170+ Fun & Easy Elf On The Shelf Ideas

For many families, the Christmas season is full of traditions. Elf on the Shelf is one classic tradition that is fun for parents and children alike! The children’s book ‘The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell comes with an elf doll. Children get to name their elf, and parents spent the Christmas season hiding it around the house. Now that you have your elf, it’s time to come up with lots of Elf on the shelf ideas!

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Your kids will awake to find their elf friend suddenly in your home, source unknown. It is the Christmas magic that will help the elf move around the house when your kids are good, so this is a great idea to help with behavior.

If you want to start this fun tradition in your own house, you can shop here for boy and girl elves!

The Elf on the Shelf is a very creative tradition to uphold, so here is the scoop on some fun ideas you can try in your home this holiday season! Enjoy all of these free elf on the shelf ideas!

1. A Christmas Countdown

Elf on the shelf holding a marker and countdown

This Elf on the Shelf Christmas countdown is super simple. All you need is toilet paper and a marker! Use the toilet paper and marker to make a banner and write the number of days left until Christmas. Set the elf on top and place the marker in their hands.

This is a super great way to kick off this Christmas tradition for the season on December 1st! If you have multiple elves, you can also have one Scout elf carry on this countdown the entire month in fun new creative places!

2. Card Game

To set this cute scene you will need playing cards, and some of your kids’ toys like a stuffed animal or a doll. Then you simply set up the toys like they are in the middle of playing cards! With so many easy ideas your choices are endless!

3. A Sneaky Tree Topper

Elf on the shelf on top of the Christmas tree!

This super cute idea is a fun spin on the traditional tree topper! Instead of just a star of angel, you can also place the elf atop your Christmas tree. This will be a fun surprise for kids because it will be unexpected! Keep reading for more funny elf ideas for this holiday season!

4. Construction Zone

This super cute idea is quick to set up! All that you need is some toy construction vehicles, some other toys to join your elf on the shelf doll, and some candy! Then you set the scene like the elf is helping out the other little guys at a construction site. So cute!

5. Elf Hospital

Moving your elf to a different place every night can be tough, but we are here to help! This next idea is both cute and also creative!

Making an elf hospital at home is super easy, all you need is a stuffed animal, bandaids, a play doctor set, face masks, and paper to make a sign! Also, a small desk organizer makes a great hospital bed!

6. Winter Wonderland

Livingroom decorated with paper snowflakes

Creating an elf winter wonderland is super easy! All you need to do is make paper snowflakes, decorate the house with them, and then set up your elf with their own tiny scissors, snowflake, and paper scraps. This doll hair salon kit will have small scissors and a chair if you want to recreate the photos!

Even busy kids have time to make snowflakes!

7. Beach Day

For a fun day at the beach, set the elf up with some beach toys. They can also join Barbie for a swim!

8. The Elf Did It

For this idea, you will need some tape, toy cars and a toy city. Use the tape to create roads for the town and also parking spaces for the cars. Then, sit the elf somewhere nearby, holding the tape so it looks like they made the town. This idea is so creative and fun!

9. Elf Spa Day

For this simple idea, you will can use things like a hand towel, doll robe, toy bath accessories, marshmallows, and also a bowl to create a fun elf spa! Place the marshmallows and elf in the bowl so that it looks like the elf is in a bubble bath!

10. Snowball Fight!

Grab some army men and action figures for this fight! This adorable idea involves setting up “snow forts” made of sugar cubes and also using small marshmallows as “snowballs.”

This super cute idea is lots of fun because you can set up your very own North Pole in your house! You can add some new ideas to this style and arrange your elf and sugar cubes so that they are making snow angels!

11. Elf Workshop

Creating this adorable elf workshop is super easy! Just grab some fun holiday wrapping paper and then set up the elf at a small table with tiny scissors and a mini tape dispenser. This workshop is so cute!

12. Elf Concert

This easy elf can go to a super fun concert in no time! You can have your elf playing a guitar and singing into a microphone for their very own concert! Also, their adoring fans can hold signs made of sticky notes. This easy scene is so creative and fun.

13. Gingerbread Houses

This adorable Elf on the Shelf idea involves another fun holiday tradition! Make a gingerbread house with your kids, so the next morning they find their elf made one too! This gingerbread house 2-pack will be perfect! Add some festive decorations with delicious icing and holiday sprinkles.

This idea is sure to be a hit with your new elf and kids!

14. Christmas Workshop

Another cute countdown idea for the Elf on the Shelf! You just need some nails, wood, and a hammer. Use the nails and wood to write out how many days left until Christmas, and then pose your elf with the hammer!

Here Max the elf is working hard on making toys for everyone on the nice list and your elf can do the same!

15. In a One-Horse Open Sleigh

To create this adorable idea you can simply place your best elf in a toy sleigh. You can also decorate the area however you want like with Christmas trees or presents!

This great idea is so festive and fun!

16. Hanging Around

Your Elf on the Shelf will look so cute dressed as an angel and hanging on the tree! All you will need is a wooden heart for the wings, and a doily for the outfit. It’s so simple and cute!

Even if you enjoy frugal coupon living you can easily add your elf to your Christmas tree without spending lots of money on props!

17. Flying Through the Sky

Elf on the Shelf flying with Buzz Lightyear

Your Elf on the Shelf can fly with Buzz Lightyear to infinity and beyond! Make a ship with building blocks so your elf can fly. Then use fishing line to make Buzz Lightyear and your elf fly!

18. A New Hero

Calling all superheros! You can use crafting felt to make your elf a superhero outfit! Line them up with other heroes and print out cute cartoon pictures so the scene is complete!

19. Camp Out

For cute outdoor scene, set up your elf for camp out! With a tent set and some outdoor seating, your elf can have a nice camp fire with their elf pets! If you have a sleeping bag for dolls you can also add it to the party!

20. Motorcycle Ride

To set up this fun scene, you can dress up your elf in a cool motorcycle jacket! You will also need a motorcycle, Barbie passenger, and zip-ties so everything can stay put.

21. Army Elf

Dress up your elf in a military uniform so they can help the troops! If you have any army men or military toy soldiers, the elf can hang out with them. Also add a flag for more decoration!

22. Do You Want to Build A Snowman?

For some extra winter fun, make your elf build a snowman! You can make the snowman with a roll of toilet paper, craft paper, and also a ribbon! This idea is so cute and so easy!

23. Don’t Feed the Dinosaurs

Take Christmas to the Jurassic period! With some toy dinosaurs and marshmallows, your sneaky little elf will be up to mischief in no time! Make a sign saying, “Pleas don’t feed the dinosaurs” but also have your elf tossing them food!

24. Snow Friends

This cute elf idea is easy and delicious, so your children can enjoy a holiday treat! You’ll need some small donuts, mints, pretzel sticks, marshmallows, mini chocolate chips, fruit rolls, and also gum drops. Build your snowmen and sit your scout elves between their new friends. So cute!

25. Art Time

Your elf can create beautiful artwork in this cute idea! Use a doll paint set for props, and then make use your own creativity to make the elf’s art. This idea can be fun for parents also!

26. Fun on the Farm

To create this adorable scene, have your Elf on the Shelf ride horses with Barbie. They can ride around the toy farm and also check on their animals. If you have little kids you can easily customize this idea to fit with their favorite playset!

27. High Sea Adventure

Ahoy! If you want your elf to be a real pirate sailing the seas, they will need a pirate ship! You can also hide your kids’ favorite Christmas movies in a treasure chest, along with some gold coins. Everyone will love finding this holiday treasure!

29. Candy Creativity

Show off your creative skills with this delicious idea! Colorful candy like Skittles are perfect to create any picture you want. Your Elf on the Shelf and Mario toy can also enjoy the scene!

30. Kissing Booth

Get in line! This adorable elf kissing booth is so sweet and also simple! With this printable elf kissing booth, you can set up in no time. Add some Barbie dolls and also Hershey’s Kisses to complete this fun idea!

The printable is from Living Locurto and you can find more ideas fromHome Stories A to Z

31. PEZ Pals

Many of us have accumulated quite a collection of PEZ over the years, so now is the time to use them! Get out all of your PEZ dispensers and also some extra PEZ candy so you can create this super tasty countdown! Write out how many days until Christmas with the candy, and then sit your elf in the middle!

Kids will love the candy around time of year!

32. Christmas Cookies

Grab your baking supplies! With some aluminum foil, a mini rolling pin, and mini cookies, your elf can bake Christmas cookies of their very own!

33. Christmas Egg Hunt

This next idea is also so fun and interactive! Grab some eggs, candy, and baskets and set up an egg hunt around your house! You can also use craft felt to make bunny ears and a tail for your Elf on the Shelf.

34. Sushi Bar

For this cute idea, you can set up your elf at a doll table with some delicious sushi! You can also make a fun little sign, and maybe even add your elf’s name, for example “Max’s Sushi Bar.”

35. Magic Kitchen

This extra magical idea is so sweet and so fun! It will also take some time. Set up your elf in a toy kitchen. Set up a bowl and spoon, and also a watering can with water dyed with food coloring. Also set out sugar and mints in a small bag labeled “Magic Seeds.” Leave the directions telling your kids to mix the sugar and water in a bowl and then plant the magic seeds,

The next day, use pastry sticks and some tasty holiday cookies to create the treat. You will stand the cookies on sticks up in the sugar mixture, so it looks as though the magic seeds grew overnight!

Also, if you want to use homemade cookies, yummy kinds like a peanut blossom or chocolate chip will be great!

Dunk your cookies in hot coco like in this Elf mug from picklehead soup!

36. Lego Party

Another simple idea, you can easily set up some Legos and make a place for your elf to sit. You can also be as creative as you want, so you could use the Legos to spell out the elf’s name!

37. Up and Away

Your mischievous elf will have so much fun! With this balloon kit, you can easily make this fun idea come to life. Put your elf on the Shelf in a cute box, tie the balloons to it, and up it goes!

38. Decorating For Christmas

Have your elf decorate for Christmas with their very own tree and ornaments! You can also use craft felt to make little stockings like the ones in the photo! There are so many creative ideas but this is one of our favorites!

39. On the Runway

You can make a fun holiday airport! Use some paper and markers to create a runway. You can also line it with airplanes and Christmas lights so the elf can see!

40. One Big Snowman

Make an entire door into one big snowman! You can do this using construction paper, and then give your elf scissors and place them nearby so they look sneaky. This is also a fun decoration that can stay up all season!

41. Hanging Out

This little swing is so cute! With some twine and some candy canes, you can make a fun swing for your elf to sit on with their friends!

42. Photo Booth

Capture some fun holiday memories with an elf photo booth! Set up your elf and friends in a box with photo props and a camera. You can also add some Christmas lights to make the booth more festive! Your elf can pretend they work for Nelly Cole Photography and take lots of pictures!

43. Back to School

You can set up an adorable classroom so your Elf on the Shelf can teach! With a cute classroom set and some animal students, your elf can teach all about how to spread Christmas cheer!

44. Christmas at the Beach

Check out this super fun beach idea! With a surf board, some starfish, some beach toys, and a pineapple you have everything you need for a fun beach setting! You can also use construction paper to make the ocean waves. You can take your beach day to the next level with a Barbie pool too!

45. Candy Trail Countdown

This idea is another cute countdown to Christmas day! With some candy, you can lead a trail so when your kids follow it they will find the elf moving the candy with a bulldozer! Also use the candy to write out how many days are left until Christmas.

46. Out Shopping

Your Elf on the Shelf can have a fun day out shopping! With a store toy set your elf can pose with other dolls and look like they’re shopping!

47. A Little Angel

If you have family photos around, your elf can also join! Take a photo of your elf dressed as a Christmas angel like in New Mercies and frame it so they can pose with their photo. So cute!

This is one of the best ideas because it is so simple! You can use a foam heart for the wings and white fabric for the gown.

48. Christmas Bakery

To set up this cute holiday baking scene, you can get delicious mini cupcakes! Also, you can have the elf hold a small whisk and bowl full of powdered sugar for decoration. This Elf on the Shelf idea is such a sweet treat!

The promise of cupcakes is sure to keep your kids on their best behavior.

49. Rainbow Loom Workshop

This next idea is pretty simple! Have your Elf on the Shelf sit at a table with Rainbow Loom supplies. Have a partially made bracelet in his hands and also place some rubber bands around so it looks like the elf is making jewelry!

50. Elfie Selfie

This next idea is so fun and so cute! Have your Elf on the Shelf take selfies with different toys or even pets, and then frame the selfies. You can also make a sign advertising a “Selfie With Your Favorite Elfie!” so you can take more photos and make more holiday memories!

51. Elf Mechanic

Have your little elf fix up some cars! With some toy cars and mechanic tools your elf can get to work!

52. Fun On Skates

This Elf on the Shelf idea is fun and also festive! To make an elf-sized ice skating rink, lay down a mirror and decorate with some fake snow. You can use sparkling snow or pillow stuffing so cleanup is easy! Also, add some snowmen friends and paper snowflakes. Put some skates on your elf and use fishing line to help them stay up. Your holiday ice rink is complete!

53. Limbo Contest

To create this fun Elf on the Shelf limbo contest, use building toys or Legos to create a limbo bar. You can also have other toys join in on the fun!

54. Holiday Magic

It’s show time! For this magical idea, your elf will be a magician! Create a cape and hat out of craft felt, and use black tape to turn a pencil into a wand. You can also make Barbie levitate using fishing line!

55. Donation Station

This sweet idea is very cute and also a chance to teach children about giving back. With some wooden dowels, red paint, and a tiny bucket and bell you can recreate a the Salvation Army donation buckets. This will be fun for kids and also inspire them to help others.

56. A Day at the Zoo

This idea is so cute and so easy! Grab a few stuffed animals that might go in a zoo like a tiger, monkey, and elephant. Then, use storage baskets to make the zoo enclosures and have your Elf on the Shelf peeking out from inside the book, “Put Me in the Zoo” Not only is this idea cute, but it is also a change to read your kid a fun story!

57. In the Heat of Battle

For another fun army scenario, use place your Elf on the Shelf in an army play set. Dress them up like a soldier and use brown paper bags to create the mountains like in the photo!

58. Candy Countdown

With some red and green M&Ms you can make this fun countdown to Christmas Eve! Hide your elf on the red half so that it blends in and looks sneaky!

59. Holiday Hospital

For a more Christmas-themed elf hospital, you can add a reindeer and elf hospital workers. Also give your sick elf a teddy bear to keep them company while they get better.

60. Elf Olympics

Add some gymnastics to your Elf on the Shelf ideas. This is another idea that is easy and so cute! With some wooden dowels, make a set of elf-sized uneven bars so your elf can be a gymnast. Use some holiday wrapping paper to make it even more festive!

61. Elf Golf

With just a few materials you can recreate this adorable golf scene! Use craft felt for the green, mini candy canes as golf clubs, wooden dowels and gum drops as the flag, and also wrapping paper as the gold club bag. This idea is so cute!

This simple elf on the shelf game is a fun way to reward good behavior.

62. Hitting the Gym

Build a cute gym so your Elf on the Shelf can stay in shape during the holidays! Use wooden dowels and marshmallows to make weights and Legos to build a bench press. All the other toys can join too!

63. Out of This World

Celebrate the festive season by sending your elf into orbit! Use construction paper, building blocks, geodes, and spaceship toys to make a cool outer space scene. You can also use fishing line to make your spaceships fly!

64. Tightrope Walker

The Elf on the Shelf is up so high! With twine serving as a tightrope, a wooden dowel for balance, and fishing line to hold the elf up, this amazing acrobatics ideas is easy to do in your own home!

65. Star Wars

Your Elf on the Shelf must save the galaxy! With some Star Wars figurines, a link of chain, a lightsaber, and an alien monster your elf can recreate your favorite Star Wars scenes!

You can make an entire months work of Elf on the Shelf ideas recreating Star Wars scenes!

66. Elf Drive-In

Watch your elf star in a holiday classic! Use construction paper and toy cars to create a drive-in theatre so your kids can watch the movie Elf with their elf!

67. Snowman Party

You can also have your elf join many snowman friends! Use toilet paper and construction paper to make your elf into a snowman, then also include other snowman friends. Holiday wrapping paper will make a festive background and a cozy blanket and cotton balls will be perfect extra snow!

Fill this holiday season with Christmas magic by having your very own elf snowball fight!

68. Elf Treehouse

This idea is so adorable! With some craft sticks, twine, and Christmas lights you can build a treehouse for your elf that is so cute! Also, you can use a roll of tape to make a swing!

69. Pokemon Go

Even elves love to play Pokemon Go! With some Pokemon cards, figurines, and a Poke ball, you can also create a fun little Christmas Pokemon scene!

70. One Small Step for Elves

Elf on the Shelf lands on the moon! With some construction paper and an astronaut costume, your elf can also travel to space. You can also add a flag so the elf is just like Neil Armstrong! Make a big moon out of paper and you are all set!

71. A Festive Greeting

Your Elf on the Shelf is so sweet! Use a dry erase marker to leave your kids a sweet message on the bathroom mirror. You can also make a fun holiday costume out of construction paper so their reflection is in the holiday spirit!

72. Tasty Holiday Treat

Get ready for the big day with some yummy snacks. With help from your elf, this idea is sure to be delicious!

Make some treats from Rice Krispies and top them off with some Christmas decorations. You can also invite your favorite characters from “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and then make it a movie-night!

73. Rock Climbing

This idea is so much fun! With construction paper and sugar cubes, create a rock-wall and footholds for your elf to climb. Then use red yarn as a rope so that your elf is safe. They can even have a reindeer friend waiting for them at the top!

74. Pool Party!

It’s time for some summer fun, but make it Christmas! Build a diving board from from building blocks and have your elf jumping off! You can also fill a bowl with water and color it blue to make the pool. Suspend your elf mid-air with some fishing line to make it look extra neat! You can also invite Barbie and other friends to the pool party!

75. Candy Cane Flower

For this festive floral creation, use large green candy canes to form the stem and leaves of your flower. Then, use mini red candy canes to create the petals and sit your elf in the middle. This fun idea is so cute and so simple!

76. Christmas Vacation

Have your Elf on the Shelf recreate one of the beloved holiday classics! With a toy RV, dog, and Christmas lights you can have your very own Christmas Vacation!

Recreating your favorite holiday movies for your Elf on the Shelf ideas is a super fun way to bring in holiday cheer!

77. Hang Gliding

Who know elves can fly? Cut some cardboard into a triangle, cover it with Christmas wrapping paper and attach some wooden dowels to create a hang glider just for your elf so they can fly! Hang them from the ceiling with fishing line to add some extra magic!

78. Skate Park

With a mini skateboarding ramp, your elf can show off some cool skating moves! Use fishing line to pose them in a fun handstand like in the picture.

79. Putting Up Some Lights

Here is another idea that is so simple and so cute! Put some Christmas lights on a dollhouse and have your elf decorating it! You can also add a tree, snowman, and even a reindeer on the roof.

80. Oh So Magical

This idea is not only magical but also delicious! Make a cape and hat out of craft felt, and use black tape to make wand. Then, wrap a box in holiday paper, and use cardboard to make a ramp on either end. One side will have Fudge Stripes and the other will have Fudge Stripes Minis, so it is a magical shrinking machine!

Involving holiday treats is sure to make your Elf on the Shelf ideas a success!

81. Candy Creations

Using delicious Rolos and Hershey’s Kisses, make some fun holiday shapes! Your elf and reindeer can also use the candy to write how many days are left until Christmas!

82. Under the Sea

Take Christmas underwater this year! With some fishing line, construction paper, fish, and fish tank decorations you can create an underwater fantasy for your Elf on the Shelf!

83. Caught Green-Handed!

This is one of the most heroic Elf on the Shelf ideas on the list! With some white yarn, your little hero elf can catch the Grinch before he gets a chance to take your Christmas decoration. So much for the Grinch stealing Christmas!

Fine a good place for this mission impossible elf idea and your kids will love it a whole lot.

84. Dashing Through the Snow

Here is another idea that is so cute and also so delicious! With bottles of root beer, Mardi Gras beads, pom poms, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes make some reindeer! Also your elf can ride in a sleigh made of construction paper and craft sticks.

85. Christmas Workshop

Make an adorable Christmas workshop for one of your Elf on the Shelf ideas! With some letter tiles, wooden blocks, and also washers you can make a fun little shop for your elf to make toys in.

86. In the Lab

You can also recreate this science lab so easily! With some blocks, a tube, and a skeleton, and you are all set. You can also print out some science signs to make it extra realistic!

87. Sundae Fun Day

This sundae idea is so sweet! Have your elf set out everyone’s favorite sundae dishes and toppings. Add toppings like whipped cream, caramel, hot fudge, and peanuts to make your favorite sundae. For a Christmas twist you can also add crushed candy cane!

88. Sewing Station

Next on the list of Elf on the Shelf ideas is this SEW adorable sewing scene! Have your elf sit at a mini sewing machine with a tape measure and some pins. You can also get tiny Christmas stockings so your elf has something to sew!

89. Pancake Party

Another delicious idea is to make pancakes! Have the elf sit with all of your children’s favorite pancake toppings like syrup, M&Ms, or chocolate chips so they know it’s going to be a tasty and festive morning!

90. Slumber Party

It’s time for an Elf on the Shelf slumber party! It looks like the elf is having a sleepover with soda, popcorn, candy, and a Christmas movie, so your kids can join also!

91. Ugly Sweater Party

Have your elf and other toys wear holiday sweaters! They can also sit with some furniture and food so it looks like a party. You can also have Spiderman and Superman join in on the festivities!

92. Elf Basketball

Dressing up your Elf on the Shelf in your favorite sports jersey is so cute! Add a ball and Santa can join also! This another idea that is so simple but so fun!

93. Secret Mission

Next on the list of fun Elf on the Shelf ideas is this super cool spy idea. Have your elf drop-in like a secret agent! Use a carabiner clip hanging from fishing line to make this clever little repelling rope for your elf. It’s so cute!

94. Video Games

Have your little elf sit in a chair made of Legos while holding a video game controller. Then use little toys to spell out their name. The result is so adorable!

95. Volleyball Game

Set up a little volleyball net on a table so that your elf and their friends can have a game! Suspend a volleyball in the air with fishing line so it looks like they’re really playing! You can also build a stand out of Legos so that Polly Pockets can come and watch the game!

96. Matching Pajamas

Get your children some adorable Elf on the Shelf pajamas for boys and girls, but get an extra pair so you can make some accessories for your elf! For more info on how to make this idea come to life check out DIY Elf On The Shelf Matching Pajamas!

97. Climbing Around

Build a simple ladder out of Legos and have your elf of the shelf climb up it. This is another idea that is so simple but also super cute!

98. Cereal Surprise

Cut a hole in a box of Rice Krispies where one of the elves’ faces are. Then have your elf’s face popping out in its place. This idea is so cute and so clever, but it may take a minute for your kids to notice!

99. Streamer Surprise

Decorate your kids rooms with red and green streamers. Then, put the elf somewhere, like in this basketball hoop, where it will be obvious that the Elf on the Shelf is the decorator!

Hiding your elf in this fun new spot will be exciting for you and your kids!

100. Tool-bench

Set up your elf at a little table so they have a place to work with their cute tiny tools! They are very busy making Christmas presents!

101. Elf Art Studio

Have your Elf on the Shelf sit atop an art easel so that they can show off all of their artwork! You can use pages from an Elf on the Shelf coloring book or printable elf notes but you can also make your own art!

There are lots of places to find free printables and free printable elf ideas to make your job easy! This is one of the cutest Elf on the Shelf ideas around!

102. Rudolph and Friends

Rudolph, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, and Bumble are on a mission to save Christmas, so your elf can come too! This adorable scene will make your Elf on the shelf tradition merry and bright!

103. Part of the Set

If you have a silverware tray, this elf idea is so easy! Lay your elf in one of the compartments of your tray, so when your kids open the drawer they will get a fun Christmas surprise!

104. Splashing Aroung

This next Elf on the Shelf idea is tons of fun! For some fun in the tub, have your elf go for a swim! Fill up an inflatable tub and add some bath toys so your Elf on the Shelf can swim with friends!

With so many creative ways to hide your elf, your kids will love it. Happy kids mean a happy mom!

105. All Bandaged Up

Oh no, looks like the Elf on the Shelf is hurt! To make them feel better, give them some bandages. The best part is that you can also add some extra holiday fun by using these holiday bandages!

106. Occupied!

For one of the more silly elves on the shelf ideas, give your elf their very own bathroom! Sit your elf in a stemless wine glass that will be their toilet and put a Hershey’s Kiss at the bottom. You can also have them reading a tiny book and holding toilet paper!

107. Hanging Around

This quick craft is so cute! Use construction paper to make a red and green chain that your elf can hang on! To make this good ideas extra sweet, have your elf hold some Dum Dums!

108. Christmas Tree Decorating

Photo from Jenay Rainey; Instagram: @jenayrainey

Here is another super fun idea that is also delicious! Set up a tree decorating place for your kids and have your Elf on the Shelf join too! Use sugar cones and green icing to make Christmas trees and then decorate them with M&Ms and holiday sprinkles. Use baking cups to hold your ingredients and keep everything tidy!

109. Christmas Caroling

Here is another fun idea that is simple and so cute! With some empty soda cans, googly eyes, and a can of corn. Use construction paper to make the Santa hat and song book. This way your elf can sing with their friends!

110. On Dasher, on Dancer!

This idea is so easy and so cute! With a doll-sized chair and craft string, make a Santa Claus sleigh for your elf and reigns for a reindeer. You can also add a bag of toys by making one out of holiday wrapping paper! To complete the scene, use craft felt and some craft snow to make the perfect winter wonderland!

111. Heroes in a Half-Shell

Next on the list of Elf on the Shelf ideas is this cool idea.

Your Elf on the Shelf has some super friends! With a little bit of creativity, you can create an adorable scene for your elf!

This is another idea that is so easy and so fun! All you need is some green apples, some googly eyes, and also some balloons! Wrap the balloons around the apples and stick on googly eyes to create the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

112. Reading is Fun!

Gather together all of your children’s favorite stuffed animals and then use pipe-cleaners to make them all reading glasses! You can also have them read your kids favorite story, or if you try this idea on December 24th they can ready “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

This is one of the more funny elf ideas for the holiday season!

113. Rainbow Magic

This elf idea is so fun and so delicious! All you need is a plate and some Skittles. Arrange the Skittles in rainbow order and then leave a note for your kids instructing them to just add warm water, and then they can watch a rainbow appear!

113. Holiday Glam

It’s makeover time! Your naughty elf got into the makeup with this fun Elf on the Shelf idea!

Put some false lashes on your elf and then have them sit with some eyeshadow and mascara. Since the holidays are a fun time to get dressed up, let your elf join in too!

114. Dog Walking

Your Elf on the Shelf is keeping so busy this season! With some pipe-cleaners for leashes and some puppy pals, your elf will make a great dog-walker!

115. Will Play For Tips

Let your elf show off their musical talent by giving them a toy guitar to play. For an extra cute element, you can also put some money into a glasses case with a sign saying, “Will play for tips.” This idea is so easy and so creative!

116. Candy Thief

CREDIT: Ben Taylor is a UK-based father of two, and founder of self-improvement blog TinyLittleChanges.com

“Our elf made quite a splash on arrival, consuming the entirety of daddy’s advent calendar. (There’s actually another secret one containing liquor chocolates hidden away in the bedroom, but the children needn’t know that!)”

This extra sweet idea is super easy because all you need is a chocolate advent calendar!

117. Elf Jokes

Jen, founder of JenBradley|MOMs.com and mom of 5 elf-loving kids

Let your elf boost your Elf esteem this holiday season with some great puns and a felt letter board! The possible holiday puns are endless, so have fun and get creative.

118.Sweet Tooth Elf

Holiday baking season is officially here, and sometimes we leave out our favorite ingredients for a snack. If you have some tasty chocolate chips on your counter, your elf may just hop in and join them!

119. Elf on a Swing

You can easily make a tiny swing just for your elf out of a toilet paper roll and some festive ribbon.

120. Prankster Elf

Clement Clarke Moore wrote, “The stocking were hung by the chimney with care.” Well, just because the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, doesn’t mean they will stay that way!

Your mischievous elf can play a prank by replacing your stockings with silly items like underwear!

121. Cup of Cheer

Having a fun hot chocolate party with your elf is so easy! All you need is a cute mug, some hot cocoa mix, a straw, and some marshmallows!

There are so many fun and cute Elf on the Shelf ideas! There were just a small snippet (or maybe a lot) of our favorites. Do you have any favorite Elf on the Shelf ideas? Let us know!

122. Bubble Bath

Bath time is very important, even for elves! Give your elf a bath in the sink with some cotton balls as bubbles, and a rubber duck.

123. Cozy Campfire

Nothing is better than toasting marshmallows over a campfire. You can recreate this cozy scene with skewers, marshmallows, and a festive holiday candle!

124. Balloon Bash

Blow up a balloon and have your elf hide inside so that you can pop it for a fun surprise!

125. Mail Time

If you have a mail slot or laundry chute, your elf can hang try to crawl inside!

126. Decorating For Christmas

Make a ring chain out of red, green, and white construction paper. Your elf can help you to hang it up around the house!

127. Lazy River

Let your elf go for a swim! With some goggles, blue construction paper, and a container you can make a great pool.

128. Golf Day

With just a candy cane, a mini marshmallow, and some green paper you can make a fun golf green for your elf to enjoy!

129. Toilet Paper Tumble

Have your elf take a tumble down the stairs with a roll of toilet paper! This will be a fun trail for your kids to follow and discover their elf on the other end.

130. Act Casual

Nothing to see here, just an elf wearing clothes! Put together a holiday outfit a shirt, pants, and shoes to dress up your elf for the season.

131. Hot Cocoa Bath

Let your elves enjoy a cozy hot cocoa bath! Fill your tub with some hot chocolate and some marshmallows, then let them sit on a tray.

132. Want Some Cocoa?

Give your elves a straw and let them drink some hot cocoa from the toilet! Kids will love this silly idea.

133. Brown-E Anyone?

Get some brown construction paper, or color your own and cut out some letter E’s! Place them on a tray with baking supplies and give your elf a tray of brown-E’s!

134. Milk Gone Bad

This fun idea is so easy! Draw an angry face on your milk jug, then tie up your elf with ribbon or scrunchies, and set them in the fridge with your milk.

135. Kiss Bowling

Create a sweet bowling alley for your elf out of chocolate kisses!

136. Reindeer Mess

Set up your reindeer and some mini chocolate chips to make a funny and festive holiday scene.

137. Grinch Lake

Let your elf sail away to Grinch lake! All you need is some green food dye and a plastic container to make a lake in your sink.

138. Candy Thief

It looks like your elf is stealing a sweet treat from the candy jar!

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With some cleverly places tape or zip ties, your elf can scale the window!

140. Snow Angels

Lay your elf in a pile of sugar and have them make a snow angel!

141. Donuts for Breakfast

With a piece of paper and some Fruit Loops, your elf can have their own little box of yummy donuts.

142.The Floor Is Lava

If you have more than one elf, they can work together to play The Floor is Lava!

143. Hunting Season

Perch your elf in your Christmas tree so that they can get a good view for hunting season.

144. Elf Refueling Station

Parents can still enjoy Elf on the Shelf! Give your elf a cup of coffee or tea to get them ready for the day.

145. Happy Strusday!

Have a sweet start to your Tuesday by making it Strusday instead! Buy some strudel from your favorite bakery, or bake your own, and let your elf have a taste.

146. Goldfishing

What’s better than fishing? Fishing with snacks! Let your elf catch a fish while fishing in a bowl of Goldfish crackers.

147. Chocoholic

Sometimes we like candy a little too much! It looks like this elf was enjoying their chocolate so much they fell asleep!

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Get a 6-pack of your favorite soda and use pom-poms, googly eyes, and pipe-cleaners to dress them up like reindeer. Your elf can fly with them in a sleigh or on a jar.

149. Marshmallow Friend

Build a cute little snowman out of mini marshmallows and pretzel sticks. Now your Elf on the shelf has a friend for the holiday season.

150. Toilet Paper Tree

Have your elf pull a prank by decorating the Christmas tree with toilet paper instead of ribbon!

151. A Kiss For You

Holiday Hershey’s Kisses can make your day extra sweet. Give your elf a bag to share with the family.

152. North Pole Pizza

Everyone love pizza, so have your elf dress as a pizza slice and bring a yummy pie from the North Pole!

153. Hulk Smash

Nobody is stronger than The Hulk! Have The Hulk show off his muscles by lifting up your elf.

154. Bath Time

Use some colorful balloons to look like bubbles and make a fun bath for your elf in the sink.

155. Elf COVID-19 Test

Stay safe this holiday season by testing your elf for COVID-19. Once they pass their test you can print out their clean bill of health so your family knows they are safe.

156. Banana Grafitti

Give your elf a marker so they can draw silly faces on your bananas.

157. Let me Out!

This funny idea is one that kids will love. Place your elf in a jar and write a note saying that they are stuck inside where someone farted.

158. All Wrapped Up

These silly Christmas elves are always up to something! Wrap your toilet in wrapping paper so that it looks like a Christmas present.

159. Feeling Toasty

All you need is a piece of paper and a piece of toast to make this adorable idea come to life. Give your elf a piece of toasted bread so they can make this great “feeling toasty” pun!

160. Sleigh Ride

With just a few simple craft supplies you can build a team of reindeer for your elves to fly with on Christmas Eve!

161. Melted Snowman

Oh no! Your elves brought a snowman friend from the North Pole but he melted! Use sugar, raisins and a small hat to create this cute melted snowman.

162. Happy Hugs

It looks like your elf wants to give out hugs for breakfast! Use your children’s favorite cereal to spell out a word that your elf can say.

163. Gotta Catch ’em All

Your elf wants to be a Pokémon trainer, and they are collecting cards! Draw your favorite Pokémon on some bananas for even more fun.

164. Visit From Santa

Thanks to your elves, Santa is coming early this year! With some condiments and candy, your elves can create a drawing of Santa on the kitchen counter.

165. They did it!

If you have two elves, this is such a cute and simple elf on the shelf idea! Draw on a bunch of bananas, and set your elves on either side, each holding a marker. For extra silliness, post the elves so that they are pointing at each other.

166. The Toilet is Smoking

Use some toilet paper and craft supplies to make it look like the toilet is smoking a cigarette. Then make a sign saying that the toilet is smoking!

167. Don’t Swallow Gum

This is a great chance to teach your kids a lesson about not swallowing gum. Give some bubble gum to your elf and make a sign saying “Do not swallow gum!”