Have fun creating new Elf on a Shelf Ideas with candy canes. Adorable Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane note sending a message I love you. Also print the Elf candy cane scavenger hunt and candy cane poem.

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Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Note

This cute Elf candy cane note might be a fun way for your Elf to communicate with your child. As we know, Elf on the Shelf Can’t talk so sending a note is always fun. Have your Elf deliver a Candy Cane I Love You Message. This fun elf printable comes with candy cane clipart or blank so you add your own candy canes.

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Ideas

We have a lot of Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane ideas. Using candy canes is a fun way to create fun Elf ideas.

Elf Candy Cane Zipline

Elf Candy Cane Sled

Elf Candy Cane Jail

Elf Candy Cane Garden with printable

Elf Candy Cane Dinner

Elf Candy Cane grocery list

You can see more Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane ideas on the blog!

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Printables

We have three fun Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane printables to get you through the Elf season.

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane I Love You Printable

This comes in two versions. One Elf on the shelf note with candy cane clip are and one without so you can add your own candy canes to make a fun heart.

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Hunt printable

In this candy cane hide and seek elf idea, you take your child on a candy cane scavenger hunt for kids with a printable Elf on the Shelf note that tells them to find X number of candy canes.

Candy Cane Poem Printable

Also print the legend of the candy cane poem printable. This is a fun Elf idea or you can share with as the Gospel for others. It makes a cute Sunday School Elf on the Shelf idea.

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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

More Elf Printables

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More Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you! 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

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All About Elf on the Shelf

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List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Every North Pole Elf needs a few accessories. Enjoy the Best Elf on the Shelf Props plus Elf Photo Booth Printables for Social Media including some of your favorite social media apps. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Of course, it’s nice to have a list of ideas, but before you begin, you need and Elf that can move into many of these creative ideas.

How do I prop my Elf on the Shelf?

For many Elf on the Shelf prop ideas, you want an elf that can prop up or bend. Follow this DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  In under 10 minutes you can have a bendable, moveable Elf on the Shelf that can take all sorts of position. The thicker you wire your elf, the more likely you can get your Elf to stand or bend.

Elf on the Shelf Stand

Can Elf on the Shelf stand? Of course. Other ways to prop your Elf are with string, tape, and leaning against a solid object. Having a clear 12 inch doll stand (typically for a Barbie) is a very helpful Elf prop.

Another way to get Elf on the Shelf to stand is using the Claus Couture standing prop. Elf on the Shelf standing up can change all of your Elf ideas. A new Elf prop this year is the Claus Couture Holiday Hipster. This standing gear includes Elf on the Shelf Shoes and plastic pants so that Elf on the Shelf can stand up.

Best Props for Elf on the Shelf

When you have an Elf that can move, you want to create scenes with the best Elf on the Shelf props. Elf on the Shelf accessories are the perfect way to tell what is happening in a scene. They are the sprinkles and cherry on top of the ice cream.

We’ve talked about 12 items every Elf on the Shelf mom needs including marshmallows, cotton balls, a dry erase marker and more. Let’s take that list a step further with the best Elf on the Shelf props.

Elf on the Shelf Costumes

Elf on the Shelf Notes

Miniature Elf on the Shelf Book

Latex Balloons

Shopkins Real Littles

Inflatable Drink Holders

Elf Twister Board

Letter Boards

Elf Fairy Door

Elf Size Chair

Elf Photo Booth Props for Social Media 

Candy Canes

Elf Photo Booth Printables for Social Media

Want to bring a silly idea to your Elf doll? Download these digital Elf on the Shelf photo booth printables. Three adorable ideas that bring your Elf doll to live through social media. Get these cute Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Photo Booth Frame Templates for Elf.

Facebook Photo Booth Frame

In the Facebook Photo Booth Frame Template, Elf’s family is “making the nice list” Is 500,000,000 likes too many? Of course not!

Instagram Photo Booth Frame

Look at this Instagram Photo Frame.  Your family Elf is the “elf on the week.” It’s official when it’s on the Headquarters Elf Instagram account.

Twitter Photo Booth Frame

Is that a bird chirping? No it’s only an Elf! Believe in your Selfie Twitter Photo Booth Frame.

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. This includes our social media photo booth frame templates for Elf. Also shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

We highly suggest you take a look at our winning Esty Elf Props set. This includes the fun Social Media Photo Booth Props Boards.

Shop Elf Etsy Props Etsy Set Digital Downloads

Free Elf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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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

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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Have a budding artist? Get inspired with these Elf on the Shelf coloring pages to print for free as well as an Elf on the Shelf Art Museum. Eight fun Elf portraits to create an easy Elf on the Shelf Idea!

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If you have a child that loves art, why not bring their love of art to the latest Elf on a Shelf idea. This fun Elf on the Shelf idea allows you to download Elf artwork, print, cut and hang to create a beautiful art museum.

Plus you can add some fun and free elf coloring pages. Both create an easy Elf on a Shelf idea and bring lots of laughter to this latest funny Elf on the Shelf idea.

Elf on the Shelf Art Museum Idea

This is such a unique Elf on a Shelf Idea! Create your own Elf Art Museum with these Elf portraits.

In this Elf on the Shelf pictures printable set, download miniature elf paintings to create an Elf museum. Set includes eight original Elf paintings and all them to a portrait gallery wall. Pose your Elf to visit a art museum.

What you get with purchase:

• Eight Elf Museum paintings instant download

Get inspired by these famous Art Museum Portraits only Elf-Themed!

1. The Son of Man Elf
2. The Starry Night Elf stargazer
3. The Great Wave off Kanagawa Elf surfing
4. Elf in The Chair Van Gogh
5. Stained Glass Nativity with Elf
6. Sunset Impressionism Painting with boat… and Elf
7. Santa and Elf at the North Pole
8. Frozen lake with Church painting

You could even mix these fun photos in with miniature family photos for the ultimate Elf gallery wall!

**Elf doll NOT included**

You supply:

• Elf doll
• Craft supplies: scissors, cardstock, tape etc.

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

Elf on the Shelf Coloring Pages

After you child visits the Elf on the Shelf Art Museum, create your own little artists too. You could pair this idea with your own child’s artwork by downloading these Elf on the Shelf Coloring Pages.

The Official Scout Elf company has fun color by Number Elf coloring pages. If that color by number Elf activity is a bit challenging for your child, try these blank free Elf on a Shelf coloring pages too.

For coloring all season long, pick up an Elf on the Shelf Coloring book.

Elf Art Printables

Download your eight Museum Elf Art prints and create your own Christmas Art Museum.

Find more of the most popular Elf 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!

Free Elf Printables

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Many of our museum portraits were photographed by Nicole. Visit her store James Meeble Workshop for more Elf ideas.

Elf 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 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 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 Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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 ideas forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Get ready to soar with these adorable Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Balloons. From hot air balloons to elf trapped in a balloon, enjoy the cutest Elf on the Shelf Balloon ideas. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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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 Balloon Arrival

Balloons are the best way to welcome your Elf on the Shelf back into the home. They are easy to do, usually you have the supplies on hand and balloons can create adorable hot air balloons, balloon bouquets, or can even trap Elf in a funny situation.

If you are look for fun Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas, this adorable Elf on the shelf balloon delivery is really easy to put together.

How do you get the Elf on the Shelf in a balloon?

It is really easy to trap Elf on the Shelf in a balloon. You will need a couple supplies on hand including a funnel and a balloon pump, but I actually have found them great for using for kids birthday parties and other times of the year. The balloon pump making blow up a balloon very easy and the funnel allows you to insert some really fun things into your latex balloons.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Balloons
• Balloon Pump
• Canning Funnel
• Misc Items

Instructions

To trap your elf on the Shelf in a balloon, stretch your latex balloon with your fingers. Wrap the balloon around the funnel base and sit your Elf in the funnel. Slowly begin to wrap the latex balloon around your elf. Then use your balloon pump to blow up your balloon.  Tie off and you are done. Follow the complete Elf on the Shelf balloon tutorial here.

You can also add fun treats inside the balloon like candies or small Elf on the Shelf props and treats.

Elf on the Shelf Balloon Ideas

If you have a stash of balloons, take a look at these Elf on the Shelf Ideas using balloons.

Elf on the Shelf Bubble Gum Balloon

DIY Elf on the Shelf Hot Air Balloon

Elf on the Shelf Balloon Arrival Sign

Elf on the Shelf Underwear Balloon Idea

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Balloons

Balloon Christmas Tree

Elf Balloon Arrival Idea

Elf on the Shelf Balloons in the Shower

Elf on the Shelf Door Balloon Avalanche

Elf on the Shelf Balloons

If DIY isn’t your think Etsy and Amazon have some adorable places you can buy an Elf on the Shelf Balloon.

Elf on the Shelf Head Balloons Set

Sitting Elf Balloon

Elf Balloon Bouquet

Hot Air Balloon Paper Lanterns Set

Elf I’m Back Balloon

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

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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

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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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Download 72 easy Elf on the Shelf notes. Pair these cute Elf letter board printables and pair with your child’s toys to create Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas. New creative, funny, and original Elf on a Shelf Ideas daily.

Christmas is right around the corner, which means the Elf is too! If you’ve been with us for a while, you know how much we care about bringing you new daily Elf on the Shelf printable ideas to make your holiday season better.

Sure, editable Elf on the Shelf notes may sound fun, but printable Elf on the Shelf notes make it so much easier to celebrate the holiday with your kids. To help with that, we have compiled 72 daily notes for your Elf doll with your child’s favorite toys including Barbie, Monopoly, cars, crafts, LEGOs and even more which you can find around your house.

Elf on the Shelf Notes

With this set of 72 Totally Easy Elf On The Shelf Notes, using your child’s toys you are covered for the entire season of Elf… and maybe even next year too!

Take a look at this huge list of Elf on the Shelf Notes for toddlers, girls, boys, for games, Disney and more!

Elf Notes for Girls

A few Elf on the Shelf girl accessories will pair perfectly with these Elf notes. Gather your barbie dolls, tiaras, unicorns and makeup for these Elf on the Shelf ideas for girls.

1. “Get your sparkle on, show the world where you belong” – Barbie

2. “Let’s play dress up!”

3. “Pearls are always appropriate”

4. “I glove you… I’m smitten…”

5. “What did the big flower call the small flower? His little bud!”

6. “Best buds!”

7. “A smile is the best makeup!”

8. “Don’t let the legs fool you! I’m really a mermaid!”

9. “The tiara fits, just call me a princess!”

10. “Keep calm and be a princess!”

11. “Be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn.”

12. “Be a unicorn in a field of horses!”

Elf Notes for Boys

For these Elf notes for boys, you might need a few Elf on the Shelf boy accessories including trucks, cars, excavators and all things rough and tumble.

13. “The Night is darkest just before the dawn” – Batman

14. “Always be a batman!’

15. “Which superhero is best at baseball? Batman, of course!”

16. “This is how I roll…”

17. “You “wheely” make my heart spin!”

18. “You “wheely” need to clean this room!”

19. “I dig you!”

20. “You are loads of fun!”

21. “I love you a bucket load!”

22. “I’m an excavator… hey, dirt, see you later… I’m an excavator!”

23. “I’m fired up to be your friend!”

24. “Sound the alarm, Santa is coming to town!”

25. “Sometimes being a brother is cooler than being a superhero!”

26. “You’re much stronger than you think you are, trust me!”

27. “Tractors, oh tractors… they’re so much fun!”

28. “choo-choo, here comes the train. It’s rolling on the tracks, gonna get there fast. Choo-choo, here comes the train.”

29. “How do you put a baby alien to sleep? You rock it,”

Elf on the Shelf Disney Notes

Disney fan? These Disney Elf on the Shelf ideas include some of your favorite characters. Fly like Elf Toy Story, Smash like Hulk, or swim like Dory by including some of your child’s favorite Disney toys in these printable elf notes.

30. “Just keep swimming” – Dory

31. “Don’t just fly, soar.”

32. “To Infinity and beyond” – Buzz lightyear

33. “Goodbye may seem forever, farewell is like the end. But in my heart’s a memory, and there you’ll always be.”

34. “Hakuna Matata” – Timon and Pumbaa

35. “We may have our differences, but nothing’s more important than family.”

36. “I hope your day is a smash like hulk!”

37. “May the force be with you!”

Elf on the Shelf Game Notes

A playful Elf is a fun Elf! So you wouldn’t want any Elf on the Shelf ideas with games! Grab your Monopoly board or UNO cards, these letter boards include Elf on the Shelf games you can play with your child’s toys.

38. “Checkmate!”

39. “Go to jail!”

40. “Pass go, collect $200”

41. “Sorry for the mess!”

42. “Uno!”

Elf on the Shelf Animal Notes

From the farm to the jungle, incorporate your child’s love for animals with these Elf on the Shelf pet ideas. Take a ride on your horse or swim with sharks, these Elf ideas are purr-fectly perfect for you.

43. “You’ve cat to be kitten me, there is a dog in this house!”

44. “You’ve cat to be kitten me, there are dogs in this house!”

45. “You’ve cat to be kitten me, this room is a mess!”

46. “Keep doing a purr-fectly good job!”

47. “Home is where the cat is!”

48. “The mama cow told the calf, its pasture bedtime”

49. “I like you beary much!”

50. “You’ve been beary good!”

51. “A bear with no ears is a B”

52. “You’re doggone awesome!”

53. “Quit horsing around, Santa is watching!”

54. “You make my heart gallop!”

55. “You’re fantastic!”

56. “You’re jaw-some!”

57. “Let the world hear your roar!”

58. “Roar means I love you in Dinosaur”

59. “You are dino-mite!”

60. “Let’s shop with T-Rex at the Dino-store”

More Printable Elf Notes

Gather your remaining toys and include our last set of Elf on the Shelf printable notes. There is nothing left behind!

61. “I have a ball when I visit you”

62. “You make my heart bounce”

63. “A book is a gift you can open again and again…”

64. “If I cant bring my crafting supplies, then I’m not going”

65. “You make a day colorful!”

66. “I am glad we connected!”

67. “Everything is awesome!”

68. “I’ll never LEGO of you!”

69. “Singing in the shower is all fun and games until you get shampoo in your mouth and it becomes a soap opera.”

70. “Don’t spread germs, use Santa-tizer”

71. “Sparkle wherever you go!”

72. “Look at life through the wrong end of a telescope.”

Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes

Get the Complete set of our 72 Totally Awesome and Easy Elf notes. Pair these fun elf letterboards with your child’s toys for Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas.

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 72 Elf Notes Printables to Pair with Toys

Free Elf on the Shelf Notes

We want every mom to have an easy Elf season. Also take a look at our Elf free printables including free Elf on the shelf printable notes!

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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.

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

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If you are new to the Elf committee, it is important to know the Elf on the Shelf Rules. Take a look at these Elf on the Shelf frequently asked questions to have a better understanding of your North Pole Elf. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Questions

If you are new to Elf on the Shelf, you might be asking a dozen questions. The truth our, the little red North Pole visitor is more intimidating then you think. You might see remarks all over the internet wishing the Elf season over. It doesn’t have to be that way. Welcoming the Elf on the Shelf is very exciting and can be very easy.

In this post you will become familiar with What is the Elf on the Shelf, What Happens if Elf falls, Where Can I get Elf on the Shelf clothes and more. All the Elf questions you need answers to and how can we bring Elf easily into our home.

Before you get started, download this free Elf on the Shelf Rules printable and hang it up for your child.

Elf on the Shelf Frequently Asked Questions

Scroll through the find the best Elf answers to your every day Elf on the Shelf questions.

What is the 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 after 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.

Is Elf on the Shelf Fake?

Just like Santa Claus, Elf on the Shelf is real for those families that believe. Santa Claus, also known as Kris Kringle or Saint Nicolas, dates all the way back to the 3rd century. Unfortunately, Santa can’t create toys for good boys and girls alone. He needs elves to help build his toys in the workshop and to report to him those boys and girls that have been naughty or nice. If you do not believe in Elf on the Shelf, Christmas magic will likely stop in your home.

How do I get Elf on the Shelf?

If you want an Elf on the Shelf, it is important to ask your parents. An Elf can only be welcomed to the family when a mom, dad or guardian agree. There are many places for where to find an Elf on the Shelf.

Why can you buy the Elf on the Shelf?

You can buy the Elf on the Shelf in the store because stores are adoption centers for Elves. In some cases, elves get shipped in boxes and their magic allows them to live there until they are adopted by a family.  Once their family names, them, they have magic to move. If you are wondering, store bought elves are real! In some other cases, an Elf will just show up at a family’s home and is not a store bought elf.

Do all Elves look the same?

No, just like people a family Elf can come in different shape, sizes, and colors. Your Elf might look different from your friend’s elf.

When does Elf arrive?

Elf arrives on Thanksgiving or shortly after. There is a long line of Elves waiting to get magic to leave the North Pole. Once your Elf is released from customs he will visit your family as soon as possible.

When does an Elf leave?

The Elf on the Shelf leaves on Christmas Eve for their home, Santa’s North Pole Work shop. They catch a ride in Santa’s sleigh. Don’t worry an Elf on the Shelf will say good-bye on their last night.

What is customer support Elf on the Shelf phone number?

Frugal Coupon Living is not an Elf on the Shelf company. All official Scout Elves come with a book and Scout Elf doll. If there are questions about your elf product you can call the official Elf on the Shelf company at at 1-877-919-4105 or email customerservice@elfontheshelf.com.

Can Elf on the Shelf be touched?

Elf cannot not be touched. Elves have magic to return to the North Pole. If an Elf is touched, they loose this magic and often sit for 24-48 hours until they can generate more magic to return home.

Can parents touch Elf on the Shelf?

In the case of emergency, parents can touch Elves. Parents touch do not have as much magic pull as children’s so hopefully magic is not lost. In the case of a real emergency, Elf might not be able to move for a new days.

What happens if Elf falls?

If Elf fall, Elf on the Shelf must not be touched. Use North Pole Magic Grippers to save Elf from the pet dog or getting stepped on.

When does the Elf move?

Elves move at night when boys and girls are sleeping. In cases where an Elf might have fallen asleep before the family, an Elf might have to move during the day. There is a special Elf letter for older kids about moving during the day.

Why didn’t My Elf move?

There are a lot of reasons why Elf on the Shelf didn’t move. These are the most frequent reasons. 1.) Elf was touched and lost his/her magic to return to the North Pole 2.) There was too long of an Elf customs line for Elf to return last night. Santa said stay put. 3.) Elf fell asleep waiting for the kids to fall asleep and fell asleep first. Get to bed on time!

How do you find your elf name?

Each family name’s their own Elf. There are many resources for help for finding and Elf on the Shelf name. You can use one of these 50 cute Elf on the Shelf names or you can play this Elf name generator.

What are Elf on the Shelf Pets?

Just like humans, not all elves have a pet. Currently there are three Elf on the Shelf pets: a Reindeer, a Saint Bernard Dog and an Arctic Fox. Santa has shared a few of his pets with Elves who have showed amazing behavior or who need emotional support companion. You can learn more about Elf Pets.

Can Elf Pets be touched?

Elf on the Shelf pets can be touched. Unlike Elves, you can play with your Elf pet all season long. The more you hold and play with your Elf pet, the more you create Christmas spirit for Santa to fly on Christmas Eve.

Do Elf Pets go back to the North Pole with Elf on the Shelf or can they stay year round?

Yes, just like Elf on the Shelf, Elf pets return to the North Pole in Santa’s sleigh. When Santa drops off gift son Christmas Eve night, Elf pets and Elf on the Shelf return to their home.

Where do I get Elf on the Shelf Clothes

You can purchase Elf on the Shelf clothing or you can download printable Elf on the Shelf costumes.

How do you get a Elf on the Shelf for free?

The Elf on the Shelf comes from the North Pole. It is a gift from Santa to keep an eye on behavior in your home before Christmas Day. If a member of the Elf on the Shelf moving committee is looking for a free Elf, there are many places to look around. Misplaced and unwanted elves have been found in Goodwill, in Facebook Buy Nothing Groups, or even kept within the extended family by asking friends and family members who have older kids and no longer hold the magic of the season.

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Do you have an elf that loves a little mischief and antics? Enjoy these Mischievous Elf on the Shelf Ideas New creative, funny, clean and naughty Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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What mischief does Elf on the Shelf do?

Once the Scout Elf clears the North Pole customs, you would think he/she went off to college. Sometimes escaping the nest creates some Elf mischievous fun. Elf finds himself in all sorts of amusing and humorous situations. Sneaky Elf on the Shelf is found editing the family photos, decorating the Christmas tree with toilet paper, writing lines, hanging from underwear and so many more ideas!

If a little naughty and a little nice is a fit for your family’s elf, take a look at some of the mischievous Elf ideas for your North Pole friend. Eighteen Foolish, outrageous, or amusing Elf on the Shelf behavior ideas.

Mischief Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf Uses Dry Eraser on the Family Picture Frames

Elf Snowman Cheese Grater

Elf Prank Fills Oreos with Toothpaste

Elf Melts a Snowman with a Hair Dryer

Elf Toilet Papers the Christmas Tree

Elf Burned the She Shed

Elf Writing Lines – I Will Not Ride Rudolph Again

Elf Photo Copying Butt

Elf I Peed Myself Pea Message

Elf Gives the Family Portraits Rudolph Noses

Elf Plays in a Bowl of Spaghetti with Candy

Elf Makes a Balloon Blockade

Elf Hot Chocolate Bath Tub

Elf Balloon Shower

Elf Underwear Ceiling Fan Prank

Elf Heist Piggy Bank Robbery

Elf Tied Up by LEGOs

Elf on the Shelf Time Out Idea

These naughtiest Elf on the Shelf ideas are all in good fun. They are age appropriate Elf on the Shelf ideas for kids while still displaying a little antics.

If a Mischievous Elf is not for your home, also look at the Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of clean Elf on the Shelf ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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If you find your child is into a little mischief too, try these Elf on Strike signs. These bad behavior signs keep elf put for at least two days!

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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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What happens when the tooth fairy and Elf on the Shelf meet? Well a little red guy usually gets tied up with dental floss. Print this Elf on the Shelf Tooth Fairy note printable for Christmas season and all year long. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Did your child loose a tooth during the month of December. If you child was lucky enough to loose one of their 20 baby teeth, you are lucky because with this Elf idea, moving the Elf is fun. Finally, Elf on the Shelf and the Tooth Fairy meet!

Will the tooth fairy still come if I lost my tooth?

Even if you lost your tooth during the Christmas season, the tooth fairy will still come. If you have an Elf and a lost tooth, you are a lucky child. Find out what happens when the tooth fairy and the Elf on the Shelf meet! Also keep brushing, flossing and keeping your teeth clean. Both the Elf and the tooth fairy want very clean teeth!

Elf on the Shelf Tooth Fairy Idea

What happens when the tooth fairy and the Elf on a Shelf meet? When two magical worlds collide, someone wins. In this case it was the Tooth Fairy who used her magical fairy dust to tie up the elf/elves with dental floss.

Elf on the Shelf Tooth Fairy Supplies

• The Elf on a Shelf Doll(s)
• Dental Floss
• Tooth Fairy Notes Printables
• Optional: Flossing Sticks
• Optional: Glitter / fairy dust

What do I do for Elf on the Shelf and the Tooth Fairy?

This Elf on the Shelf Tooth Fairy idea is actually quite easy! Plus if you have dental floss and a printer, you can create an easy elf tooth fairy display in under five mintues. Download our set of four Tooth Fairy Note printables and tie up your girl or boy elf doll(s) using dental floss. Add the tooth fairy printable note and viola, you are done for the night!

Tooth Fairy Notes Printables

We have included four Tooth Fairy Notes in our shop. They all come together and they can be used with or without the Elf on a Shelf doll(s). Meaning, you can also use these notes any time of the year.

Four Tooth Fairy Letters

Loosing a tooth during the Christmas season can be fun. The tooth fairy will take your child’s tooth from your child’s pillow and leave a tooth fairy receipt. We included four tooth fairy letter templates.

One Male Elf: I found an elf in the house. He said he knows you. Do you know him? You can never been too sure with elves!

One Female Elf: I found an elf in the house. She said she knows you. Do you know her? You can never been too sure with elves!

Multiple Elves: I found elves in the house. They said they knows you. Do you know them? You can never been too sure with elves!

Blank: _______

Your child might start loosing more teeth and you can use the blank tooth fairy certificate later in the year.

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Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf ideas.

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Elf on a Shelf Pinterest Boards

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on a Shelf?

Elf 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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