Looking for new holiday elf ideas to recreate for this Christmas? Here are 98 incredibly easy and funny holiday elf ideas that’ll make you laugh out loud!
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It’s almost that time of the year again! I don’t know about you but I am beyond excited. My parents always do holiday elf ideas and they are usually horrible at it but last year, they’ve really stepped up their game. My little brother was going crazy trying to find it.
Holiday elf ideas are a loved Christmas tradition in many households, including ours. It’s a great way to get creative and have a little fun. It can get pretty challenging to come up with new ideas daily for the whole month of December. You’ll need even more if you are starting earlier.
To make the Holiday season a little less stressful, I’ve gathered 98 insanely cute, easy, and funny holiday elf ideas that’ll make you laugh uncontrollably. There are plenty of ideas to get you through at least three months. They are all super simple to recreate and you’ll have loads of fun recreating them.
Before we take a look at these awesome ideas, there are two rules you need to know.
- The kids are not allowed to touch the elf or they will lose their magic. If they touch it by mistake, the kids will need to write an I’m sorry letter to Santa and sprinkle a little cinnamon near the elf.
- The second rule is, the elf does not move until the kiddos are fast asleep.
Make sure you give your elf a cute name as well. The most popular ones are Elfie, Sparkle, Jingle, Snowflake, and Buddy. Now, let’s take a look at these ideas!
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ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS
1. TOILET PAPER REINDEER
If you want something that is super easy, then you should try this out.
2. BUTT SCRATCHER
No wonder the toothbrush has been smelling funky recently, lol!
3. NORTH POLE POPIT
The elves have made you an edible North Pole pop it.
4. IS THIS HOW YOU FLOSS
Seems like someone needs to teach the elves how to actually floss.
5. FUNNY ELF
All you need to recreate this idea is a toilet paper roll, a marker, and Elfie.
6. I GOT A NEW EYE-PAD
Give Elfie a new eye-pad by sticking some googly eyes on a notepad.
7. EFIE CUTTING TOILET PAPER
Elfie is always up to something!
8. STEALING SWEETS
Looks like we’ve caught the culprit!
9. FLOUR SNOW ANGELS
Naughty elves! They’ve knocked over the flour.
10. TOASTY ELVES
At least they’ve warmed themselves up, haha!
11. ELFABET SOUP
I don’t think this is going to be a very tasty soup.
12. ELFIE IS SLEDDING
How cute is this?!
13. MR. ELF IS STUCK
How did our Elfie get stuck in there?
14. ELFIE IS THIRSTY
How did he fit in there, LOL!?
15. ELF AND FIREBALL
Does anyone want a drink?
16. ELF CAUGHT THE MOUSE
Oh Elf, I don’t think that’s the kind of mouse we need trapped.
17. TOY RACES
Even the elves need to occupy their time.
18. DAD POOPED
I would be hiding in there too if I was Mr. Elf.
19. DOING A LITTLE FISHING
Grab some goldfish, a straw, and some string to recreate this idea.
20. DOES ELFIE HAVE WORMS
Got some gummy worms lying around? If so, recreate this elf on the shelf idea.
21. ELFIE’S IGLOO
All you need for this is a few rolls of toilet paper and a tealight.
22. I LIKE BIG BUNS
If you have some buns getting stale, recreate this and give the kids a good laugh.
23. PIVOT!
OMG! My absolute favorite episode from Friends!
24. THESE WEIGHTS ARE HEAVY
Get a toothpick and two marshmallows to recreate this idea.
25. I JUST PEA’D
Don’t be mad, Elfie couldn’t keep it in any longer.
26. GINGERBREAD HOUSE
A for effort but that isn’t how you make a gingerbread house.
27. HOW TO PEE
Elfie is getting tired of the boys peeing around the toilet!
28. DOMINO PIZZA
How thoughtful?
29. DAD FARTED
I don’t think the air is going to be safe for a while, lol!
30. WANNA HANG
This is how Elf and his friends hang out!
31. ELF POOPED ON THE TOILET PAPER
Oh my! The toilet was right there!
32. LET’S GET ELFED UP
Even the elves want to have a little fun during the holidays
33. NO GRINCHES ALLOWED
Don’t be a Grinch during the holidays or Eflie is going to squirt some ketchup on you.
34. ELF JAIL
What has Elfie done to end up in jail?
35. MONEY THIEVES
Well, I guess this explains how they ended up in jail.
36. ALL EYES ARE ON YOU
Stick googly eyes on everything in the fridge for this idea
37. ELFIE’S SPA TREATMENT
Elfie needs a spa session after all the pranks she’s pulled, haha!
38. WHIPPING SOMETHING UP
I don’t think that’s edible Mr. Elf.
39. SNOOP AND ELF
Since when are Snoop Dogg and Elfie pals?
40. THE MILK’S GONE
Someone needs to rescue Elfie from the bad milk.
41. ELF SNEAKING OUT
Where is Mr. Elf sneaking off to?
42. MINION REASONS TO LOVE CHRISTMAS
Nice play on the word there Elves!
43. ELFIE’S LEMONADE
What kind of lemonade is Mr. Elf serving?
44. COKE AND MENTOS CHALLENGE
Get the kids and elves to do this challenge after school.
45. BIG BOWL OF CEREAL
Start the day off with a big laugh!
46. LISTENING TO MUSIC
I wonder what Elfie’s jamming to.
47. ELFIE’S BOOBIE TRAP
Well, this certainly is a boobie trap, lol!
48. ELF SLEEPOVER
Shhh! Don’t disturb the elf’s sleepover.
49. MELATONIN AND ELF
Silly elf, he’s going to be asleep for a good while.
50. GRATING MONEY
The elves are grating money and turning them into delicious chocolates.
51. THE CHIPS WERE WRINKLED
Elfie is ironing out the chips for you.
52. JINGLE BELLS YOUR POO SMELLS
You’ll just need colorful markers and a few rolls of toilet paper for this idea.
53. ELVES ARE BAKING
The elves should not be allowed in the kitchen, haha!
54. ELF JUICE
I would not trust this!
55. EGG JOKE
How adorable is this? It’s so easy to recreate and will guarantee laughs.
56. WE LOVE WRAP MUSIC
That is a wrap but not music rap, lol!
57. GAMER ELVES
If you have gamer children, this will definitely make them laugh out loud.
58. WHAT THE FORK
The elves are always up to no good.
59. WE MADE A SNOWMAN
Those are certainly the cutest little snowmen I’ve seen.
60. ELF PLANETARIUM
Umm, so who would like to go?
61. ELFIE AND NETFLIX
That’s the only marathon I run too.
62. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA APPLES
Grab some apples, colorful construction paper, and googly eyes to recreate this idea.
63. ELF PACKED LUNCH
The kids are going to love this one.
64. ELF AND THE SPONGE CAKE
That doesn’t look very good.
65. CLEAN YOUR ROOM
This is a great way to get your kids to clean their rooms.
66. GRATING FRIES
Those fries certainly do look delicious.
67. SPECIAL COOKIES
These elves are always doing something mischievous.
68. ELF AND SCOOTER
You’ll need a scooter, two wrapping paper rolls, and Elf to recreate this.
69. SHARK ATTACK ON ELF
Uh oh, better hurry and go Mr. Elf.
70. WATCH OUT FOR THE CROCS
This is honestly so cute!
71. THIN ICE
Elfie never learns.
72. STOP THE YELLING
Make sure the kids listen to their mothers so the elves’ ears don’t hurt.
73. DONUT WORRY
Mr. Elf is back and has brought you all tasty donuts.
74. WORST COOKIES
Those aren’t cookies!
75. GOOD MORNING SMARTIE PANTS
Attach some smarties on their underpants for this idea.
76. SWINGING ELVES
The elves certainly know how to have fun, lol!
77. POURING SWEETS
How did the elves do this?
78. WANT TO SEE A RAINBOW
If you’re looking for last-minute elf on the shelf ideas, this is a great one.
79. STICKY SITUATION
They never behave, do they?
80. POOP TASTING
Try if you dare, haha.
81. READY TO ROLL
At least they know to protect themselves before rolling down the steps.
82. HERSHEY POOP
You just need a few Hershey’s Kisses and some rolls of paper towels to recreate this idea.
83. MAGIC SHRINKING MACHINE
I believe everything tastes better in miniature form. Cookies are no exception. I’ll have to thank the elves for this one.
84. YOUTUBE IS BORING
Oh, silly elves are back at it again.
85. FRY-YAY
Even the elves know Friday is actually Fry-yay. We fry everything, lol.
86. HOW SNOWFLAKES ARE TRULY MADE
Might want to think before sticking out your tongue, haha!
87. SHINED SHOES
You’ll just need some aluminum foil and your kid’s shoes for this idea.
88. DON’T READ OUT LOUD
Those sneaky elves.
89. CAUGHT ANOTHER ELF
Looks like there is another elf roaming around the house.
90. WARNING LETTER
Are your kids acting up? If so, recreate this idea to let them know what happens if they don’t behave.
91. ELF AND BUBBLE GUM
This is exactly why you don’t swallow gum.
92. ELFIE BRUSHING HIS TEETH
Even the elf brushes his teeth every morning so don’t forget to brush yours.
93. MORNIN’ BUM HOLES
Give everyone a good laugh with this elf on the shelf idea.
94. TOILET PAPER SNOWMAN
This is another super easy elf on the shelf idea you can recreate last minute. You of course don’t need this many toilet paper rolls, lol.
95. HOT CHOCOLATE
I cannot imagine how that must taste 😶
96. ELF BARBERS
Since when did the elves go into the business of cutting people’s hair?
97. BREAKFAST IN SHOES
This is another super simple idea you can recreate with no effort.
98. GRATING SNOWMAN
The elves are making mini marshmallows by grating a snowman. I did not know that was possible, haha!
I hope you guys enjoyed these ideas.
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