64. Toilet Papering the House from Raining Hot Coupons
65. Countdown from Rae of Light Photography
66. Playing a Board Game from Snapshots of My Life
67. Self Portrait found on Flickr
68. Scuba Elf from Skinny Mom
69. Cheerios Necklace from Dirty Diaper Laundry
70. Teaching from A Small Snippet
71. Piggy Bank Robber from Dirty Diaper Laundry
72. Look Who’s Rudolph from Create with Kiddos
73. Build a Fort from Snapshots of My Life
74. Reindeer Sled from Elf on the Shelf Ideas
75. Parachute from Peanut Blossom

Crafty & Committed

76. Making Pancakes from Home Stories A to Z
77. Spiderman from Sharilyn Wells Photography
78. Doorway Swing from A Small Snippet
79. Superman from Busy Kids Happy Mom
80. Hot Air Balloon from Little Bit Funky
81. Harry Potter Costume from Shelf the Elf
82. Tire Swing from I Heart Faces
83. Tight Rope Walking from Little Bit Funky
84. Buddy the Elf Spaghetti found on Pinterest
85. Wrapped Toilet from TP Crafts
86. Photo Booth from Living Locurto (free printable)
87. Sledding from Little Bit Funky
88. Magic Seeds from the North Pole from Living Locurto (free printable)
89. Kissing Booth from Living Locurto (free printable)
90. Beach Towel & Sunglasses from Living Locurto (free printable)
91. Balloon Bath from HLNTV
92. Tiny Doughnuts from A Small Snippet
93. Doughnut Snowmen found on Pinterest
94. The Voice Contestant found on Pinterest
95. Painted Kids’ Noses from Rae of Light Photography
96. Making Snow from Jenna Blogs
97. Making Hopscotch from Dairy Council of California (great way to get the kids moving!)
98. Dressed as Santa from The Metzgars
99. Vacation Postcard from TP Craft (exchange pictures with a friend from another state!)
100. 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!

Click here for some fun details on how to make your brunch super special (including my favorite OJ pancake recipe and Grinch Juice!)

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?

It’s okay. We’ve all been there. In fact, I’m usually there often. This post is just for you!

Elf on the Shelf Tips for Slackers