Christmas

100 Elf on the Shelf Ideas

By Anna Luther | November 3, 2014

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?