Ahoy mamas! Everyone loves a good treasure hunt. Don’t walk the plank. We include all you need to enjoy this silly Pirate Elf on the Shelf idea complete with pirate costume & chocolate gold coins.. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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A guy in a little red hat isn’t always the first thing you think of when you say pirate. However, during the holiday season, elf mischief is real and with some mischief includes a little bit of treasure hunts. Take a look at these fun pirate ideas including a cute Elf on a Shelf Pirate idea.

What fun pirate things can I do with my child?

We get it. who doesn’t love a good pirate activity. If you are looking for some fun pirate ideas for your child, consider having a pirate birthday party. While this is especially fun during the holiday season (who doesn’t love a pirate with some good holly and bells?), you can also have a pirate party on talk like a pirate day or any time of the year when your child is turning another age.

Ahoy matey – add to your pirate party afew fun pirate games. These can be played with mates of all ages. Just make sure they are young at heart. Play at a celebration, within the family or even with your Elf on the Shelf at a witness.

Of course, if you have a real pirate fan, incorporate a fun Elf Pirate idea during the Christmas season.

Elf on the Shelf Pirate Idea

Don’t walk the plank. Be prepared with the Elf on the Shelf pirate idea. To put together a cute pirate idea with your Elf on the Shelf doll, gather the following supplies.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Chocolate coins for booty (these can be hard to find, try the Dollar Tree, CVS, Walmart or here.)
• Paper
• Pen or marker
• Optional: printable Elf pirate clothes
• Optional: Elf treasure hunt

Instructions

To put together this Pirate Elf on the Shelf idea, printable your printable pirate outfit. Use tape or sticky velcro to put it together. Push pins are also helpful.

If you have 12 inch doll pirate accessories, gather them together. Don’t stress if not. Avast ye mamas… really all you need are gold coins and your Elf doll.

Hide some gold coins in the house. If you are doing this for a younger child, write clues of where your child can locate the coins. If it’s for older coins, let them tear apart the house as they try to find the most chocolate coins.

Write a note listing how many coins you hid. We wrote the pirate elf note, “treasure hunt: can you find all 14?”

Elf on the Shelf Treasure Hunt

Not really into the idea of your kids blindly tearing up the house? Don’t abandon the ship. I get it. Instead, create a controlled environment. Batten down the hatches and download and print this Elf on the Shelf treasure hunt.

This Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt uses 22 rhyming clues. Use these Christmas scavenger hunt clue cards with your North Pole Elf. Your child can find new bounty or loot with each clue or one large treasure chest at the end of the hunt.

For this pirate hunt, everyone dress up. You can dress up, your kids can dress up and even your Elf on the Shelf can dress in a pirate costume to stay with a pirate theme.

Pirate Elf Costume Printable

Ready to dress it up. Bring the joy of your childhood to your child via paper doll outfits. Use this adorable Elf Pirate costume you can print and stay within this fun Elf pirate theme.

These cute outfits including our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop elf gems including printable Elf costumes, our Elf games, Elf notes, Elf letters and so much more!

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

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Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

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.

More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
• Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
• Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
• DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
• Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
• Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

Did you know the Elf can get sick? Yep! The Christmas pox requires an Elf on the Shelf Sick note with this cute Elf illness idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We have a case of the Christmas pox. Scout Elf is sick and we need a few ideas.

Does Elf on the Shelf get sick?

Yes, the Christmas Elf can get stick. There are a few illnesses Elf might have…

• Reindeer Flu
• Christmas Pox
• Covid (might need Elf on the Shelf quarantine)
• Touch-idous (when Elf is touched)

When this happens, elf might need to sit out two days or recieve get-well magic delivered. These illnesses can be cured with a prescription from doctor Elf, a sick Elf note, your child doing a good dead for Elf, or a little bit of Christmas magic – aka glitter or cinnamon dust.

Sick Elf on the Shelf

Well this ensures your child won’t touch Elf on the Shelf. Elf is contagious with Christmas Pox.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Mini Sticker Dots
• Paper
• Pen or Marker

Instructions

For this easy Elf idea, sit your Elf on the Shelf in a medicine cabinet, the bathroom or an open space.

Add a few rainbow dot stickers to look like Christmas pox illness.

Using a pen or marker, write a Elf on the Shelf sick note… “I have Christmas pox. Be careful, I’m contagious.”

Sick Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Want to extend this idea? There are a lot of reasons you might have a sick Elf on the Shelf. Take a look at these sick elves and how to resolve the Elf illness.

Use a tissue box or even a barbie Bed and off a sick Elf some medicine and a thermometer. You can use a blanket you have on hand or a washcloth. Tip: Make sure your Elf medicine is child-roof.

Need a printable elf doctors note? Grab this official Santa Elf on the Shelf Prescription for a sick elf. This Reindeer Flu sick note sits elf for 2 full days. This doctor’s note is doctor’s order!

Elf on the Shelf can break a leg (not the kind that delivers on stage) for a messy room. This is a fun way to encourage your child to pick up.

Elf 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!

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

We also love sharing free printable Elf on the Shelf props! 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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By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

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!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a popular 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.

More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
• Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
• Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, Elf on the Shelf notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
• DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
• Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
• Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

Looking for cute, printable games that your Elf on the Shelf can play? These printable playing cards are a fun way to entertain the kids. Download tiny paying cards and enjoy games like Go Fish, War & more. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Who doesn’t love a good card game. Whether it’s a game of solitaire or a group game like go-fish, card games are fun… And with fun, comes the release of endorphins… And with something tiny and cute, comes laughter and memories.

Download this miniature playing cards and have a great time with them this holiday season.

How can I print my own playing cards at home?

In order to print your own printable deck of cards at home, you need a deck of cards template PDF. Make sure you have supplies including a printer, printer ink and printer paper. Printing on cardstock will give you strong and sturdy cards and a laminator will give you a glossy finish.

Follow along for instructions of printing a deck of cards and using with or without a Scout Elf on the Shelf.

Elf on the Shelf Playing Cards

Ready to bring a little bit of Christmas cheer to your house? How about a fun activity for your child and their Elf on the Shelf doll.

It’s incredibly easy to download and print your playing cards PDF. Grab a few supplies and follow these directions fo rhow to get your set of miniature playing  cards.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Deck of Playing Cards Printable PDF (see below)
• Printer
• Printer Ink
• Cardstock or Printer Paper
• Scissors
• Glue Stick

Instructions

First you need your deck of cards downloadable templates. This will give you a standard deck or quantity of 52 playing card and the back of the cards. Includes hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs. In addition to the cards Ace all the way to King, you will get 2 jokers and 2 Elf shoes.  You can put these aside these mini card additions if they do not fit your game.

Print your printable playing cards. For the best quality, this is best printed on cardstock and maybe sent to your local copy center.

Cut each card out as well as the back of the card. Using a glue stick, glue the back and front together. The final dimensions for each card will be approximately 0.9 inches wide x 1.3 inches tall.

Tip: For a smooth finish, consider laminating your cards before you cut them.

Also check out our mini board game printables for your Elf doll!

Can these be used without an Elf on the Shelf?

Yes, these printable deck of mini playing cards is versatile and can be played without a Christmas Elf.

Have fun playing cards games with your child. Go Fish, War and more. Take a look at other card game ideas and some of the best games in our family game night bucket list set.

This mini card deck can also be played for some of the oldest games. Allow the adults to play Texas Hold ’em, Poker, Black Jack and more.

How to Get Printable Playing Cards

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Chutes & Ladders, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more! You can find this miniature game set in the Frugal Coupon Living shop. It’s seasonal content, so you don’t see it there, it’s because it isn’t “tis the season” – wink wink.

However, we wouldn’t leave you without a freebie!

Free Printable Playing Card Sheets PDF

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! However this game set is not found in our free printable library. Sign up for our daily Elf on the Shelf ideas emails and get this freebie in your inbox. In addition to your printable cards, see these other fun games included.

The free Elf on the Shelf game printable set includes…

• Mini deck of cards template
• Miniature coloring pages
• Mini Tic-Tac-Toe games
• Mini Battleship board game
• Mini Dot Game Grid
• Mini Bingo Bards
• Mini Christmas Maze

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By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing for the best print.

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!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

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.

More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
• Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
• Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
• DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
• Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
• Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

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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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!

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

Elf on the Shelf Balloon Garland Tutorial

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 Parade Balloon

One idea we wanted to make sure you saw was using the Elf on the Shelf balloon to make this Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Elf on the Shelf Arrival idea.

Finding ideas for an Elf on the Shelf arrival are so important. It’s the first impression that Elf makes on your child. As an elf committe moving member, you can do the lazy, quick & easy Elf on the Shelf ideas later in the season.

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!

Free Elf Printables

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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 on the Shelf Ideas.

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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!

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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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Make your own Elf on the SHelf Balloon Garland with a few simple steps. This DIY balloon garland idea is quite adorable and adds instant Christmas decor to your cute elf idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Want to make a huge impact on your borning Elf on the Shelf ideas. Well this cute Ballon Elf idea isn’t a snore. Your kids will love the Christmas decorations elf brings when this adorable Christmas balloon garland arrives by none other than their very own Scout elf.

This is going to be a ton of fun!

Balloon Elf on the Shelf Garland

Make a big impact with a little bit of effort. This easy balloon garland uses the color scheme red and green for Christmas. However, you can make this fun idea Hanukkah, birthday parties, a baby shower celebration, or plenty of other fun occasion. It definitely add a wow factor!

Balloon Garland Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Green Tinsel Garland (we used this)
• Green SOLO Plastic Cups (or Red SOLO Cups will work too)
• 10-12 inch Green & Red Latex Balloons
• Optional: Balloon Pump (we love this one on Amazon and used it in our stuffed Elf on the Shelf in a balloon idea.)
• Optional: Tying Tool
• Optional: Ultra Low Temperature Glue Gun (like this one)
• Optional, Fishing Line or twine.

How to make balloon garland

These step-by-step instructions for how to make Balloon garland can easily be summarized with the word tape. Repeat after me. Tape is your friend.

We used an 18 foot green tinsel garland. You can grab something larger if you want a longer Christmas garland.

Start by blowing up your round balloons and tying off the end of each balloon. For this 18 foot garland, we used 8 (4 red, 4 green) balloons. Multiply as needed.

It will be obvious (you aren’t doing this for professional Christmas decor – let’s call it amazing Dollar Tree Christmas Decor), tape the balloons to your plastic cups. We inserted the knot of the balloon in to the cup and taped around the edges.

Once you’ve made your balloons look like Christmas lights, tape them to the green garland about every two feet.

Then tape your balloon light garland to the ceiling. Did we mention tape was the keyword in this christmas balloon garland tutorial?

Make sure your tape is secure on the ceiling and gently add your Scout Elf.

Viola – with only a few accessories, you’ve made your own balloon garland kit.

How fun was this Elf idea?

Balloon Garland Pro Tips: You can use a glue gun for this idea but not glue will make the balloon pop, so consider a cold glue gun. Command hooks would also be good for hanging on the ceiling or all. Consider fishing line to also tie your balloons, cups and garland together.

Also check out our Elf on the Shelf Balloon ideas including how to Trap Elf on the Shelf in a balloon!

December birthdays are great for your Elf on the Shelf. Use this garland as a party decoration and pair this DIY balloon garland idea with Birthday Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf 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!

Free Elf on the Shelf 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 Printables.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

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!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

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.

More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
• Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
• Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
• DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
• Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
• Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

Ready save the world? Transform your crime-fighting, Superhero Elf on the Shelf with a fun cape, strong shield & identity blocking face mask. Instantly download these superhero printables.. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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On a quest to do good? Ready to reradiate the world of mischief. Transform your Scout Elf on the Shelf into a superhero.

Elf on the Shelf Superhero Over the City

With a few supplies and some creativity, you can easily re-create this Superhero Elf on the Shelf idea.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Yellow and Black Construction Paper
• Scissors
• Tape
• Glue Stick
• Creativity

How to create Superhero Elf on the Shelf idea

Its not physically complicated to make a DIY Superhero Elf on the Shelf idea however it does require some creativity – so if you don’t have it, move down to places to buy superhero costumes or download Elf on the Shelf Superhero printables.

First start with the city. Create rectangles of black construction paper. These will be our buildings.

Next, use yellow construction paper to create small squares. These will be your building’s windows reflecting light in the night sky. Glue your windows on the black rectangles.

Layer your cityscape on to a surface area. This can be a wall, window, or (as we did) a chalk board. Your night cityline is done.

Next plan your super hero. You can use Batman, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, or other Marvel superheroes and DC characters.

Create a cape for your superhero. A triangle will do, have extra room at the top of your triangle to wrap around your Superhero Elf’s neck. Tape can connect your cape. You can even make a cute logo to the back of your Superhero cape.

Create a basic Elf mask. You can use a glue stick or tape to connect it to your Elf’s face.

Stage yoru Elf on yoru backdrop. Use tape to hold up the elf or grab a elf standing prop like an Elf stand.

Viola – You’re done. Now go save the world, super woman, and kick crime and mischief to the curb!

Tip: Expand this idea. Pair this fun superhero outfit with Superhero party ideas or superhero party games.

Where to get Superhero Costume for Elf

Fight an abominable snowman! Catch a Yeti! Stop the Grinch!  Your elf can instantly become the mighty defender of Christmas cheer.

It’s always fun to make your own DIY Elf superhero costumes, however there are plenty of places to buy one too. Check out these three places to get an Elf on the Shelf clothes that look like a superhero outfit.

• Amazon has the The Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Collection Scout Elf Superhero Girl
• Walmart has a 3-piece Elf costume set including the Claus Couture Collection Mighty Superhero Scout Elf Outift
• Download a digital Elf on the Shelf Superhero Outfit printables (see below)

Elf Superhero 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!

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Don’t care to purchase? You can get a free copy of the superhero printable costumes here when you sign up for our daily Elf on a Shelf ideas email. This email runs November 1 to December 24th.

Don’t care to sign up for this email list, grab the Elf digital prints in the Frugal Coupon Living Etsy shop.

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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 copy of the free printable superhero outfit printable pack and a passcode to all of our free Elf on a Shelf printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5.) Enjoy your Elf Printables.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

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!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

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.

More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
• Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
• Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
• DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
• Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
• Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

Follow on social media! Take a look at Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

Hoop dreams? Take a look at these Elf on the Shelf Basketball Ideas. The wise men saw the star. The Elf thinks he’s a super star! More Sport Ideas + Christ-focused Elf on the SHelf ideas with Jesus. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Want new Elf on the Shelf Ideas in your inbox daily in the month of November & December? Sign up here!

Many might say Jesus and basketball have no correlation.  If you’re not a fan of basketball, I get why you would feel this way. However if you child love an oversized orange ball and the glow of lights on  wooden court, then this basketball and Jesus thing might have something in common. Commonalities can include joy, excitement, and thrill.

Let’s continue….

How can I add basketball in Elf on the Shelf ideas?

Does your child love basketball? There are a few resources available for your Elf on the Shelf that will create a perfect Elf basketball idea.

First, the Elf on the Shelf website has an adorable basketball board you can print. This does list the Scout Elves at Play kit in the supplies but I think you can easily put this idea together without the kit. (The inflation of this kit is amazing to me, I got it at $22 years ago and now the MSRP is $58. I think you can use your own supplies or watch to see if the price drops!)

Want a printable Basketball Hoop + Scoreboard? Kids Activities blog has all you need.

Etsy has a few Elf Basketball Ideas too. I think Etsy creators are just so creative including when it comes to the Elf season. I say that a little biased, because I have an Etsy Elf shop too!

Take a look at this Hoop There It is Elf Basketball costume. Grab an Elf Basketball Set with a cute #1 foam hand accessories. This interactive Elf Basketball Court is perfect for the Elf on the Shelf and your child. Or get this Team North Pole Elf Basketball outfit.

Since many of these items are not Etsy Printables, they will have a limited supply. Grab yours before others do.

Also take a look at these fun Elf on the Shelf sports ideas.

How can I add Jesus in Elf on the Shelf ideas?

We feel ya mama! We have done our best to return the Christmas season back to the focus on Christ. Put Christ in Christmas with these Elf on the Shelf Jesus ideas.

• Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar
• Elf on the Shelf Bible Letter Boards
• Elf on the Shelf Fruits of the Spirit
• Elf on the Shelf Nativity
• Elf on the Shelf Bible Verse
• Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas
• Christian Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf

Don’t forget our Christian Elf printable prop kit. It includes all you need for the entire season with a Jesus-focus. You can even use this with your Shepherd on a Search.

Elf & Jesus Playing Basketball

The wise man saw a star, the Elf on the Shelf saw some hoop dreams! If your Elf has stars in his eyes, put together this fun basketball elf idea with Jesus.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Basketball Hoop (or print a Basketball Hoop here)
• Basketball
• White Board
• Dry Erase Marker
• Optional: Manger set with Jesus and/or wisemen

Int his fun idea, display your manger and Elf doll. You can write up a cute scoreboard with the name of your Elf having a bunch of points. If you feel Jesus would never loose in this game, have your Elf on the Shelf be the looser and Jesus win!

Elf 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!

Free Elf on the Shelf 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 Printables.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

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!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

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.

More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
• Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
• Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
• DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
• Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
• Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

Follow on social media! Take a the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.