Oohhs & Aahhs from the fun Elf on the Shelf Magic Tricks. Saw Elf on the Shelf in two, trap Elf in the TV, catch Elf in a balloon and plenty of other magical elf ideas. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Want to take your Elf ideas to the next level?

Ready for oohs and ahhs from your kids excited faces?

Get ready for these magic Elf on the Shelf ideas complete with Elf on the Shelf’s little read body sawed in two haves… don’t worry,t here is no damage to your Elf’s body.

This is not an easy Elf on the Shelf idea. It will take some time to make your magic box. You also need multiple elves for this Elf idea.

MAGIC ELF TIP: Don’t have two Elf on the Shelf dolls? Borrow one from am friend and gift him/her Elf on the Shelf travel post cards while that Elf is on vacation (not in their home!)

Sawing an Elf on the Shelf in Half

It will take a few minutes to create this magic Elf on the Shelf trick. Your goal is to saw your Elf doll in two. To do this, you need multiple elf dolls. See our tip above for acquiring two elves.

The longest process will be crafting your magic saw box. Your goal is to make sure if your kids peek inside the box, they can’t see the elf. You can use stuffing to hide the rest of elf’s body, consider using tissues paper or pillow filling.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Dolls
• Play saw or a butter knife will work
• Cardstock or 3×5 card
• Pen or Marker
• Christmas wrapping paper or kraft paper
• Boxes

Instructions

Grab a box that is about the size of Elf. You will need two or to cut the box in half. You could even use toilet paper rolls.

Wrap them in gift wrap. Consider having extra wrap or tissue paper to hide the hidden Elf torso well. You don’t want your child peeking into the boxes and seeing there is a second elf doll.

Once your boxes are wrapped, insert the elves legs in one. YOu likely need to fold the legs in or over.

Insert the elf’s head in another box so the legs hang out.

Lay your boxes on the table and keep them about an inch apart.

Find a fun villian or magician to saw your elf in half. You can use a fun pretend play saw or butter knife for this fun idea.

On a 3×5 index card or cardstock, write the title “magic show.”

Viola – you have an adorable and magical elf on the shelf idea.

Elf on the Shelf Magic Trick Ideas

We can’t end here, we have to show you these other Elf on the Shelf Magic Tricks and Ideas. There are plenty of whys to get your child to question – How did Elf do that?

Enjoy these jaw-dropping Amazing Elf on the Shelf ideas…

This is really cute and easy. Plant Tic-Tacs or peppermint candy in Sugar and watch candy canes or Lollipops grow. You can even add our printable Elf garden poem with this ideas. This idea can even be done outside on the law which would be super fun!

In this fun magic trick, make cereal and a cereal box stand up on it’s own. Do this early in the season so you don’t tire but trust me, this funny Elf on the Shelf Cereal Magic Trick idea is rather easy. The biggest warning is you are using hot glue up close, so you might leave a few ouchies behind as you craft this Elf magic trick.

Tip: This idea can also be done with popcorn as you prep for an Elf on the Shelf movie night!

Instead of tasting the rainbow, make the rainbow with this fun Skittles Elf on the Shelf idea. It’s easy to do, the biggest hurdle is lining up all the Skittles the night before. Warm water makes the skittles swirl.

Ready for a little mischief? Try to trap Elf on the Shelf in a balloon. Follow this easy Elf on the Shelf Balloon idea and tutorial. You can even fill your balloon with candies and confetti that come out when popped. Create an Elf return with this fun idea.

Another magic trick is Trapping Elf on the Shelf in the TV. It’s so funny and your kids might feel like they are spending forever trying to find their Scout Elf. This can be a hard hiding space for Elf.

Turn an ordinary chicken egg into an extraordinary chocolate egg with this Elf on the Shelf Magic Egg Trick! If you have a cold egg on hand, this is an easy last-minute idea. It gives you a day to grab a candy egg. If you don’t have a kinder Joy in your supermarket, just fill a plastic Easter gg.

In this fun printable Elf prop, make a magic shrinking machine for Elf on the Shelf. Shrink cookies, candy canes, marshmallows, chocolate chips and more.

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store.

Shop Elf props, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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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 our 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.

Want an easy elf idea that looks very hard? Learn how to trap Elf on the Shelf in a bottle. This plastic bottle hack takes just a few minutes. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Where is the Elf on the Shelf? How did he do that? Both questions are coming your way when you trap Elf in a bottle. Follow along for an easy tutorial to Trap Elf and fun ideas to catch elf including in a balloon, jar, tv and a water bottle!

How to Trap Elf on the Shelf in a Water Bottle

This is one of those “how did the Elf on the Shelf do that” idea. Best of all, it’s quick and easy for you mama. Your kids will brag over and over what their Elf doll did last night and you will feel like a Pinterest mom with very little effort.

My only request, though, is if you try this Elf idea, you send some one back to this page to try it themselves. Lets support fellow Elf on the Shelf Moving Committee members – because we all know the struggle bus can be real during this holiday season!

Let’s begin – quickly gather a few supplies.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Water Bottle (or another plastic bottle)
• Utility Knife
• Tape

Instructions

Its’ actually very easy to get Elf on the Shelf stuck in a water bottle.

1. First, take off the top of your plastic water bottle. Drain the water.
2. Carefully peel the label of the bottle and put it to the side. You want to keep this label intact.
3. Take a utility knife and carefully cut the water bottle in half. This can be done directly behind where the label was. You will cut in a cross potion and drag your knife all the way around the bottle so it cuts in half with a bottom and a top.
4. Dry out the inside of your bottle with a paper towel or towel.
5. Insert your Scout Elf.
6. If you want an Elf on the Shelf note or message, insert the note in the bottle too.
7. Carefully lay the two parts of the bottle together. Tape the two pieces together so that the tape will be hidden when the label goes back on.
8. Once the pieces are held together, carefully wrap the water bottle label back on the bottle. Tape it together. Try to hide or mask the tape.
9. Place your Elf on the Shelf Water bottle with the other water bottles that hold elf.
10. Viola – you have trapped your Elf in a bottle!

Have fun watching your kids find their North Pole elf in this Hard Elf on the Shelf hiding spot.

Other Ways to Catch Elf on the Shelf

There are many places you can trap the Elf on the Shelf. Catch the family Elf in the TV, in a balloon, in a jar and more places for Elf pranks.

You have looked everyone for the red elf but have you tried the television. Easily Trap Elf on the Shelf in the TV with this tutorial.

Want to make your child jaw drop? While we don’t have Elf on the Shelf traps, you can Catch Elf on the Shelf Moving on camera. Try these ideas.

You can also Catch Elf on the Shelf in a Balloon. This balloon idea can be used as an Elf on the Shelf arrival idea or just something funny.

Did you know El fon the Shelf can travel with you? Trap Elf on the Shelf in a Jar and hit the road. This is the perfect excuse for your child to get to hold Elf on the Shelf.

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.

Want a funny idea? “I shined your shoes!” is a funny Elf note for this Elf on the Shelf tin foil shoes idea. Pair with the German Christmas tradition St Nicholas Day on December 5th. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Looking for a silly idea that can actually celebrate different cultures around the world. Have Scout elf shine your child’s shoe with tin foil. Extend the idea by bringing in the German shoe tradition for Christmas.

Elf on the Shelf Shoe Idea

In your home, gather the following supplies to put together this fun Shoe Shined Elf on the Shelf idea.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Aluminum Foil
• Shoes
• Cardstock or paper (this is the best cardstock which is perfect for your Elf printables)
• Markers

Instructions

This idea is quick and easy and if your children still understand what “Shoe shine” means then they will love the humor in this Elf idea.

For this funny Elf prank, take your child’s shoe and wrap each in tin foil.

Take your marker and write a message on a piece of paper or cardstock “I shined your shoes for you.”

Of course, don’t do this with their school shoes. Imagine the embarrassment wearing aluminum foil shoes to school – haha! You could do something silly and wrap dads and then dad can act like he wore them all day at work (have him leave the house and return home – he can carry a different set of shoes for the day!)

Looking for more Elf ideas with shoes? Did you know that shoes are actually apart of a German Christmas tradition? Learn how you can extend this idea with a fun Christmas idea celebrating other cultures.

What is the German Christmas Tradition with Shoes?

The German holiday, St. Nicholas Day, falls on December 5. On this day, children clean and polish their shoes and leave them by the front door before going to sleep. The next day their shoes are filled with fruit, candy, nuts and small gifts from St. Nick.

If this is a German shoe Elf on the Shelf idea you would like to do, do this idea on December 5th or really any day in December to recognize Christmas traditions around the world. Just remind your kids it’s Saint Nicolas Day!

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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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 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.

Download, print and play mini games for Elf on the Shelf. These cute Christmas games for kids include Bingo, Tic-Tac-Toe, Battleship, Dot game, Maze, & more. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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If we are talking Elf props and accessories, we have to think about a small scale. We know elves love antics, mischief and fun and nothing describes that more than Elf games. These adorable mini board games allow you to print and play right away so your child can enjoy some fun with Elf over the holiday season.

Elf on the Shelf Game Boards

Want to bring excitement and entertainment to your newest Elf idea? These miniature board games are so adorable for your Scout Elf. Simply download, print, cut and play!

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Peppermints (for game pieces)
• Scissors
• Printer
• Printer ink
• Cardstock or printer paper
• Markers, pens and or pencils
• Game Boards (see below)

Instructions

Once you have your game boards printed, use a pair of scissors to cut them apart. Have elf deliver these good little games.

Your child can play with their siblings, friends and or family.

This set includes the play version of …

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

If you are to host a christmas party, these make a adorable holiday party games. Add them (along with markers and crayons) to the kids table for a few cute accessories and instant tabletop games.

We also have a party game set the older kids, teens and adults. Enjoy these Christmas Minute to Win it Games and Christmas Party Games.

More Mini Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games

Love games? Take a look at all these fun game ideas for your Elf on the Shelf or grab these Elf party games ideas too.

Instead of your plush Scout Elf arriving, have a miniature Elf on the Shelf arrive with these fun games. Want a miniature Elf? You can grab the World’s Smallest Elf here!

How about a mini Elf on the Shelf book.? From the Scout Elf publishers CC&B, grab a small Elf on the Shelf PDF book to go with your small miniature Elf props.

How to Print Elf on the Shelf Games

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!

Mini Board Games Print and Play Printables

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.

The free Elf on the Shelf game printable set includes…

• Mini deck of cards
• 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 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.

Spread peace on earth with this funny Elf on the Shelf Peas on Earth idea. A bag of peas + a world globe creates a quick and easy El fidea. New Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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I love a cheeky funny Elf on the Shelf idea. If you love a little pun in your fun, try this Peas on Earth idea.

Peas on Earth Funny Elf on the Shelf idea

Mama, this Elf idea is quick and easy.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Peas
• Pen, Marker or Pencil
• Paper

If this is an Elf idea for older kids, they might get the Christmas pun “peace on earth” verses “peas on earth.” If this idea is for younger kids, write the funny idea on a piece of paper and explain it to them when they find the Elf doll.

Elf Tip: For this simple Elf idea, don’t use a bag of frozen peas. You might damage your globe.

Extend the idea

Want to carry this pun into the entire Christmas season? There are plenty of places to enjoy the Christmas phrase “peas on earth!” Grab an ornament, children’s book, artwork or even Ugly Christmas sweater.

Look at these cute Peas on Earth items…

• Peas on Earth Book by by Todd H. Doodler
• Holiday Peas on Earth Ugly Christmas Sweater
• Peas on Earth Ornament
• Peas on Earth Card
• Funny Peas on Earth T-Shirt
• Christmas Peas on Earth Book by Jonny Marx

Elf Printables

Are you spreading peace this holiday season? The ingredients of peace are kindness. This fun idea would go great with our kindness elves ideas. Spread the basic concepts of peace to young kids by being kind to others.

These kindness challenges are in our Elf store. 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

Want a funny printable for your Elf on the Shelf. Take the fun a bit further by adding Chips to the Christmas tree. What do you mean, Ashley? Well take a look at this “Oh Chip-mas Tree” funny printable as another Chip Elf on the Shelf idea with food.

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! This funny chip Elf on the Shelf idea is found in our free printable library.

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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.

Does having to move the Elf cause stress? Grab any of our Etsy Elf Kit sales at an amazing priced offer for Black Friday. Over 100s Elf ideas that give you a stress free Holiday Season with your family Elf!

Let’s chat! There are a few truths about the Elf on the Shelf Season.

1.) Doing Elf on the Shelf is really fun!

2.) Elf is fun way to begin the Christmas season!

3.) It’s really easy to run out of Elf on the Shelf momentum!

If the third rings true to you, you’re not alone. Elf on the Shelf Stress is Very Common. That’s why it’s important to be orgnaized before the Elf season even begins. Having a set of ideas, as well as, a set of Elf props will make the holiday season much easier and more enjoyable.

Elf on the Shelf Stress

It’s not uncommon to have Elf on the Shelf Burnout just a few days into the holiday season. In fact you might recognize a few of these phrases from your kids.

It’s true. The kids talk about their Elf in the school yard. If you are looking for a way to bring life to your Elf on the Shelf, make sure you have Elf products in your back pocket to Create a Stress-Free Elf on the Shelf Season.

Black Friday Elf Deals

As a mother of five and fellow member of the Elf moving committee for 10+ years, I have asked many times, What am I going to do with the Elf tonight? It added to my holiday stress. In an effort to create a solution for myself (and ultimately my family), I begin creating Elf printables.

This year instead of making one special kit on sale, we made a bunch. Take a look at these Elf printable props on Etsy.

Christian Elf Prop Kit

Want to bring back the reason for the season? You can do this with your Elf Doll. We have put together a few favorite bible-focused Elf accessories and printables. This Christian Elf prop kit gives you all you need to get through the Elf season.

The Elf bible focused bundle includes random acts of kindness, bible verses, Christian quotes, fruits of the spirit cards and an easy-to-read Advent Calendar Bible verses that tell the story of Jesus, his birth and resurrection.

Spread the CHRIST-mas message this holiday season with a fun Jesus-style elf prop printable kit.

What you get with purchase:

• 40 Kindness Cards (blank and filled in) Digital Download
• 24 Christian Letter Board Quotes Digital Download
• 24 Advent Bible Verses for Kids Digital Download
• Helping Hands Letter of Encouragement Digital Download
• BONUS: Isaiah 9:6 Nativity Bible Verse Card Digital Download
• BONUS: Fruits of the Spirit Cards Digital Download
• Bonus: Helpful Photo Index of Elf Ideas

Christian Elf Ideas and Printable Kit

New Elf Printables Kit for 2022

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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.

Take the fun to the potty with these Elf on the Shelf Bathroom Antics. Did you know Elf on the Shelf has peppermint poop? Creative, funny, and new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Does the elf poop? This is a common question.  It must be due to the popular use of the poop emoji. Let’s answer your question about what Scout elf might leave behind in the bathroom.

Does Elf on the Shelf Poop?

If you have ever seen Elf on the Shelf Bathroom Antics, then you know – yes, the Elf does poop. The reindeer poops too. Most elves poop peppermints. This is what makes them so minty fresh and cool.

Elf on the Shelf Peppermint Poop

Are you in need of an Easy Elf on the Shelf idea? If not, then you are truly a Pinterest mama. For the rest of us, it’s important to have a list of under 5 minute Elf on a Shelf ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Peppermints
• Optional: Elves only sign

This funny Elf idea has the red elf pooping on the toilet. In this case, it looks like a bit of a load – a peppermint load.

Have a lot of candy canes on hand? Take a look at these fun Candy Cane Elf on the Shelf Ideas for a good collection of elf antics.

Elf on the Shelf Peppermint Garden

Have you seen our Elf on the Shelf Peppermint garden. This is a fun activity for the kids. Plant Tic-tacs or a peppermint and grown adorable candy canes. You can find this Elf on the Shelf poem for the garden in our store.

In fact, 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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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 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.