Archives for November 11, 2020

Themed Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Boxes. Grab pizza, cardboard, tissue and cereal boxes for all of these easy Elf on a Shelf ideas for the family. New creative, funny, and original Elf on a Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Boxes

We are back, so is the Elf on a Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years.

This year we are trying something different. We will come back to you daily with new ideas, but we first wanted to set you up with the possibility of having Elf on a Shelf Themed Ideas. This can include doing a New Elf Idea every day in the season, but keeping the same props, like popcorn, marshmallows, candy canes, etc.

Elf on the Shelf Themed Ideas

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Pets
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Marshmallows
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Candy Canes
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toilet Paper
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Popcorn

You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on a Shelf tutorial.  Don’t forget, you can also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf Supplies

Today I want to share with you Elf on a Shelf Ideas with Boxes. Cereal Boxes, shipping boxes, free Elf printables boxes and more.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on a Shelf
• Boxes
• Misc Items

Elf on the Shelf Box Ideas

Turn a cardboard box into an Elf on the Shelf Magic Shrinking Machine. This one comes with an elf printable download.  Use candy canes, cookies, chocolate chips and more.

Make a mess of wrapping paper and cardboard boxes, it looks like Christmas Morning for Elf on the Shelf!

Another idea is for Elf on the Shelf to place Christmas Gift Boxes Under the Tree.

This is a funny Elf idea the kids will love. Have Elf on a Shelf in a Cereal Box. Snap, Crackle Pop!

Elf can be in a sticky situation too. Perhaps you find Elf on the Shelf in a box as a Christmas Present.

Have you wanted to make an elf house? Use a cardboard box to make an Upcycled Elf on the Shelf House for his arrival (from See Jane Blog.) As seen in our Elf on the Shelf Tree House Idea.

This s a fun and easy elf idea. Make an Elf on the Shelf Cardboard Tower.

One idea is Elf on the Shelf can return with the USPS, FedEx and UPS boxes.

This is a cute idea for an Elf on the Shelf return. Have Elf on the Shelf Return in a Cardboard Box of Balloons.

Use a Box to make an Elf on a Shelf Kissing Booth or download a free Elf on the Shelf Kissing Booth printable here.

Use an upcycled box to make a Kleenex Box Elf on the Shelf Sled.

Elf needs a nap. Create this quick and easy Elf on the Shelf Kleenex box bed (from Pretty Providence.) Will take one minute!

This is a great idea to try if you order pizza as a family. Your kids will love this Elf on a Shelf pizza box party scene!

Use a cardbox box to create an Elf on the Shelf Midcraft Box Head (from Enza’s Bargains.) Minecraft Costume printable found here.

Use an old cereal to box to make a fun wrestling ring for Elf on the Shelf.

Get crafty and create a cardboard box Elf on the Shelf Bathroom equip with toilet paper and a toilet (from A Little Bit Funky.)

Elf on the Shelf Printables

We love making being part of the Elf moving committee easier with Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf Store

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Elf Free Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

Funny Elf on the Shelf Antics

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Sign up for the Elf on the Shelf 5-Day Email Series.


Also access our Free Frugal Coupon Living Printables to help you find joy through embracing the chaos of motherhood more easily!



Stay in the know with daily deals, recipes, crafts, life hacks and seasonal content on Frugal Coupon Living. Receive this and more in your inbox.