50 Elf on The Shelf Ideas
The Elf on the Shelf has become a popular holiday tradition, where families adopt an elf who watches over the children by day and reports back to Santa at night. Throughout this article we will share pictures of our favourite elf ideas parents have sent in over the last few years.
Here are 50 creative Elf on the Shelf ideas to add some fun and mischief to your holiday season:
Elf on a Shelf Zip Line Adventure: Use string or dental floss to create a zip line across a room, with the elf holding on for dear life.
Elf Movie Night: Set up a small movie night for the elf with a tiny TV, popcorn, and a mini-movie.
Elf Yoga: Pose the elf in various yoga positions using tiny yoga mats and props.
Elf Snow Angels: Create tiny snow angels using flour or powdered sugar on a surface.
Elf’s Art Gallery: Have the elf set up a display of miniature drawings or paintings
Elf Parachute Drop: Attach a small parachute to the elf and have it “parachute” from a high point.
Elf Bubble Bath: Fill a small container with bubbles, and have the elf enjoying a bubble bath in it.
Elf Fishing: Use a candy cane as a fishing rod, and have the elf “fish” for Goldfish crackers in a bowl.
Elf Tissue Box Skating Rink: Turn an empty tissue box into a skating rink with the elf as the star skater.
Elf Zip Lining with Candy Canes: Create a zip line using candy canes as poles for the elf to slide down.
Elf Movie Director: Set up a scene where the elf is directing a toy-sized movie with other toys as actors.
Elf Candy Cane Climbing: Attach the elf to a candy cane using string, making it look like they are climbing it.
Elf Rock Band: Set up a scene with other toys as a rock band and the elf as the lead singer or guitarist.
Elf Sack Race: Put the elf in a small sack or bag and set up a tiny sack race with other toys.
Elf Christmas Tree Decorating: Have the elf decorate a small Christmas tree with mini ornaments.
Elf Snowball Fight: Set up a scene with cotton balls as snowballs for an elf-sized snowball fight.
Elf Wrapping Paper Mess: Have the elf covered in wrapping paper, making it look like they got into a gift-wrapping spree.
Elf Jenga: Set up a small Jenga game with elf-sized blocks.
Elf Message Board: Have the elf leave a message on a small chalkboard or paper.
Elf Hot Air Balloon Ride: Create a hot air balloon using a small balloon and a tiny basket for the elf.
Elf Skiing: Use popsicle sticks or small craft sticks as skis for the elf.
Elf Tightrope Walk: String a thin thread or dental floss across a room, and have the elf tightrope walking on it.
Elf Snowman Building: Set up a scene with the elf building a miniature snowman using marshmallows.
Elf Baking Cookies: Pose the elf with a mini baking sheet and cookies (real or pretend).
Elf in a Hammock: Make a tiny hammock using a cloth or paper, and have the elf relaxing in it.
Elf Elfie: Have the elf take a tiny selfie using a miniature camera or a phone.
Elf Elfercise: Set up a workout scene with the elf lifting tiny weights or doing yoga.
Elf Bowling: Use small objects as bowling pins and a tiny ball for an elf-sized bowling game.
Elf Building a Snow Fort: Use sugar cubes or small blocks to create a snow fort for the elf.
Elf DIY Craft: Have the elf engage in a miniature craft project, like making paper snowflakes.
Elf Chocolate Factory: Set up a scene with the elf “working” in a miniature chocolate factory with candies.
Elf Tea Party: Arrange a tea party scene with tiny teacups and snacks for the elf and other toys.
Elf Planting “Magic Seeds”: Use small candies or seeds to create a scene where the elf is planting magic seeds.
Elf Marshmallow Hot Tub: Create a hot tub scene using mini marshmallows and a small container.
Elf Reading Time: Have the elf “read” a tiny book or even a note from Santa.
Elf Disco Party: Set up a disco party scene with the elf and other toys dancing under disco lights.
Elf Scavenger Hunt: Create a small scavenger hunt with clues leading to the elf’s location.
Elf Superhero: Dress the elf in a small superhero costume and create a scene of them saving the day.
Elf Movie Premiere: Set up a red carpet scene with the elf attending a movie premiere with other toys.
Elf Board Games Night: Arrange a scene where the elf and other toys are playing miniature board games.
Elf Tied Up in Ribbon: Create a scene where the elf is “tied up” in ribbons or strings.
Elf Snowboarding: Use a small piece of cardboard as a snowboard for the elf.
Elf on a Miniature Zipline Adventure: Create a zipline using string and have the elf ziplining across a room.
Elf Hot Cocoa Stand: Set up a tiny hot cocoa stand with the elf as the proprietor.
Elf Reindeer Training: Set up a scene where the elf is training miniature toy reindeer.
Elf Karaoke Night: Arrange a karaoke scene with the elf as the star performer.
Elf Secret Agent: Dress the elf in spy gear and set up a scene of them on a secret mission.
Elf Toy Store: Set up a scene with the elf “shopping” in a mini toy store with other toys.
Elf Hiding in the Christmas Tree: Have the elf hide among the branches of the Christmas tree.
Elf Snow Angels: Create tiny snow angels using flour or powdered sugar on a surface.
Feel free to mix and match these ideas or come up with your own creative scenarios to make the Elf on the Shelf tradition a memorable and entertaining part of your holiday season!
Feel free to mix and match these ideas or come up with your own creative scenarios to make the Elf on the Shelf tradition a memorable and entertaining part of your holiday season!
Carla is the founder of MyBump2Baby. Carla has a huge passion for linking together small businesses and growing families. Carla’s humorous, non-filtered honesty has won the hearts of thousands of parents throughout the UK.
She has previously written for the Metro and made appearances on BBC News, BBC 5 live, LBC etc. Carla is a finalist for Blogger of the Year award with Simply Ladies inc. Carla is also the host of the popular Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast and The MyBump2Baby Expert podcast.