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Elf on the Shelf Letters

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Six amazing Elf on the Shelf letters. Three Elf on the Shelf arrival letters to choose from and three blank Elf on the Shelf letters from one or multiple elves. Frugal Coupon Living has new creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Are you ready to welcome back Elf on the Shelf?! The best way to get started with this fun Christmas tradition or to welcome back Elf on the Shelf is with a letter. Since Elf on a Shelf cannot talk, having an elf note allows you to express a message without voice to the kiddos.

When Does Elf Return?

Elf on the Shelf typically returns Thanksgiving or December 1st. However, Elf can return anytime during the holiday season – from, as early as, November 1 to right before Christmas Eve. Each family will have a different arrival date as sometimes the line for exiting North Pole customs can be quite long. If you are looking for a fun way to welcome the Elf, there are so many first night Elf on the Shelf ideas.

Does Elf on the Shelf come with a letter?

The Original Scout Elf on the Shelf doll only comes with a book. When you purchase Scout Elf on the Shelf kit , it does not come with a letter. Letters are great for elves, however, because they give voice to a message and as we know elves cannot talk. With an Elf letter you can tell a child many things. The first time to send an Elf on a Shelf letter is when your elf arrives.

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Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letters

There are many creative ideas for an Elf on the Shelf arrival. If the first Elf on the Shelf arrival idea is great, typically you can spend a few days getting away with the one minute easy Elf on the Shelf idea.

Elf Arrival Ideas

Whatever your first night Elf on the Shelf idea, we created three Elf on the Shelf Welcome Letter printables for you to use when the elf arrives.

Elf on the Shelf Letter from Santa

Elf on the Shelf Letter from Santa

Elf on the Shelf return letter from the office of Santa.

I’m back! It’s Christmas time and I am so excited to be here. Santa and I have been watching from the North Pole but now he has given me permission to visit you. I will be here each and every day until Christmas Eve, when I return to my home with Santa on his sleigh. I want to remind you to be good, follow directions, and be a helper to others. Christmas is the best time to spread Christmas Cheer!

Elf on the Shelf Hello Letter

Arrival Elf on the Shelf Letter Hello

This Elf on the Shelf introduction letter is a hello message for arrival.

Hello – I am back! I am so excited to be out of the cold North Pole. As you know, I will be staying with you until Christmas Eve. Santa has sent me to be his eyes and ears and I love reporting back to Santa that you’ve been nice. There are many ways to be good, a few of my favorites include listening to adults, helping with chores, eating your veggies, and doing good deeds. A few ways to spread Christmas cheer are giving compliments or offering hugs – my personal favorite. I will be watching! XO The Elf

Elf on the Shelf Letter About Jesus

Elf on the Shelf Letter About Jesus

Elf reminds your child about the reason for the season of CHRIST-mas!

I am so happy to be back! Christmas is exciting and I promise to be fun, but let’s not forget the reason for the season – the birth of Jesus! As you know, Santa has placed me with your family to report all the wonderful things I see in your family. You can talk to me and I can share your secrets with Santa. Remember, however, I cannot talk back to you. Merry CHRIST-mas!

Elf on the Shelf Blank Letter

In addition to arrival letters, using Elf on the Shelf blank letter templates, you can write messages throughout the season.  This allows you to pass messages from you the Elf to your child. It also encourages existing good behavior or can correct poor behavior.

These blank letters have three headings: Note from the Elf, Note from the Elves, and Christmas Cheer! The generic templates allow you to have a personalized Elf on the Shelf Letter.

What do you write in an elf on the shelf letter?

What do you write in an elf on the shelf letter?

There are many message you can give in an Elf on a Shelf letter. Blank Elf on the Shelf letters allow you to personalize messages to your child’s behavior, day, activities, plans, etc.

elf on the shelf birthday letter template printable

Examples of what to write in a letter from Elf:

  • Correct poor behavior

  • Ask your child to clean up their room

  • Encourage good behavior

  • Wish a Happy birthday

  • Tell about an exciting family activity your child doesn’t know about yet

  • Tell a funny joke

  • Wish a Merry Christmas

  • Find the  _____ (Candy Canes, Hershey kisses, or ornaments) Elf game

Below you can write a message from the Elf using Elf Letter Header templates. With each of the Elf letterhead, you can write your own personalized Elf on the Shelf note.

Multiple Elves A Note from the Elves Letter

Letter from Elf on the Shelf Elves

A Note from the Elf

Elf on the Shelf Header Letter

Christmas Cheer! Letter Header

Elf on the Shelf letterhead

Elf on the Shelf Letter Template Download

Let’s get in the Christmas spirit! Are you ready to have all six Elf on the Shelf Letter Templates in your hands. Kids will love these three Elf on the Shelf Welcome back letter printable and three blank letters for their Elf doll.

Elf on the Shelf Letter Template Download

In addition to the printable arrival letters, the 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! Everything you need to create quick and easy Elf ideas.

In addition to the elf returns letter, there also is a farewell or good bye letter to use when your family Elf retires.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

The easiest Elf seasons are the ones where you are prepared. Download your Elf on the Shelf Calendar. Print all your Elf digital downloads. By taking a few extra minutes to gather Elf printables, you can create easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily for the entire season.

At Frugal Coupon Living, we have created almost 60 new ideas every season for over seven years. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. This list is updated regularly during the Christmas season.

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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. There are naughty, nice, and mischief Elf ideas.

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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!

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20 Spy Party Ideas for the Best Birthday Ever

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Throwing a spy-themed birthday party is easy with these 20+ cool spy birthday party ideas. From code names to hidden clues, these secret agent spy party ideas are top secret clues are are willing to share!

Spy Birthday Party Ideas

If you’re looking for an exciting theme party idea that’s not overdone, look no further than a Spy Party! This party theme is great for boys and girls; everyone will have a blast. Plus, it’s so much fun to plan, set up, and execute, which you can’t always say about planning kids’ parties. Provide secret agent training with spy gear and gadgets, create an obstacle course where kids can practice being stealthy, and theme your foods after popular spy props! These spy party ideas will make sure your agent-in-training has an awesome time.

You’ll even feel like a secret agent yourself as you learn to create coded messages and training exercises for your little undercover agents.

Spy Party Cake and Food Ideas

Detective Party Cake

This detective party cake would work famously for a spy party! The bottom layer is covered in fingerprints, while the top layer is circled with fondant police tape that reads “Do not cross.” The cake topper is a spyglass with the child’s birthday number on it. You’ll also find loads of other creative ideas here, like the confidential cookies, the mugshot photo booth, and the mustache chocolate lollipops. | Hostess with the Mostess

top secret cake

Where to begin with this party? The briefcase cake is amazingly detailed with file folders, a magnifying glass, handcuffs, and a top-secret mission sheet. The donut wall is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. | Fern & Maple Style

Bomb Cake

Call in the bomb squad! This cake is ready to explode with flavor. This cute bomb-themed cake is perfect for a spy party or police party. We also like the balloon bomb drops that must be disabled (aka popped) to find the clues to the mission. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Donut Bombs Spy Party Food

These donut bombs are easy to pull together using store-bought chocolate donuts and pieces of red licorice. | Redfly Creations

Detective Dogs Party Food for Spy Party

Detective dogs are an easy choice for a main dish for the party. It’s okay to offer just mini buns and hot dogs, but you can jazz it up by providing chili, relish, and other hot dog toppings as well. Perhaps you could call them spy sausages! | Stay at Home Territory

Pop Secret Popcorn Spy Party Food

Every spy needs some “pop secret” snacks. Popcorn is a great choice (and affordable!), especially if you’re showing a movie. The meatball bombs go nicely with the theme as well. | The Nerd’s Wife

Spy Party Drink Idea

Attach these secret decoder messages to the bottoms of everyone’s drink. You’ll need a red drink and clear cups to see the messages and get everyone in on the spy activities. | The TipToe Fairy

Truth Serum Pills Party Food Spy Party

Nothing here is top secret. Try some truth serum pills if the suspect won’t fess up. Okay, they’re just Hot Tamales candies, but they do look like they could be the real thing! | Flavor Palate

Spy Party Invitations, Decorations, and Favors

Spy Party Invitations

Invite fellow secret agents to the festivities with one of these spy party invitations that look like the information for a top-secret mission. Personalize each envelope with their agent names. The kids can even make up their own secret agent names to add to the fun! | One Creative Mommy

A true secret agent might write out your invitations! Handmade invitations are becoming rare, but they’re so cute. This one is especially fun since it contains a secret message. Use the key to break the code to get the party details. You can even include the secret password to get through the front door the day of the celebration. | Confidence Meets Parenting

How cool is this dynamite stick piñata? You can make a similar one with paper towel tubes, pretend fuse wires, and black tape. The top-secret mission favor bags are also intriguing! | Kara’s Party Ideas

spy party favor DIY mission kit

Put together a mission impossible kit for your party guests to pick up before or after the party, depending on if they need them to carry out the party mission. These bags are filled with invisible ink markers, fingerprint tattoos, fake passport ID cards, play money, disguise glasses and mustaches, and more. Basically, it has everything a spy needs to go incognito! | Fern and Maple Style

Test Tube Candy party Favor

These evidence tubes of candy are terrific party favors. You can never have too much candy, after all. | Lemon Pippin

Spy Party Party Favor Magnifying glass dollar store

Keep it super simple with a printable pack of clues and a magnifying glass for each guest. You can find these often at the Dollar Store or Dollar Tree or other stores in the cheap toy aisles for around $1. In addition to party favors, use them as a prize for breaking a code. | Stress-Free Baby

Spy Glasses

Caution, make sure you don’t get seen! Instead of costumes for each party guest, invest in black spy sunglasses and a fake mustache. Every guest will need a good disguise during a secret mission to remain a secret agent.

Spy Party Games and Activities

Truth or Dare Spy party game

Interrogation is the name of the game when it comes to the top spies. Let the kids practice their interrogation skills with a fun game of Truth or Dare. The Nerf shooting range is another fantastic idea that boys and girls alike will enjoy. | Fern and Maple Style

black balloons

Have a bunch of black balloons and fill each balloon with a paper mission. Your agents will have to pop the balloon for the next clue and accept each mission.

Spy Party Obstacle Course

Spies must be agile, able to squeeze out of the tightest situations. A spy obstacle course will help you find out who’s really up to the challenge. For target practice, you could even include nerf guns party ideas in this outdoor course. | One Creative Mommy

DIY Spy Decoder

Make some DIY secret decoder messages using markers and a piece of plastic covered with a red marker. The red color is essential to decoding the plastic and works just like an invisible ink pen! You could also use red transparent film or candy wrappers, as well, to discover your top secret mission. | Pink Stripey Socks

Laser obstacle Course spy party

Just like a real James Bond, will you know what to do if you’re ever in a room where lasers detectors are coming from every direction? Train and test your skills in the secret agent labyrinth of yarn laser beams. All you need is lots of red yarn (or ribbon) and somewhere to string it up into an obstacle course. | Willowday

Spy Party Free Download

For your secret agent party, make sure you have a secret agent training manual. This spy party games free digital download is a must for agents. Print one for every party guest.

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This spy kit printable comes with

  • Secret Agent ID Card Badge
  • Code Name Identifier
  • Shoe Print Expert
  • Find the Suspects
  • Fingerprint Investigation
  • Secret Code Clues

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The best way to celebrate your spy’s birthday is with a party full of espionage, intrigue, and mystery. With these 20 ideas, you’ll have no trouble creating the ultimate spy-themed bash for your agent-in-training. 

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