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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Portrait Printable

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April 30, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Get creative with this Elf Portrait Printable. Fill them in photo gallery wall picture frames or cover the refrigerator. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

I took a photo of my Elf and added a beautiful winterscape backdrop to create a Elf Portrait Printable for you all! Of course, this portrait must be his new school photo he wanted us to see!

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

As a reminder, we are bringing on the latest Elf on the Shelf Ideas. We have new ideas every day in the month of November and December, just for you! Don’t forget, for six years we have brought you 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 particular idea, doesn’t need a bendable Elf, but having a kit is important for future ideas.

Elf Portrait Printable

For this Elf on the Shelf Idea, we printed off self portraits of Elf on the Shelf and plastered them all over our refrigerator. It was quite comical to look at in the kitchen all day. It was a reminder that our Elf is always watching.

Step up this Elf on the Shelf Idea by replacing family photos with Elf. This idea is perfect for a family photo gallery wall. If you have family photos, replace your photos with our Elf Portrait Printable.

I would suggest you carefully place your Elf in a watchful position. Clearly, putting Elf on the refrigerator handle (as we did for this photo) can cause some hungry tummies all day. If your placement wasn’t perfect and your Elf does happen to fall, don’t forget our Elf on the Shelf Magic Grippers (so no magic is lost) when you move Elf to his proper place for the day.

Elf on the Shelf Portrait Supplies

As always, we bring you unique ideas with very little Elf on the Shelf supplies. Use your Elf and portrait printable we will provide. If you decide to put your Elf in a Photo Gallery Wall, you will also need picture frames.

The Elf on the Shelf
Elf Portrait Printable (see below)
Tape
Optional: 8 x 10 frames and/or gallery wall

Elf Christmas Portrait Printable + More

This Elf Portrait Printable comes with one 8.5 x 11 photo of Elf. You can trim it down to fit 8 x 10 frames. If you need multiple (1 was not enough for us) just select to print the first page x number of times. The second pace is our disclosure and use policy.

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How to Print from Staples

I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

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.
Choose a quantity – if you want 10 portrait, fill in 10.
Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 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. My total was under $1 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.
Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 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.

Elf on the Shelf Selfie

Elfie. Selfie. If your elf is all about his own appearance, we have some other Elf on the Shelf Portrait ideas. You can of course, replace every picture frame in the house with this printable. Also consider staging a Elf Christmas Portrait. You can create an artistic scene, having elf paint an Elf on the Shelf Portrait.

Use your phone to create an Elf on the Shelf Selfie and add this cute Elf on the Shelf Letter Board – Let’s Take a Selfie.

Elf S-ELF-ie Letter Board Printable

Elf on the Shelf on Facebook

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!

Who is Elf on the Shelf?

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

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

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

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Elf on the Shelf Selfie Printable

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April 30, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Take a s-ELF-ie with your elfie! Download this Elf on the Shelf Selfie printable to create a cute Scout Elf idea. See our new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily in November and December and get some Free Elf on the Shelf Printables.

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Elf on the Shelf Selfie

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!

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Elf Selfie

The first time I ever shared an Elf Selfie idea was probably 2011. It was before selfies were a thing and you had to turn the camera around backwards. Clearly, the social trend of selfies as come a long way and I figured I better step up the Elf on the Shelf Idea.

This year, as a new Elf on the Shelf Selfie Idea, I added a “let’s take a s-elf-ie” printable letter board. Add this to your Scout Elves at play for a cute and creative idea.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

Elf on the Shelf Selfie 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.

Garmin Smartwatches on Sale for the Family

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April 30, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Have you been looking for a smartwatch for you or your kids? Today only, 4/30, you can get Garmin Smartwatches on sale for the family!

The Garmin Vivofit Jr. Fitness/Activity Tracker is on sale in 3 colors and patterns. This has a 1-year battery life with no recharging needed. This is compatible parent mobile app free app includes fun and educational mobile adventures for kids and chore/behavior management for parents.

If you like to go biking and on other outdoor adventures, the Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire is perfect for you. This is the ultimate multisport GPS watch with full color Topo U.S. mapping, routable cycling maps and other outdoor navigation features. It also has preloaded run profiles: running, treadmill running, trail running as well as many other features.

I also spotted the Garmin Vivomove HR, Hybrid Smartwatch for Men and Women included in this sale. You can stay connected with smart features such as music controls and smart notifications for incoming calls, text messages, calendar reminders and more. It also has wellness monitoring tools, such as all-day stress tracking and a relaxation timer, help you manage stress; includes advanced sleep monitoring with REM sleep.

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Cute & Comfy T-Shirt Dresses for Summer

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April 30, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

Dresses are my go-to year-round but especially when the weather is hot. And, what’s more comfy than t-shirt dresses?! We found some t-shirt dresses that will keep you comfy while looking cute this summer.

I’m loving the versatility of this Maxi T-Shirt Dress. You can dress it up with heels and wedges or down with sneakers and flip flops.

If you like to have pockets (what Mom doesn’t?!), this Summer Cuffed Sleeve T-Shirt Dress is the perfect option. It comes in a bunch of colors, and you’ll want them all.

Looking for a dress that’s not a solid color? You’ll love this Striped Bodycon T-Shirt Dress. It’s super cute, will show off your curves and comes in a bunch of colors, too.

I love the knot on this Side Knot Mini T-Shirt Dress. It’s one of my favorite styles. These come in solid colors and some fun patterns for summer.

If you love maxi dresses, you’re going to want to add this T-Shirt Maxi Dress to your cart. It’s an ankle-length dress that will look fabulous with any footwear, from sneakers to sandals and booties.

This Scoop Neck A-Line T-Shirt Dress is a classic style and a must-have for every closet. It’s cute, fun and perfect for everyday wear.

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End of Year Gifts for Students + DIY See You Later Alligator Clappers

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April 29, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

These End of Year Gifts for Students are so cute and a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer break for your kiddos! Perfect gift ideas for end of the year gifts from teachers or end of the year gifts from students.

As summer break from school approaches, many parents start to think about what gifts they can give their children’s teachers. They want something to show their appreciation for a year of hard work on the teacher’s part. But…

What about teachers? Most of them want to gift the children in their classes with something fun to remember them by. That’s why we are talking about gifts you can give to your students at the end of the year…just as they head into summer break.

End of Year Gifts for Students Ideas

Some teachers may decide to give their students thoughtful gifts they can use during the summer that are fun and functional.

Maybe you want to give each child a sand bucket filled with some of their memories from the school year? “This year was buckets of fun!” (See Pocket of Preschool)

Another idea is a pencil pouch with a few supplies they can use to draw or write during their break from school.

How about a water bottle survival kit for students filled with punny ideas. (See Lessons with Laughter)

Pair Dollar Store sunglasses with a fun “have a bright summer!” gift tag. (See True Life, I’m a Teacher)

Print a funny award for each student in the class and deliver it with a pack of M&Ms or a candy bar.

A small bag of summer fun can be made with a couple sticks of sidewalk chalk and a bottle of bubbles. (See The Printable Princess)

A cute notebook with an inspirational quote on the front may bring a smile to your students’ faces when they aren’t seeing you every day.

“I had a ball this year” makes a cute message for beach ball end of the year gift idea. (See A Kindergarten Teacher Life)

DIY End of Year Student Gift: See You Later Alligator Hand Clappers

Sometimes, it’s the handmade gifts that mean the most to students. It helps when they are something they can play with – and make noise with. These See You Later Alligator Hand Clappers offer both entertainment and sound. Your students are sure to love them!

These end of year gifts for students are easy to make and don’t require much money or effort.

See You Later Alligator Hand Clapper Instructions

Print and cut the “See You Later Alligator” tags.

Use baker’s twine, ribbon, or string to attach the tags to the hand clappers.

Voila! A cute little gift for students to take home from an End of the Year classroom party! Of course, you can always pair this DIY gift with other ideas from our list above. Your students are sure to love whatever gifts you send home with them on that last day of school.

See You Later Alligator Sign Printable

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How to Print at Staples

For pritnables I turn into gifts, I love to use Staples Printing Service. If you want to upload your downloads too, I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final See You Later Alligator End of Year Gifts for Students. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Teachers, be sure to make some memories with your students with our End of the Year Activities! Pin to Pinterest.

Also look at our End of the School Year Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Dash Air Fryer on Sale

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April 29, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Have you been wanting to get an air fryer? You’re in luck because we found the Dash Air Fryer on sale today only, 4/29!

You can get this air fryer in 2 colors – black and aqua. Air fryers are great because you can make healthier versions of your favorite fried foods!

Details:

HEALTHIER FRIED FOOD: Enjoy guilt free food with the Dash deluxe air fryer; air crisp technology (instead of oil) reduces fat by 70-80%, without sacrificing flavor of your fried food (no more residual smell hours after you’ve eaten)
6 QUART CAPACITY: The PERFECT appliance for picky eaters, large families, entertaining, or those with busy schedules. The 6qt basket makes an abundance of appetizers, desserts, chicken wings, french fries, or even baked goods, and all within minutes of setting the timer – it couldn’t be easier
QUICK + EASY: Short on time? Simply load the large 6 qt capacity fryer basket, set the temp, and set the timer. Your food comes out crispy, guaranteed, EVERY TIME. And in less time than it takes to pre-heat your oven, making it more energy efficient
SAFER: The auto-shut off function prevents overcooking, and the cool touch housing and handle makes it safer to use. It’s so simple, even your kids can use it (bonus, the non-stick fryer basket is dishwasher safe for even easier cleanup)
INCLUDES: The 1700-watt Deluxe air fryer is backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty and includes a recipe book and recipe database access (all non-electric parts are dishwasher safe). Available in Black, White, Red, and Aqua
U.S. BASED SUPPORT: Dash is a U.S. based company who provides contact information in each product manual

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Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas + Matching Gift Tags

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April 28, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Online Shopping

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up. If you’re looking for gift ideas for your kids’ teachers, we have some great ones for you, including a bundle of gift tags that I created!

Right now, I have a Teacher Appreciation Bundle Sale in my shop, and you can get this collection of Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags for just $12 (reg. $60)! You’ll get 12 printable gift tags in this bundle that you can use year after year and paying only $1 per gift tag!

This Ruler Tape is something fun teachers can use in their classrooms, and it pairs perfectly with our “Teacher, I’m Glad I’m Stuck with You” gift tag.

These Reusable & Personalized Starbucks Cups always make great gifts. And, you can add our “C is for Caffeine” gift tag!

How cute are these Personalized Starbucks Cold Cups?? You can choose the ring pattern and have them personalized with a name on the back. I just love them. Add our “Thanks a Latte” gift tag for the perfect gift!

I LOVE this S’mores Caddy! It’s SUPER cute and such an easy way to take all your S’mores supplies outside to your fire pit. Our “We Need S’more Teachers Like You” tag matches this perfectly!

This Teach Like a Cactus Unisex T-Shirt is a great gift for any teacher and can be worn at or outside of school. Add our “Thank You for Being a Fan-Cactus Teacher” tag to complete your gift!

Make sure you grab these Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags to add to your teacher appreciation gifts year after year!

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Easy Themed Decorative Cupcakes Ideas

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April 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Easy Decorative Cupcakes Ideas. These themed cupcakes are fitting for all seasons and require little prep, making you look like a professional baker!

Easy Decorative Cupcakes Ideas

I began making cupcakes recipes for Pinterest in 2011. That is shocking to me and maybe means nothing to you. But with 8 years of pinning content, I have lost (forgotten) many older recipes! In an effort to organize myself, I have put together all our Easy Themed Decorative Cupcakes Ideas. These are cupcakes that can be used just because, for birthday parties, for summer days or even for holidays! Many of these recipes are using your easy cake mix recipe and adding some finish touches to look like a professional pastry chef.

Happy baking.

This recipes was made to go with our Backyard Movie Ideas and our Family Game Nights. No need to pop the popcorn, enjoy this tasty dessert, Easy Buttery Popcorn Cupcakes.

Our BBQ Grill Cupcakes were made as a father’s day dessert idea, but they also are great for the poolside this summer!

Speaking of summer, your kids are going to love these Watermelon Cupcakes. Chocolate Chips make up the seeds!

Also for summer, how adorable are these Snow Cone Cupcakes – they almost look like the real thing!

Perfect a Beach Themed Party with these Giant Squid Cupcakes (also octopus!)

Don’t forget the reason for the season this Easter with these Empty Tomb Resurrection Cupcakes.

I love a good copycat recipe. Save these Easy Copycat Hostess Cupcakes with a hidden marshmallow inside!

Get the ice cream sundae look in a cupcake with these Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes!

I had no theme for this, they just are cute. Get with your favorite cupcake baker, and have fun making these no reason, yummy tasting, Peacock Cupcakes.

These Summer Crab Cupcakes were also made for our Beach Themed Party Ideas.

In addition to our BBQ cupcakes, we made these Fishing Cupcakes for dad. If dad likes to golf, see these Hole in One Golf Donuts (easily convert to a cupcake.)

“I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them Sam I am…” but I do like cupcakes! Make these Green Eggs and Ham Cupcakes for Dr. Seuss Day!

We told you that we had cupcakes for all seasons. How about these Santa Cupcakes instead of cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Go back a few months and make these Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes.

Is the snow coming down? On your next snow day, make these Snowman Cupcakes

Or these Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes are great for a winter dessert too!

This was one of my favorite cupcakes. The kids will love these Cotton Candy Cupcakes with a cute swirl design.

Surprise the kids with a snack after first day of school with these Back to School Apple Cupcakes!

Hippy Hop Hop, Bunny Footprint Cupcakes are on the way this Easter!

Halloween or a monster themed party, enjoy Monster Cupcakes – the more eyes the better!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final cupcake recipe(s). Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Hosting a gathering? Keep the kids not only fed, but entertained. Grab this bundle of 50+ Party Games for Kids.

Our goal is to make it easy! Take a look at Recipes Incorporating Cake Mix. Pin to Pinterest.

Chocolate, marshmallow and graham crackers – Yes Please. Save these S’more Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.