Curious how to introduce a North Pole guest to your family? Details on how to register your Elf on the Shelf and a free Elf  Adoption Certificate printable. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf Certificate of Adoption

Only a few short days until the the turkey is lifted off our dinning room tables and Elf on the Shelf braces our home. Are you ready? Have you done this Christmas Tradition before?

This is our sixth year of Elf on the Shelf. I began this Christmas Family Tradition when my oldest daughter was 4 (but began with the blog when she was 5.)  If you have been with us a long time, you know every day in the month of November and December we give new Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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 the Shelf tutorial.  You also can sign up for all of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables here including downloading our Elf on the Shelf Certificate of Adoption.

How to Adopt Elf on the Shelf

First, you will need to pick up an official Elf on the Shelf.  This will be the job of the parent.

Once you acquire your elf. Decide when Elf will start coming. You could put out an Elf Door to welcome your elf on Thanksgiving evening or on December 1 (an Elf door is not necessary – he/she might just start showing up!) We have a number of ways to Say Hello to Elf – Arrival ideas for the first night!

Explain the elf rules. The number one rule is Elf on the Shelf cannot be touched. If he/she is touched, Elf looses his elf magic. We have a magic Elf on the Shelf gripper printable if Elf falls!

Elf on the She reports back to Santa who has been naughty or nice. Elf will show up in a new spot each day – typically Elf flies to the North Pole in the night and  is in a new spot in the morning. During this period of time, your home is under Elf Surveillance.

At Christmas Even night, Elf leaves. We let our kids hug Elf. Since Elf is heading back to the North Pole, he can loose some magic with a human hug since he doesn’t’ have a round-trip journey that night. Look at all of our ways Elf on the Shelf Says Good-Bye on the Last Night.

Elf Adoption Certificate

It’s important to create a name for your Elf on the Shelf. We offer some creative ways to name your family elf as well has a list of Fifty Elf on the Shelf Names.

Once your elf is named, of course you family need an Elf Adoption Certificate.  We have the perfect printable for you and it is approved by the the man himself, Santa Claus. It also has the official head workshop Elf stamp of approval too!

Our Elf Certificate of Adoption Reads:

This is to certify that (enter Elf name) has been formally adopted by (enter family name) on this date (enter date).

We think it’s kind of colorful and bright and cute to hang in your home.

Register Elf on the Shelf

After your Certificate of Adoption process with us is complete, you may want to officially Register Elf on the Shelf. Verify your Scout Elf as an official North Pole elf on the Elf on the Shelf Official Elf Registry page. This page is from the creators of The Elf on the Shelf.

During the Elf registration process, you will first choose your Elf outfit color. Red is the official Scout Elf on the Shelf color. Next you will choose what came with your elf. Keepsake boxes come with the official Scout Elf on the Shelf. After your selections, you can enter your Family Name, Scout Elf Name, and Scout Elf Adoption Date.

Upon entering this telling Elf information you will get your own Official Scout Elf Registry documents including a Personalized Adoption Certificate and a Personalized Letter From Santa. This completes the process to register Elf on the Shelf.

Register Elf on the Shelf Pets

Everyone loves their pets and that includes Elf. If you have pets, you can also officially register Elf on the Shelf Pets too. Right now, this adoption process includes the Arctic Fox, St. Bernard, and Reindeer Elf on the Shelf pets.

Elf Adoption Certificate Printables

Ready to adopt your elf? You an print our Elf on the Shelf Adoption Certificate too!

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Elf on the Shelf 101

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.

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“Help, I’ve been shrunk!” For this Elf on the Shelf idea, turn your North Pole Visitor into the World’s Smallest Elf On The Shelf. New original, creative, and funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Miniature Elf

We are back, so is the Elf on the 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 six years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

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World’s Smallest Elf On The Shelf

Do your kids love the World’s Smallest toys. My kids are huge fans from Lite Brite, Magic 8 Balls, Super Soakers, Lincoln Logs and more! Many of these toys are grown-ups most beloved toys, now new collectibles for the kids!

More of the world’s BIGGEST and most CLASSIC toys are back in their smallest sizes ever! Super Impulse is growing its World’s Smallest collection to include more iconic retro brands in tiny working versions. These toys are retro throwbacks for grownups and the perfect collectible for kids!

All of these make the most adorable stocking stuffers – so load up!

Well the World’s Smallest has released a new mini Elf on the Shelf Doll and we are in love. There are so many fun ideas you can do with this adorable miniature Elf doll. We have a few ideas including the printable expression “Help, I’ve been shrunk!” You can also run your elf through our popular Magic Shrinking Machine digital download. In goes a large Elf. Out comes a small Elf.

Small Elf Doll Supply List

Really, you likely have the supplies you need. You will need to pick up the Smallest Elf On The Shelf doll.

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• World’s Smallest The Elf Doll
• Optional: Help, I’ve Been Shrunk Printable or Magic Shrinking Machine Printable

Miniature Elf Printables

“Help, I’ve been shrunk!”

We have a few options for this miniature Elf on the Shelf idea. First, print our freebie – “Help, I’ve been shrunk!” Additionally, you can print our Magic Shrinking Machine. This has been used for chocolate chips, candy canes, and cookies but we also included a blank template which would be perfect for Elf. Insert your large Elf into the Magic Shrinking Machine one night, and then end up with The World’s Smallest The Elf on the Shelf the next day!

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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.

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

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Eight pages of Elf Printable Costumes. Adorable Elf on the Shelf Ideas to cover many of your Christmas Tradition. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf Printable Costumes

One of our popular set of printables is our Elf on the Shelf Costumes. We had fun partnering with The Elf Guru to create the Christmas Police and an Elf Spy. This year instead of a couple costumes, we wanted to come to you with the ultimate Elf Costume Bundle. We found adorable ideas that will excite your kids for multiple days and will make life easier on you!

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Elf on the Shelf Costume Ideas

The reason I love our newest costume kit is because it brings forth seven Elf on the Shelf ideas. If you are someone who does Scout Elf for 24 days, that covers almost a third of your days. So many cute ideas for your red elves from Ugly Christmas Sweaters to a pirate costume, and even Elf super hero idea!

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The Camping Elf Costume: One of my favorite ideas, four props to use for Elf go to camping. From a warm fire pit, a backpack, compass and flash light! Pose with some of your creative Barbie and doll props. Just add rocks to your fire pit!

Staging 3-D Tip: For the campfire (and the reindeer), I created a little perpendicular base by cutting a strip, cutting a tiny slit in the middle of it, cutting a tiny slit in the bottom of the reindeer and the fire cutouts, then fitting the slits together in a perpendicular way. This way I could stand them up and make them more 3D.

Christmas Accessories and Props Costume: Two days to get your elf photo booth ready for Christmas. Nine cute accessories to give your North Pole visitor some sparkly this holiday season. (See above, in the camping props, how we got our reindeer to stand!)

3-D Costume Tip: I found the double sided tape for the face masks to worked pretty well across the forehead of the hat.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Costume: Have an ugly Christmas Sweater? Elf does too. In fact, he/she has two! Everyone get your tacky Christmas sweater came on and celebrate the season. For this Ugly Sweater Costume, we used this My Life As Reversible Background for Use with Dolls, Classroom & Christmas. Adorable for Elf staging ideas. See more of where to buy and Ugly Christmas Sweater for Elf on the Shelf.

Christmas Tree Costume: Of course the Christmas tree looks beautiful in your home. But our red Elf has some competition: Who wore it better?

Elf Super Hero Costume: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Scout Elf here to save the day! Dress your red elves in two super hero costumes. Perfect for one, two or many North Pole elves.

Elf Pirate Costume: Sail the seven seas looking for some booty. Pirate’s booty. We have the cutest accessories to turn your Scout Elf on the Shelf into a pirate. Enjoy our map and hide 10 candy canes in the house! It makes not only for a cute Elf costume, but also make a fun activity/adventure for your kids.

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Costume Elf Props & Supplies

You will need to get these costumes into place.

• The Elf on the Shelf
• Elf Costume Printables and Props
• Craft supplies: scissors, tape, push pins, Velcro, etc.
• Optional: themed accessories – camping, super hero, Christmas, pirate, etc

We wanted to give you a quick glimpse into how to attach many of these costumes. There are three ways. Push pins, keep Elf up higher when using them. Velro. Simple, sticks well to the fabric and peels easy. Tape. My favorite, go-to craft supply solution.

I found the best way hands down to secure the paper to the felt fabric of the Elf was using those sticky Velcro squares (similar to these) sold at most Walmart locations and craft stores. The double sided tape didn’t hold very well and became fuzzy too fast wen attaching props to the fabric. The velcro was pretty sticky the entire time and held stronger, yet was easy to remove and did not shred the fabric upon removal. The squares come as 7/8″ – 1″ squares. I cut into 4 little squares to be smaller on the Elf clothes and hands.

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For many of these Costume Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Scout Elf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas 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!

Shop Elf Printable Costumes

Elf on the Shelf Tradition

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.

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.

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Looking for a funny Elf on the Shelf Idea? If you have a cute baby elf in your home, download this Punny Acute Elf Baby Printable. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Punny Acute Elf Baby Printable

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

It’s been almost three weeks since we have brought you new Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Every day in the month of November and December we bring you a new idea. We have been doing this for the past six years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. That is 100s of ideas.

Punny Acute Elf Baby Printable

We did it. We bought a cute Elf baby. In order to justify our purchase, I decided to make some Elf on the Shelf Printables for a Baby Elf. This is the first of three (currently) Elf Baby Printables. It’s a punny acute printable! Get it? This is perfect for a cute baby and a protractor measures an acute angle in math. This will especially be cute for older kids who get the pun for this funny Elf on the Shelf Idea.

Our Elf Baby came with a bottle, rattle and baby doll. I have a feeling the accessories might vary a little with each purchase as this product is found in the handmade section of Amazon.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed for this Idea

• The Elf on the Shelf
• Baby Doll or Baby Elf
• Acute Elf Baby Printable (see below)

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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.

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.

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