To welcome Elf back into the home, try this arrival idea. Elf on the Shelf Free COVID Testing ideas plus negative Elf on the Shelf COVID test results letter. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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The best way to address the past few years with your child is not to ignore it. Even your child’s Elf on the Shelf can address the pandemic and practice safety. In fact, with these Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Ideas and the encouragement of your elf you can practice safe distancing, wash your hands, wear a mask and/or get an Elf COVID test.

Does Elf on the Shelf Quarantine?

For safety, every Elf on the Shelf should quarantine or take a negative COVID test.  Just because your Elf on the Shelf does not quarantine in your home, doesn’t mean he didn’t quarantine in the North Pole before visiting you. Every family elf will be different and you can take a look at Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Ideas of how this looks at home. You can even delivery a negative Elf on the Shelf COVID test results.

How long does Elf on the Shelf have to quarantine?

Depending on your situation, Elf on the Shelf might have to quarantine in your home. If Elf has not taken a negative COVID test, it is wise to have your elf sit for 10 to 14 days. This might cause a boring Elf on the Shelf. For this reason, some elves might return a few weeks before Thanksgiving so that they have time to isolate before joining their family.

Elf on the Shelf COVID-19 Test

In this Elf COVID-19 test idea, Elf is offering free COVID testing.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Light box sign
• Q-tips
• Optional: Letterboard, paper, pen

In this easy Elf on the Shelf idea, Elf is testing for COVID. Pair a few Q-tips, and write a free COVID testing sign. Later you can print (below) our Elf on the Shelf COVID Test Results. Guess what, it’s a negative!

You can use this as an Elf on the Shelf arrival idea or use it anytime before Christmas. If looking for a pandemic related arrival, don’t forget we have plenty of  Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Ideas including mason jar quarantine, quarantine Countdown and Elf on the Shelf quarantine letter boards.

Elf on the Shelf COVID Test Results

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! We have a new Free Elf on the Shelf printable, get these Elf on the Shelf COVID test results! Your elf has tested negative now comes with our Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Set found in our free Elf printables.

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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!

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

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

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Have you heard of the kindness elves? Your family elf can encourage your child to give a helping hand! Take a look at these Elf on the Shelf kindness ideas and print our free kindness letter for Elf and your child. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Having  a family Elf is the perfect opportunity to encourage random acts of kindness and remind your child of the reason for the season. There are many ways to promote how the Christmas season is for helping hands, for giving instead of receiving.

Speaking of hands, are you supposed to undo the Elf on the Shelf hands?… the short answer is yes!

How do you undo Elf on the Shelf hands?

Speaking of Elf on the Shelf hands, you are supposed to undo your Elf’s hands. They come sewn together to  It’s important to carefully separate the tie that holds your Elf on the Shelf hands together. Nail scissors are great for smaller cuts and protecting your Elf hands.

Elf on the Shelf hands come sewn together so you can create position. For example, it’s easy to hang Elf on a Christmas tree limb or on a door knob. However, this can easily be resolved if you create a posable Elf on the Shelf. Once you have your Elf on the Shelf hands free, the next step you want to take is making sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Elf on the Shelf Helping Hands

So far, we have mastered undoing Elf on the Shelf hands sewn together and creating a bendable, wired Elf on the Shelf doll. Take it another step with Elf on the Shelf posable hands.

Holly Jolly Fun Crafts has adorable posable hands – you can bend the fingers and such – this means you can create two thumbs up! For our next Elf on the Shelf idea, we are going to use the hands however you can do do this random acts of kindness Elf on the Shelf ideas without these posable Elf gloved hands.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Helping Hands Random Acts of Kindness Elf on the Shelf Letter
• Tape
• Optional: Gloved Elf on the Shelf Hands

Directions

In a matter of minutes, create this Helping Hands Elf on the Shelf idea. The Elf printable letter reads….

Give a hand day! What can you do that is nice for someone today?

Instantly download and print this free Elf on the Shelf letter. Prop it against a wall with tape. We used double sided tape to tape Elf’s arm in place. Viola! Done.

I can’t wait to see what adorable Random Acts of Kindness your child and Elf come up with! Leave a comment below and share.

Elf on the Shelf Kindness Ideas

In addition to our free Helping Hands printable, we have more ways your family Elf on the Shelf can encourage your child to give back to the community.

Take a look at these kindness elves ideas to help spread random acts of kindness and helping hands during the holiday season.

Elf on the Shelf Donate Toys Letter

Elf on the Shelf Donate Canned Goods

You’ve Been Elfed Printable

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

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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

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Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables including this Helping Hands Kindness Letter Elf on the Shelf printable.

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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

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

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As a busy, exhausted mom, you can still have amazing ideas for your Elf doll and use quick and easy elf ideas that don’t bring more holiday stress. Enjoy these Quick & Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas the entire season long and still get two thumbs up from the kids!  New creative, funny, and simple Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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I get it. Five kids and who knows how many years of Elf on the Shelf – maybe on year 12? I am unsure about you but if your holiday season is as buy as mine, you want to fill your kid’s Elf season with the joy of funny and creative Elf ideas. However, from seasonal busyness the time often comes you forget to move the elf or you run out of ideas for anything other than the lazy easy elf on the shelf ideas.

I am here to tell you, you can still have amazing ideas for your Elf doll and use quick and easy elf ideas. Follow some of these creative easy Elf ideas for your North Pole visitor. But before the Elf season begins, it is nice to have a posable Elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Did you forget to move your Elf?

We all have experienced waking bug eyed in the night because you forgot to move the Elf. If this is you, these quick and easy elf ideas can be done in just a few seconds time!

In addition to these quick elf on the shelf ideas, save in your back pocket these 25 Reasons Elf on the Shelf forgot to move.

Easy Elf Ideas

Here they are, easy Elf on the Shelf ideas. You can use these last minute Elf ideas nightly for the entire Christmas season or use them for those “oh crap” moments. Quick and easy means it will take you only a few seconds to move the Elf and not hear moans of “our elf is boring” in the morning.

1.) Elf in the Spaghetti Container – In this easy Elf hiding spot in the kitchen, place Elf in the spaghetti storage container. It’s a silly idea and can be placed on your counter top or in your pantry. Plus it probably took you longer to find the stop watch to time how long it took you than to actually do it.

2.) Elf Under the Tree Skirt – You might want to stretch before attempting this challenging idea under the Christmas tree. Simply lift the tree skirt, fold Elf and place him under the Christmas tree. Done.

3.) Elf Playing Connect Four – How about this last minute elf on the Shelf game idea using your child’s games. Connect Four with one of your child’s toys like a Barbie or princess.

4.) Elf Fruits of the Spirit – Cut the Fruits of the Spirt with this free Christian Elf on the Shelf free printable. Place with your fruit to remind your child the reason for the season.

5.) Toilet Paper Roll End is Here – Have fun with this punny funny Elf on the Shelf idea. Elf writes on a toilet paper roll, the end is here. This goes well as a possible last night Elf on the Shelf idea.

6.) Elf Twister Board – One of our most popular props is the Twister Elf Printable. Download and place Elf on the board. Such a silly Elf on the Shelf game for the kids.

7.) Read Your Favorite Book – Place Elf in front of the bookshelf with a note asking your child to read to Elf. It gets reading practice done and provides a nice reading companion for a young child.

8.) Elf Draws on Eggs – In this fun Elf on the Shelf egg idea, elf draws a message using markers – Merry Christmas!

9.) Elf Drinks from an Orange – This original Elf on the Shelf idea is one of the earliest I ever did for my kids (my oldest is a teen.) Insert a straw in an orange and Elf drinks orange juice from an orange.

10.) Elf Covered in Hair Bows – Crab all the hair bows you can and layer them on your Elf doll. This is a fun Elf on the Shelf bow idea.

11.) I Love You Candy Canes Note – Write out I love you using this Candy Cane Elf on the Shelf idea. Download our free Elf on the Shelf printable note –  I ______ You.

12.) Elf Refueling Coffee Station – late nights in the Elf customs station means Elf needs extra fuel in the morning. Poke a hole in a k-cup for a tasty caffeine boost.

13.) Elf Snack Bin – Do you have a snack Bucket in the kitchen. Wrap Elf in a Ziploc bag and insert him in the snack bin in this fun Pantry Elf on the Shelf idea.

14.) Elf Toilet Paper Roll – If you still have toilet paper left from 2020, insert Elf in a toilet paper roll and create this 5 second mischievous Elf on the Shelf idea.

15.) Elf on Strike Sign – This easy Elf idea covers you for many days. Both the Prescription RX Elf on the Shelf Note and Elf on Strike sign can freeze Elf for a number of days and you end up with a cleaned room!

16.) Elf Ice Cream Cone – If you find yourself with some leftover ice cream cones, insert Elf and dash your display with some sprinkles… how long did that last minute Elf idea take?

17.) Elf Toast Warm & Toasty Note – “It was cold outside, but now it’s warm and toasty!” Poke two arm holes in to toast. Create a Warm and Toasty Elf on the Shelf.

18.) Elf Mini Kisses –  In this quick and easy elf idea, wrap tiny chocolate chips as Hershey kisses.

19.) Elf Chocolate Note – Who wouldn’t love this Chocolate Elf on the Shelf idea, add some Reese’s and mention you love your child to pieces.

20.) Candy Canes Elf Scavenger Hunt – Everyone loves a good Christmas Scavenger Hunt. Help your child find candy canes with this Elf Scavenger Hunt idea.

21.) Elf Toilet Paper Snowman – “Do you wanna build a snowman?” Easily make your own toilet paper snowman for Elf or use our printables to craft this funny Elf on the Shelf Idea.

22.) Elf Burrito – Did Taco Tuesday leave a few leftover tortillas? Wrap your Elf in this fun Elf on the Shelf Burrito idea.

23.) Elf Cradles Baby Jesus – We love some alternative Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas, it reminds of the reason for the Christmas season.

24.) Elf Hide and Seek Camo – I bet it takes forever to find this camoflauge Elf on the Shelf in the Christmas tree. Use dry erase markers for the coloring.

25.) Elf Banana Notes – Go while, write cute little messages on the Bananas. Maybe you can add some funny Elf Jokes and add the bananas to your child’s lunch box.

26.) Elf Car Wash – Grab a sponge and hot wheels and take your child’s toys to the bubbles car wash.

27.) Elf Rides a Dinosaur – Elf meet dinosaur. Your new ride for the next 24 hours. That was a quick elf idea.

28.) Nice Alert Elf Note – This nice-o-meter will remind your child how nice they are being this holiday season. Don’t forget, Elf is watching so you can stay on Santa’s nice list. Grab this free Elf on the Shelf printable.

29.) Elf Q-Tip Snow Flakes – This is a very lazy easy Elf on the Shelf idea. Lay down Q-tips in the shape of adorable snowflakes.

30.) Stink Stank Stunk Spray – Have you tried Stink Stank Stunk Spray? Wrap this elf printable around a can of Lysol. It’s perfect for keeping the Grinch away. Of course, this is an excellent Quarantine Elf addition, we all need Lysol to spray other germs too!

31.) Toilet Paper Hammock – Just hanging out. In this toilet paper Elf on the Shelf idea, tie some to the towel rack to make an Elf on a Shelf hammock prop.

32.) Elf Shaving – In this quick Elf on the Shelf idea, place Elf beside the razor and saving cream. Add a little foam to his face too.

33.) North Pole or Bust Globe – In this good-bye Elf on the Shelf idea, Elf is headed to the North Poel for good. North Pole or bust! You can add a cute printable suitcase Elf prop too.

34.) Elf Hot Dogs – Left over hot dog buns? Add some chips and place Elf in the middle of a hot dog bun for this really quick last minute Elf on a Shelf idea.

35.) Elf Decorates the Family Portrait – We have done Elf on the Shelf portrait multiple ways. In this idea, I used poster putty to add googly eyes and a red nose.

36.) Elf Taped on the Wall – Use washi tape to tape Elf on the Shelf on the wall or a door. You can write a message like Help at the top.

37.) Elf Trapped in Mixer – Every thing is mixed up, insert Elf in the mixer. Just don’t turn it on!

38.) Elf Glow Sticks – This idea is especially cool in a dark place. Wrap glow stick bracelets for fun loops around Elf’s body.

39.) Elf is a Poinsettia – Using red construction paper, turn Elf into a poinsettia plant.

40.) Elf Tied to the Train Track – Washi tape and bakers twine create this Elf on the Shelf train track idea.

100s More Quick Elf Ideas

Don’t forget our Lazy Elf on the Shelf Ideas too! This are excellent last minute Elf ideas that don’t cause too much time and very few props to create.

On Frugal Coupon Living we have new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily in the months of November and December. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of last minute Elf on the Shelf ideas including every idea we have ever done. This will give you a full list of quick elf ideas to keep it care free and fun.

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Easy Elf on the Shelf Printables

Having a back pocked of resources is great for creating a quick and easy Elf ideas. I highly suggest picking up one of the Elf Props Printable Bundles.

This will give you days upon days of digital downloads for your Elf. Get anywhere form 47 to 112 Days of Elf ideas – you will never use them all, keeping many ideas for the following year.

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

One of the best resources you can have for quick and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas, is an Elf Calendar template. It keeps you organized and reminds you each day new quick Elf idea you need to do.

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Download and print for quick Elf on the Shelf ideas. 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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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!

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

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

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You are here for quick and easy elf ideas. One criteria. Lazy Elf on the Shelf Ideas have to be 30 seconds to five minutes. They have to include few supplies and they have to be creative yet quick Elf on the Shelf Ideas your kids will love. New creative, funny, and original  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.

As a mom of five and a creator of 60 new Elf ideas every day, I totally get the need to sometimes make your elf ideas quick and easy. In fact, the reason I begin creating Elf on the Shelf printables was for the reason of making easy Elf ideas for my family. Figured it it worked for me, I need to share it with you!

What does the Lazy Elf on the Shelf Mom need?

In order to pull of an easy Elf on the Shelf season, the lazy mom needs a arsenal full of Elf resources. These resources include Elf props, a list of quick Elf ideas, Elf printables and an alarm clock.

Elf on the Shelf Props

Elf props help tell an Elf story. Busy moms need everything from marshmallows to cotton balls, tooth picks, candy canes, Elf costumes and more. having a few Elf on the Shelf props will help you create easy Elf on the Shelf ideas in under five minutes.

• Candy Canes

• Elf Costumes

• Elf Notes

• Latex Balloons

• Elf Printables

• Marshmallows

You can view a list of 12 Items Every Elf on the Shelf Mom Needs.

Elf on the Shelf List of Ideas

It’s important to get inspiration from others. Of course you could scroll your social media feeds each night hoping a friend posts their Elf idea, or you can go immediately to the resources you need. Take a look at these places to find new Elf on the Shelf ideas.

• Master List of Elf on the Shelf Idea

• Elf on the Shelf Facebook Group

• Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board

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Elf on the Shelf Printables

Elf digital downloads are perfect for creating an Elf idea that tells a story. The printed Elf prop pulls together your idea and share a cute message with your child. This can range from Elf jokes to Elf games, Elf notes to Elf displays.  I am sure not one lazy Elf mom can raise her hand and admit that she hasn’t used an Elf printable prop before.

Look at these great places to access Elf printables.

• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

• Elf Prop Printables & Store for Digital Downloads

• Etsy Elf Prop Store

Elf on the Shelf Reminder

Lazy mom have brushed their teeth, changed their closed, turned off the lights, laid in bed and just about when the fall asleep their eyes have popped open and they remember – they forgot to move the elf!

If you have found yourself in the same situation, it is important to have a daily Elf on the Shelf reminder alert on your phone. Set the alert every night at 9 PM with the message EOTS (Elf on Shelf). This reminds you to move your elf. You can see how we set this up.

• Elf on the Shelf Hack Reminder

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24 Lazy Elf on the Shelf Ideas

In order for an Elf on the Shelf idea to be declared lazy, it has to take 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Anything over five minutes won’t make the list of Quick Elf on the Shelf ideas.

In addition, Lazy Elf on the Shelf ideas have to include supplies you have at home or you can quickly print. Some of these lazy elf ideas might include Elf digital downloads, others might have props found around the house. Either way, use the 24 days of Elf on the Shelf ideas to cover your entire season.

Consider printing the Elf on the Shelf Calendar & Planner. It comes fill in but it also comes with some blank pages so you can use this list of quick and easy Elf ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Bow Climbing Wall

Elf on the Shelf Camoflauge Christmas Tree

Elf Climbing Bookshelf

Elf on the Shelf Q-Tip Snowflakes

Elf Twister Board

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Stairs

Elf on the Shelf Popcorn in Microwave

Elf Tic Tac Toe

Elf on the Shelf Burrito

Elf Sleeping Bag from Socks

Funny Elf on the Shelf Hangs Underwear from the Fan

Elf Climbing on Cans

Elf on the Shelf Prescriptions

Elf on the Shelf Snow Angel

Elf on the Shelf Bananas Notes

Elf Finds Change in the Couch Cushions

Elf on the Shelf Help Taped to the Wall

Elf on the Shelf Utensil Drawer

Elf Climbing the Christmas Tree

Elf Mini Hershey Kisses

Elf on the Shelf Drinks Syrup

Elf on the Shelf Feeds the Ducks

Elf on the Shelf Rudolph Family

Elf on the Shelf Clock Time to Go

Easy Elf on the Shelf Printables

One of the easiest ways to create an season of easy Elf on the Shelf ideas is Elf on the Shelf printables. Two of our Elf printable sets allow you to set back and relax the entire Elf season plus they create an Elf theme.

Elf Props Digital Downloads

Take a look at our 72 Elf on the Shelf Letter Boards. All you do is pair these Elf letters with your child’s toys. This creates a daily theme of ideas and you are using your children’s toys as Elf props daily.

Want something funny? These 30 Days of Elf Jokes for kids are perfect for the entire season too.  They pair easily with Elf props around the house like tissues, cereal, Santa décor and more.

All busy moms need access to all the elf printables you need to make this the easiest elf season ever! 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 on the Shelf Printables

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Find the best Elf on the Shelf hiding places. Enjoy these hiding spots for Elf on the Shelf including in the playroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living room. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Hiding in the Tree Skirt

You’re tired. You’ve tried all the Lazy Elf on the Shelf ideas you can’t. Here is one more. Go to bed, and put Elf right here. Call it a game of hide and seek in the morning.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Tree Skirt

Instructions

Pick up your Elf. Fold him neatly in a ball. Lift the tree skirt. Place Elf under the tree skirt. Go to Bed. As you begin to close your eyes, remind your husband he is in charge of the Elf tomorrow night. Sweet dreams.

You’re welcome.

Does Elf on the Shelf stay in the same spot?

No. The Elf does not stay in the same spot. Each night the Elf returns to the North Pole to report back to Santa naughty and nice behavior. In the morning, the Elf on the Shel can be found in a new spot. If Elf on the Shelf is found in the same spot the next day, there are 25 Reasons Elf on the Shelf didn’t move. Have some of them in your back pocket.

See more Frequently Asked Elf on the Shelf Questions.

Elf on the Shelf Hiding Spot Ideas

What are the best places to hide the Elf on the Shelf. There are many creative places to hide the Elf from the kitchen, to the bathroom, playroom and even in the living room. We have put together 24 of the most unique Elf on the Shelf hiding spots all around the house.

Also take a look at the Master List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas to never run out of a new Elf hiding places daily.

Kitchen

With the eggs

In the refrigerator

In the freezer

In the pantry

In the microwave

In the cookie jar

Living Room

In the Christmas Tree

Under the Christmas Tree

Climbing the wall

In the couch cushions

In the television

Climbing the Christmas tree

Playroom

In a slinky

Climbing the bookshelf

On the computer

On the game tower

In a LEGO tower

On the fan

Bathroom

On the towel rack

In a toilet paper roll snowman

In the shower

In the Tub

On the counter

On the toilet fishing

All Elf on the Shelf Hiding Ideas are found in our Master Elf on the Shelf List.

When putting together your month of Elf on the Shelf Hiding Places, use our Elf on the Shelf Calendar. You can use our recommended ideas or add your own Elf on the Shelf ideas. Use our Elf on the Shelf Master List of Ideas for inspiration!

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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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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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.

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

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Remember the reason for the season, the birth of Christ. Enjoy these Christian-based Elf on the Shelf ideas and fruits of the spirit printable. New creative, funny, original and kind Elf  ideas daily.

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If you are like me you straddle the desire to have fun with the magical season of Christmas and bring an Elf into the home but you mainly want to focus on the “reason for the season” – the Birth of Christ. I get it. I too want to do both and the good news is, you can!

Christian Based Elf on the Shelf

Your child can have fun with the Elf on a Shelf yet still understand the Christmas story with the birth of Baby Jesus. Enjoy some of the Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas and make sure to download our free Elf on the Shelf Printables in our Elf on the Shelf Printable Library. To step up your game, also access or Elf printable store online.

Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar

Having an Advent Calendar Elf on the Shelf printable is great because it gives you 24 days of easy elf ideas. Each day Elf brings a Christmas Bible Verse telling the story of the Birth of Jesus. Get printable advent calendar here.

Elf on the Shelf with Baby Jesus

Remind Elf the importance for the season with a worshiping Elf on the Shelf with Jesus. All you need is your Fisher Price Nativity set or another kids nativity set to introduce this Jesus Elf on the Shelf idea.

Kindness Elves

There are many ways Elf on a Shelf can pay it forward too. Through Elf, encourage your child to collected canned goods or toys he/she no longer uses. Get an Elf on the Shelf donation basket for either.

Elf on the Shelf Bible Verse

Looking for a bible verse for Elf on the Shelf? We have a Christmas scripture verse in the Elf on a Shelf Printable Library. Get the Isaiah bible verse printable. Use with or without an Elf doll.

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Elf on the Shelf Nativity

Put Elf on the Shelf in the nativity scene. Just as the wise men and shepherds came, Elf was there too! This Christian Elf  idea also uses the Fisher Price Nativity set but you can use your own Christmas nativity too.

Shepherd on the Search

For a Christian alternative to Elf on the Shelf, try Shepherd on the Search. When the shepherds heard this good news, they set off on an epic journey to search for the newborn baby Jesus. Make this timeless story come alive in your home too by having the Shepherd travel through your home until Christmas Day when he finds the Shepherd’s treasure, baby Jesus.

More Christian Elf Ideas

It’s always silly to have a funny Elf but you can also have your elf share the true meaning of Christmas. We have more Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas. Your Elf can remind the kids the reason for the season – Jesus. You could also have Elf bring baking supplies to make a Birthday Cake for Jesus.

Elf on the Shelf Fruits of the Spirit

Our newest free Elf on the Shelf printable is Fruits of the Spirit notes. This creates a cute Christian-based Elf on the Shelf idea. In the world of bad fruits, be a good fruit. (I just happened to use fruit that was going bad in this photo but fresh fruit is just fine too!)

Elf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Fruits of the Spirt printable
• Fruit
• Scissors
• optional: tape

In the photographed Scout Elf idea, I did not include the Bible Verse! I have updated this free printable to include the Fruits of the spirti bible verse, Galatians 5:22-23.

 

Fruits of the Spirit Printable

Visit our Elf on the Shelf printable library to get your free Fruits of the Spirit printable. This can be used with or without and Elf doll. It can also be used with a Sphered on a search or in a Sunday School, bible study, or any reason.

There is no particular reason this can only be printed for Elf on a Shelf or during the Christmas season. You have permission to use whenever.

Free Elf Printables

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

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Who is the Elf on the Shelf?

Have questions about this North Pole visitor? You can learn more about Elf on the Shelf in Frequently Asked Questions section or get a quick glimpse at what Elf on the Shelf is!

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

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 a Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

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

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Need four days off of new Elf on a Shelf ideas? Get these Elf on the Shelf Vacation Postcards from Kenya, Paris, Hawaii and New York. Send postcards from Elf as your North Pole elf vacations around the world. 

Aloha from Hawaii! Bonjour from Paris! Hello from New York! Jambo from Kenya!

Take your Elf doll on an adventure around the world. Elf on the Shelf is vacationing for a few days and will make a few pit stops before returning back to your home.

The Elf moving committee will enjoy 4 days off of Elf on the Shelf ideas with these four printable postcards. In the meantime your child will check the mailbox each day getting a special Elf on the Shelf postcard.

Does Elf on the Shelf go on vacation?

Yes, Elf loves to go on vacation. Road trips, flight and more, the Elf goes on many vacations during the year after his/her work in the workshop is done. Sometimes Elf goes on vacation with his family, sometimes Elf takes a vacation alone and sometimes Elf on a Shelf travels with you!

Does Elf on the Shelf travel with you?

It is up to each family, mainly the parents, if Elf travels with you. If you plan a vacation with the Elf, it is important to make sure he can be transported for your journey. This can be done through a number of ways, like Elf meeting you at your vacation destination or you can transport Elf using a jar. Elf can also go on his own vacation while you are on vacation.

How do you transport elf on a shelf?

If you are about to leave on vacation, leave Elf a note and let him know you are about to travel. The Elf will take this note back to Santa. Typically Santa gives some extra magic dust for his/her adventure with you. Santa will also put Elf in a mason jar so you can carry the Elf but Elf does not get touched.

Elf on the Shelf Tip: In this Mason Jar Elf on the Shelf Idea, try using a plastic jar or container if a child is transporting Elf on the Shelf.

Elf on the Shelf ideas while on vacation

If Elf is traveling with you, make sure you are prepared with a few supplies to create the best Elf on the Shelf ideas while on vacation.

• Elf brings pajamas
• Elf brings souvenirs
• Elf dresses for the beach
• Elf has on a snow outfit
• Elf Scavenger Hunt
• Elf reads a travel book
• Elf decorates a mini Christmas tree
• Elf packs a suitcase with new clothes
• Elf hides candy canes
• Elf climbs bows up the wall
• Elf send postcards

Postcards from your Elf

We have put together a bundle of four Elf on the Shelf Travel Postcards. This gives you four days off of find a new Elf on a Shelf idea. Instead, your child will check the mail each day* for a postcard to watch an Elf on the Shelf trip around the world – from Hawaii, to New York, to Paris, Kenya and back to your home.

*If you are traveling away from a home instead of checking the mailbox, you child can look under the hotel room each day.

One day Elf is missing! You child is wondering why Elf on the Shelf didn’t move! In fact, not only did elf not move, Elf is gone. Lead your child to check the mailbox!

Using these Elf on the Shelf vacation postcards, write a new message from Elf each day about Elf’s travels around the globe. These fun Elf postcard images also include hidden elves, just like “where’s waldo” only “where’s elf.” Your child can have fun checking the mailbox for four days and enjoy finding Elf the post cards.

Elf Travel Locations

• Paris, France
• Hawaii
• New York City
• Kenya

To Make Your Elf Postcards

1. Get your Elf postcard printables.
2. Cut the postcards out
3. Glue the back and front together
4. Write a message on the back and add your mailing address and child’s name.
5. Put a new letter in the mailbox each day

Four nights of Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas!

Elf Postcards Printables

Find Elf Postcards in the Elf Shop. We actually have two sets.

First, you can grab the Elf vacation postcards that include four days off from the Elf moving committee.  As elf visits different locations, your child will visit the mailbox each day to see where Elf went.

You can also grab Elf beach vacation postcards, back to school postcards or North pole postcards. This collection of Elf postcards will be used throughout the year, not during the Christmas season.

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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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 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.  Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

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