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Elf Work Zone Construction Elf on the Shelf Costume

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November 15, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Elves at Work! Download this digital Elf Work Zone Construction Elf on the Shelf Safety Vest and Construction Props printables. Pair with building blocks, LEGOs and construction toys. Daily funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf Work Zone Construction Elf on the Shelf

Elf Work Zone Elf on the Shelf Construction Costume & Props Printables

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 seven years. 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 shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Construction Work Zone

How cute is this Elf on the Shelf Idea? Create an Elf on the Shelf Work Zone. Build an Elf on the Shelf House, use LEGOs or building blocks or add construction toys for this cute Construction Elf Idea.

Elf on the Shelf Construction Zone with Construction Printables

Construction Elf on the Shelf Supplies

Download and print he Elf Work Zone printables and then add these props and supplies to cute this Elf on a Shelf Idea.

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Elf Construction Printables
  • Craft Supplies: double sided tape, scissors, printer, card stock
  • Optional: LEGOs, Building Blocks or Construction Toys
  • Optional: Crushed OREOs for dirt


Construction Elf on the Shelf Costume Printable

First, our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Chutes & Ladders board, Jokes for Elf , Mini Elf Letters and more.

Pick up the Elf Construction Outfit and Elf Work Zone accessories including work vest, construction cones & Elf zone sign.

Elf on the Shelf Construction Zone - Scout Elves at Play Construction Printables

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Free Elf Printables

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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.


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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

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Elf on the Shelf Retirement Letter – Your Elf Exit Strategy

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November 14, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Is your Elf on the Shelf at the finish line? Ready to hang the red hat? Download this Elf on the Shelf Retirement Letter as the moving Elf committee exit strategy. Plus, new creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily to help you finish your last season.

Good-Bye Elf on the Shelf Letter of Retirement Printable

Let’s take a minute and chat. Are you sitting down. Perhaps with a nice beverage beside you? Take a sip and let me tell you about how you can get out of your Elf moving responsibilities.

It’s been a long road. I mean since the first day your Elf arrived, you were already wondering when was going to be the last day you moved your elf – right?

What age should you stop the Elf on the Shelf? Honestly, Elf on the Shelf can be used with preschoolers and with older kids. Elf tends to end around preteen years. I have been doing Elf on the Shelf for eleven years in our home. Over seven years on the blog and I often get asked, what do you do when your child is done with Elf on a Shelf? Well, though I haven’t come to that problem in our home, but I have come to a solution. The Elf on the Shelf exit strategy is…

Elf Retirement Letter Printable

ELF ON THE SHELF RETIREMENT LETTER

Elf Retirement Letter When You are Done with Elf on the Shelf

Once you are ready to stop the Christmas tradition, gently let your son or daughter know your Elf has to move on. This Elf on the Shelf Letter kindly shares with your child what a great job they have been doing. They are giving a congratulations being assigned to the nice list and no longer need a Scout Elf visiting their home. In fact, there are new families who are struggling that need a visit from their family elf.

This good-bye Elf on the Shelf letter ( passing you the tissues) retires Elf form your families scout elf responsibilities. The letter has a male and female version (so you can choose the most fitting Elf letter for your home.)

Use this letter at the end of the Elf season, perhaps close to New Year’s Eve when your Elf returns to the North Pole.

Take a look at these Good-bye Elf on the Shelf Ideas. You can pair these Last Night of Elf on the Shelf Ideas with this Good-bye printable Retirement Letter.

Good-bye Elf on the Shelf Ideas for the Last Night

Elf Retirement Letter Printable

If your Elf on the Shelf is at the Finish Line you want to download this Good-bye Elf Letter. We have an elf retirement letter for a boy elf and for a girl elf (pick the one that fits your family.)

Goodbye Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tradition with Printable Retirement Letter

This sweet good-bye note, reminds your child of the reason of the season. It tell them to hold on to the fruits of the Spirit to remain off the naughty list. Your Elf doll will move on to another family while your child remains on the nice list.

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

Elf Retirement Letter Printable

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Start A New Christmas Tradition

It’s okay to move on from Elf. Even if your child still believes in the magic of the season, there are other ways to create Family Traditions for Christmas in your home.

Family Christmas Traditions

Take a look at these 25+ Christmas Traditions to Start Now (Pin to Pinterest). Some of my favorites are un-wrapping a Christmas book to read each day in December. No need to buy new books, just use some of those you have or borrow from the library. I also love the tree skirt hand print craft. You have to see it for yourself!

Advent Calendars

It is absolutely alright to go back to the reason for the season. The Birth of Christ. Take a look at these 25 Homemade Advent Calendars. (Pin to Pinterest) You can have the tradition of making a new Christmas Advent Calendar every year! See our Non-Candy Advent Calendar Filler Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Postcards

If you child still believes in the magic of Christmas, they can still get mail from their Elf on the Shelf. These Elf Postcards (Pin to Pinterest) can be sent for the first day of school, or when Elf travels. Have your elf send a Elf on the Shelf Postcard from the Beach or from the North Pole.

My goal is to make the End to Elf on the Shelf, saying good-bye, hello, or looking for ideas, easy for you!

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The Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Finish the last season with the BEST Elf on a Shelf ideas. Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Want o see every idea we have ever made. I have been doing Elf on the Shelf for over 10 years. See Frugal Coupon Livin’gs Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Printable Christmas Gift Exchange Game

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November 14, 2020 by Kecia Hambrick Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Put a spin on traditional gift-giving with this printable Christmas Gift Exchange Game! It’s more fun than simply wrapping up a gift and sticking someone’s name on it. With this game, you won’t know whose gift (or what’s inside it) that you could possibly end up with!

Christmas Gift Exchange Game

Christmas Gift Exchange Printable PDF - Christmas White Elephant Game Directions

This game is fun for giving gifts where the group of people are similar in age. Like with a sports team, boy/girl scouts, or during a classroom party. That way, everyone will be gifting items that all participants can enjoy.

Fun Christmas Gift Fact

Speaking of gift-giving, do you know why we give our family members and friends gifts at Christmas in the first place? According to Why Christmas?, gift-giving has become a holiday tradition because the Wise men brought gifts to Jesus at birth. He received gold, frankincense, and myrrh when He was born.

Though we give and receive very different presents today, it’s all because we want to remember that Jesus is the reason for the season…and that he was given gifts too.

Getting Ready for Christmas Gift Giving

To get started with this Christmas gift exchange game, everyone should agree on a date for the event. Make it a total evening of fun and laughs with finger foods and desserts, or go all out with a potluck dinner. Gifts are best given after a full belly!

You will also need a spending limit on the gifts you plan to exchange. You wouldn’t want to bring a $10 gift and go home with an item valued at $50! Setting a budget makes the game fair for everyone. Most people will probably be okay with a $25 budget.

Items you could give for this Christmas gift exchange include:

  • Comfy items (Blanket, slippers, cozy socks)
  • A basket full of treats
  • Gift cards to specific stores or restaurants
  • Cute coffee mug that would be meaningful to anyone playing

How to Play the Christmas Gift Exchange Game | Better than a Secret Santa

Playing the Christmas Gift Exchange Game

When it’s time to exchange your gifts, the real fun begins! Print the cards on cardstock paper so they will withstand the entire game – and for future years of use, if everyone enjoys playing.

Put the cards in a stack on a table and let everyone gather around with their gift in their hands. Take turns drawing cards and following the directions.

Example directions on the printable cards for this game include:

  • Swap gifts with the person to your left
  • Swap gifts with the tallest person in the room
  • Swap gifts with the oldest person playing
  • Swap gifts with the person whose birthday is next
  • Swap gifts with someone wearing a sweater

The more cards you turn over and follow, the more the gifts will get scrambled up around the room. Once everyone has drawn a card (or 2 cards, 3 cards….however long you want the gift exchange game to last), it’s time to OPEN the gifts!

This game is so fun, it’s easy for it to become one of your yearly Christmas traditions!

Christmas Gift Exchange Game Printable PDF

Christmas Gift Exchange Game Printable

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Christmas Gift Exchange Ideas.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

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Elf on the Shelf Chutes & Ladders Board

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November 12, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

We added to the popular Elf on the Shelf Twister Board. Print this Elf on the Shelf Chutes & Ladders Board, an interactive Sledding & Climbing Family Game with spinner and game pieces. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf Sledding & Climbing Game Board Printable

Elf on the Shelf Chutes & Ladders Game Board

Elf on the Shelf Sledding and Climbing Chutes and Ladders Game Board Printable

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

Elf on the Shelf Sledding and Climbing Game Board

Our Elf on the Shelf Twister Board Printable was so popular, we had to add a new game board. Elf Sledding and Climbing aka Elf on the Shelf Chutes and Ladders.

Elf on the Shelf Sledding & Climbing Chutes & Ladders Board

This Elf game board is very interactive and your kids can play the game. Just slide the board away from your Elf doll to play.

Elf Chutes and Ladders Board Printable

Elf on the Shelf Game Supplies

The Elf game board comes with all the supplies you need including game pieces, a spinner and game pieces. Alternatively, you can use your own plastic game makers and a dice if you wish.

  • The Elf on the Shelf
  • Elf Sledding & Climbing Game Board with spinner and game markers
  • Optional: Game markers (we used some from a Sorry Game Board)
  • Optional: Dice

Elf Chutes & Ladders Directions

  1. Each child can choose a different playing piece.
  2. Spin the spinner (or roll the dice to see who goes first.) The largest number goes first followed by the person to the left of the first player.
  3. Take turns spinner the spinner. Go the number of spaces as the spinner shoes.
  4. If you hit the bottom of a ladder, climb to the top. If you hit the top of a slide, slide down to the bottom.
  5. The first player to square 100 wins. You can roll a number larger than your last number of squares to win. For example if you are on square 96 and spin the number 5, you can go to square 100 to win.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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

Also pick up this includes our Elf Sledding & Climbing Board.  This Elf game board comes with character game pieces and optional spinners.  One spinner is blank so you can create your own DIY spinner craft with a Brads fastener.

Elf Sledding and Climbing Game Board

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Free Elf 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!

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1.) Enter your email address here.

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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 Ideas with Games

Also don’t forget our Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games. This includes Elf on the Shelf Ideas you can do or Elf on the Shelf Games you can play including apps and on the computer.

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.


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

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

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12 Miniature Elf on the Shelf Letters

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November 7, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Looking for lazy Elf on the Shelf Ideas? These Miniature Elf on the Shelf Letters cover 12 days of activity. All you have to do is place Elf out with a letter. They are silly, engaging and will make your child laugh. Voilà. Done. New easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Miniature Elf on the Shelf Letters

12 Days of Elf on the Shelf Miniature Letters Printables

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

Today we are providing Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Lazy Moms. Own it, when it comes to Elf all you want to be is Lazy – We have you covered for almost two weeks. Let’s go!

Miniature Elf on the Shelf Letters Printable

12 Mini Elf Letters Printables Instant Download

Elf on the Shelf Letters Printables

With this Elf on the Shelf printable bundle, we have 12 Elf on a Shelf Letters. This gives you 12 great days of ideas. Here are a few easy Elf examples.

Mini Elf on the Shelf Message Letter about Santa

Dear Family, Santa ate too many Frosted Flakes for breakfast and I had to help make him a new belt before I returned back to you. I replaced the Frosted Flakes with snowflakes. I think his belt will fit now. XO

Dear Family, Don’t eat the Christmas decorations. My mom told me that I Hate some when I was young and got Tinselitis. XO

Dear Family, Last night when I went to the North Pole, the northern lights were very bright. I saw green, pink, blue, and violet. I wish I could show you. Make sure you look them up online. XO

Dear Family, Good morning. I am extra tired today. There was a long line at elf customs. There are so many elves visiting elf headquarters.  Be really quiet so I can rest. XO

Dear Family, what is your favorite thing about Christmas? Please share with me. I love the lights of the tree at night. XO

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf
  • 12 Mini Elf on the Shelf Messages Printable Letters
  • Misc Items: Card stock, scissors, etc.


Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Not only does this include our 12 Mini Elf Letters, you can also shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Mini Elf on the Shelf Letters for 12 Nights of Ideas

This Elf Message Set will cover you for almost two weeks.

Shop Miniature Elf Letters Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf on the Shelf 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!

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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.

I print all of my printables at Staples Copy Center. You can read more about How to Upload Elf n the Shelf Printables to Staples.

Mini Elf on the Shelf

Have you seen our World’s Smallest Elf on the Shelf? Scout Elf company released him last year and it is very cute and can come with a lot of cleaver ideas. It’s a fun way to introduce a Second Elf on the Shelf to the home.

The year the Elf on the Shelf mini was released, they sold out pretty quickly. If you want one, I suggest you pick it up now.


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!

Elf on the Shelf Explained

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

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

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Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Ideas

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November 1, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 3 Comments

2020 hasn’t given us many gifts. As an act of celebrating the end of 2002, we have your free gift. Download and print these 2020 Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Ideas & digital prints. Get Elf on the Shelf Face Masks, Pandemic Six Feet Apart Caution Sign & Quarantine Letter Board Signs. New Elf on the Shelf Ideas  for 2020.

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Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Ideas

If 2020 gifted us anything, it was brand new Pandemic Elf on the Shelf Ideas. From Elf on the Shelf Quarantine, Elf on the Shelf Face Masks, Elf on the Shelf Tiger King, Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Letters – we have it all, get ready!

As a reminder, this is our 7 year sharing Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Look for new and funny elf ideas, every day in the months of November and December. Want to look at previous Elf on a 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.  Find some of the most amazing Elf on the Shelf printables by shopping our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Face Mask

If you are looking for the best Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Outfit, you need a printable Elf on the Shelf Face Mask.

Printable Elf on the Shelf Face Mask | Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Ideas for 2020

Download these printable Elf masks and add them to your Scout Elf. You can keep them on the entire season. Another 2020 Elf idea is to keep the Elf Face Mask on for the first two of your Elf’s arrival. Using double sided tape, attach them to your Elf doll.

Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Letters

Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Free Pandemic Elf Printables including Face Mask

We won’t leave you hanging. In addition to your Scout Elf Face Mask, makes sure you download these Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Letter Boards.

Elf on the Shelf Face Mask Hammock with Free Printable Letter Boards and Mask

Includes adorable Elf Quarantine Quotes including…

Wash Your Hands

Life of a Virtual Party!

Stay 6 Feet Apart

and for the last day….

Congratulations, you survived 2020. See you next year!

Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Printables for 2020 + Elf on the Shelf Face Mask

You can see more Last Day Elf on the Shelf Departure Ideas for Christmas Eve.

Stay 6 Feet Apart Elf on the Shelf Pandemic Ideas during Quarantine
We also added a “Stay 6 Feet Apart” yellow caution Elf sign. How cute (and easy) is this Elf on the Shelf Pandemic Idea with the six feet of measuring tape?

Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Box

One of the newest 2020 Elf Ideas is the Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Box.  Your North Pole Visitor can arrive in an Elf on a Shelf Quarantine Box. Elf can sit in the box for 2 weeks following CDC social distancing guidelines.

2020 Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Box & Pandemic Elf Ideas and Printables

Find the cutest Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Boxes on Etsy. This one from Theba Handmade is quite cute. If you plan to purchase an Elf On the Shelf Quarantine Box, grab one soon! In most cases, it looks like the quarantine box does not include an Elf doll but some do require some shipping time , so order it now.

Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Jar

Want to make your own? Using a mason jar, create a 2020 Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Jar. This is simple to do. Put your Elf doll in a mason jar.

DIY Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Jar with Countdown | Elf on the Shelf In a Mason Jar

We made our own Mason Jar Elf on the Shelf Quarantine House. We added a little sign “Elf Isolation House” and a countdown to when Elf could get out.Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Jar - Digital Download Vinyl for Mason Jar

If you want to step up your Elf on the Shelf Isolation House, you can add this DIY Elf Quarantine Jar vinyl too with 14 day count down on the back.

Elf on the Shelf Quarantine House

If you want an Elf on the Shelf Quarantine House, take a look at some of these Elf on the Shelf House ideas. Just add a sign that says “In Quarantine.” Keep Elf in this home without moving for two weeks.

Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Printables

Frugal Coupon Living has 100s of Elf on the Shelf Printables. If you are new to the Elf moving committee, you will want to take a look at all of these printables. Elf printables can be found in two places 1.) The Elf Store 2.) Our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables Library.

Elf Store

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf outfits, Elf on STrike Signs, Elf Chutes & Ldders Board, our Elf Twister board, Elf Jokes for Kids, and so much more!

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Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables including our Elf on the Shelf Pandemic Printables. Grab our Quarantine Elf Face Masks, Letter Boards, and Elf on the Shelf 6 Feet Apart Caution Sign.

Free Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Printables & Elf on the Shelf Pandemic Ideas

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Elf on the Shelf Explained

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.

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!

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

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Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas

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October 26, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Want to create a new Family Tradition? Add this Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas. Use these 22 rhyming clues with our without your Santa’s Helper. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas Clues Printable & Riddles

We are back, so is our North Pole Visitor! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on a Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on a Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt

Our family loves a good Seasonal Scavenger Hunt Printable. Anything to make staying at home a little bit more enjoyable. If you are looking for creative stay at home activities, incorporate this Christmas Scavenger Hunt into your Elf on the Shelf ideas.

The best thing about this Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas is you can do any time of the season. Do it with our without your Scout Elf Doll. You do not have to do it Christmas Day. You can decide the order of the 22 Christmas scavenger hunt clues. Personalize it to your home by omitting any of the clues that do not fit for your family. You decide how big or small the treat is at the end of the hunt.

Elf on the Shelf Christmas Scavenger Hunt Game | Riddles & Rhyming Clues Cards

Get into the holiday spirit! One great idea is to make this Scavenger Hunt a Christmas Tradition and leave at the end of the hunt a Christmas Eve Gift with a sweet note from your Elf saying good-bye or how wonderful their “nice” behavior has been. Adapt it to your needs, your wants and yours desires. Use with our without an Elf on the Shelf doll.

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas Printable

Elf on a Shelf Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Elf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas Printable PDF


Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Elf Chutes & Ladders Board, Funny Elf Jokes, Christmas Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Elf and so much more!

Christmas Scavenger Hunt Printable

Christmas Scavenger Hunt with Elf on the Shelf - 22 Printable Clues

You can access our Elf Christmas Scavenger Hunt with 22 Rhyming Clues. Number the scavenger hunt clues in the order of your liking and exclude the Scavenger Hunt riddles that are not fitting to your home (i.e. you don’t have a garage or fireplace.) Follow these witty, funny questions and creative holiday-themed challenges to get to the final clue.

Elf Christmas Scavenger Hunt Game Instant Download

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Last Night Elf on the Shelf Departure Ideas

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You can also do this Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt as a Christmas Eve Tradition or Last Night Elf on the Shelf Idea Departure Idea.

Do it on the night of the 23rd, and on the day of the 24th, the kids find a Christmas Eve Box filled with Christmas pajamas, hot cocoa, a snack and a Christmas movie.

Since Elf goes back to the North Pole with Santa Christmas Eve Night, he can leave behind this Christmas Scavenger Hunt to find Christmas stockings in the morning.

Elf on a 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 a Shelf Ideas.

Elf on a 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 Scout Elves at Play and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on a Shelf Pinterest Board

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!

Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tradition

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a Scout Elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme shares the purpose of the Elf’s visits looking for boys and girls that are naughty and nice. Each Thanksgiving, your frailly elf returns until Christmas Even. Scout Elf returns from the North Pole each evening and can be found in a new Elf location in the house in the money. It is important, the Elf is not touched each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


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Christmas LEGO Ideas | DIY LEGO Nativity Set Instructions

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Christmas is an excellent time to get crafting. Take this LEGO Nativity Challenge and learn how to make a LEGO Nativity scene. Download our DIY LEGO Nativity Set Instructions and Christmas Bible verse printables for a story of the Gospel as you go on this 12 days of Christmas LEGO countdown. Additionally, save these Christmas Lego Ideas including Christmas ornaments, villages, advent calendars, decor and more.

DIY LEGO Nativity Set

How to Build a LEGO Nativity

Christmas is an excellent time to share the Gospel. Sharing the Good News doesn’t have to be endless hours of reading the Bible by candle light. You can tell the story of Christmas in a way that meet your child’s needs. Like through a  Christmas LEGO Set. Teach your child the Christmas story with this LEGO Countdown to Christmas.

We have quite the challenge for your family. Build an entire Christmas nativity set and read and explore the story of Christmas in the Bible story as you work. Twelve days of LEGO fun. Twelve days of the Gospel. A LEGO Nativity Advent Calendar in one!


How to Make a LEGO Nativity Scene

Do you have a creative child? Give them 12 days of activities to create a final goal – a DIY Christmas Nativity. You do not need a certain number of pieces. you can use whatever colors you want. This will allow you to gather your loose pieces and get crafty and build with building blocks.

Build Your Own LEGO Christmas Nativity Set with Printable Challenge

LEGO Nativity Instructions

Follow these Nativity directions for how to use the Lego Advent Calendar.

  1. Print your LEGO nativity cards.
  2. Cut LEGO cards and place by order of day.
  3. Each day take a card and make the LEGO figure to add to your nativity scene.
  4. Read the accompanying Christmas Bible verse after (or before) you build.
  5. When all LEGO figures have been completed, read the full story of Christmas found in Matthew 1:18 -2:12: Luke 2:1-20.

For the LEGO printables, step-by-step nativity figure instructions are not included. Rather your child is given a a list of what to make each day. Let your child get creative with the pieces they have to create each character of the LEGO Christmas Nativity Set.

We suggest keeping the final pieces as you go, so you have a full nativity set when done. However, if you do not have a huge stash of LEGOs, you can build each day and then build something different the next day.

DIY LEGO Nativity Advent Calendar

12 Days of Christmas LEGO Challenge

Each day, your child is given a creative challenge. To build a new piece of their DIY LEGO Advent Calendar until they have a complete Nativity. Each piece of the challenge includes Christmas bible verses to tell the story of the birth of Christ.

This 12 Days of Christmas Challenge includes the following.

Day 1: The Stable (Micah 5:2)

Day 2: The Donkey (Luke 2:1-3)

Day 3: Joseph (Luke 2:4)

Day 4: Mary (Luke 2:5)

Day 5: Sheep (Luke 2:8-11)

Day 6: Cow (Luke 2:12)

Day 7: Shepherd (Luke 2:16)

Day 8: Wiseman 1 (Matthew 2:1-2)

Day 9: Wiseman 2 (Matthew 2:3-8)

Day 10: Wiseman 3 (Matthew 2:9-12)

Day 11: Manger (Luke 2:6-7)

Day 12: Jesus (Isaiah 9:6)

Isaiah 9:6 is one of my favorite verses. “For unto us a a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

What a beautiful story of Christmas!

Elf on the Shelf Printable Bible Verse Isaiah 9:6

Feel free to print off our free Christmas Bible Verse Card. We have used this for Elf on the Shelf, but you can use it for your Christmas LEGO Nativity!

Print Isaiah Bible Verse Printable

LEGO Nativity Instructions Printable

In addition to our Isaiah 9:6 Bible Verse printable, you can get our 12 days of Christmas LEGO Nativity Challenge. 

Please note, both printables are found in different locations. First, you will find our Isaiah Bible verse printable in the Elf on the Shelf free printables. Second, our free LEGO Christmas PDF is located in the free printables seasonal section.

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Christmas LEGO Ideas

We have more Christmas LEGO ideas. Get crafting and fill your Christmas Bucket List.

DIY Christmas LEGO Ideas

DIY LEGO Christmas Ideas

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We also created this Elf on the Shelf LEGO Challenge | Frugal Coupon Living.

What are some DIY LEGO Christmas Decorations you have made? We would love to see your projects!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final DIY LEGO Nativity & Christmas LEGO Sets.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!


Let’s not stop there! If you have a LEGO lover, take a look at these LEGO Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest on your Kids and Toys Pinterest Boards.

LEGO Hacks and Tips

To accompany your 12 days of Christmas, finish your LEGO set by creating a Jesus Birthday Cake! Pin to Pinterest on your Dessert and Christmas Boards.



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