Ideas for your Elf on the Shelf. Free printable Elf on the Shelf notes included. These are great easy last-minute Elf on the Shelf Ideas.
We’re well into the second week of December and starting to run low on creative Elf on the Shelf ideas. Our girls are 3 and 6 and completely enamored with our little elf friend. I know this phase, so full of wonder and belief in Christmas magic won’t last long, so we are trying to have as much fun with it as we can.
But… there are many nights I finish putting the girls to bed, washing the dishes, maybe getting around to a shower, that elfin creativity is the last thing I’m feeling. I’ve been so thankful for my friends posting their elves’ antics on facebook to give me some inspiration. If you’re like me and could use a few more Elf on the Shelf ideas, here’s the mischief our little guy has been getting into…
Funny Last-Minute Kid-Friendly Elf on the Shelf Ideas
1. Arrival Elf on the Shelf Idea
On Thanksgiving, my husband went for his long bike ride. When he got back he casually mentioned to the girls that he felt something strange on his back, and felt especially quick, while riding home down the mountain. The girls’ jaws dropped when he turned around and they saw the elf in his cycling shirt pocket.
Learn about the best times for Elf on the Shelf to leave and return here.
2. Music Practice Request
Pictured at top. Daily piano practice is just more fun when an elf asks. This is a great way to make music or any other chore more fun.
3. Candy Cane Garden
My friend Kaeley posted this idea on Facebook and I loved it so much I had to do it with the girls. It’s a 2-day project.
On day one, your elf leaves “Elf seeds” aka tic-tacs, and a note instructing the kids to plant them in bowl of sugar. The next morning baby candy canes have sprung up!
4. Candy Cane Trapeze
Who wouldn’t want to swing from a chandelier from candy canes?
5. Printer Elf
Elf making copies of himself. I think I found this idea on Pinterest. It cracks me up every time.
5. S’mores elf
Another idea my friend posted on Facebook. I thought it was hilarious and had to copy it. Dollhouse furniture is great for elves!
6. Crafty Elf
Our 6-year-old loves making these popular rubber band bracelets. And she is sure she is the only one in the house who knows how to make them, so she was amazed to find our little elf had made his own band bracelets in the night.
*Hint: elves can learn to make band bracelets by watching YouTube tutorials.
Update: rainbow loom isn’t as popular these days but you could use any beads or crafts your family has at home. No need to learn a new skill or shop.
7. Animal Parade Elf
If you have kids, you probably have plenty of toy animals.
Line them up with your elf getting ride!
8. Sweet Tooth Elf
There’s no denying elves like sugar. This guy stuck in the gingerbread house reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.
Your elf could get into all sorts of different mischief eating whatever treats you have at home.
9. Snow Angel Elf
If you live in the snow, you’re set. If not, use powdered sugar or fake snow to give your elf a fun winter experience.
10. Naughty Elf
Now that our kids are in the tween-teen years, they are encouraging some questionable behavior from our elves. One day two of the elves had been tied up and put in the microwave while a third elf threatened to turn it on!
Image: Amazon
Elf on the Shelf Pets and Accessories
There are so many fun Elf on the Shelf accessories and pets available now, from pet dogs and cats to inflatable planes and more. See the card below for links.
Easy Elf on the Shelf Idea: Elf Mail
It’s fun to leave little notes from your elf or Santa. Feel free to print this page of notes I made.
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