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Year-Round DIY Teacher Gifts

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January 17, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

These DIY teacher gifts are great for showing appreciation for your child’s teacher anytime of year! Teacher Appreciation gifts ideas for Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer & every holiday in between.

Year-Round DIY Teacher Gifts

Year-Round DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts with Printables

Teaching is not an easy task. Being in charge of 20 kids for 7-8 hours each day, helping them learn new concepts and be good people. It takes a very patient and strong person for that! We need to make sure we are showing appreciation for our children’s teachers all year long, not just at Christmas or the end of the school year.

That’s why I came up with a list of DIY Teacher Gifts you can give year-round. It makes a wonderful surprise when your child takes a handmade teacher appreciation gift to school when it isn’t a holiday!

DIY Teacher Gifts

Is it a struggle to find a perfect Teacher Gift Idea? Creating an EASY, LOW-COST, ADORABLE gift for teachers has never been easier!

Take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Set. This set includes 12 digital gift cards. Download, print, and cut. One gift idea for every season. Our Teacher gift tag pritnables provide easy teacher gift ideas. Staying organized during the school year is hard enough!

One Year of Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Winter Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Spread Loves Not Germs | Frugal Coupon Living

Because it’s necessary for us to keep our hands clean during cold and flu season.

Looking Sharp Teacher | Frugal Coupon Living

What teacher doesn’t love having a supply of Sharpie markers on hand?!

I Like You A Lattee | Frugal Coupon Living

Great for a teacher who is often fueled by coffee!

M&M Christmas Poem | Frugal Coupon Living

A fun treat with a very thoughtful poem for the Christmas holiday.

Fleece Navidad | Frugal Coupon Living

I love this idea. The teacher can keep this blanket in her classroom for extra chilly days.

Spring Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Fan-Cactus Teacher | Frugal Coupon Living

An adorable plant gift that doesn’t have to be watered!

Teacher I’m Glad I Am Stuck With You | Frugal Coupon Living

DIY Teacher gifts that include handy supplies are the best.

Thank to You, I’m No Fool | Frugal Coupon Living

While everyone is creating April Fool’s Day pranks, gift a sweet treat!

Donut What I’d Do With Out You | Frugal Coupon Living

All the teachers will love your child after this sweet treat!

Best Teacher Some Bunny Could Ask For | Frugal Coupon Living

How cute is this Easter gift idea for teachers?!

Show appreciation with this Thanks for Helping Me Bloom gift idea | Lia Griffith

This is a flower bouquet you could keep for an entire year – bonus, you don’t have to water!

Summer Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Thanks A Lattee | Frugal Coupon Living

Another great teacher gift idea for coffee lovers.

Jar of Sunshine | Happy Go Lucky

You could fill these jars with lip balm, candies, – so many fun ideas!

Keep Calm Summer Gift Basket | See Vanesa Craft

Things they can enjoy during the summer break – the ultimate in DIY Teacher Gifts!

Nacho Average Teacher | See Vanessa Craft

If you know a teacher who loves Mexican food, this is the best!

Orange You Glad It’s Summer? | Funky Polkadot Giraffe

So much orange to celebrate a bright teacher.

Fall Teacher Appreciation Gifts

C is for Caffeine | Frugal Coupon Living

Those first few days of school are exhausting. Wake up a tired teacher with caffeine.

Thankful for the Hands that Teacher Me | Frugal Coupon Living

Perfect idea for refilling the classroom’s hand soap supply!

Gobble It Up | Frugal Coupon Living

Because what teacher doesn’t want a nice treat?

Fa-BOO-lous Teacher | Frugal Coupon Living

What a cute Halloween idea!

DIY Apple Candy Clay Pots | Real House Moms

A cute desk ornament for sure! Fill with candy or paper clips.

Germs are Scary |  I Should be Mopping the Floor on Eighteen25

Cute sayings for the much needed soap or hand sanitizer in the classroom!

Year-Round DIY Teacher Gifts - Teacher Appreciation Gifts Ideas

Enjoy these Thankful Thursday Ideas – Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

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Black Elf on the Shelf Doll

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January 11, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Looking for a diverse group of Elf on the Shelf dolls? We show you where to buy a Black Elf on the Shelf doll and creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily during the Christmas season.

During the month of November and December, we share a new Elf on the Shelf Idea every day. Get these Elf on the Shelf Ideas in your inbox daily during the elf season! Sign up here!

Black Elf on the Shelf Doll

brown elf on the shelf doll siting on elf on the shelf book

Is there a Black Elf on the Shelf?

If you are looking for a Black Elf on the Shelf doll, you are in luck! Yes, there are diverse Elf on the Shelf dolls. In fact, as CCA & B company has grown, there are now different colored Elf on the Shelf dolls and different genders. As someone who actually has one of the original Elf on the Shelf dolls, I have seen how the doll has changed and new dolls have been introduced. It has been nice to see the evolution of time and inclusion of all genders and ethnic groups.

It is important to know, however, that all official Scout Elves (of all colors and genders) do have a red outfit and white collar. Any colored Elf on the Shelf dolls including purple elf, blue elf, leopard elf, pink elf, camo Elf on the Shelf, and black & white Elf on the Shelf dolls are off brands. You also can not buy a a brown Elf on the Shelf doll only, you will need to get an Elf doll with the Elf on the Shelf Book.

Where can I get a Black Elf on the Shelf?

Where can I get a Black Elf on the Shelf?

There are many places to pick up an African American Elf on the Shelf doll.

  • Walmart Black Elf on the Shelf Boy Dark
  • Walmart Black Elf on the Shelf Girl Dark
  • Amazon Black Elf on the Shelf Boy Dark
  • Amazon Black Elf on the Shelf Boy Girl
  • Target Dark Elf on the Shelf Black Girl Doll
  • Target Dark Elf on the Shelf Black Boy
  • Black Elf on the Shelf Plushee Boy
  • Black Elf on the Shelf Plushee Girl
  • Black & White Elf (this is an off brand, Elves behaving badly)


Black Elf on the Shelf Near Me

Another good place to find a black Elf on the Shelf is with shopping locally. On Small Business Friday, the day after Black Friday, consider shopping at mom and pop bookstores near you.

Also specialty stores and boutiques have been known to have Elf on the Shelf kits. Sometimes these Elf sets are available longer than your big box stores and large online retailers. Some boutique stores have had Elf on the Shelf doll only (which is never the original Scout Elf, as Scout Elves comes with a Elf on the Shelf book.)

When is the best time to buy an Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf dolls sell out fast when the Christmas season is here. Buy off season and continue to check in if you do not see the Black Elf on the Shelf sale you want. The Elf on the Shelf set includes a book and doll. You can buy some sets with accessories.

Elf on the Shelf boxes will rarely, if all, be discounted below $24. You mainly will find brown Elf on the Shelf sets closer to $30. Do not wait until after Thanksgiving, or you likely will not find the Elf doll you want.

Keep an eye on our Elf on the Shelf Black Friday deals.

The dark skinned Elf on the Shelf dolls can be used with any family. We have close friends from India, that have used this as an Indian Elf on the Shelf doll.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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. If you are new to Frugal Coupon Living, welcome! You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. Sign up here to get new ideas daily in your inbox during the Elf season.

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.  (Notice that original Elf on the Shelf doll I spoke of above!)

Want more for your Elf on the Shelf doll(s)? You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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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, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables including Black Elf on the Shelf Names. They are quite North Pole traditional – Snowflake, Tinsel, Faith, Star, Frosty, etc.

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. Once 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.

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

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Mason Jar Valentines with Valentine Gift Tags

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January 7, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Valentine's Day 1 Comment

These low-cost Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas are not only frugal but incredibly easy. Using conversation hearts, create Mason Jar Valentines with a printable Valentine Gift Tag. Print your Valentine gift tags with a printer or using Cricut Design Space and your Cricut machine. As a bonus, take a look at other creative Valentine Cricut Ideas to create your very own DIY Valentine Gifts.

Mason Jar Valentines

Mason Jar Valentines with Valentine Gift Tag & Valentine Cricut Ideas

If you have followed me for awhile, you know I am all about showing thanks without breaking the bank. These Mason Jar Valentines are such a cute low-cost Valentine gift idea. All that you need to purchase are conversation hearts (or Valentine candy.)

Create these Valentine Mason Jars with a few simple supplies. You can add a cute Valentine Gift Tag “Have a Sweet Valentine’s Day.” Print using a PDF viewer and your printer or create in Cricut Design Space and print with your Cricut Explore Air Machine.

Looking for other easy Valentine gift ideas. Take a look at our Valentine Cricut Ideas to many low-cost, thoughtful Valentine’s Day presents.

Mason Jar Valentines with Valentine Gift Tags

Mason Jar Valentine Supplies

  • Cardstock
  • Mason jar
  • Valentine conversation hearts or candy
  • Ribbon
  • Hole punch
  • Valentine Gift Tag Printables
  • Optional: Cricut machine


Mason Jar Valentine Directions with a Printer

These valentine mason jar gift tags can be created one of two ways. With a printer or with Cricut Design Space and your Cricut machine. These are directions printing Valentine Gift Tags with a PDF viewer and your printer.

  1. Fill a mason jar with Valentine candy like conversation hearts.
  2. Put the lid on the mason jar.
  3. Print off your Valentine Gift Tag on cardstock using a printer.
  4. Cut each tag out and hole punch the top center.
  5. Loop a ribbon through the hole and tie to your candy mason jar gift.
  6. Lastly, gift with love!

Valentine Cricut Ideas

Are you a Cricut junkie? I love some of the simple and easy Cricut crafts you can make with your vinyl cutter.  We have many Circut Freebies and Tutorials you can use for any season, but these gifts focus on Cricut Made Valentine Ideas you can gift in February.

Valentine Cricut Ideas | Cricut Made Crafts and Valentine Gift Ideas

Cricut Made Valentines

  • Tow Truck Love Machine T-Shirt
  • Circut Made Personalized Dollar Tree Valentines Hearts
  • Cricut Made Dollar Tree Valentines Heart Candles
  • Tic Tac Toe DIY Valentine Cards
  • Valentine Treat Box
  • Love You More Hand Lettered T-Shirt
  • Circut Made Valentine Treat Bags
  • Salt Water Taffy Valentine Cards
  • Valentine’s Day Garland
  • XOXO Farmhouse Rolling Pins

Valentine Cricut Design Space Directions

Want to create your Valentine Gift Tag with a Cricut machine? I can help. Download our  “Have a Sweet Valentine’s Day” PNG file and get started in Design Space.

First, download your PNG file of the Valentine Gift Tags.

how to upload a PNG File in Cricut Design Space

Upload your PNG file into Cricut Design Space.

Select the print and then cut option

Print and Cut in Cricut Design Space

Resize the cards as needed or use the size provided.

How to Resize in Cricut Design Space

Click the make it button and select your printer. Print the Valentine gift tags on cardstock.

How to Select Printer in Cricut Design Space

Place your printed gift tags on a cutting mat and load the paper into the Cricut machine.

Cut the cards using your Cricut and then remove from the cutting mat.

Using a hole puncher, punch a hole in the top center.

Thread a piece of ribbon through your hole.

Fill your mason jar with candy and put the lid on tight

Tie the card to the mason jar Valentine gift with your ribbon.

Gift with love.

Have a Sweet Valentines Day Valentine Gift Tag

Download Your Free Valentine Printable

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By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples. Sign in or create a Staples account to get started. Then visit the  the Staples Printing Service Page.

*Note: The Staples printing directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final mason jar Valentine gift.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Also enjoy these Teacher Valentine Gifts You Can Print! Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more Cricut Ideas? Take a look at our Circut Freebies and Tutorials. Pin to Pinterest.



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Valentine Cake Ideas

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January 3, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Valentine's Day 3 Comments

Create a super simple Valentine’s Day Dessert with these Valentine Cake Ideas. Get inspiration from our collection of Valentine’s Day Cakes, Cupcakes, and Cake Pops.

Valentine Cake Ideas

Valentine Cake Ideas | Cakes, Cupcakes, & Cake Pops

It’s not Valentine’s Day without a sugary treat. Get inspired by these Valentine’s Day Desserts including Valentine cake pops, cupcakes and, of course, cakes. Easy Valentine’s Day Cake ideas for anyone who has been stung by cupids arrow (who am I kidding – even those without a baby in a diaper carrying an arrow will love these tasty treats!)


Valentine Cakes

Let’s get started with some Valentine’s cake. Cakes for the newbie and cakes for the pro.

Guess what makes the hearts on this Simple Valentine’s Day Cake? Your finger. Yep, easy peasy using a standard cake mix, use your finger to create these tasty sweet candy hearts. | Erin Bakes

Twist Red Velvet Cake with this alternative Pink Velvet Cake idea. A pretty pattern of Wilton Candy Hearts makes a bakery cake inspiration. | Liv for Cake

Make mini ombre Valentine’s Day cakes using a cookie cutter. | Hello Little Home

Follow this easy cake decorating tutorial to dress up a cake for Valentine’s Day! Cover your Valentine cake in Candy Conversation Hearts. | Club Crafted

It is incredibly easy to Make a Heart-Shaped Cake without a heart cake pan. | Fabulessly Frugal

Valentine Cupcakes

Baking a mini cake means the calories don’t count – right?! Enjoy these Valentine’s Day cupcakes too.

Make Heart Shaped Cupcakes with this marble hack! | The Simple Parent

These candy cupcakes are a sweet idea for a Valentine’s Day party, or just something fun to do on an afternoon at home with your kiddos! | Lovely Indeed

If there was every a sweet treat that would speak to my heart it would be chocolate and coffee. There’s no red velvet, no pink and red decorations, and no conversation hearts in this Valentine’s Cupcake Recipe, but it will totally hit the spot! | Erica’s Sweet Tooth

These Red Velvet Cupcakes are super moist and topped with a delicious chocolate cream cheese frosting! | Life Love and Sugar

White cupcakes can be enjoyed by people of all ages, they definitely take you back to childhood, no? Make these adorable Love Bug Valentine’s Day Cupcakes for Kids (and adults – wink!) | Big Family Blessings

Speaking of amazing Kids Valentine’s cupcakes, do you have an emoji lover? Make these Valentine’s Smiling Face with Heart Eyes Emoji Cupcakes. | The Inspiration Edit

Valentine Cake Pops

Cake pops are so cool. Enjoy your tasty Valentine’s Day dessert on or off a stick.

The easiest cake pops you will ever make! These Peeps Valentine Cake Pops have only two ingredients.

These cake pops require no baking. Grab a pound cake, cookie cutter and candy melts. | It’s Always Autumn

Do you love cake pops on a stick or are you okay with them as a bite? These Marbled Red Velvet Cake Pops have a fun marbled effect. | Mom Loves Baking

How about a copycat Starbucks Cake Pop? Starbucks would speak sweetly to my heart. Make these Starbucks vanilla cake pops. | Simply Home Cooked


Make a Valentine’s Cake for a Galentine’s Day. See these Galentine’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Have a teacher? Teachers need a special thanks. Take a look at these Valentine’s Day Teacher Gift Ideas & Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Get inspired by some of these Valentine’s Day Food Crafts for Kids & Adults. Pin to Pinterest.



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Goodbye Elf on the Shelf | 18+ Creative Last Night Ideas

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December 23, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 21 Comments

Goodbye Elf on the Shelf – Elf is headed to the North Pole. Eighteen creative a ways to say goodbye to your elf on their last night. 

Goodbye Elf on the Shelf

We know many of you are just beginning Elf on the Shelf. If you have been with us for a long time, you know we do Elf on the Shelf Ideas all November and December long. So for us, well we are in the middle of our Elf Season. While you are just welcoming Elf through the door, we know that it can get exhausting and daunting to come up with creative ideas for Elf. That is why we put together a full list of ideas for Elf on the Shelf to say good-bye (I mean, some of you might already be ready! Get I get an Amen?)

Tip: If you are forgetful to change your elf, don’t forget our Elf on the Shelf Tip – tried and true, never forget to move your elf again!

departure elf on the shelf last night

When Does Elf on the Shelf Leave?

Are you new to these North Pole visitors and wonder When Does Elf on the Shelf Leave forever? The Christmas tradition of when does Elf leave can vary per family. Some families like for Elf to be present on Christmas morning when everyone is opening gifts and then say by later that evening.

For most families, however, Elf leaves Christmas Eve night when Santa drops off the Christmas gifts. It is then, that your red elves, hop in the big red sack and take a ride home with Santa back to the North Pole. That means, as a member of the Elf Moving Committee, you will create your very last Elf idea on December 23rd. Your kids will say by Dec 24th, or Christmas Eve. When your children wake Christmas morning, Elf will not be there (insert all the sad face emojis and cheers of relief!)

Is Elf leaving for good? Grab this Elf on the Shelf Retirement Letter. A sweet note about Elf saying good-bye to a family.

Elf on the Shelf Retirement Letter

2020 Elf on the Shelf Last Night Idea

Are you still in 2020? I know I asked myself daily (too.) Don’t forget our last night Elf on the Shelf Printable for 2020. Congratulations, you survived 2020!

Elf on the Shelf Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Take your child on and adventure with their Last Day of Elf on the Shelf. You can download and Print this Christmas Scavenger Hunt and use with or without an Elf on the Shelf Doll.

It would be a fun way to find stockings Christmas morning or do it Christmas Eve to find a special Christmas Eve Box. This set includes 22 clues. You choose the order and leave off any clues that do not work for your home or family.

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas

Elf on the Shelf Postcard

Just because it is time to say good-bye, doesn’t mean you have to loose touch! This year there are a few opportunities you can send a postcard from your Elf on the Shelf doll!

After you say good-bye, make sure to send a postcard from elf’s travel over the 10+ months he is not with you! This is great througout the year!

Shop Elf on the Shelf Postcard Set
We have a postcard for you to send from Elf visiting the North Pole (perhaps right after his return back with Santa), Elf visiting the beach (now that he has time to relax) and even send an Elf Back to School note in August/September when the kids return to school!

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We have an exclusive coupon code. Save 25% off your Elf postcard bundle with code POSTAL. Send your child a postcard a few times throughout the year because saying good-bye is really hard!

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Elf on the Shelf Last Night

Elf on The Shelf goodbye gift – elf brings a disposable camera and letter | Eighteen25

It’s time to say goodbye – Elf is taped to the clock with a “time to say good-bye” note. | Frugal Coupon Living

All packed up and heading back to the north pole! Elf backs up his stuff and waves good-bye. Wrap his accessories in jewelry boxes. | A Little Bit Funky

Before Elf goes, have Elf bring cookies for Santa. If your child cares to make them on his/her own, he can drop off cookie mix | Frugal Coupon Living

Another last night idea for Elf, a Goodbye letter with printable letter and hidden candy | Pocketful of Paint

Have Elf bring a new Christmas book to read Christmas Eve (we recommend strongly Humphrey’s First Christmas!) | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Last Day Ideas

See You Next Year! Cut out letters form a magazine to spell a good-bye message from Elf. | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf packs his bags last night idea. These suitcases are made from jewelry boxes.  The handle is a pipe cleaner. | Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats

See our full list of Elf Suitcase Ideas and an Elf on the Shelf Suitcase Printable.


Take a photo of Elf hugging your child goodbye while they sleep on Christmas Eve Night. | Amy on Pinterest

Leave a note on the mirror with a request of a hug before bed. | Stephanie on Pinterest

This is the last day is a time to kiss our elf goodbye… He doesn’t need the magic to return back to our house. | Balancing Home

Sniff sniff, I’m sad I have to leave. Surround your Elf on the Shelf doll with tissues and a sweet note. | Trina on Pinterest

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Good-Bye Elf on the Shelf

Did you have a silly Elf? Have him thank your little guy/gal for being in good spirits this year and tell them you will see them next year. | Leslie on Pinterest

It’s the end of Elf’s ride… Elf is approaching the finish line! | A Small Snippet

Elf vanishes through a mirror or a glass door leaving a note behind. | Frugal Coupon Living

Have Elf deliver Christmas Eve pajamas that you child can wear that evening and Christmas morning! | Elf on the Shelf

“Dear Santa, I’m Coming Home Tonight!” elf types on the computer… Maybe he can mention that your child is on the nice list.| Busy Kids Happy Mom

Let the kids have Christmas breakfast with the Elf before he heads back to the North Pole | Catch My Party

Don’t forget we have many Elf on the Shelf Door Ideas. Elf can both arrive in a door and exit in a door. Some cute ideas come with Christmas lights, white picket fences and evergreen wreaths. Very festive and homey for your Elf’s journey back home. Of course, this magic door can be how Elf returns to the North Pole to visit Santa Claus every night!


… and this idea made it too late to our round-up. The End is Near! Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget to say hello! Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy this amazing list of Free Elf on the Shelf Printables. Pin to your printable, Christmas, and Elf on the Shelf boards.

Also stay with us all season long as we share our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas! Hundreds of ideas for every night of the week! Pin to Pinterest on your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas boards.



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Elf on the Shelf Ribbon Idea

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December 23, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Elf on the Shelf ideas for multiple elves including Scout Elf on the Shelf Ribbon Idea. Scout elves at play with craft ribbon. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Ribbon Idea

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Multiple Elves - Scout Elves at Play Rolled Up in Craft Ribbon

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!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Multiple Elves

For this Elf on the Shelf Ribbon Idea, one Scout Elf is rolling another Scout Elf doll.

If you have two elves (or more), it’s important to think of creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas.  Most of the  Elf on the Shelf Ideas in our Master List can be used with multiple elves, but take a look at some of these Elf ideas that stand out.

Visit Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Multiple Elves.

elf on the shelf ideas with two elves

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf Dolls
  • Ribbon spool


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, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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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!

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.


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Elf on the Shelf Rescue Idea

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December 23, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Elf on the Shelf Rescue Idea. Scout Elves rescue a cat stuck in a tree. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on a Shelf Rescue Idea - Elf Saves a Cat from the Tree

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!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf on the Shelf Rescue Idea

In this Elf on a Shelf Rescue Idea, our Scout Elves save a cat. This is an easy Elf on the Shelf Idea for Multiple Elves. One to rescue the cat, one to catch the cat down below with a colander.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf Dolls
  • Toy truck with ladder
  • Toy cat
  • Kitchen colander


If your child loves animals, be sure to check out all of our Elf on the Shelf Pet Ideas. This includes real pets and scout Elf pets.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Pets

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, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

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!

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.


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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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LEGO ELF on the Shelf Idea

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December 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

Have a LEGO Lover? Give them a Christmas LEGO Challenge. Build a LEGO ELF on the Shelf. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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LEGO ELF on the Shelf Idea

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!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

LEGO ELF on the Shelf

Have a LEGO lover? Have you tried our Christmas LEGO Challenge?

Take it a step further and have Elf delivery a small sign and challenge your child to build a LEGO Elf. With no directions, you child can get creative with building a LEGO Elf on the Shelf.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf
  • LEGOS
  • Creativity!


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, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Christmas Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! We also have fun seasonal Christmas LEGO activities including our Christmas LEGO Nativity Challenge Cards.

DIY LEGO Nativity Advent Calendar

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. Once 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.


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Look at these LEGO Hack and Tips! Pin to Pinterest.

LEGO Hacks and Tips

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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