Are you looking for the best elf on the shelf ideas that’ll make everyone laugh out loud? Here are over 40 of the most funny elf on the shelf ideas the kids will absolutely love!
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Can you guys believe the most magical time of the year is almost here? I am super excited for the festive season. I love sitting around the fireplace, eating delicious cookies, spending time with friends and family, and drinking eggnog- like yes to all of them! The most exciting part about Christmas is the Holiday elves.
My parents love coming up with new and fun Elf on the Shelf ideas, and my sister always goes crazy looking for them. Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition in many households. But it can be a little challenging to come up with new ideas every year. So to make this holiday a little less stressful for you, I’ve gathered 48 insanely funny elf on the shelf ideas.
From rock climbing elf to elf poop taste testing and elf sleepover, you’ll find lots of ideas to recreate here. So go and grab your cup of hot cocoa, and let’s take a look at these elf on the shelf ideas.
A couple of things to remember before we start are:
- The kids are not allowed to touch the elf, or they will lose their magic. If they do touch it by accident, they will need to write an I’m sorry letter to Santa and sprinkle a little cinnamon near the elf.
- The elf does not move until the kiddos are fast asleep.
Make sure to give your Elf a cute name as well.
ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS
1. elf wall climbing
We’re starting off strong with this super easy Elf on the Shelf idea. All you need are some self-adhesive bows.
2. Sprinkle angel
Instead of making snow angels outside, have little elfie make sprinkle angels instead.
3. Mechanic elf
I did not know Elfie had skills like that lol! Buy a couple of mini tools to tie everything together.
4. Wrap up elf
How adorable is Elfie here? All you need are some wrapping paper, a self-adhesive bow, and clear tape.
5. Lemonade stand
That looks a bit too yellow to be lemonade, haha! Try it if you’re brave!
6. Who wants hot cocoa
This looks so gross! Add a few tablespoons of hot cocoa powder in the toilet bowl, make it a little messy. Then finish it off with some marshmallows.
7. sprinkle water
This is actually very easy to recreate. Get clear, double-sided tape and some sprinkles. Gently press the tape into the sprinkles and attach it to the faucet.
Now just dump some sprinkles at the bottom to complete the look.
8. mixer ride
Looks like Elfie and their friend are having lots of fun in the mixer ride.
9. toilet paper poop
When you gotta go, you gotta go, am I right? Use Nutella to recreate the “poop”.
10. Shined shoes
It’s the thought that counts, but I’m not exactly sure what the thought was, haha!
11. Hershey poop
Need a last-minute Elf on the Shelf idea? Grab a few rolls of toilet paper, Hershey’s Kisses, and elves. Place the elves in the toilet paper like above.
Then put the Hershey’s Kisses on top to complete the look.
12. elf and butt brush
Oh no! Elfie, that is not a butt brush.
13. under arrest
Silly elves, you know the cookies were for Santa.
14. Whisk you a merry Christmas
How did elfie manage to get himself all tangled up in the whisk?
15. apple juice or elf pee
See if your kids are brave enough to find out if it is apple juice or elf pee.
16. paper towel sledding
Let the elves have a little fun and recreate a paper towel sled.
17. elf and his date
Looks like Elfie is on a romantic date. Use blue dye to make the water appear like the ocean.
18. toilet paper reindeer
Make a reindeer out of toilet paper rolls and Sharpie. Add a cute festive headband on top to finish the look.
19. don’t swallow bubblegum
This is why you don’t swallow bubblegum, kids!
20. shoe train
Make this shoe train with lots of shoes, obviously, haha! Add different toys and plushies inside the shoes to make the passengers.
21. spa day
Even the Elves need a spa day every once in a while.
22. elf in snake pit
Uh oh, looks like Elfie fell into a snake pit.
23. poop tasting
The kids are going to be so intrigued with this Elf on the Shelf idea.
24. Don’t play with tape
Looks like Elfie learned not to play with sticky tape the hard way.
25. selfie time
Have Elfie take a quick selfie with your kid while they’re asleep. They are going to be so bummed they missed Elfie.
26. It’s raining tacos
I cannot get over how the elves are doing the splits on the tacos, lol!
27. s’mores and elf
Elfie loves S’mores just as much as we do.
28. Roll the dice
Want a fun Elf on the Shelf idea the kids can participate in? Recreate this interactive elf on the shelf idea. They are going to love it.
29. elf mummy
Elfie’s got jokes, haha! Recreate this mummy elf with some toilet paper.
30. elfie and Starbucks
I can see how that can be confusing, but that is not Starbucks elfie!
31. elf makeover
Elfie wants a new look, and Barbie is clearly happy to help.
32. thief elf
Looks like elf needs some money for the holidays, lol!
33. saran wrap shoes
Play a funny prank on your kids by Saran wrapping their shoes.
34. potato chips and elf
Poor Mr. Potato, that must hurt!
35. cola gummies
I love cola gummies, now I’m not so sure, lol!
36. elfie and the blender
I have no idea what Elfie’s friend did to piss him off, but now he’s paying the price in a blender, lol!
37. elf sleepover
Everyone, be quiet! Elfie is having his first sleepover.
38. sick-seven
This is hilarious, and the kids will definitely love it.
39. funny phrases on toilet paper
All you need for this Elf on the Shelf idea is some colorful Sharpie markers and toilet paper rolls.
40. elfie farts
Who wants to be bombarded with Elfies gas attack?
41. stuck in ice
Someone needs to help Elfie outta there!
42. string cheese snowman
How insanely cute is this? Draw snowmen on your string cheese with colorful Sharpie markers.
43. do you want to build a snowman
Let the kids have a little fun with this elf on the shelf idea. They can build a tasty snowman with powdered donuts, M&M’s, and chocolate chips.
44. the milk has gone bad
The bad milk has abducted Mr. Elfie!
45. row blox
No, Elfie, that is definitely not how you play Roblox.
46. sneaky elf
Even Elfie can’t help himself to some delicious cookies.
47. Elfie made sponge cake
This is so thoughtful but not what sponge cake is.
48. Elfie’s igloo
Last but not least, we have this adorable elf on the shelf idea.
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