Have fun with this idea – Elf on the Shelf drawing on eggs a Merry Christmas message. 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 Egg Drawing

Create this cute message in the refridgerator.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• 1 1/2 dozen Eggs
• Marker

In this fun Elf idea write Merry Christmas and draw a few candy canes on 18 eggs. Easy, peasy but really cute message for your child.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Don’t forget one of our favorite Elf on the Shelf Egg ideas – the magic egg trick.

This Elf on the Shelf Egg ideas covers 2 days. One day a plain egg, the next day a Kinder Joy chocolate egg.

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 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 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 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.

If you’re looking for some fun, lighthearted holiday entertainment, an old-fashioned Christmas carol may not be the way to go this year. Instead, Elf yourself with the app and free printable Elf Template in light and dark skin paper elves. Enjoy new, creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we all know that this Christmas season is a great time for a new family holiday tradition. From baking cookies for Santa, making a birthday cake for Jesus, or welcoming a family elf there are many ways you can create fun activities in the home.

Of course if you are an Elf on the Shelf fan, you are going to want to catch elf moving! Make your own JibJab Christmas ecard, create a fun paper Christmas craft Elf doll, use a stop motion app to catch your family elf moving within your home, or make your own viral ElfYourself video.

ElfYourself App

Let’s talk about the Elf Yourself Phone all. Spread holiday cheer with a fun ElfYourself App. Get ready for belly laughs when you transform your family into dancing elf dolls.

What is ElfYourself?

ElfYourself is a popular app of the holiday season. Rated E for everyone, it is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Since 2006, this Office Depot original has created over 2 billion customized elves. It features dancing elves featuring many dance styles. Upload photos of you, your family or even your furry friends. Up to five elves can be added this this adorable dancing elves video.

How much does ElfYourself App cost?

It is free to download the ElfYourself app. And I promise this free holiday app is worth it.

If you want to customize your elf dances, you will pay. There are a number of in-app purchases available which are all different types of dances/themes. You can share your Christmas movie card for free, download for $7.99 or get a season pass for $5.00

How to make an ElfYourself Video

The interface is very user friendly.  Download this app to tablets, android devices or your Apoole IOS platform. Once you download the Elf Yourself App, it’s easy to create your family ElfYourself video.

Visitors upload faces of themselves or their friends and have the option to post the created video to other sites or save it as a personalized mini-film.

To get started…

1.) Upload an image of yourself using Facebook photos, your camera roll, by taking a photo, using chosen faces or connecting Instagram.

2.) Line up the mouth and position the face to center it in the elf face frame. Pinch to zoom, turn to rotate or drag to move.

3.) Choose up to 4 more Elf faces of friends, family members and/or pets.

4.) Add a personalized greeting.

5.) Choose your favorite dance style from dozens of fun holiday videos.

6.) Watch your dancing little elves star in adorable elf movies.

Let’s see your amazing dancing skills. Happy Elfing!

Elf Yourself Template

Of course have fun making your own dancing paper elf craft with a little bit of creativity. With this fun printable Christmas craft, you can Elf yourself for free!

The whole family will enjoy this cutest coloring activity and holiday craft. You could even have your Elf on the Shelf bring the supplies.

Supplies

It’s very easy to gather your Christmas Elf craft supplies. In fact, you likely have everything you need already.

• Free Elf Template Printable PDF Download (see below)
• Brads Fasteners or glue stick
• White cardstock or printer paper
• Printer
• Scissors
• Glue
• Optional: Crayons, colored pencils or markers
• Optional: The Elf on the Shelf Doll

Note: If you want a moveable dancing paper elf, use the brads fasteners available here. These will help you show off your dance moves and elf yourself with your own Christmas elf craft.

How do I make a paper elf?

First, download and print your paper elf templates. You can choose the white elf, black elf, or color an Elf to personalize your activity.

Once your paper elf template is printed (on white paper cardstock or printer paper), cut out the pieces of your Elf. Cut out the illustrations including the elf hat, arms, legs, body, head, Christmas gift box and holly. Lay your cuts aside.

Choose if you will use brads for a moveable paper elf doll or glue for a stationary Elf on the Shelf. If using brads, use scissors to poke a small hole in the shoulders and hips of your paper elves. If using glue, start gluing all the parts together.

Viola! You built your own happy Elf doll. Hang on your Christmas tree as an ornament or put on your kids’ art wall for a fun way to to display holiday flare.

Tip: You can also use the black and white printable page as cute Elf on the Shelf coloring pages. An Elf on a Shelf idea is to have your Santa’s helpers bring a cute Elf on the Shelf coloring page on one of their daily visits.

What are some elf yourself alternatives?

While Elf yourself is an amazing platform and app that will bring a lot of holiday humor to your family, you might be looking for something a little bit within the budget… like maybe something free?!

Take a look at these alterative ideas to ElfYourself…

• Elf on the Shelf Tracker – use the stop motion app and track your Elf in your home
• Printable Elf Template – download and print our printable Elf template in the free elf on the shelf printables library. Instead of using the provided elf’s head, use Shutterfly (or another photo resource) and out out the heads of your family. Have fun creating your own elf yourself template with your family’s faces.
• Elf Crafts – Fun ideas from elf coloring pages to a paper elf puppet template, take a look at these fun Christmas crafts. Get into the Christmas spired with these cute & inspired Elf on the shelf craft ideas.
• JibJab– create holiday ecards by uploading photos of your family and friends.

Ready to download your own printable elf template? See below and have so much fun making your own Elf on the Shelf simple craft.

Printable Elf Template Cut & Play

Build your own elf with a free printable elf yourself template. This printable Christmas Craft comes in three different styles

• Elf printable coloring page you can personalize
• Dark skinned Elf template
• Light skinned Elf template

Young children will get into the holiday spirit with this easy idea you can do today!

>>Download the Free Elf Printable Template Set<<

Free Elf Printables

This freebie is found in our free Elf on the Shelf printable library!

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More Printable Elf Props

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

Who knew oranges could create such funny Elf on the Shelf ideas. These emoji oranges are a quick and easy Elf idea! 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!

Is there an Elf Emoji?

Unfortunately Elf on the Shelf doesn’t have an emoji. You can grab a Santa🎅, Christmas Tree🎄, Present 🎁 and other festive holiday emojis, but if you want an Elf emoji, you are going to get something green with point ears that looks like a cross of Zelda and Robbin Hood in a variety of shades and wearing a green or blue top. 🧝🧝🏻🧝🏽🧝🏾🧝‍♂️🧝🏻‍♂️🧝🏿‍♂️

Elf Orange Emoji

If you came here looking to copy and past the orange emoji, here it is 🍊

But really most of you landing on this page for this adorable Elf on the Shelf idea with Emoji Oranges. Such a simple Elf idea and so cute for your kids.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Oranges
• Sharpie Markers

For this simple Elf on the Shelf emoji ideas with oranges, grab your Sharpie marker and open the emojis in your phone. Use your permanent markers to make adorable emoji faces. Lay your oranges with artwork around your Elf for a cute Elf on the Shelf idea.

It’s so easy your kids can do it (… and I know, because my older kids DID do it!)

Stay in the Emoji Fruit Theme!

Also look at our Elf on the Shelf Emoji Idea and Elf on the Shelf Fruit Ideas!

Elf on the Shelf Emoji Idea

For another cute Elf on the Shelf Emoji idea, grab your child’s emoji resources and also cut some tiny emoji heart eyes. It fits the theme to keep the emoji Elf idea going.

Elf on the Shelf Fruit Ideas

This is one of our original Elf on the Shelf ideas – can you tell from the age of the doll? It is a classic elf doll. Anyhoo, use one of those left over oranges and insert a fun straw. Orange juice anyone? We love this elf drinks an orange Elf on the Shelf orange idea.

For more Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas, print our free Fruits of the Spirit Elf on the Shelf Notes. It’s a cool way to stay in the spirit of the season, remember the birth of Jesus.

Full disclosure. Most of my fruit was rotten so I though it was very applicable to say “in a world full of rotten fruit, be a fruit of the spirit!”

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

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables including our Elf on the Shelf Fruits of the Spirit!

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 on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf 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 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 good cheer with these adorable Elf on the Shelf pennant flag with short Christmas sayings! Download and print, this easy elf idea can be created in minutes! New creative, funny, and cute Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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The best way to get into the Christmas spirit it to spread good cheer to others. Christmas sayings can send plenty of messages to a receiver. They can be funny Christmas sayings that offer laughter. They can be nice Christmas sayings that offer comfort and warth.

Spread holiday spirit through Christmas cards, greetings or your Elf on a shelf using these short Christmas sayings.

What are some short Christmas sayings?

Spread a little holiday cheer with a few Christmas sayings.  Your voice, written or spoken, can share in the magic of Christmas and gift a warm heart to a stranger or friend. Christmas sayings are great for Christmas cards, salutations, greetings of Hello, Christmas décor, and Elf on the Shelf sayings.

When looking for a few messages with each of these ideas , take a look at these cozy winter sayings.

Cute Christmas Sayings

• I’m Watching You
• Good Tidings of Comfort
• Team Nice
• Snow Much Fun
• Son of a Nutcracker
• Elf on Duty
• Merry & Bright
• Jingle All the Way
• Dear Santa, I Can Explain
• Santa Stop Here
• Merry Christmas
• Winter Wonderland
• Oops
• Holly Jolly
• Ho Ho Ho
• Naughty is the New Nice
• Nice-ish
• Better Not Pout
• Merry Grinchmas
• Baby It’s Cold Outside
• Do You Wanna Build a Snowman
• Snow Place Like Home
• It Wasn’t Me
• Deck the Halls
• Proven Naughty
• Tis the Season to Sparkle
• Someone’s Tinsel is in a Tangle
• Peace on Earth
• Most Wonderful Time of the Year
• No Peaking

Now that we have some of these precious Christmas sayings for signs, add them to Christmas letter boards or create adorable holiday signs for your North Pole friend.

Cute Elf on the Shelf Pennant Flag Ideas

In the true sprit of Christmas, we’ve put together a few fun Christmas sign sayings. These Christmas quotes are turned into Elf on the Shelf flag props. Take look at these short Christmas quotes as well as ideas on how to use them and props needed to execute your Scout Elf idea.

First, you need to make your printable signs. Follow these simple instructions and you will have 12 Elf on the Shelf Christmas pennant flags. Download your pennant flag file, you will print to regular paper or white cardstock. I really like this pack fo letter-sized Astrobrights white card stock. Using scissors or a paper trimmer, cut out the flag shape (two triangles attached.) Use a glue stick to attach the flags to a bamboo kitchen skewer (aka mini wooden dowel) and connect the end pieces. You also can use a small piece of scotch tape. You will have twelve different signs displayed as black and white Christmas pennant flags.

Now for the magic of the season! Using your Christmas sign flags and Elf on the Shelf doll, try some of these cute Elf on the Shelf Pennant Flag ideas.

I’m Watching You

Idea: Does your child have a messy room? Did they get in trouble at school? Talk back? Bring this Elf on the Shelf Prescription paired with a sign that reminds your child Elf and Santa are watching.

Materials: Prescription, pen, Elf

Team Nice

Idea: Everyone is looking to be on the nice list! Crate your own naughty and nice list or print ours in the Elf on the Shelf free printable library.

Materials: Naughty and nice list, pen, Elf

Elf on Duty

Idea: This arrival sign is a fun Elf on the Shelf Arrival idea for the first day. For Elf’s arrival, add this sign to remind everyone who is in charge of reporting to Santa.

Materials: Elf

Merry & Bright

Idea: There’s  nothing brighter than a rainbow. Pair this sign with a cute Elf on the Shelf Skittles Rainbow. Or find the brightest, loudest ugly Elf Christmas sweater for a cute idea.

Materials: Skittles, plate, water, ugly sweater, Elf

Santa Stop Here

Idea: Start a Christmas countdown of the days until Christmas and make sure your favorite Elf announces and reminds “Santa Claus to stop here.”

Materials: Construction paper, marker, Elf

Oops

Idea: Create a messy Elf on the Shelf idea and deny all plausibility with this fun sign.

Materials: varies, Elf

Holly Jolly

Idea: This fun sign can be paired with any festive Christmas activity. We think it would be great pair with Christmas cookies. Bring the ingredients and let your child put together the recipe and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. By the way, I cannot lie, Christmas calories don’t count.

Materials: Cookie ingredients, Elf

Better Not Pout

Idea: Are you trying to correct any behavior. If your child has seen some occasions that might place one the naughty list, use Elf to offer some encouragement with a “better not pout” sign. Deliver with a behavior note notice.

Materials: Behavior note, Elf

It Wasn’t Me

Idea: Need a little mischief or mess? For another fun idea, find a good messy Elf on the Shelf idea and have elf denying any pat of the messy.

Materials: varies, Elf

Deck the Halls

Idea: Sometimes these sayings just make no sense. Take some of these funny Christmas sayings and make them incredibly literal. Hang a deck of playing cards down the hall. Attach these cards to green and red ribbons ribbons and hang like Christmas banners. Have Elf holding the deck the halls decorative flag.

Materials: Deck of cards, yarn or string, tape, Elf

Peace on Earth

Idea: The true spirit of Christmas lies in peace… or peas. Let me explain. What if you play with this phrase. Pose Elf on the Shelf on top of a glob (You can print a world off Google if you wish.)  You could even add a bag of peas, for peas on earth. Have Elf holding the sign.

Materials: Globe or printed world, peas, Elf

No Peaking

Idea: Put some newly wrapped Christmas presents under the tree. The kids will love the anticipation of what might be inside. Place Elf holding a “no peaking” sign.

Materials: Presents, Elf

These are only ideas.

These fun pennants can also be used as gift tags and holiday decorations. You can pair this cute Christmas flags with which ever elf idea you desire or use them around the house as cute Christmas decorations and photo props.  Imagine all the members of your family holiday a Christmas pennant in the framed family photos during the month of December.

Christmas Pennant Flag 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, printable elf notes and so much more!

It’s ready to spread some Christmas Cheer! Are you ready to download your twelve printable pennant flags for your Elf doll?

Download these adorably cute Christmas Pennant flags for Elf. These fun Christmas flags printable pdf files add the magic of the holiday season to your elf ideas. Print your digital file, cut and attach to bamboo skewers, or straws with a glue stick.

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 to the free Christmas printables!

Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

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

5. Enjoy your Elf Printables.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal use, 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.

This Christmas season encourage your child with these 24 Christian Letter Board, advent calendar Bible verses and Jesus inspired printables. Use with your Elf on the Shelf or Christian Elf alternative ideas. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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If you believe Jesus Christ is the reason for the season, then these Christian ideas for Elf on the Shelf for you. Download and print our encouraging Christian Letter Boards with sweet messages your North Pole visitor can deliver daily. Alternatively, use a few of the Christian alternatives for Elf on the Shelf and spread the sweet message of Christmas and the the story of the birth of Christ.

Is there a Christian version of Elf on the Shelf?

Does your child enjoy the idea of having an Elf on the Shelf daily? Does this cause you anxiety or would you like to make sure with the arrival of Elf (or another character) you are still sharing the story of Jesus? Whatever your concern, we have a few Christian ideas for Elf on the Shelf.

First, let’s talk about the daily visitor. Is Elf on the Shelf necessary? Actually no. Your child can enjoy the idea of a daily visitor without use a red elf or Santa.

Take a look at these Christian alternatives to Elf on the Shelf.

Shepherd on the Search

Likely the most popular alternative to Elf on a Shelf is Shepherd on a Search. In the theme of the first Christmas, this activity set can relocate Shepherd in a new location daily. This little Shepherd boy goes on a daily ADVENTures and counts down the days until Christmas day as he searches for baby Jesus. The set comes with a plush Shepherd , beautiful Christmas book and box that can be used as a nativity. You can purchase the addition of a little lamb or camel pet. Read the story of the shepherd’s timeless journey and discover the joy of finding Christ in CHRISTmas.

Star from Afar

Star from Afar is an advent calendar and playset. This set comes with a book and 13 piece wooden nativity set. Similar to the hide and seek of Elf on the Shelf, the star will be hidden in a new spot each day. Your children will look for the star and then move all three wise men to its location. This will have the 3 wise men following the star of Bethlehem.  On Christmas Eve, place the star on the top of the nativity stable and on Christmas morning, the three wise men reach the nativity scene and find their king, baby Jesus!

Wise Men Journey

The Wise Men Journey is a Biblical Christmas devotional. Go on a journey with the three wise men as they search for Baby Jesus. Similar to a 25-day advent calendar, enjoy reading a Christmas devotional storybook that daily reveals the authentic Christmas story. Follow three wooden Wise Men and hang 25 wooden ornaments daily on your Christmas tree. Your family will go on a Christmas adventure and celebrate the first Christmas in a whole new way!

Other Christian Elf on the Shelf Alternatives

Also take a look at The Giving Manger and What God Wants for Christmas (buy used, no longer in production). Both are great ways to tell the story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem to your kiddos.

Easy Elf on the Shelf Christian Message for Letter Boards

If you already have a family Elf take a look at these cute ideas for spreading the message of Christmas. This cute printable set of Christian Elf letterboards drops the mischief. It ignores the messes. Instead your elf is on the assignment to instead brings encouragement and examples of good behavior.

Download these 24 Easy Elf prop printables that share the true meaning of Christmas through faith-based daily Elf on the Shelf ideas.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Printer
• Cardstock or Printer Paper (I like Astrobrights white card stock – it’s lasted me for years)
• Scissors

Instructions

First, download the Christmas Message Letter Boards (see below.) Once your purchase is downloaded to your computer, print from your computer at home (or your local print shop.)

Cut apart your Elf letter board props. You will have a total of twenty-four letter boards. You can start Elf in the first day of December or use these with some of the other printable Christian Elf props below for a total of all the days from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve.

Deliver one printable letter board each day or bring them all at once.

Printable Christmas Letter Board Ideas for Elf

Download and print your printable Christian letter boards for your Elf. Elf can bring each of these daily or all at once. You can create a few letter boards into something fun.

For example, use the “Jesus is my rock and that’s how I roll” message and pair Elf playing canned drums or a guitar.

You can also use the “If the stars are made to worship, so will I” message and turn Elf into an astronaut.

Christian Quotes for Letter Boards Include:

• Wise men still seek Him
• You are a child of God
• Choose Joy
• The true spirt of Christmas lives in your heart
• He is a way maker
• Worry ends when faith begins
• “Trust the Lord with all your heart” Proverbs 3:5
• Love thy neighbor
• Oh come let us adore him Christ the Lord
• “Love is patient. Love is kind.” 1 Corinthians 13:4

… and more!

This Christmas Letter Board printables for Elf include 24 messages to use daily from December 1 until Christmas morning.

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!

More ways Christians can use Elf on the Shelf

You can go the entire Elf on the Shelf season with only faith-based Elf the Shelf ideas. Skip the naughty behavior and spread the message of the reason for the season. All of these Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas include Elf on the Shelf printables with Biblical messages straight about Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit.

Fruits of the Spirit

In a world full of rotten fruit, be a fruit of the spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faitfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Download these cute Elf on the Shelf Fruit of the Spirit cards and pair as as cute El idea with fruit.

Nativity Scene

Next place your Scout Elf in front of a nativity scene. Download this Isaiah 9:6 Bible Verse Printable and share this Elf on the Shelf bible verse “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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

Random Acts of Kindness

The whole elf thing can spread good cheer too via RAKs. Create Kindness Elves with 25 kindness cards, a random act of kindness checklist and blank Elf notes for you to personalize fill out on your own ideas.

Turn your random acts of kindness into a family activity. Also download this free Elf on the Shelf give a hand day. This can look like volunteering, a soup kitchen, or RAK random acts of kindness day ideas.

Advent Calendar Bible Verses

Advent cards are a fun way to tell the story of Jesus’ birth and resurrection. These easy to read Elf on the Shelf Bible Verses for kids can be used with your little elves, Shepherd boy or three wise men. This set includes 24 Christmas scripture cards to use during the advent season. Start on December 1st and countdown the days until Christmas. Pair these daily advent activities with candy, a small treat or toys.

Can these be used for Shepherd on the Search Ideas?

Yes, you do not need an Elf on the Shelf to share the true meaning of Christmas with your child. Use all of these good messages and turn them in to Shepherd on a Search ideas or use any of the above Elf on the Shelf Christian alternatives to share the Christmas story. The greatest gift you can give your child in the month of December is the story of our savior. Do this however you see fit, with whichever character or delivery method you desire.

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! This includes Bible verses, Elf notes, and more.

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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.

This might be the cutest Elf on the Shelf Idea and the easiest Elf on the Shelf idea. Perfect for the moving committee and perfect for the kids in the morning – Elf on the Shelf Ice cream cone! 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 Ice Cream Idea

I scream, you scream we all scream for ice scream.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Ice Cream Cones
• Sprinkles

In this easy Elf on the Shelf idea, we transformed Elf into an ice cream cone. First, how cute is this idea? Second, how easy is this Elf idea? That’s our goal- make it cute and fun for the kids but make it easy for the elf moving committee.

To continue with the theme, consider this Elf prop – Elves Behavin’ Badly Dropped Ice Cream.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. This can Elf on the Shelf ice cream ideas can even be paired with our ice cream party printables.

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 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 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.

In a world full of plain bagels, be a sprinkled donut. Bring this funny Elf note and dress your family North Pole visitor in an Elf on the Shelf Donut outfit. 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 Donut Costume Idea

In this fun Elf on the Shelf donut idea, cut out your strawberry or chocolate doughnut and add this fun Elf note with a silly little message…

In a world full of plain bagels, be a sprinkled donut!

Bring a little sparkle and laughter to your child’s heart.

Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Elf Donut Costume
• Elf Donut Printable Note

There are other ideas for cute Elf on the Shelf Donut Costumes! Take a look at this fun The Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Donut Be Naughty PJ’s and on Etsy, a fun Christmas Elf Doughnut Costume.

Elf on the Shelf Donut Printable

Grab this adorable Elf Donut Costume with printable Elf note – In a world full of plain bagels… be a sprinkled donut! Doesn’t the Elf have an irresistible sense of humor?

Use this funny donut graphic with any type of Elf! For the perfect touch, pair with an Elf on the Shelf breakfast including donuts with sprinkles!

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! This includes our fun Elf on the Shelf candy cane note – I love you! Never run out of ideas for your Scout Elf when you enter this fun library.

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!

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 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.