Such an easy Elf on the Shelf Hershey Kiss idea that even a dad could do it! Elf looks like a giant chocolate kiss. This and more Elf on a Shelf ideas with chocolate. 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!

Elf on the Shelf Hershey Kiss Idea

This Elf on the Shelf Hershey Kisses idea is so easy, even your husband could do it. Show him this image and take the night off.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Aluminum Foil
• Hershey Kisses
• Paper
• Pen or Marker
• Plate

Instructions

To put together this Elf on a Shelf Hershey Kiss idea, wrap your Elf doll is aluminum foil. Shape it to look like a Hershey Kiss.

Use a marker or pen, write kisses on a thing strip of white paper. and insert in your fake Hershey kiss.

For an Elf on the Shelf treat for your child, wrap your large chocolate kiss with miniature Hershey Kisses.

Even if this isn’t an offer the top funny Elf on the Shelf idea, your child will be so distracted by the chocolate they will love the idea.

Elf on the Shelf Chocolate Ideas

If chocolate is a theme we have many Elf on the Shelf ideas with Chocolate.  Take a look at these other mischievous Elf on the Shelf chocolate ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Chocolate Love to to Pieces 

Elf on the Shelf Chocolate Coma

Elf on the Shelf Gets into Chocolate 

Elf on the Shelf Nutella Chocolate 

Elf on the Shelf S’mores

Elf on the Shelf Miniature Kisses

Elf Hershey Kisses Bag Tag

Elf on the Shelf Latte

Elf on the Shelf Shrinking Machine

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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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

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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Adorable and funny Elf on the Shelf calendar ideas including Elf on the Shelf calendar printables to keep you orgnaized through an easy Elf season. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We have put together multiple ways to enjoy a calendar with Elf on the Shelf. Included are funny elf ideas plus calendar Elf on the Shelf printables.

Elf on the Shelf Calendar Funny Idea

This mama loves easy Elf on the Shelf ideas. In this funny Elf calendar idea you need only a few supplies and just a a few minutes.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll(s)
• Calendar
• Paper
• Pen or Marker

When is the Elf on the Shelf’s birthday? When does Elf on the Shelf arrive?

Elf Idea 1: I bet you forgot to add either of the Elf on the Shelf answers to the calendar! In this Elf on the Shelf funny idea, it’s an “Emergency, you forgot to add us to the calendar!”

Elf Idea 2: Another idea is is to have the elf fill the calendar. You could always add things like winter family activities or family ideas using our list of Christmas acitviites in our holiday fun jar. If you do this idea, be willing to add activities you will actually allow your kids to do.

Elf Idea 3: Lastly, for a fun Elf on the Shelf calendar idea, add things to the calendar that only the Elf would do. Add silly Elf things like make spaghetti with syrup, 5 AM yoga, grow a donut garden with glitter, etc.

Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Calendar

Of course, in order to have an easy Elf season, you need to plan out your next few weeks. Get the free printable Elf on the Shelf Calendar of ideas. We use dozens of the 100s of ideas in our master list Elf on the Shelf ideas. Plus in this Elf on the Shelf Calendar printable we use have a blank calendar for you to add your own funny Elf on the Shelf ideas.

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 Printables Shop

There are two ways to get this Elf on the Shelf Calendar template. Fist you can get in as a bonus in our Mega Elf Bundle.

As a member of the Elf moving committed for over 10 years, I get it. What to do with your Elf doll? The MEGA ELF BUNDLE will give you the most successful season on the Elf Moving Committee. There were years I was clueless about what to do to make my Elf creative for my kids. Let my years of creating Elf printables for my home, becomes an Elf sanity saving gift in your home!

Digital product Elf Bundle has 55 printable pages. Set holds 96 simple yet fun Elf ideas.

Free Elf Printables

We also offer this Elf Calendar of ideas template in our free printables Elf on the Shelf Library.

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Advent Calendar Elf on the Shelf

Also in our Elf shop, we have available the Elf advent calendar. With this adorable Elf on the Shelf calendar idea, elf on the shelf brings advent calendar bible verses for kids for 24 days all the way until Christmas. Your child will learn the story of the Birth of Baby Jesus and the story of Christ.

24 Days Elf Advent Calendar Printables 

More 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.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

 

WHAT’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.

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

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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.

For many of these funny 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 silly and amusing Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

What mischief does Elf on the Shelf do?

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

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

Mischief Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf Uses Dry Eraser on the Family Picture Frames

Elf Snowman Cheese Grater

Elf Prank Fills Oreos with Toothpaste

Elf Melts a Snowman with a Hair Dryer

Elf Toilet Papers the Christmas Tree

Elf Burned the She Shed

Elf Writing Lines – I Will Not Ride Rudolph Again

Elf Photo Copying Butt

Elf I Peed Myself Pea Message

Elf Gives the Family Portraits Rudolph Noses

Elf Plays in a Bowl of Spaghetti with Candy

Elf Makes a Balloon Blockade

Elf Hot Chocolate Bath Tub

Elf Balloon Shower

Elf Underwear Ceiling Fan Prank

Elf Heist Piggy Bank Robbery

Elf Tied Up by LEGOs

Elf on the Shelf Time Out Idea

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

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

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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.

What does the fox say? Introducing the Elf on the Shelf Pet — The Adorable Arctic Fox Cub. This incredibly soft, plush pet, reminds your child to hope in Christmas. Keeping with the Christmas tradition of a visiting Elf doll, this sweet fox pet visits to help your child bring power to Santa’s sleigh with the magic of a snow globe! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf Pets Arctic Fox

Starting November first, we are back with NEW Elf on the Shelf Ideas. During tthe holiday season, find new Elf ideas daily in the months of November and December. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we had over the past 6 years.

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 Pets: An Arctic Fox Tradition

Does your child hate that they can’t get their hands on their Elf on the Shelf doll? Elf needs his magic but a solution comes in the solution of Elf on the Shelf pets. Did you know you can touch Elf pets? Speaking of touching these Christmas Tradition pets, you are going to want to touch, perhaps snuggle the latest Elf Pet, the Elf Pets: an Arctic Fox Tradition.

This beautiful white fox is incredibly soft. With the kit comes a beautifully illustrated storybook, adorable Elf pets arctic fox cub, glow-in-the-dark snow in snow globe, official adoption certificate. Touch the mini snow globe on the collar to bring hope to the whole world for Santa.

Santa’s Christmas Eve journey occurs in one night, thanks to an arctic plush fox that sets polar lights aglow, pausing time, and protecting his sleigh! The Elf Pets Arctic Foxes plush set inspire kids with a message of hope.

Can you touch Elf on the Shelf Pets?

The best thing about the Elf Artic Fox and all Elf pets are Elf on the Shelf pets can be touched. Unlike Elves, you can play with your Elf pet all season long. The more you hold and play with your Elf pet, the more you create the magic of Christmas for Santa Claus to fly on Christmas Eve.

If you are dying to have some Elf on the Self Frequently Asked Questions answered, we have your answers!

Elf on the Shelf Pets Supplies

For your pet you will want a doll and of course a precious pet.

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Elf Pets: an Arctic Fox Tradition (or here)

Elf on the Shelf Pets

Elf on the shelf pets are selling fast. Especially the Elf pets Arctic Fox. I have seen it in and out of stock, so keep checking back to make your purchase through checkout at many major retailers.

Below are Elf on the Shelf Pets and the places you can find them!

Elf on the Shelf Arctic Fox Pet

Santa’s Christmas Eve journey occurs in one night, thanks to an arctic fox that sets polar lights aglow, pausing time, and protecting his sleigh! The Elf Pets Arctic Foxes inspire kids with a message of Christmas hope. It comes with the Artic Fox Tradition Book.

• Amazon Elf Pets Arctic Fox
• Kohl’s Elf Pets Arctic Fox
• Walmart Elf Pets Arctic Fox

Elf on the Shelf Pets Reindeer

You and your family can adopt one of Santa’s special Elf Pets Reindeer and help his sleigh take flight on Christmas Eve! It comes with the Hardbound Storybook and beautiful charm on his neck.

• Amazon Elf Reindeer Pet
• Kohl’s Elf Reindeer Pet
• Walmart Elf Reindeer Pet

Elf on the Shelf St. Bernard Tradition Plush Pet

Adopt an Elf Pets Saint Bernard to keep Christmas magical at the North Pole! More Christmas Spirit is needed to save the North Pole, so Santa is sending Saint Bernard pups to kids who believe. The book tells the magical tale of a North Pole Dog.

• Amazon Elf St. Bernard Pet Dog
• Kohl’s Elf St. Bernard Pet Dog
• Walmart Elf St. Bernard Pet Dog

Elf on the Shelf Pet Accessories

Many of the Elf Pets have accessories including clothes, ideas for feeding, DVDs, books and more!

• Amazon Elf Pet Accessories
• Kohl’s Elf Pet Accessories
• Walmart Elf Pet Accessories

Good Elf on the Shelf Pet Names

Are you looking for good Elf on the Shelf Pet Names? Many of our Elf on the Shelf names, can be used for your pets too!

Some of our favorite Elf Pets Names:

• Bella
• Buster
• Dash
• Jingle
• Peppermint
• Scout
• Waffles

Free Elf on the Shelf 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!

Elf’ing 101

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.

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

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.

“I slept great! I got a full 40 minutes!” Recreate this adorable Elf on the Shelf Bed idea and print this free Buddy Elf quote printable. 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 Bedding

Were you one of the lucky ones to get Elf on the Shelf bedding a few years ago? Unfortunately this product has been discontinued and it is very hard to find right now but it doesn’t mean you won’t luck out!

If you are looking for Elf on the Shelf bedding for kids, take a look at these potential retailers of where to buy Elf on the Shelf bedding!

Elf on the Shelf Bedding Kohl’s

Elf on the Shelf Bedding Amazon

Elf on the Shelf Bedding Etsy

Elf on the Shelf Bedding Ebay

Elf on the Shelf Bedding Walmart

Elf on the Shelf Bedding Pottery Barn

Let us know what you find by leaving a comment below. I am sure we all would love to grab a set (or two… or in my case, three!)

There was a line of Elf on the Shelf Bed Sheets at Pottery Barn and I could see the partnership continuing when the Christmas season is here. I have noticed Scout Elf brand brings new products and then takes them off the market during the off season. So sometimes it’s best to wait because a Christmas in July sale, doesn’t yet exist!

Elf on the Shelf Bed Idea

In this adorable Elf on the Shelf Bed Idea, we created a really cute snugly moment.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll

• Elf Quote About Sleeping Printable

• Optional: Doll House Bed

• Optional: Elf on the Shelf Brand Claus Couture Sleeping Bag (we used Scout Elf Slumber Set)

Create a cute Scout Elf snugly moment using a popular Elf movie quote from Buddy the Elf.

How’d you sleep?

Great! I got a full 40 minutes!

This sleeping bag offers a welcome break for every busy elf during the holiday season. If 40 minutes isn’t enough for you Elf create a cute Elf on the Shelf Bed idea with our Free Elf Quote printable.

Simply place the Elf on the Shelf bed or sleeping bag set where your child can see it and create a fun scene in your home.

DIY Elf on the Shelf Bed

If you have a Cricut Maker, make your very own DIY Bed for Elf on the Shelf. You vinyl cutter will need to have a Cricut Chipboard and Strong Grip Mat.

Alternatively, creating your own DIY Elf on the Shelf bed is very affordable using many supplies you have at home. You can pad a tissue box and put Elf inside a Sock to create an Elf on the Shelf Sleeping Bag.

This Elf sleeping bag idea with socks is really cute for your child to wake up beside! You could also add our Elf Quote about sleeping!

Elf on the Shelf Bed Printable

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

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get this “I got a full 40 minutes” Buddy Elf Quote printable. Use it for your Elf on the Shelf Doll.

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

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

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.

Looking for a fun Elf on the Shelf arrival idea? Have a Elf on the Shelf Parade and print this Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Banner. 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.

Elf on the Shelf Arrival

There are many ways you can bring Elf on the Shelf back in the home. Elf on the Shelf first day ideas include the following:

• Elf Arrives in balloon
• Elf arrivals with a wreath
• Elf brings a welcome breakfast
• Elf I’m back message
• Elf arrives in an airplane
• Elf Arrives in a package
• Elf has a Thanksgiving Day Parade

See more Elf on the Shelf Arrival ideas including Elf on the Shelf Thanksgiving Day Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

For this Elf on the Shelf return idea, we created an at home Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Just like the parade you would see Thanksgiving Morning in Manhattan or NBC.

If you want to recreate this Elf on the Shelf parade, you do need a few supplies.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll(s)
• Elf on the Shelf Balloon
• Balloon Pump
• String
• Baker’s Red & White Twine
• Santa Claus Christmas Décor
• Tape
• Elf Prop Stands 
• Claus Couture Collection Sugar-Plum Soldier
• Claus Couture Snow Outfit
• Red and White Polka-Dot Elf Skirt
• Paper
• Printer
• Bamboo Skewers
• Scissors
• Parade Banner Digital Download
• I also used slip on posable hand mittens and adorable elf high top sneakers when creating this scene.

Elf on the Shelf Helium Balloon

I ordered an Elf on the Shelf balloon (here and here) and took it to my local grocery store to add helium. However, at the store, the helium did not lift the balloon off the ground. Ironically it still wanted to sit “on the shelf.” You can see my child doesn’t even question why I have an Elf in the car… they are used to it.

To get my balloon to look like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Elf on the Shelf Balloon, I had to tie it from the celling.  I would have saved some money if I had just used my balloon pump.  You can see one of the legs quickly deflated too (as the balloon was in three pieces.) Long story short, stay home. Pump it up yourself. Then use your pump to do this fun Elf on the Shelf stuck in a balloon idea.

Elf on the Shelf Standing Props

I ordered a Claus Couture Elf on the Shelf Holiday Hipster legs that sand, but they had not arrived by the time I needed to do this idea. Instead I used two 18 inch doll stands I had on hand for my Scout elves.  I used two Kaiser Doll Stands and two Qlychee Transparent Stand Supports. Were I to tell you one is better than the other, I would highly suggest the Kaiser Doll Stand. The other stand broke easily and was quite annoying.

I used faux snow and Elf on the Shelf clothes to hide the prop stands.

Instructions

To recreate this scene, first begin by taping Elf to the ceiling. You can use clear fishing line or white string. We used white curling ribbon.  I then attached red and white bakers twine to the balloon and had those string fall to the ground or right above the table. Later my elves would hold these strings.

The hardest part was proping my elves. I used stands to stand them up and covered the stands with faux snow (truthfully, this was left over spider web from Halloween!) I took the handing twine and tied it around the elves wrists or placed it in their posable hands.

As we know, every November Santa Claus closes the New York City Parade waving at the parade watchers.

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.

What else can I add to make Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at home?

If you want to take this to the next step, there are a few things you can add to your home Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Adding marching bands, more floats, balloons and more will make your Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Authentic.

Giant Character Balloons

Add some giant character balloons in the parade at home. Giant Character balloons can include Snoopy, Blue’s Clues, Papa Smurf, Paw Patrol, Sponge Bob, and other character helium balloons.

Balloonicle

To recreate these Balloons on wheels, you don’t need helium. A balloonicle is a Macy’s original creation for the store’s annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. The word comes from the combination of the two words: “balloon” and “vehicle.” There are no strings attached to this inflatable. Instead it is maneuvered down the Parade route by a vehicle inside of the balloon figure.

Marching Bands

For your parade marchers, Scout Elf brand has an adorable outfit: the Claus Couture Collection Sugar-Plum Soldier. Look for little ornament drops to tie around their necks and take it a step further.

Floats

For added cheer, make your own floats. Or grab your Barbie Convertible cars and add some holiday décor. String lights, confetti, tinsel and more.

Parade Watchers

You could add mini brands as the spectators snack watching the performance in the public viewing locations. Add a parade route map in one of the viewers hands. It can include famous streets like Broadway, 34th Street, Sixth Avenue, Columbus Circle, Central Park, Times Square, and more. Alternatively, you could also make your map cheeky and add terms like “around the couch” down the living room, into the kitchen, etc.

Celebrities

To add famous stars or performance groups to your Macy’s parade, think about your resources. Do you have a Barbie or Ken doll you can dress up as a singer, clowns, some of the dancing Rockettes, or a famous celebrity?

….and of course you need a free Parade Banner to top off your NYC parade!

Parade Banner Free Elf on the Shelf Printable

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Grab this free Thanksgiving Day Parade Banner for your Elf on the Shelf Arrival idea. We taped the parade banner to bamboo skewers and placed them in faux snow.

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Elf on the Shelf Parade Activity

Also add this Elf on the Shelf Parade Game to your child’s fun. If it is Thanksgiving Day, it would be fun for your child to participate in this Elf on the Shelf activity for the parade Thanksgiving Day.

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