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It’s a Bird Elf on the Shelf Idea

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November 12, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

It’s a bird, it’s a …. parrot. This bird Elf on the Shelf idea only requires feathers! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily plus free printables.

Bird Elf on the Shelf

Birds of a feather, flock together! It’s been really hard for me to not pull out all the bird quotes I have.

We are back, maybe you are not yet but we are doing our best to get all the Elf on the Shelf Ideas that we can, so when your family welcomes back your Elf, you are ready! As a reminder, we come to you every day in the month of November and December with new Elf ideas. 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. This was a great place where a bendable Elf was beneficial – get that wire in him now!

Bird Elf on the Shelf Idea

This idea is not only for the birds, it’s for all of us. We think the kids would find it quite comical. If you worry your kids would never find Elf outside, have them follow a path of dropped feathers to the yard will Elf awaits on the feeder eating seed. It was a bit of a balancing act getting him up there. In the first photo, I tucked the tips of the feather underneath the feeder rim and then positioned elf on the metal perch. Clear finishing line would not be a bad idea, to tie him in the place. The higher he is, the less the kids are likely to notice the details.

In the second photo, I used the string that held the feathers in place and weaved it around the bird feeder perch. I think I prefer the first positioning, as he looks like a bird that is eating but the second idea definitely displays his colorful feathers!

Bird Tip: Have your kids follow a path of feathers outside to find Elf on the Shelf!

Bird Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

Shake your tail feather because there are only a few supplies needed for this Elf on the Shelf Idea!

The Elf on the Shelf
Feathers (we bought this batch of feathers)
String (we used a colored string, but I suggest clear fishing line)

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

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

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What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

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Christmas Name that Tune Printable

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November 11, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 2 Comments

Looking for a fun holiday game with a small or large crowd? This Christmas Name that Tune Printable and Game brings smiles, laughter, and some of the Best Christmas Songs to fill your home this holiday season!

Christmas Name that Tune Printable

We will make this short and sweet. We wanted to get our latest printable to you before the Thanksgiving holiday. Because, yes this is all about the Best Christmas tunes, we felt who wouldn’t enjoy playing this with their family and friends after a nice Thanksgiving meal!?

How to Play Name That Tune

Have you wondered how to play Name That Tune? I have played before but it is one of those games that I often ask myself “how do you play?” again. The best thing about this classic family game is that it is easy. It can be adapted to your crowd size and your own rules – just discuss the rules before you begin playing (because you know two people will argue at some point during the game!)

To Play Name that Tune, your group is divided into teams. We find it is best if there are two teams, but you can really do two to however many teams you want. Just make sure everyone has the same number of turns. Cut up your songs from our Christmas Name that Tune Game Printable and place them in an object like bucket (or hat.)

The first player from a team goes up to the bucket and picks a song. They are given a certain amount of time to start humming the tune. (we give everyone a minute.) They can hum the song starting at any point during the song. It does not have to be from the beginning of the song. Many hummers will go straight to the chorus. The remaining players on their team decide the song they are humming and give one answer. With Christmas Name That Tune, you do not want unlimited guesses because there are only so many Christmas songs. Eventually every song would be named during one teams guess.

Once that team guessed the correct song, they receive a point. Then the next team goes repeating what that first team did with a new song drawn from the bucket. If that team does not guess the correct song or goes beyond a minute, a point is NOT earned. If someone picks a song they do not know, the must try to hum or forfeit their teams turn.

Adaptions include more than a minute to hum the tune or more than one guess. You can decide if hand gestures can occur or props can be used.

The team with the most points at the end of the songs wins!

Best Christmas Songs

Our Christmas Name that Tune Game includes some of the best Christmas Songs. We linked to the songs online if you need a quick listen before you all begin the game. Perhaps create an Amazon Music Playlist and listen to the songs before the game even begins. They can be background music throughout your day!

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Name that Tune Songs

We included 30 Christmas Name That Tune Songs in our game. You can stream the following songs or purchase them and add them to a playlist. We went with various top artists but you can change the singer if you would like.

O Holy Night

Joy to the World

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

Away in a Manger

Silent Night

White Christmas

Hark the Harold Angels Sing

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

A Holly Jolly Christmas

The Little Drummer Boy

Do You Hear What I Hear

Frosty the Snowman

Here Comes Santa Claus

O Come All Ye Faithful

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Jingle Bells

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Up on the Housetop

Silver Bells

Deck the Hall

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Go Tell It On the Mountain

My favorite Christmas CD is The Time-Life Treasury of Christmas. It includes most of these songs.

Name that Tune Printable

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I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
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Proceed to checkout. My total was $0.65 for one print. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
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Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toy Story 4 Forky

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November 11, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

If you loved our Toy Story Elf on the Shelf Ideas , you are going to love Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toy Story 4 Forky. Forky runs to the trash! New creative, funny, and original Elf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toy Story

It’s a spork rescue! Did you love our last Toy Story Elf on the Shelf Ideas. With Buzz and Woody, you’ve always got a friend in me! We are back with more! This time with our beloved ~~trash~~ Forky.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We have spent the past 6 years coming up with new Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Every day in the month of November and December we come up with new ideas. You can view

A new hit movie for kids, is always nice for Elf on the Shelf Ideas creativity. We have taken on a few Toy Story Elf on the Shelf Ideas to add to our Elf on the Shelf Master List – a list of every elf 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 sign up for all of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables here and our free Frugal Coupon Living printables (there are a couple Buzz and Woody Toy Story Printables you will want there!)

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toy Story 4 Forky

Our Toy Story 4 Forky is form the Toy Story 4 Forky Craft Kit. This Elf on the Shelf idea with Toy Story was really simplistic, mostly because we had everything we needed. I would suggest Forky is placed in a clean garbage can – don’t have last nights spaghetti in the can. Also use a trash can that not be used the entire day.

Forky, the Toy Story 4 spork, is known for climbing into the trash. He is constructed from a spork, googly eyes, a pipe cleaner, clay, and a Popsicle stick, and a rainbow sticker. He was created by Bonnie, during a difficult first day of kindergarten. Bonnie claims him as hew new toy, but Forky identifies himself as trash thus creating the challenge of keeping him out of the trash and alongside Bonnie.

We played on this challenge with Elf on the Shelf saving Toy Story 4 Forky from the garbage. “I’m not a toy. I’m a spork. I’m trash!”

Where to Buy Toy Story 4 Forky

Grab the entire gang for this Toy Story Forky Idea with your Elf on the Shelf. You really only need your Elf on the Shelf, a Toy Story 4 Forky and of course, trash! Perhaps make sure it is a can that will not need to be used that day! Can you imagine the trash piling up in the kitchen?

There are a few places of where to buy Toy Story 4 Forky. You can get a Forky already made or perhaps pick up a kit and make it yourself.

Elf on the Shelf + Toy Story Ideas

We have plenty of other Toy Story Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Take a look at these creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas for your Toy Story Lover!

Buzz and an Elf Woody | Frugal Coupon Living

Toy Story Bucking Bronco Game | Frugal Coupon Living

Marshmallow Snow Ball Fight with the Toy Story Gang| LMents Photogrpahy

Elf on the Shelf vs. Woody and Buzz| Unboxing Imagination on YouTube

An official Toy Story Elf Rescue | Source

Card Game with Toy Story Friends | Melissa Bruno

Hot Cocoa Party with Toy Story Friends | Mama Cheaps

Help! Tell Woody and Buzz I’m not an alien! | Source

Movie Night with Toy Story| Source

Elf is trapped by Jessie! | Clumsy Crafter

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

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It's a spork rescue! @elfontheshelf saves @toystory 4 Forky from the trash. See over 100s of Elf on the Shelf Ideas @FrugalCouponMom plus free elf printables. #FrugalCouponLiving #ElfontheShelf #ElfontheShelfIdeas #ToyStory4 #Forky @ForkyToyStory

What is Elf on the Shelf?

We have more! Don’t forget these Toy Story Party Ideas for your Forky, Woody and Buzz lover. Pin to Pinterest.

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

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Jesus Birthday Cakes for Christmas

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November 10, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 3 Comments

The Christmas Tradition of Jesus Birthday Cakes. Learn about the meaning of Christmas and the symbolism found in these inspiring nativity cakes including reasons for colors and shapes.

Jesus Birthday Cakes for Christmas

Christmas has become lost in the commercialization of the season. My family and I have worked hard to return to the reason we celebrate Christmas. The coming of Christ. One way we have done that is through a Birthday cake for Jesus.

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace.” Isaiah 9:6

Christmas Traditions

We began the Jesus Birthday Cake Christmas Tradition in 2012 when my girls were 3 and 4 years old. There wasn’t much on Pinterest, it was pre the dawn of Kid’s Baking Championship, and we baking that cake like a box cake mix champ. In sweet fashion, though, my girls wanted the picture shared with the world of social media. I took their photo and my daughter asked… “Mom, are you sending that picture to baby Jesus?” Yes, sweet girl. I am. Consider that cake seen and loved!

If you are in the early age of beginning Christmas traditions, cross cookies for Santa off your list and make a Birthday cake for Jesus. You could even leave a piece for Santa on Christmas Eve. It’s an excellent way to focus on the reason for the season and bring it all back home to why we celebrate Christmas.

Symbolism in Jesus Birthday Cakes

While all of these cakes might just look like another Christmas cake or nativity scene, many offer symbolism in the colors and shapes. Take a look at these cake characteristics that tell the story of Christ.

Jesus Birthday Cake Colors and Shapes

Chocolate Layer – The darkness represents all people have sinned.

Red Layer – The red color reminds us that the blood of Jesus was shed for the forgiveness of our sins.

Green Layer – When we accept Jesus, we have new life in Jesus and begin to grow.

Round Cake Shape – Jesus came to the world. The cake shape is round, a circle that is never ending. Just like God’s love.

White Frosting – Righteousness and purity of Jesus covers all our sins. Our sin is covered over by the Jesus who died for our sins. Our sin is washed white as snow.

Red Heart – Christians are Jesus’ messengers and witnesses. Christ first loved us so we are called to follow His example and love others.

Gold Star – The star of Bethlehem that pointed the wise men the way to Jesus. Wise men still follow him today.

Candles – Jesus is the light of the world. Let our light shine before men, that they may see our good works, and glorify our Father in heaven.

Jesus Birthday Cake Bible Verses

Consider sharing the message and gospel of Christ when sharing about the symbolization of your Jesus Birthday Cake.

Round Cake Shape – Share John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Chocolate Layer – Share Romans 3:23

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Red Layer – Share Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

White Frosting – Share Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gold Star – Share Luke 2:10

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”

Candles – Share Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Green Layer – Share John 15:5 or Peter 3:18

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Close your Jesus Birthday Cake Bible Verses by lighting your candles and singing Happy Birthday to Jesus.

Jesus Birthday Cakes without Fondant

Let’s be serious. Fondant is for experts. Many of these Jesus Birthday Cakes can be made with a box mix cake. You’re welcome!

So if you want all things focus on the season (year-round), you have to visit my friend Julie at The Happy Home Fairy. She really brings the meaning to every day events with her focus on Jesus in our life. Do you have a Fisher Price Manger? Use your Jesus to create a birthday cake where he is front and center! | Happy Home Fairy

This Birthday Cake for Jesus is not only yummy, the layers share the Gospel! | Katrina’s Kitchen

One of my favorite Jesus Birthday Cakes aren’t a cake, it’s cupcakes – but so incredibly cute and easy! | Source

Use Graham Crackers to make a manger for Jesus. A pipe cleaner forms the stars. | Source

Julie did a cool thing with her birthday cake for Jesus. Symbolism in the layers but also paper stars on wooden skewers. | Happy Home Fairy

Create a nighttime sky and manger scene for your baby Jesus. | Source

This Nativity Cake uses a printable template to trace a nativity scene with chocolate. | Joy Food Sunshine

Happy Birthday Jesus! This Jesus Birthday Cake is fun! See how to make this cake design using a template on Frugal Coupon Living. | Source

Perhaps add a Christmas Tree to your birthday cake. | Cindy Bultema

What may look like an ordinary Christmas cake actually has symbolism in the birth of Christ. | A Briutiful Life

A simple star reminds us to follow Jesus. | Fried Dandelions

Involve the kids in the cake creation. Let them have at it when it comes to decorating their Jesus Cake. | Jeanne Winters

This easy Jesus Birthday Cake is made out of Rice Krispies shaped into individual stars and turned into a Christmas tree – talk about talent! | Christine’s Taste of Heaven

Happy Birthday Manger with Lambs. | Source

Jesus Birthday Cakes with Fondant

Hey cake expert! You made your way toward the bottom of the page. Get inspired by these Jesus Birthday Cakes for Christmas with Fondant. Have at it! (I will be above.)

How amazing is the Fondant work in this Nativity Scene Cake. | The Cupcake Gallery

Gather the holy family in this Fondant Nativity Scene cake. | Source

Gingerbread cake with Fondant Jesus Birthday Cake. | Without Adornment

These Swaddled Jesus Cupcakes are precious. | The Cake Addict

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem…. Jesus Cake Idea. | Source

Fondant and Jesus on the hay in these Birthday Cupcakes. | Source

Savior cupcakes with Fondant. | The Cupcake Gallery

… and for the cake expert that made it this far… Get inspired by this multi tear Fondant Birthday Cake for Jesus. | Imaginative Icing

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Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas and Traditions

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November 10, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Does your family have a December birthday? Enjoy these creative Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas and Elf Birthday Traditions See over 100s of Elf on the Shelf Ideas plus Scout Elf printables for your North Pole visitor.

Elf on the Shelf Birthday

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 six years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Birthday Tradition

Do you have a December birthday? Does Elf come to visit at any time in the year to celebrate your son/daughter(s) birthday? We personally have three December birthdays and Elf has to be on his game with birthday ideas!

For this Elf on the Shelf Birthday Idea, we used mini balloons and paper straws and made a cute little bouquet of balloons. You can use water balloons too!

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Supply List

This is such an easy Elf on the Shelf Idea. Not many supplies are needed to create a perfect birthday balloon bouquet.

The Elf on the Shelf
Mini balloons
Paper straws
Craft supplies: glue or double sided tape.

Using a permanent marker, we added the quote “dream high, soar high.” You could also say “happy birthday!”

We held the straws together with a clear orthodontist rubber band. You could also use a cute ribbon.

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas

For a birthday celebration, you can also pick up an Elf on the Shelf Birthday Tradition with a cute Elf on the Shelf Cupcake Costume.

We are not alone, though. It looks like many of you are celebrating birthdays during the Christmas season. So fun when your North Pole visitor can celebrate your birthday too!

Take a look at these other Elf on the Shelf Birthday ideas.

Put Elf on the Shelf inside of a Balloon with this step by step tutorial.

Bolling with Five did an incredible Elf birthday breakfast with a candy cake!

Lay all the friends around with this Elf on the Shelf Birthday celebration. (Source)

Decorate with streamers – Elf can leave a birthday note like Simply Budgeted. (Not shown.)

Savannah Jane Blog spelled out a birthday wish from your red Elf doll in sugar!

Send Elf for a Hot Air Balloon Ride on Birthday balloons. (Source)

Write a message on a Balloon with markers. (Not shown. Source.)

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.

… and if you are celebrating a birthday for a pretty cool guy on, say December 25th, don’t forget these Jesus Birthday Cakes too!

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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

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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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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.

Fifty Elf on the Shelf Names

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November 9, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 1 Comment

Fifty cute Elf on the Shelf Names. This printable list provides both female and male Elf names. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Names

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Are you ready for the Christmas Tradition of Elf? 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 six 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. For this particular idea, you will only need Elf on the Shelf and our Printable Elf on the Shelf Names List (see below).

How to Name The Elf on the Shelf

If you are new to Elf on the Shelf, the first thing you need to do is Name your Elf on the Shelf. We gave free reign to our oldest daughter (we have five kids now) we when first introduced Elf on the Shelf and we got stuck with the name she chose – Dorothy. She chose this name because she was Dorothy one year at Halloween. Let me be clear about feeling stuck. This meant, for the rest of our family history, we had a female elf. Not the biggest deal. I do have a good gap, however, between my girls and boys and I wish that we had a name they would be just as excited about when they were going through the Elf on the Shelf stage. I wish we went with a name that could be used any direction – male or female. SO just consider your gender and if it could or how it could change your Elf on the Shelf ideas throughout the years.

Santa’s Magic will Help

There are ideas on How to Name The Elf on the Shelf. I would print out our Elf on the Shelf Names list and begin to go through that list. For an elf, receiving a name is an exciting moment because this allows them to receive their Christmas magic so they can fly to and from the North Pole each night! It’s up to the entire family to pick a name for your North Pole helper.

One idea is to put all names into a hat. You can draw out a name and let Santa’s magic take it’s course. Another idea is for each family member to choose a name and then only put those names in the hat. Again, let luck take it’s course.

Name Your Elf After a Family Favorite

If you have a family moto or activity you all enjoy together, let that direct your naming ceremony. For example, if your family moto is love, Love might be a great name for your elf. Perhaps your family is obsessed with a football player like Eli Manning, Eli could be Elf’s first name. Is there a song that brings your family holiday cheer? Jingle Bells is a cute name for your North Pole helper.

Elf on the Shelf Names

Merry, Snowflake, Frosty, Buddy—what will Elf get as his/her unique name?

Our Elf suggestion names include:

Archie, Bella, Berry, Buddy, Buster, Buttercup, Chip, Cindy Lou, Cinnamon, Dash, Elfie, Elvis, Eve, Faith, Flake, Frosty, Gabriel, Gloria, Gumdrop, Henry, Hope, Ice, Jack, Jingle, Joy, Kris, Lulu, Max, Merry, Mistletoe, Mittens, Muffin, Nick, Noel, North, Peppermint, Pixie, Poppy, Ralphie, Scout, Shimmer, Snickers, Snow, Snowflake, Sparkles, Star, Sugar, Tinsel, Twinkle, and Waffles.

You can print our Elf on the Shelf Names below. The official Elf on the Shelf page has some naming tips too.

Elf on the Shelf Names Printable

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DIY Popcorn Gift Basket with Labels and Gift Tag

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November 8, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

DIY Popcorn Gift Basket with Printable Popcorn Labels & a Christmas Gift Tag. These make popcorn seasoning mixes and handmade mason jar gift ideas for neighbors, teachers, friends, family and more.

DIY Popcorn Gift Basket

Remember the gift ideas from just a few years back. Candles. Mugs. I was a teacher during this season and ended up with many of both. Oh hand lotion too! I loved all the gifts I was given from my students, I have not gotten rid of any of them BUT with the evolution of Pinterest, gift ideas have stepped up. It doesn’t mean more money has to be spent. In fact, Pinterest allows us to save in a lot of ways. For example, free printables (you know we love those on Frugal Coupon Living!)

We love this DIY Popcorn Gift Basket for stepping up your Christmas gift giving. Pairing pantry supplies like popcorn kernels, canola oils, spices, seasonings and more, it’s a creative idea that can be used for friends, family, teachers, coaches and even neighbors.

Neighbor Gift Ideas for Christmas

Looking for Christmas Gift Ideas for your Neighbors? We have plenty of gift ideas for your closest friends (by proximity!) These creative gift ideas require a gift tag and then you are done. Easy-peasy. You’re welcome.

This popcorn gift basket idea, will be a perfect idea for your neighbors. Maybe they will even invite you over for one of their movie or game nights.

DIY Popcorn Gift Basket Supplies

This basket can be as frugal-friendly as you like or you can add more fixings to “jazz” up your basket.

A few popcorn gift basket supplies include:

Gift basket
Basket filler (we used red crinkle paper filler)
Small, medium, and/or large mason jars.
Seasoning shakers (you can get seasoning shaker tops for mason jars)
Popcorn kernels
Canola oil
Popcorn seasonings
Printable gift tag and popcorn labels (see below)
Hot glue gun and glue (or sticker paper)
Ribbon or twine (we used red and white bakers twine)

Extra budget? Some people do not have kernel popcorn makers. If that is the case, anyone can pop popcorn in a brown lunch bag. Add a brown bag to your basket with directions. We really suggest this Popco Silicone Microwave Popcorn Maker. it turns into a collapsible bowl and is BPA free and dishwasher safe. It also comes in 10 colors!

Additionally, consider adding a gift card. A movie theater gift card is always appreciated.

Popcorn Basket Directions

Supplying you with the basic directions.

First, fill basket with filler. (We used red crinkle paper filler.)

Pour popcorn kernels in medium mason jar and canola oil in the small mason jar. Place both inside basket.

Add popcorn seasonings to seasoning shakers.

Print printable gift tag and jar labels on card stock or sticker paper. Cut out jar labels that match the popcorn seasoning flavors in each shaker and attach with hot glue. Place seasoning shakers in basket.

Add any other popcorn accessories to your basket – brown bags, popcorn makers, bowls, etc.

Lastly, cut out gift tag around outer edge and punch a hole in the corner. Attach the gift tag to the basket with a piece of ribbon or baker’s twine. (We used red and white bakers twine.)

Popcorn Seasoning Mixes

We have a few ideas for popcorn seasoning mixes and how to make them. However, we used Kernel Season’s Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack for our gift basket (I am all about making easy Christmas gift ideas!) Just pour the inside of the package into a cute mason jar shaker!

Ranch: one packet ranch seasoning mix.

Sour Cream & Onion: 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 3 teaspoons dried dill, 5 tablespoons onion powder, 3 teaspoon garlic powder, – 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Dill Pickle: 3 tablespoons coriander seed, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 5 teaspoons dill weed, 1-1/2 teaspoon mustard seed, 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1-1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1-1/2 teaspoon celery seed.

Garlic Parmesan: 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 5 tablespoons onion powder, 3 teaspoon garlic powder, – 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Multiply all recipes as needed.

Free Printable Popcorn Labels and Gift Tag

In addition to this creative DIY Christmas Gift Idea, we have a free printable – I mean, of course we would! Print your free printable Popcorn Labels and Christmas Gift Tag.

Teacher Gift? Have a POP-ular teacher. Go here to print our popular teacher gift tags!

Our 16 Popcorn Labels include:

Butter ∙ Movie Theater Butter ∙ Kettle Corn ∙ Bacon Cheddar ∙ Buffalo Wing ∙ Ranch ∙ White Cheddar ∙ Caramel Corn ∙ Cheesy Jalapeno ∙ Cheesy Caramel Corn ∙ Sour Cream & Onion ∙ Dill Pickle ∙ Garlic Parmesan ∙ Chocolate Caramel ∙ Nacho Cheddar ∙ Popcorn Salt.

Gift Tag Reads…

Popping in to Wish You a Merry Christmas!

Poporn Gift Basket Printables

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To Order Your Printables at Staples

Please follow the steps below to print your printables at Staples. You can also follow this video tutorial.

Download and save your image from this post. (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
Return to Staples print service page.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
On the left column, choose add file.
Select upload.
Select done.
Give your job a name.
Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait (vertical).
I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
Select add to cart.
Proceed to checkout. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Fall 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Popcorn Gift Basket and Printables. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Save these Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors. Pin to Pinterest.

Pop until your drop! Save these Popcorn Recipes for this popcorn gift basket idea. Pin to Pinterest.

…and unrelated, can I just tell you this popcorn image took me forever to make (thus you might never see round images on my site again! – haha!)

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Photo Booth Props

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November 8, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

These stickers for our Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Photo Booth were found in our dollar bin at our local Michael’s Craft Store! New creative, funny, and original Elf Ideas daily.

Elf Ideas with Photo Booth Props

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 Ideas every day in the months of November and December. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. Additionally, we have many more ideas coming, including this Elf Photo Booth Prop Idea.

For this idea you will need a Bendable Elf on the Shelf. This will allow Elf to hold up the tooth picks for his photo booth props.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Photo Booth Props

While strolling the aisles of Michael’s (with three kids under two – okay it wasn’t a stroll, it was a race), I came across this adorable Photo Booth Sticker Book for only $1. Because I have been doing Elf on the Shelf Ideas since 2011, when I see something of this size my mind immediately races to Elf on the Shelf – it was a perfect fit! Additionally, once I was done with my Funny Elf Idea, I could share the sticker book with the kids who would have many of their own uses for it!

I added toothpicks to the Photo Props Stickers. When the bendable elf wasn’t holding the toothpick well, I inserted the pointy tip slightly into his red fabric – don’t worry, no elves were harmed in this funny elf idea. A few of the photo booth stickers were applied directly to our Elf.

Elf on the Shelf Photo Booth Supplies Needed

Spend only one dollar for this Elf on the Shelf Idea. You likely already have your elf and your toothpicks. Just pick up a Photo Booth Sticker Book at Michael’s Crafts.

Easy peasy, really simplistic – right?

These Elf Photo Booth Props were found in our dollar bin at our local @MichaelsStores. See over 100s of Elf on the Shelf Ideas @FrugalCouponMom plus free printables #FrugalCouponLiving #ElfontheShelf #ElfontheShelfIdeas @elfontheshelf #MakeItWithMichaels

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

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

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