Are you in search of the best Elf on the Shelf ideas to recreate? Here are over 50 of the most hilarious and funny Elf on the Shelf ideas that’ll make you laugh out loud.
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Can you guys believe it’s almost that time of the year again? I feel like this year has gone by so fast. I know I say that a lot, but it’s true. I feel like you never really notice time when you’re having a good time. Since the most festive time of the year is quickly approaching, I’ve gathered some amazing Elf on the Shelf ideas to recreate.
If you guys don’t already know what Elf on the Shelf is, it is a Christmas tradition that is catered more towards kids. The elves monitor the children’s behavior and report back to Santa so he can decide whether they are on the nice or naughty list. And they are very mischievous, lol.
There are a couple of rules you should know about the fun tradition. Number one, the kids cannot touch the elf or they will lose their magic, and number two, the elves do not move until the children are asleep. If you are looking for some new ideas and inspo to recreate this year, you have come to the right place.
I’ve gathered 53 insanely cute and funny Elf on the Shelf ideas the kids will absolutely love. From playing tic-tac-toe on mirrors, or stacking canned products to reach candy on the countertop, or trying to do something sweet by making breakfast but actually creating a huge mess, these elves never cease to wreak havoc. Now, let’s take a look at these awesome Elf on the Shelf ideas!
ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS
1. MAKING POTATO CHIPS
Elfie made you some fresh potato chips.
2. TOILET PAPER ROLL SWING
At least they’re not up to something more mischievous.
3. PLAYING TIC-TAC-TOE
Seems like there weren’t any pens and paper around, lol.
4. APPLE JUICE OR ELF PEE?
Umm… I am definitely not brave enough.
5. ELF SLEEPOVER
Even the elves like to have fun sleepovers now and then.
6. DAD FARTED
Haha, we’ve all been there, little Elf.
7. UR MOM IS HOT
This is something my dad would definitely do, lol!
8. ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS
Where did Elfie get the rock from?
9. CUTTING UP TOILET PAPER
Well, at least it’s pretty.
10. WATCH U TUBE
Silly elves, that is not how you watch YouTube.
11. TACO TUESDAY
Even the elves know that Tuesdays are for tacos.
12. TOILET PAPER TREE
I’m not gonna lie, that honestly looks really good.
13. SHOE TRAIN
I never knew Elfie had so many friends, lol!
14. SHINED YOUR SHOES
It’s the thought that counts, right?
15. PEED MYSELF
I guess Elfie just couldn’t keep it in any longer, haha!
16. BIGGEST CEREAL BOWL
That’s sweet, but no one is eating out of a toilet bowl.
17. ROW YOUR BOAT
Is Elfie on a date?
18. NERD ALERT
I absolutely love Nerds!
19. BREAKFAST
All you need for this idea is some toast and Nutella.
20. DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN
I think Elfie is getting a little lonely. Built a snowman with him!
21. ELF WALL CLIMBING
At least Elfie isn’t wreaking havoc somewhere else, lol!
22. SPRINKLE ANGEL
This is just the cutest idea ever! All you need are some festive sprinkles.
23. ELFIE IS BACK
You can recreate this idea for Elfie’s first day back.
24. TOILET PAPER IGLOO
Grab some toilet paper rolls and some cotton balls to recreate this easy idea.
25. Worms in the apples
Those worms look rather tasty, don’t you think?
26. CHECK OUT MY BUNS
What in the world is Elfie doing, haha!
27. BARBIE AND ELF MAKOVER
Don’t be mad, Elfie just wanted Barbie to do her makeup.
28. THE MILK HAS GONE BAD
Oh no! The bad milk is holding Elfie hostage!
29. POOP TASTING
If you’re curious to see what Elf poop tastes like, give it a try.
30. SUNDAYS ARE FOR SUNDAES
I mean, who doesn’t love sundaes?
31. CROC INFESTED WATER
Looks like the crocs themselves need a good cleaning, haha!
32. DON’T SWALLOW GUM
Oh no, that can’t be fun.
33. SPA DAY
Even the Elves deserve a spa day after all the mischief.
34. TANGLED IN LIGHTS
I have zero clue as to what they were trying to do, lol!
35. Listen to your mom
This is one way to get your kids to listen to you.
36. ELF IN DISGUISE
Why is the Grinch looking for Elfie?
37. Sant-o-meter
Are you on Santa’s nice or naughty list?
38. Painting dad’s toes
Now, Dad will look a lot less scary with pretty toes, haha!
39. STAR BUCKS
I don’t think this is the kind of Starbucks they were talking about, Elfie.
40. IS THIS HOW YOU FLOSS
No, this is not how you floss, lol!
41. STUCK UNDER ICE
How exactly did Elfie get under there?
42. FRI-YAY
On fri-yay, we fry everything! I love that quote from Ginny and Georgia.
43. GETTING TOASTY
Well, I guess Elfie is getting toast-y.
44. SNEAKY ELF
Mischief Elf is always up to something.
45. FREE RIDES
Elfie is going to be really dizzy once he gets out of there.
46. FRESH POPKORN
That is not how you make fresh popcorn.
47. ELFIe PULLING A PRANK
Elfi is always doing something mischievous.
48. BUTT SCRATCHER
That is not a butt scratcher, lol!
49. HOT CHEETOS
Looks like Elfie didn’t know how hot, hot Cheetos really are.
50. CAUGHT A MOUSE
Well they aren’t lying, they did catch a mouse.
51. NEW EYE PAD
All you need for this elf on the shelf idea is a notepad and some googly eyes.
52. SNOWMAN NOSE REJECTION CENTER
Poor Mr. Carrot.
53. Caffeine Boost
Elfie needs a little caffeine boost to get back to pulling pranks.
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