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Looking for cute, printable games that your Elf on the Shelf can play? These printable playing cards are a fun way to entertain the kids. Download tiny paying cards and enjoy games like Go Fish, War & more. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Who doesn’t love a good card game. Whether it’s a game of solitaire or a group game like go-fish, card games are fun… And with fun, comes the release of endorphins… And with something tiny and cute, comes laughter and memories.

Download this miniature playing cards and have a great time with them this holiday season.

How can I print my own playing cards at home?

In order to print your own printable deck of cards at home, you need a deck of cards template PDF. Make sure you have supplies including a printer, printer ink and printer paper. Printing on cardstock will give you strong and sturdy cards and a laminator will give you a glossy finish.

Follow along for instructions of printing a deck of cards and using with or without a Scout Elf on the Shelf.

Elf on the Shelf Playing Cards

Ready to bring a little bit of Christmas cheer to your house? How about a fun activity for your child and their Elf on the Shelf doll.

It’s incredibly easy to download and print your playing cards PDF. Grab a few supplies and follow these directions fo rhow to get your set of miniature playing  cards.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Deck of Playing Cards Printable PDF (see below)
• Printer
• Printer Ink
• Cardstock or Printer Paper
• Scissors
• Glue Stick

Instructions

First you need your deck of cards downloadable templates. This will give you a standard deck or quantity of 52 playing card and the back of the cards. Includes hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs. In addition to the cards Ace all the way to King, you will get 2 jokers and 2 Elf shoes.  You can put these aside these mini card additions if they do not fit your game.

Print your printable playing cards. For the best quality, this is best printed on cardstock and maybe sent to your local copy center.

Cut each card out as well as the back of the card. Using a glue stick, glue the back and front together. The final dimensions for each card will be approximately 0.9 inches wide x 1.3 inches tall.

Tip: For a smooth finish, consider laminating your cards before you cut them.

Also check out our mini board game printables for your Elf doll!

Can these be used without an Elf on the Shelf?

Yes, these printable deck of mini playing cards is versatile and can be played without a Christmas Elf.

Have fun playing cards games with your child. Go Fish, War and more. Take a look at other card game ideas and some of the best games in our family game night bucket list set.

This mini card deck can also be played for some of the oldest games. Allow the adults to play Texas Hold ’em, Poker, Black Jack and more.

How to Get Printable Playing Cards

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Chutes & Ladders, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more! You can find this miniature game set in the Frugal Coupon Living shop. It’s seasonal content, so you don’t see it there, it’s because it isn’t “tis the season” – wink wink.

However, we wouldn’t leave you without a freebie!

Free Printable Playing Card Sheets PDF

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! However this game set is not found in our free printable library. Sign up for our daily Elf on the Shelf ideas emails and get this freebie in your inbox. In addition to your printable cards, see these other fun games included.

The free Elf on the Shelf game printable set includes…

• Mini deck of cards template
• Miniature coloring pages
• Mini Tic-Tac-Toe games
• Mini Battleship board game
• Mini Dot Game Grid
• Mini Bingo Bards
• Mini Christmas Maze

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Print a Deck of Playing Cards Terms

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Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

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.

More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
• Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
• Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
• DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
• Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
• Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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Last Updated on December 8, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living