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Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar Template

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July 29, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 16, 2019
modified datt: July 29,2022

Printable Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar – Template Download and Supply List to keep you organized with your North Pole visitor. Daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas in November and December. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Calendar Template

Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar and Supply List

Elf on the Shelf returns Thanksgiving night! Are you prepared. This Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar will organize you for the next month giving you creative ideas for your Elf and a supply list before beginning.  If you prefer to come up with your own ideas, we have a blank claendar template and supply list so you can do your own creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas for your North Pole Visitor.

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

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can sign up for all of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables here.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar

We have provided you a full calendar of ideas to keep you from going crazy during this season on Elf on the Shelf. Our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar has 24 elf ideas plus a supply list so you can be orgnaized as soon as the Christmas tradition begins in your house.

If you prefer to come up with other ideas, you can check out our Elf on the Shelf Master List where we add new ideas daily during the month of November and December. This is a list with well over 500 Elf on the Shelf Ideas! If you are doing your own thing, you can download the Elf on the Shelf Calendar Template and fill in your own ideas and supply list.

While this calendar is free, you also get a free calendar and supply list with our entire Elf printable bundle. Over $250 in value!

Update: You can also pick up an Editable Elf Calendar. This has fillable fields all you to edit your PDF in Adobe.  This calendar is only sold alone and not part of Elf kids.

Shop the Entire Elf Bundle with Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf on the Shelf Supply List

The most important supply you need is The Elf on the Shelf. We also suggest you grab a bendable kit or make your own Bendable Elf on the Shelf.

Elf Ideas Supplies include:

  • Sharpie marker, used shipping box, toast, eggs, shaving cream, small beads, toy cars, sponge, soap, scissors, sprinkles, Kinder Joy Egg, toilet paper, tortilla shells, candy, chocolate, pink balloon, bubble gum, red dry erase marker, adhesive gift bows, Q-tips, maple syrup, Barbie or another doll, straws, apples, toilet paper, marker or puff paint, ornaments, bulldozer, twine or string, old toilet paper roll, aluminium foil, and stars or other outer space accessories.

Some of the items you likely have in your home. A few of them you can pick up at the grocery store or order ahead on Amazon. You can see our full Elf on the Shelf Supply List by downloading our printable calendar.


Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar Template and Supply List Printable

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

Download our free Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar Template and Supply List. 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.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar and Supply List


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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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Canvas Prints Up to 85% off at Canvas People

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July 8, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Black Friday & Cyber Monday, Christmas, Online Shopping, Photo, Seasonal

published date: November 29, 2015
modified datt: July 08,2022

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Yay! We have another HOT photo canvas deal for Black Friday! Right now, you can get up to 80% off Canvas Prints at Canvas People!  Their sale is listed at 80% but I am seeing a few discounts a bit higher.

I LOVE photo canvases! We have a few hanging in our living room that we’ve gotten from Canvas People, and we love them. The quality is fantastic, and is such a great way to create some great photo memories!

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These make great gifts for moms and grandmas for the holidays as well!

Offer expires 12/12/15 11:59PM PST. You do have to pay for shipping. In the past, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99.

Head to Canvas People to make a masterpiece!

Find more Seasonal Deals and Christmas Deals and Photo Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Elf Adoption Certificate

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May 18, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 22, 2019
modified datt: May 18,2022

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

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Elf Certificate of Adoption

Official Certificate of Elf Adoption Printable

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

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

Elf on the Shelf Adoption Certificate

You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can sign up for all of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables here including downloading our Elf on the Shelf Certificate of Adoption.

Elf on the Shelf Elf Adoption Certificate

How to Adopt Elf on the Shelf

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

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

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

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

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


Printable Adoption Certificate for Elf

Elf Adoption Certificate

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

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

Our Elf Certificate of Adoption Reads:

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

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

Register Elf on the Shelf

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

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

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

Register Elf on the Shelf Pets

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


How to get a Free Elf on the Shelf Adoption Certificate

Ready to adopt your elf on the shelf for free? You an print our free Elf on the Shelf Adoption Certificate! This free printable Elf Adoption Certificate includes a spot for your elf name, your elf adopted family and the official date your elf doll came into the house. It is signed by Santa Claus and has a North Pole stamp.

You can frame it or put it inside your Elf on the Shelf book as your official Elf adoption certificate.

Elf Adoption Certificate Printables

We love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables and Christmas 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 Elf 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.

Shop Our Popular Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf on the Shelf Facebook and Pinterest

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! Make life easier with others by tweet this elf adoption certificate.

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Elf on the Shelf 101

What is Elf on the Shelf? Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


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More Fun Elf Ideas

Looking for more ways to have fun with your Elf this season? Take a look at these fun Elf on the Shelf printables and ideas for your North Pole friend.

  • Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar
  • Elf on the Shelf Notes
  • Elf on the Shelf letter
  • Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt

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 Skittles Rainbow Experiment

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March 25, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 24, 2019
modified datt: March 25,2022

For this Elf on the Shelf activity, the kids participate in a Skittles Rainbow Experiment. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

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

Is there a Rainbow Elf?

If you are on the hunt for a rainbow Elf on the Shelf doll only, I have terrible news… there isn’t a rainbow Elf. As a reminder, Elf dolls only come in red and white. There are knock off versions in different colors, but the classic doll has a red hat and white collar.

However, if tasting the rainbow is fun for you, take a look at this cool Skittles Elf on the Shelf rainbow experiment.

Skittles Rainbow Experiment

Have you seen our five minute science experiments for kids? There are many ideas you can incorporate into your December Elf on the Shelf ideas. We did not pull this activity from that list, but we have a Skittles Rainbow Experiment your kids will love to do with their red elves.

Skittles Rainbow Experiment

Ashley…. so…

How do you do the Skittles trick?

Don’t worry. I have the answers. First gather these supplies you likely have at home.

Skittles Rainbow Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf doll
  • Skittles package
  • 1/4 Cup Warm Water
  • White plate (white shows the background)

Skittles Rainbow Experiment Directions

Elf can leave these written directions, though we will provide you with more detailed directions below.

“Let’s make a rainbow. Just add warm water.”

First, arrange your Skittles in a circular pattern around the edge of the plate. One skittle, side by side, until your skittles form a circle radius of the plate. (You can do this for your kids/Elf or you can just layout a box of Skittles for your kid to do when they wake.)

When your skittles are in place, pour over enough warm water to cover all the Skittles and the plate itself.

Watch and wait as a Skittles rainbow appears. You will watch the colors bleed toward the center/middle of the plate.

Now that you know how to do the Elf on the Shelf skittles experiment, let’s explain!

Skittles Rainbow Explanation

Skittle candy is full of dye. The combination of dye and sugar dissolves quickly in warm water. When placed in a shallow plate of warm water, the dye quickly dissolves in the water making a colorful rainbow. The reason the colors do not mix naturally (unless stirred, shaken, or sit awhile) is because each food color has the same amount of sugar dissolved from each Skittle. As the sugar dissolved, it pushed outwards into the color beside it building almost a wall against the neighboring solution


Printables for Elf on the Shelf

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
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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WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

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February 10, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving

published date: October 02, 2016
modified datt: February 10,2022

Why didn’t I think of that Party and Hosting Tips and Hacks for the Holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Cookie Exchanges and Beyond.

Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

The season is beginning to cool and with the dawn of cooler temperatures comes celebrations with family and friends. We are hosting Thanksgiving this year and wanted to take a closer look at Party and Hosting Tips for the Holiday season! From prepping with decorations, to laying out the table a day before to scented home recipes, cooking and serving tips, these creative ideas are sure to help your holiday party go off without a hitch!

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Make your home warm and inviting from the time your guests arrive – a lantern with greenery on the porch looks great | French Country Cottage.

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Turn your home into an amazing smell with this stove top recipe | Half Baked Harvest.

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Enjoy these festive name place cards and no-sew napkin holder – perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas | Love Of Family and Home.


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Host the Holidays like a Pro with these Holiday Planners and Lists (Christmas and Thanksgiving) | Yellow Bliss Road.

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Depending on your party size, take a look at these Serving Sizes | The Chic Site.

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Lay out Dishes and Serving Utensils the Day before | Bon Appetit.

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Enjoy these 20 Jazz Standards for Your Dinner Party Playlist | Confetti and Buttercream.

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Have fun with these Holiday Ice Buckets – they are so festive and easy | The Chic Site.

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You can never go wrong with wine and cheese – take a look at these pairings | His and Her Wine.

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Take a look at this Easy Party Cheeseboard | Toot Sweet 4 Two. (Also in our Wine and Cheese Party Ideas)

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Toast the Holiday Season with Cranberry & Rosemary White Sangria | Jerry James Stone.

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Also try this Autumn Sangria with Pinot Noir and Apple Cider | The Evermine Blog.

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Look at this tip – Keep your Wine Chilled with Grapes | Positive Med.

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Decorate a few weeks ahead of time. These German Beer Bottles with Berry Twigs are easy and quick | French Larkspur.

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Bring the outside elements in to keep the cost of decorating down. We love these springs of Rosemary but evergreen would also be great  | Rip & Tan.

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Take a look at the Proper Way to Set the Table | Source.

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If the conversation needs flowing, try these Dinner Conversation Starters. Use now for the part, later with the kids. Pull the cards that are best for the type of party you are hosting. | Frugal Coupon Living

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Cooking for many? Before the big day pick up this Betty Crocker 3-Tier Oven Rack for extra room in the oven.

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Don’t stop hosting after the meal is done. Send them home with these fun Leftover Labels | Tom Kat Studio. (See others in our Thanksgiving Printables)

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Or try print these gorgeous Leftover Labels | The Glitter Guide.

Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays


Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

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Hosting for the holidays? Take a look at these Ho-Ho- Hosting Tips for a Christmas Party. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting Tips for a Christmas Party

Take a look at these Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table. Pin to Pinterest.

Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table

Create an amazing tablescape with these Inspiring Edible Table Runners. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a lot of inspiration from our Wine and Cheese Party Ideas on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Amazing Holiday Cocktails. Pin to Pinterest.

Holiday Cocktails Ideas on Frugal Coupon Living

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WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

The Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 16, 2021
modified datt: January 24,2022

Gingerbread men are everything Christmas but have you heard of the Ninjabread man? Bring joy through Christmas pun with this Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf idea with free printable. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf

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.

We all have heard the gingerbread man story. In this classic children’s story, the Gingerbread Man leaps out of the oven and runs away… “can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man!”

So who is the Ninjabread man?

What is the Ninjabread Man Story?

Written by C. J. Leigh , in this fun twist on the traditional Gingerbread man tale, four ninjas train to be the strongest, fastest, smartest, and sneakiest in the land. The story follows a very well-executed ninja theme with tons of action, and perfect rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Will Ninjabread man win?


The Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf

Pulling from this funny adapted story, we used a few Elf supplies we had on hand.

Ninjabread Man printable sign Elf on the Shelf

Ninja Elf on the Shelf Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Elf on the Shelf Costume for Karate/Ninja
  • Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread Man Costume
  • Ribbon
  • Elf on the Shelf Free Ninjabread Man Sign Printable
  • Elf prop stands

This was really easy to put together. WE put on our Elf costumes and used the stand to prop the Elves. We printed and cut the Elf on the Shelf Ninjabread Man printable sign.

How did you get your Elf on the Shelf to stand?

Getting your Elf to stand can be quite trick. There are a few resources for getting Elf on the to stand. You can wire your Elf to make him bendable and strong, though this system doesn’t always support Elf for standing. You can get the Elf on the Shelf prop stand. Lastly, Scout Elf now has some fun Elf on the Shelf legs for standing.

In the case for Ninjabread Elf on the Shelf man, we used an Elf prop stand. We masked them behind the Elf costumes and under the wooden board.


Ninjabread Man Ideas

Want to take this a step further. Have fun with the Ninjabread man for Christmas or year-round with these Ninjabread man ideas.

Ninjabread Man Shirt

Ninjabread Man Game

Ninjabread Men Cookie Cutters

Ninjabread Cookie Kit from Crafty Cooking Kits

The Ninjabread Man Story Book

North Pole Ninjas: MISSION: Christmas!

Elf on the Shelf Ninja Turtle Apple

Since you are on the Elf on the Shelf Ninja theme, don’t forget our Elf Ninja Turtle Apples.

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! This includes our Ninjabread man printable for your Elf on the Shelf. The Christmas pun Elf sign comes in three sizes – small, medium & large.

Printable Sign Elf on the Shelf Ninja Bread Man

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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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DIY Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

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Upcycle a few craft supplies to create your own DIY Snow Globe Elf on the Shelf Craft. More Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe idea or purchase your own Elf snow globe Christmas décor to enjoy all season long. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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DIY Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe Craft

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

DIY Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

Let’s have fun with our very own DIY Snow globe with Elf on the Shelf inside. This idea will take a little planning and you might have to grab a few DIY Snow Globe props if you don’t already have them with your crafting supplies.

You Might find you can upcycle some items you have laying around the house for this DIY Elf on the Shelf idea.

How to make an Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Mini White Styrofoam Foam Balls
  • Plastic Snow Globes for Crafts
  • Paper
  • Marker or Pen



Instructions

The trick is in the folding. Make sure Elf if folded perfectly so he is wrapped up in a ball (no pun since we are dealing with snow balls here!) Add Elf to the plastic snow globe and some white Styrofoam balls.

More DIY Snow Globes for Elf on the Shelf

The official Elf on the Shelf company has a few DIY Snow Globe ideas for your Elf doll using a paper plate or a fish bowl.

DIY Snow Globe Elf on the Shelf

  • Fish Bowl DIY Snow Globe

  • Paper Plate DIY Snow Globe

If you don’t want to make your own DIY Elf on the Shelf snow globe, don’t worry, there are plenty of places to make buy one.

Where can I buy an Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

If you want to purchase an Elf on the Shelf snow globe, there are a few places you can find this product online. Perhaps have Elf bring a snow globe and have your child craft a snow globe – it’s a two in one Elf on the Shelf idea.

    • Elf on the Shelf Musical Snow Globe

    • Mini Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe with a Mini Elf on the Shelf Book

    • Elf on the Shelf Secret Snow with Mini Elf Doll

  • Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe Ornament

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Let’s be for real. After it’s cold outside, the next day’s idea should be a warm and toasty Elf costume.

Warm and Toasty Elf on the Shelf

Add this Warm and Toasty Elf costume digital download. Because you need to do this the next day, of course!

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

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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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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 Dollar Tree Ornament Wreath for Arrival

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published date: October 21, 2021
modified datt: January 24,2022

Looking Elf on a Shelf return ideas? Follow this tutorial from Katelyn at JamesandHolly.etos for how to make a Dollar Tree DIY Ornament Wreath for Elf on the Shelf – so adorable, use as Christmas décor after Elf’s arrival. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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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.

Of course, if Elf comes back, he/she needs a really cute Elf on the Shelf arrival idea! First, let’s talk about the Elf doll.

Does Dollar Tree have Elf on the Shelf?

The original Elf on the Shelf doll only comes in a box with a book.  This set typically costs in the $30 range and is rarely is Elf on the Shelf on sale. Because of the price range, you will not find the Elf on the Shelf set at the Dollar Store. You can find this brand at many major retailers including Target, Amazon, Walmart.

That being said, for this DIY ornament craft you will need your own Elf on the Shelf doll or you can use the Dollar Tree Elf plush in boy or girl.

DIY Dollar Store Christmas Craft Supplies

For this DIY Christmas wreath, most supplies can be found at the Dollar Tree. For the DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations you cannot find, Hobby Lobby, Amazon, or your local craft store are all great alternatives so you don’t spend a ton of money.

Supplies:

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll(s)
  • Dollar Tree Pool Noddle (also consider wire wreath frame, grapevine wreath or styrofoam wreaths circles)
  • Dollar Store Ornaments (large, medium and small ornaments bring a nice mixture)
  • Wooden Letters (these are from Hobby Lobby, but similar one inch letters are here)
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Glue Sticks
  • Mini Christmas Pom-Poms (search the Dollar Store or similar ones here)

Frugal tip: Save money on new ornaments and use your old ornaments you no longer use on the Christmas tree or shop a flea market for vintage ornaments.

Craft tip: Want to raid your craft supplies? Other Christmas craft supplies you can bring into your Dollar Tree ornament wreath craft are small or large jingle bells, faux greenery, pine cones, or burlap ribbon for a pretty bow.

How to make a Dollar Tree Ornament Wreath

Elf on the Shelf Arrival Craft

To begin, Katelyn says gather all of your materials.

Using your hands or pliers, remove the tops off of the ornaments. This step is a bit of a hassle but makes the ornaments much easier to glue on later. Put the Christmas balls aside.

Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments

Take your wreath frame (pool noddle) and cut bottom of the wreath circle with scissors or a knife. This will give your Christmas wreath an arch shape. This step is completely optional.

Start with the larger ornaments and begin gluing on the ornaments in a cluster kind of way. It does not have to be perfect.

DIY Christmas Ball Wreath

After the larger ornament goes on, add medium ornaments and small ornaments keeping in that cluster type of formation. Continue to wrap around the front and edge of the wreath. You will have hot glue strings along the way.

DIY Ornament Wreath Craft

When your whole wreath is glued with ornaments, fill in some of the gaps with mini Christmas pom-poms. Put your wreath to the side.

DIY Ornament Wreath with Pom-Poms

Lay out your message with your small wooden letters. This can say “I am back” “I missed you” or even a common Christmas quote message like “Merry Christmas!”

I personally like to count how many characters I use in the the message and start with the center character. For example for the message “I am back” there are 9 characters (7 letters and 2 spaces.) The middle character is a space. So I will put the m and b of centered from the center of the wreath and work my way to the right and left gluing one letter at a time. Have grace and forgiveness when laying down these letters. It can be hard depending on how 3-demensional your wreath is.

Elf on the Shelf Arrival Christmas Wreath

Voila! Your entire wreath is complete!

Have fun with this Christmas wreath. You could even use your ornament arch and have Elf drive through the center in a car or even an airplane. Perhaps set up an entire parade welcoming the fantastic arrival of your family elf.

Using your finished wreath’s leftover supplies, I would love to see want additional DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations you make!

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Want more Elf ideas and craft fun? Visit Katelyn at JamesandHolly.etos on Instagram. They are an adorable Elf on the Shelf Duo. See also their Christmas ornament wreath from last year.

More Elf on a Shelf Return Ideas

It’s natural to want Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for the entire season. Trying to create an elf craft in the night can be hard when you’ve had a busy.

Prepare in November for your First Night of Elf on the Shelf. That first need should have the most time invested. Save the Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for later.

Elf Return Ideas

  • Elf on the Shelf Quarantined in a Mason Jar

  • Elf on the Shelf Trapped in a Balloon

  • Elf with a Thanksgiving Joke

  • Elf arrives in a hot Air Balloon

  • Elf arrives with a Christmas breakfast

  • Elf returns in a package

  • Elf bring Elf on the Shelf Rules

Also take a look at these really good Elf on the Shelf Arrival ideas. We are constantly adding more ideas, so check in to see what’s new. There are more Elf on the Shelf first night ideas than you could possible do in the time your child’s Elf visiting period of time.

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.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf arrival letters, 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. 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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We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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