Elf On the Shelf Ideas ~ Over 200 Easy Ideas for your Christmas Elf

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Rolling down the stairs in a roll of toilet paper

Cleaning up the family room and pushing the vacuum around!

 Sitting in the gravy bowl 

Having a snack with the girls play kitchen food.

taking a nap in Barbies House 

Racing in the Truck the other elves, he stole the trophy 

sitting with the left over bowl of candy from the gingerbread house

Sitting with the Three Wise Men

 at the top of the fire truck ladder, hanging an ornament on the Christmas Tree.

 Found him inside a water bottle, and we found his  magic trick of how he got inside.

Climbed inside a box of Rice Krispies to hang out with Snap, Crackle and Pop

 Our Elf was caught in the candy jar

 Just hanging out on the lights waiting for the kids to find him. 

  Elf was sitting on the toilet while Barbie took a bath

Chubs the Elf was hanging out with his buddy Mr. Lion and clipping his nails

 Hanging in a stocking eating chocolate kisses with Mr. Lion

 Hanging out of a box of oatmeal and doing snow angles with Mr. Lion

Wearing Mom’s Ninja Hair and looking very much like a Reindeer in training 

 Driving a Tonka truck and loading Christmas bulbs he took off the tree

 In our house plant, hiding with Sprout from Green Giant.

In our Christmas Tree covered in clean underwear 

 

In the dryer, folded the clean blankets into a little bed for him and a few friends. 

 Putting a puzzle together with his friend Elmo

 Swimming with the Dolphins

 Sitting on the kitchen counter eating a Ritz cracker

 On a toilet paper tower in front of the Christmas Tree

 Eating chips and hiding in a Pringles Can Under the Tree!

Playing SHOE TRAIN with his friends

 Reading a book 

Playing cars 

Snuck to Granny’s house for Christmas and was ridding her chicken They found him rocking in the baby swing with a few friends, holding an ornament for baby Madilyn since this is her first Christmas.

Sewing himself a stocking on the sewing machine

Trying to cut down the pineapple with a plastic knife

Playing doctor with some of of my daughter LalaLoopsy dolls, one of them had a band-aid over her mouth.  My daughter thinks it cause she talked a lot :).

We found our Elf hiding in the advent calendar my 9 year old daughter made out of paper.

Our Elf was a volunteer fireman last night and was getting training from Fireman Sam and Batman. My 4 year old was sure excited to see him in his fire station today.Hanging out in our big “B” watching over baby Jesus… the kids put a candy cane in the manger with baby Jesus they thought he might like a treat :).

Today our Elf was on the couch with BOTH of our xbox remotes, and a half eaten bag of mint Oreos…. Someone had a fun night

The kids found our Elf  hanging out on the bathroom vanity doors, they said he was in “Jail” for the day 🙂He was putting up lights in the kitchen and looks like he got a little tangled up.

Smuckers sent us a wonderful package of goodies for the Holidays, I guess our Elf could not wait to jump in and enjoy  them.  He was snacking on a spoonful of Jif peanut butter this morning.

Look who dressed up like ElsaDoing acts o service and filling the manger with straw.

He was in the tree and wrote the kids a note to tell them to clean their rooms, and help Mom with the house.Day 18 ~ my 4 older kids are in LOVE with their new baby sister, Each morning they RUN down the stairs to find the Elf and then go grab their baby sister to show her were he is.  I find it absolutely adorable…. I love moments like this. Pretty sure she has no clue what that little red thing is, but she sure loves to look at him with her family and giggle with delight as they share making memories together. Today he was peeking out a a roll of paper towels in the kitchen.

Found him in the marshmallows

He brought the kids a gingerbread kit 

Our Elf took a nap up in the curtains.~Thanks Joyce for this ideaOut elf brought candy from Korea since he is able to travel the world ~ Thanks Kristy for this idea Buzz making sure everyone is safe ~ Thanks Amber for this ideaI guess he wants to get clean ~ Thanks Michele for this idea

Be Kind ~ Thanks Sarina for this idea

Just hanging around ~ Thanks Sherri for this idea

All tangled up ~ Thanks Amy for this idea

I think she heard me getting onto my daughter for her messy room! ~ Thanks Kelly for this ideaHe wants to share how nice… FREE Reindeer Poop ~ Thanks Vicki for this ideaHe made breakfast!~ Thanks Erin for this idea

We planted tick taks yesterday and they grew overnight! ~ Thanks Sherri for this idea

Tree lighting ceremony tonight, snowflake brought a new Santa hat & glow Sticks ~ Thanks Marty for this idea

Wrote a little note WAY UP HIGH ~ Thanks Phyllie for this idea

He made pancakes for Barbie…and our kids. ~ Thanks Jeanette for this idea

Bath crayons morning message on shower wall!! ~ Thanks Jennifer for this idea

Junior is so silly!! ~ Thanks Melissa for this idea

Look who got a marker ~ Thanks Ashley for this idea

Elves found the wrapping paper and are a little taller today ~ Thanks Sherri for this idea

Kids were shocked that he ate half the bowl lol  ~ Thanks Cindi for this idea

Hyder flew in from the North Pole~  Thanks Amy for this ideaThey built a mountain of cups ~ Thanks Brandi for this idea

Decorated the kitchen with bows and notes ~ Thanks Cindi for this ideaSilly Elf just the Joy sign into YO Ho HO and is wearing a pirate hat ~ Thanks Megan for this idea 

Tinsel roasting marshmallows over a Lincoln Log fire with cousin elf, Jingle and Emmett from the Lego Movie. ~ Thanks Miranda for this idea

Found a boat and are going fishing ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

Spider Man is not so sure Elfie is a good addition to the house ~Thanks Hollie for this ideaWhen looking at your tree something missing came to mind. Hidden in your house 12 candy canes for you to find. Love Snowflake ~ Thanks Kelly for this idea

Elf On Strike Start Helping and Behaving ~ Thanks Jennifer for this ideaAnyone want to play a little basket ball ~ Thanks Amy for this ideaPiney climbed mount Christmas tree and put a flag on the star! ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

Elf diet is NOT sugar free ~ Thanks Tami for this ideaWe had to POOP…. Thanks Nikkie for this idea

Gone Fishing ~ Thanks Kerri for this ideaBrought Christmas Books for the kids ~ Thanks Adrianne for this idea

Folded the laundry and made themselves beds with the towels what sweet little elves. ~ Thanks Jessica for this idea

Our cute little elves are super excited to make some cookies with the girls today ~ Thanks Colleen for this ideaLook who had a Milk and Cookie party while we were sleeping ~ Thanks Emma for this idea

Time to find those SILLY Elves…. Thanks Elizabeth for this idea

Tis the season of giving, Please collect 5 toys you no longer play with to donate to someone in need ~Thanks to Erin for this idea ( this is AWESOME)

Lets Play marshmallow tic tac toe ~ Thanks Danielle for this ideaSomeone has LONG beautiful lashes ~ Thanks Megan for this ideaFun gift idea for the kids to take to school ~ Thanks Michele for this idea 

TP snowman (how adorable) ~ Thanks Erin for this ideaOh No our EYES are always watching you ~ Thanks Erin for this idea

Left a little note written q-tips ~Thanks Meredith for this ideaAmerican Gothic elf….Trigg decided to have his portrait painted so he grabbed his “pitchfork”, glasses and old farmhouse!! ~ Thanks Alison for this idea Peter made us into elves! Thanks Sarah for this idea Childs lips were chapped, elf brought him some milk chocolate chapstick! ~ Thanks Stephanie for this ideaLeft a little note must of got stuck ~ Thanks Carrie for this idea

Playing SORRY with som friends ~ Thanks Jeannette for this idea 

Made  it SNOW in the house ~ Thanks Jessica for this idea

Tinsel brought the kids a piece of chocolate of HIM of course! ~ Thanks Brittaney for this idea

Snowflake made a mini gingerbread house and brought both girls their own ~ Thanks Kelly for this idea

Olaf instigated a snowball fight with our resident villains ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

A little birdie told me to BE GOOD ~ Thanks Mary for this ideaSitting on the ipad & reading, he also brought the kids new books ~ Thanks Kim for this idea

Ruby, the elf threw an ugly Christmas sweater party last night! Thanks Tabitha  for this idea

Wonder why the Elf did not move…. maybe the kiddos were on the Naughty list that day 🙁 ~ Thanks Julie for this ideaRudolf the red nosed …. family ~ Thanks Marty for this idea

Look who made a rocket and is going to the stars… Thanks Hollie for this idea
We were in the community parade this morning so the elves had a parade of their own! ~ Thanks Sherri for this ideaMy four year old wasn’t feeling well last night. I found these Elf on the Shelf band aids at target in the $ section:) ~ Thanks Megan for this idea

Do you want to build a snowman, powdered donuts for breakfast ~ Thanks Tabitha for this idea

She’s on her way some where with my shoes. ~ Thanks Corie for this idea

Sally did laundry for her friends! ~ Thanks Jamie for this idea

Who took the cookie for the cookie jar…. Thanks Emilie for this idea

Donuts for the whole family ~ Thanks Brandi for this idea

Albie the Elf bought a project for the kids to make ~ Thanks Starr for this idea Little morning pick me up Elfie style ~ Thanks Magdalena for this idea Elfie just hanging out in the bathroom! ~Thanks  Caroline for this ideaWe decorated our tree last night so the elves decided to decorate one to ~ Thanks Sherri for this ideaColoring a picture with a friend ~Thanks Kiley for this ideaThis is our elf laundry string. It snowed so he needed an extra pair of pants. In the note he thanked the kids for letting him join the family for the count down to Christmas then he reminds them he talks to Santa every night and to be good and try their best. ~ Thanks Cindi for the idea.

Gone Fishing ~ Thanks Michelle for this idea

Morning cup of Joe ~Thanks Sam for this idea

Thanks Krista for this idea

Our dog Bear does not like the attention Twinkle was getting.~ Thanks Mercedes for this idea

Dressed like Rudolf ~ Thanks to Amy for this idea

Minecraft Elf ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

“Peanut” was brushing and flossing ~ Thanks Colleen for this idea

Ready for his morning cup of coffee ~ Thanks Jessica for this idea

Zip Line Candy Cane style ~ Thanks to Loretta for this idea

Magically Delicious hiding in the pantry ~ Thanks Michelle for this idea

A yummy reminder to be good ~ Thanks to Cortney for this idea

Put your hands up ~ Thanks Mary for this idea

Twinkles and her reindeer made popcorn and a mess to boot ~ Thanks to Melanie for this idea

Being silly and hiding ~ Thanks Misty for this idea

Hanging out in a cool place. Playing in ice instead of snow. ~ Thanks Mandy for this idea

Supplies to make gingerbread houses ~ Thanks Tabitha for this idea

Helping Santa finish the “Big List” ~ Thanks to Hollie for this idea 

Sneaky made breakfast! ~ Thanks Danielle for this idea

Toys are not so sure Elfie is a good idea ~ Thanks Natalia for this idea

Look who was in his Hot Chocolate cup ~Thanks Alexandria for this idea

Time to make the donuts! Cheerios and Elf Donuts look a lot a like 🙂 ~ Thanks Shahera for this idea

 Elfie Selfie Photos with the kids ~ Thanks to Megan for this idea

Bob our Elf is getting his tan on after being away so long. Welcome back to South Florida Bob. ~ Thanks Sharon for this idea

Watch out this house is protected by toys ~ Thanks Chris for this idea

Elfie on top of the book tower ~ Thanks Julie for this idea

Used chocolate chips…wish I could post the video of my kids finding her this morning…. The reaction was priceless. ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

Having a meeting with the new elf over cookies, clementines and water ~ Thanks Sarah for this idea

Reminder to BE GOOD written in the spider man soap ~ Thanks to Shala for this idea

Elf is playing with Play Doh on the counter ~ Thanks to Stacy for this idea

Elf is taking a bubble/ balloon bath in the tub ~ Thanks to Kristy for this idea Snowflake the Elf wrote a note and brought a treat in his sack ~ Thanks to Marty for this ideaHe built a tower out of books by the Christmas Tree ~ Thanks Vicky for this idea He made himself a SNOW ANGEL right in the middle of the kitchen ~ Thanks Michelle for this ideaYoga class for Elves… Thanks to Lesley for this idea

You can see snow flake sitting in a swing of lights on the metal thing hanging on the wall. She wrapped our living room and kitchen with lights to tell us to hurry and decorate! ~ Thanks Kelly for this idea

Our elf, George, came on Thanksgiving night dressed like a turkey ~ Thanks Danielle for this idea

Riding the bike in the picture in the wall ~ Thanks Jen for this idea Our elf sparkles came today and brought his movie!  ~ Thanks Lynsie for this idea 

Do you want to build a snowman, breakfast treat ~ Thanks Marty for this idea

Elfie ate all the ice cream! ~ Thanks Lina for this idea

He’s going to help decorate the tree ~ Thanks Ryan for this idea

Going Fishing inside ~ Thanks to Joyce for this idea

Roasting Marshmallows over a candle making S’mores ~ Thanks Misty for this idea

These cookies are terrible, don’t leave these for Santa. ~ Thanks to Alison for this idea

She made a new friend and they are going for a ride with their new FRUIT cars lol ~ Thanks Alison for this idea

Made some hot chocolate and is enjoying it with a VERY LONG STRAW ~ Thanks Alison for this idea

Silly Lunch thanks to Elf, he is watching you ~ Thanks Marty for this idea

Did he really just draw on the back of babies head…oh no. ~ Thanks Danielle for this idea

Parachuting with a cup cake wrapper ~ Thanks to Mandy for this idea

Our elf showed up with a breakfast invitation at the neighbor’s house, so they all came over and ate cinnamon rolls with us! ~ Thanks Melissa for this idea

Silly elves toilet papered the tree and made it into Frosty The Snowman ~ Thanks Sherri for this idea

Putting a little Christmas magic into the milk and turning it green ~ Thanks Jennifer for this idea

Elf is a judge on “THE VOICE” ~ Thanks Alison for this ideaBreakfast “Elf Style” ~ Thanks Lisa for this ideaJust hanging around… found something sweet to drink ~ Thanks Misty for this ideaSomeone has a sweet tooth ~ Thanks Amy for this idea

Replaces their stocking with their underwear! ~ Thanks Shala for this idea

Making a bracelet on the Rainbow Loom ~ Thanks to Stefanie for this idea

Buttons had a picnic and brought my daughters new Lalaloopsy dolls. ~ Thanks  Rachelle for this idea

Subbing for one of the 3 Kings ~ Thanks Kristy for the idea

Pumpernickle, our elf, snow flaked our window! ~ Thanks Becky for this ideaTwinkle Star! The kids had picked up all their toys before bed and he got them all out. ~ Thanks Cindi for this idea

Made himself a swing out of a candy cane ~ Thanks to Elizabeth for this idea

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Elf were having a snowball fight ~Thanks to Sam for this idea

Minty Fresh in the bathroom ~ Thanks to Tabitha for this idea
Gingerbread invited some friends over for a game of Twister ~ Thanks Jennifer for this ideaJack wants to be top elf. He recruited the help of his Lego buddies and tied up poor Snowflake. G.I. Joe to the rescue! ~ Thanks Shannon for this idea

He found himself a toy that he really likes ~ Thanks to Amy for this idea

Used the Christmas dog to bring the kids Santa magnets. ~ Thanks Ashley for this idea

Snacks & video games!~ Thanks to Michelle for this idea

My oldest was very stressed by this…he wanted his brother to eat his yellow puffs! ~ Thanks Erin for this idea

Wrapped the photos on the wall to look like presents ~ Thanks Michelle for this idea 
Oh no, remember to play nice ~ Thanks Ashley for this ideaLook Up ~ Thanks Trista for this idea

WOW he had a busy night ~ Thanks to Lori for this idea

Elf is on Pooper Scooper Duty ! Thanks to Haley for this idea

Helping with the morning coffee ~ Thanks Megan for this idea

Playing with mmagnets~ Thanks Carrie for this ideaOur elf “belle” riding our 3 year old daughter kinsley’s stick horse. She said “I’m really not very happy with belle, because now I can’t play with my horse!!!” Ha ha ha ~ Thanks Nicole for this idea Baby Unicorn is about to get goosed by Mr. Elf  ~Thankd Makenzie for this ideaBook party with friends  ~ Thanks Carrie for this idea

31 thoughts on “Elf On the Shelf Ideas ~ Over 200 Easy Ideas for your Christmas Elf”

  1. Krissy Hofmeister Iverson

    This nightly post has saved me 3 time this year already! Thanks for the reminder!

  2. Sisha Arausa Lamprecht

    My sweet friend does the best Elf on the SHELF always stalking her page to see what her kids and their elf got into. If you wanna see more head on over to her page Dancing Frog Photography

  3. Michelle Lagstrom

    This one was of my own thinking… And tonight’s idea was to get the elf to make “foot prints” through the house in green paint…starting at my son’s bedroom door to the kitchen…. 🙂

  4. Tennille Thompson-Smith

    He had to move today. My 2 year old had to go to the er today and was so good and brave. Of all the days….thanks for the reminder!

  5. Sherri Coram Silcox

    Love it and I saw a few of my pictures as well! Thanks for sharing I had forgotten about sending in those pictures and surprised when I was scrolling through and saw them

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