Looking for incredibly easy holiday elf ideas? I’ve gathered the top 62 holiday elf ideas to laugh your brains out!
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Before Thanksgiving is even over, we need to start thinking about our favorite Christmas tradition- Elf on the Shelf! This is such a fun way to bond with your kids, make memories, and laugh uncontrollably.
HOW TO INTRODUCE ELF FOR THE FIRST TIME?
If this is your first time doing Elf on the Shelf, they will come with an illustrated Christmas book that explains the backstory of this amazing tradition.
You will also need to give the elf its name. A few of the most common elf names are Buddy, Jingles, Snowflake, and Jack. You should also encourage your children to tell the elf any secrets or wishes. ( They’re great listeners! )
ARE THERE ANY RULES TO ELF ON THE SHELF?
There are only two rules to this fun tradition. Number one is that kids CANNOT touch the elf or they will lose all their magic.
If they accidentally touch the elf, they will need to write an apology letter to Santa and sprinkle some cinnamon near the elf.
Number two is the elf does not move until the little ones are asleep.
EASY ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS
Now that you know a little bit about Santa’s helper, it’s best to come up with a few good ideas for the weeks leading up to Christmas.
If you have no idea what to do, fear not as I’ve gathered 62 easiest holiday elf ideas that only take a few minutes to set up.
I’ve included ideas for toddlers, for adults, and for teachers. So sit back and relax because this year you won’t have to stress about coming up with new and funny holiday elf ideas.
SHOP ELF DOLLS
*all ideas sourced from Instagram*
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ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS:
1. BREAKFAST IN THE LARGEST BOWL
Saran wrap your toilet bowl and fill the top with cereal. This is a super easy and funny elf-on-the-shelf idea.
2. DONUT WORRY Y’M BACK
This is such a cute elf arrival idea. Treat your kids with donuts for breakfast by recreating this idea. Simply place a plate full of donuts and elfie beside it.
3. ELFIE’S WAITING FOR HER UPS PACKAGE
Haha! This is adorable. We’ve all been there Elfie!
4. ELF FASHION SHOW
Give your kids a little show by giving them an Elf fashion show. You will need multiple elves to create the audience and one super cute model elf to walk the runway!
5. SNOWMAN ELVES
The elves are cold! Keep them warm by creating a gorgeous cotton-ball coat.
6. WORST COOKIES EVER
Recreate this simple elf-on-the-shelf idea by filling up a bowl of dog food and placing an elfie beside it.
7. NAUGHTY ELVES WRITING ON TOILET PAPER
The elves are gonna get in trouble for this one.
8. ELVES VS ANGRY MILK
Help! The milk has kidnapped the elves.
9. ELF BUBBLE BUTT
LOL! Elfie’s gone and got herself butt fillers.
10. PEED MY ELF
If you’re looking for simple and easy elf-on-the-shelf ideas, this one’s for you. Grab a handful of pees and place them under the elves, then spell out ” peed myself ” and give your kids a laugh.
11. ELF CAR WASH
Recreate this by grabbing a few toy cars and place them on top of the toilet with a little note and the elves beside it.
12. MAKEUP ARTIST ELF
LOL! Even the elves need a makeover from time to time.
13. ELVES BINGO
It’s bingo night for Elfie and her friends. This idea is super easy to recreate. All you need are a few bingo cards.
14. ELVES STIRRING SOMETHING UP
Oh no! Elfie’s gonna be in big trouble for making a mess in the kitchen.
15. ELF AND THE HOLIDAY CARD
Aww! How cute is this elf-on-the-shelf idea?
16. ELF AND MERMAID TAIL BLANKET
Well, look at that! Mermaids are real.
17. SICK ELF
Is Elf really sick or just trying to get out of doing homework?
18. HANDYMAN ELVES
Do you need something fixed? No problem, the handyman elves are on it.
19. ELF BUBBLE BUTTS
Haha! This is a super easy idea to recreate. All you need is some bubble gum.
20. ELFIE’S NAP TIME
Elfie’s getting a bit tired from all the pranks she’s pulled!
21. SPIDER-MAN AND ELF
Uh-oh. What has Elf gotten himself into this time?
22. ELFIE SHREDDED MR. CARROT
Poor MR. Carrot!
23. DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN
Aww! I think Elfie wants new friends!
24. PRINGLE BELLS YOUR POO SMELLS
Give your kids a good laugh by recreating this hilarious elf-on-the-shelf idea.
25. ELF AND HERSHEY’S BOWLING
Who doesn’t love to bowl? Just grab some Hershey kisses and a round candy to recreate this idea.
26. ELF AND THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE
Mr. Elf! That’s not how you make a gingerbread house. But, A for effort I guess.
27. ELFIE’S BACK
This is such a cute elf-on-the-shelf arrival idea.
28. ALL WRAPPED UP
If you’re looking for the easiest elf-on-the-shelf ideas, this one’s for you. All you need is some wrapping paper.
29. TOILET PAPER SNOWMAN
How adorable! Your kids will for sure love this idea.
30. ELF YOURSELF
Oh My! That is some harsh language, Mr. Elf.
31. ELFIE’S HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
Hot chocolate is a must for Christmas. Recreate this idea with Play-Doh, marshmallows, and a few other toppings of your choosing.
32. ELF CALLED SHOTGUN
Your kids are going to go crazy looking for this one.
33. BANANA SWING
Recreate this idea with a banana and a piece of yarn.
34. ELF WRITING SHENANIGANS
Copy this idea with colorful markers and just toilet paper.
35. DRAWING PORTRAITS
Elves can be artists too. ( not be very great though ).
36. ELFIE POOPED ON THE TOILET PAPER
My goodness, Elfie has made a mess! Recreate this idea by rubbing some chocolate Nutella on the toilet paper.
37. ELF FISHING
Mr. Elf loves to fish.
38. ELF SKITTLES MAGIC TRICK
This is such a fun idea for the kids.
39. SPIDEY ELF
Elf is in his Spiderman era.
40. ELF EATING CHOCOLATE
Elf might get a tummy ache with all the chocolates he’s consuming.
41. TOILET ROLL SWING
Elfie loves the swings!
42. ELF MAKING SNOWFLAKES
Cut a few pieces of paper into snowflakes for an easy elf-on-the-shelf idea.
43. ELF AND FRUIT JUICE
Is Elfie going on a juice cleanse?
44. ELF AND KIT-KAT JENGA
Recreate this yummy Jenga with Kit Kats.
45. ELF WRAPPED UP
All you need for this elf-on-the-shelf idea is a tortilla and lettuce. Wrap up everything with elf included inside.
46. ELF FRYING EGGS
I think those eggs are a bit too small for anyone else other than the elf.
47. ELF AND THE EGGS
Draw on some cute candy canes, snowflakes, and other various items on the eggs for this cute elf-on-the-shelf idea.
48. ELF ARRIVAL
Elf is back with his reindeer!
49. TOASTY ELF
Grab a couple of toasts and put the elves through them so they can stay warm and toasty.
50. ELF AND THE BUTT SCRATCHER
Oh My God! Elf, those are not butt scratchers!
51. ELF AND THE FLOSS
Someone better show Elf how to floss his teeth so he doesn’t end up tied up in it again.
52. ELF POOP TASTE TESTING
Grab an assortment of candies and toppings for Elf’s poop taste testing.
53. FLOUR SNOW ANGEL
Elf has done it again. He’s making snow angels with flour!
54. ELF AND THE MELTED SNOWMAN
it’s a nice gesture but I think you’d better leave the snowman outside so he doesn’t melt next time.
55. ELF HERSHEY POOP
LOL! Recreate this elf-on-the-shelf idea with Hershey kisses and toilet paper rolls.
56. BRUSH YOUR TEETH
Your kids are not brushing their teeth? Don’t worry, Elfie’s here to make sure they do!
57. ELF AND THE MOUSE
That’s not the right kind of mouse Elfie.
58. ELF GYM
Even Eflie needs to workout to stay in shape!
59. GRINCH KABOBS
Yummy! Recreate this by grabbing grapes, strawberries, and marshmallows and placing them on a stick.
60. THIS COULD BE STICKY
What has Elf gotten himself into this time?
61. ELFIE’S LEMONADE
Umm, I think I’ll just have a soda.
62. IRONING OUT THE CRINKLES
This elf-on-the-shelf idea is super easy to recreate. Grab some crinkle chips and regular chips and of course, a flat iron to smooth out the crinkles.
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