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Hundreds of original and easy The Elf on the Shelf ideas. This Master 2024 The Elf on the Shelf List of Ideas is all of Frugal Coupon Living’s elf ideas since 2013. Happy elfing with this Huge List of Scout Elf Ideas.

Disclosure: Frugal Coupon Living (the website, blog, and all social media channels) is not associated with CCA and B, LLC d/b/a The Lumistella Company, home of the official The Elf on the Shelf and Scout Elf.

We wanted to put together all our The Elf on the Shelf Ideas so you can all view them in one place. We are up to over 1,000 Scout Elf ideas and close to 100 free and paid printable props. This page has the most recent ideas (2017 to current), but also check out our past ideas. We have a link to 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 at the bottom of this page.

If you are struggling with finding new ideas each night, print The Elf on the Shelf Calendar which includes the supplies you need each day. This can get you prepped ahead so you are not thinking about last-minute ideas. If you want to personalize a calendar online, grab the editable Calendar.

Easy The Elf  on the Shelf Ideas

I cannot tell you the number of times all my kids (I have five) are in bed and I think, what should I do with the Scout Elf? You want to know something funny. Since 2013, I have created 100s of original The Elf on the Shelf Ideas and Printables and I still struggle with ideas. Isn’t that silly? Sometimes I do the most boring ideas for my children because I just want to get in bed. To help you with hard nights, save these Quick and Easy The Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

FAQ The Elf on the Shelf

And as for winning during Scout Elf season, I cannot tell you the number of times I forget. Yep! I have forgotten so many times.  Look at our list of reasons The Elf on the Shelf didn’t move and be prepared the next morning to answer for a squatting elf.  Also, follow The Elf on the Shelf tip, so you remember to move your elf each evening after the kids are in bed. Since you require help, also be prepared for what to do when The Elf on the Shelf is touched. If you are new to the Scout Elf moving committee, check out The Elf on the Shelf Rules (free printable), as well as, the Frequently Asked The Elf on the Shelf questions.

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That being said, this is our Huge The Elf on the Shelf List for you and me! I will bring new The Elf on the Shelf ideas every day in the months of November and December (even though many of your elves don’t come until after Thanksgiving.) I will keep updating this master list so you can find new and original ideas. I have a huge list of things to come, so keep checking in. If you are on social media, follow The Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest Page. Also sign up for daily emails so you can be reminded to move your North Pole visitor each day, as well as, receive a new idea in your inbox. These emails stop on Christmas Eve.

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New The Elf on the Shelf Ideas 2024

Last Night Elf Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Retirement – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Toilet Paper Reindeer – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Zipline – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Tik Tok – Pin to Pinterest

Goodbye Letter – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Colors M&Ms – Pin to Pinterest

Pass the Gift Game – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Snowman Door – Pin to Pinterest

Candy Cane Dice Game – Pin to Pinterest

Chocolate Orange Suprise – Pin to Pinterest

See You Next Year Window Idea for Elf – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Taco Truck – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Breakfast Props – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Jesus Candy Cane Art  – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Magical Sprinkle Sink – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Yourself in the Mirror – Pin to Pinterest

Girl Ideas for The Elf on the Shelf – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Levitating Cannon Ball – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Pokemon Trading – Pin to Pinterest

Silly Elf Pajama Fun – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf + Tape Measure = Fun – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Jenga Fun – Pin to Pinterest

Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt with Elf  – Pin to Pinterest

Silly Cotton-Headed Ninny Muggins – Pin to Pinterest

Dinosaurs vs Army Men + The Elf on the Shelf – Pin to Pinterest

How to Start the Elf on the Shelf Tradition – Pin to Pinterest

It’s a Full Moon Funny Idea – Pin to Pinterest

Countdown to Christmas with Santa – Pin to Pinterest

Miniature Delivery Boxes – Pin to Pinterest

Magic with a Miniature Elf – Pin to Pinterest

Pirate Ideas for the Christmas Elf – Pin to Pinterest

Miniature Science Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Miniature Mail from the North Pole – Pin to Pinterest

Detective Ideas for the Holiday Helper – Pin to Pinterest

Fun Names for The Elf on the Shelf – Pin to Pinterest

How to Teach Gratitude with The Elf on the Shelf  – Pin to Pinterest

How to Wear The Elf on the Shelf  – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Reading on the Couch Stunt  – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Ideas for Teens – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Balloon Bubble Bath – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Spaghetti Magic Trick – Pin to Pinterest

Welcoming the Elf – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Day 1 – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Chocolate Brussel Sprouts – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Irons the Potato Chips – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Condiment Art – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Display of Kinds of Candy Poop – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Masterpiece Painting – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Flase Eyelashes – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Ice Skating – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Shark Attack – Pin to Pinterest

2023 The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Scout Elf Reindeer Sleigh Matchbox Cars – Pin to Pinterest 

Scout Elf Just Hanging Out – Pin to Pinterest

Scout Elf Stuck in the Blinds – Pin to Pinterest

Donut Shop – Pin to Pinterest

How to Make The Elf on the Shelf TightRope Walker – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Wrecking Ball – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Tied in Christmas Lights – Pin to Pinterest 

Scout Elf Pillow Stack – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Singing Fruit – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Dice Gift Exchange Game – Pin to Pinterest

Scout Elf Pacman Game – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Potato Chip Slicer – Pin to Pinterest 

The Elf on the Shelf Melted Snow Man  – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Nerf Gun Battle  – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Simple Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest 

The Elf on the Shelf Clothes on a Clothesline  – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Candy Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Let’s Go See Christmas Lights Letter – Pin to Pinterest 

Hiding Elf Red SOLO Cup Game – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Hungry Hippo  – Pin to Pinterest

DIY Poppers Scout Elf on the Shelf Style – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Balloon Snowman  – Pin to Pinterest 

Emergency Elf is Touched Letter – Pin to Pinterest 

The Elf on the Shelf Hangman Board for Behavior – Pin to Pinterest 

The Elf on the Shelf Gumdrop Tree Climb – Pin to Pinterest 

The Elf on the Shelf Batman Smells Prank – Pin to Pinterest

Red Elf Family Photo Frame – Pin to Pinterest

Reindeer Games – Pin to Pinterest 

Honk if You Love Elves Prank – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Jaws in the Toilet Free Printable – Pin to Pinterest

How to Connect Scout Elf on the Shelf Hands – Pin to Pinterest 

The Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Editable Comic Strips – Pin to Pinterest 

Santa Beard Countdown & Countdown Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Banana Fruit Car & Fruit Ideas – Pin to Pinterest 

The Elf on the Shelf Singing Christmas Song Emoji Free Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Kissing Booth Printable – Pin to Pinterest 

Hidden Elves Treasure Hunt (Hidden Elves)  – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Water Balloon – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Dinosaur Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Coloring Pages – Pin to Pinterest

Tree Monster – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Prank Underwear on Door – Pin to Pinterest

Introducing The Elf on the Shelf – Pin to Pinterest

Cornhole Board – Pin to Pinterest

Who are The Elf Mates? – Pin to Pinterest

Treasure Hunt Map – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Bows – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Baribie Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Construction Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

Hot Cocoa Booth  – Pin to Pinterest 

Photo Booth Props  – Pin to Pinterest

2022 The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Don’t forget the Last Day Elf on the Shelf ideas!

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Saran Wrap – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf  Gummy Bear Rock Climbing Wall – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Bows on the Toilet – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Tic Tac Toe Boards – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Mouse in the House – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Love & Relationships – Pin to Pinterest

Elves are your Friends Chalkboard Lesson – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Amazon Alexa Fun – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tree Monster – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Garland – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Red Bull Googly Eyes – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Christmas Pox Sick Note – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Pirate Coins – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Egg Sherian – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Bad Milk – Pin to Pinterest

Seek & Find – Spot the Elf Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Basketball with Jesus – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Balloon Garland Tutorial – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Miniature Playing Cards – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Trapped in a Water Bottle – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Foiled Shoe Christmas Tradition  – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Magic Trick Saw in Two – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Super Hero Costume Printables – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Miniature Games – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Peppermint Poop – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Peas on Earth –Pin to Pinterest

Who is most like Elf quiz – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Explained  – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf After Being Touched Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Bad Santa Grinch – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Videos for Kids – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Printable Template craft – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Hard Hiding Spot – Pin to Pinterest

Christmas Elf Handprint Art – Pin to Pinterest

Editable Elf Calendar – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Christmas Pennant Flags – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Snot – Pin to Pinterest

Christian Elf Bible Verses – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Weather Report – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Christmas Countdown Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Pranks – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Target Practice – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Report Cards – Pin to Pinterest

Kindness Elf Notes – Pin to Pinterest

S-Elf Tanning Kit – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Movie Night Printables – Pin to Pinterest

DIY Dollar Tree Elf Calendar – Pin to Pinterest

2021 The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf Donut Outfit and Funny Quote – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Push Pin Doll – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Eggs Drawing – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Emoji Oranges – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ice Cream Cone – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Pin the Nose on the Snowman Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Pipe Cleaner Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Spaghetti Storage – Pin to Pinterest

What to do if the dog eats the Elf on the Shelf – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Idea – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ninja Bread Man + printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Helping Hands + printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Clown – Pin to Pinterest

Quick & Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Ready to Roll Elf Bubble Wrap – Pin to Pinterest

Pour Some Sugar on Me Elf – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Mason Jar Toy Mess – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Countdown Fan – Pin to Pinterest

Good Hiding Spaces for Elf on the Shelf – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Roomba Reindeer – Pin to Pinterest

Lazy Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Roll Run – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Activity Printables – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Family Love – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Whoopie Cushion and Bathroom Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Coffee Station – Pin to Pinterest

I’ve Got My Eyes on You – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Getting Married – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Reindeer Pudding Cups – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf at the Beach – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Read Your Favorite Book – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Free COVID Testing + Negative Results – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ice Skating – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Vacation Postcards with 4 Days Off – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Fridge Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Messy Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Fruits of the Spirit + Christian Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf in the Snacks – Pin to Pinterest

72 Elf on the Shelf Letter Boards for Toys – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Calendar of Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Mischievous Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Christmas Placemats Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Emoji Face – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Chocolate Kiss – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Social Media Boards – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Listening Ears – Pin to Pinterest

Oh Chip-mas Tree Elf on the Shelf Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Balloons – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Art – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Chocolate Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Bed with Buddy Elf Quote Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Macy’s Thanksgiving Elf on the Shelf Parade + Printable – Pin to Pinterest

DIY Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Tooth Fairy Notes – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Advent Calendar – Pin to Pinterest

6 Elf Letters Templates – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Dollar Tree Wreath – Pin to Pinterest

Magic Cereal Elf on the Shelf Trick – Pin to Pinterest

2020 The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Climbs Cans – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Art Gallery Printable (post coming in 2021) – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Departure Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Donate Toys Letter – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Pet Rescue – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf LEGO Challenge – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Rolled in Ribbon – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Snowman Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Pet Walker – Pin to Pinterest 

Elf on the Shelf Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf in a Pickle – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Train Track – Pin to Pinterest

Elf  on the Shelf Candy Crush Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Easter Egg Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Wrestling Ring – Pin to Pinterest

Moving Elf on the Shelf Snapchat Filter – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Pop Rocks – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf I Like You A Latte – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Fort with Pretzel Sticks – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Sled & Sleigh Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Reindeer Poop Bath – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Blanket Fort Idea – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Poinsettia Idea – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Floor is Lava – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Shark Tank Danger Below – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Departure Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Growth Chart – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Selfie Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Noah’s Ark Idea – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf In Clothes for Kids – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Clothes – Pin to Pinterest

Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Last Day Letter Board – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Retirement Letter – Pin to Pinterest

You’ve Been Elfed Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Sleeping Bag Socks – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Tiger King – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Babies – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Chocolate Reese’s Pieces – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Sleeping Bag Sewing Pattern – Pin to Pinterest

30 Days of Elf on the Shelf Jokes – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Face Mask Hammock – Pin to Pinterest

DIY Elf on the Shelf Igloo – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Cheryl’s She Shed Idea – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Hamilton Quotes Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Construction Costume – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Tracker – Pin to Pinterest

How to Make Elf Move on Camera – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toilet Paper – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Games Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf in a Jar for Travel – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Thanksgiving Letter Board Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Chutes & Ladders Board – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Boxes – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for the Classroom – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Thanksgiving Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Pets – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Toddlers – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games – Pin to Pinterest

Mini Elf on the Shelf Letters – Pin to Pinterest

More Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Candy Canes – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Ideas with Marshmallows – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Multiple Elves – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt – Pin to Pinterest

Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Letter Boards – Pin to Pinterest

Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Jar – Pin to Pinterest

Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Face Masks – Pin to Pinterest

Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Printable Sign  – Pin to Pinterest

2019 The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf Skittles Rainbow Experiment – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Popcorn – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Manger – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Candy Canes – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Tic Tac Toe – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Cash to Coins – Pin to Pinterest

Elf in the Fruit Stand – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Bird Feeder – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Popcorn – Pin to Pinterest

Oops I Peed Myself Elf – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Last Night Goodbye Mirror Message – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Pringles Can – Pin to Pinterest

Elf OREO Toothpaste Prank – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Ice Ice Baby – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Trees for Sale – Pin to Pinterest

This Broccoli is Gross – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread House Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Santa in the Mirror Elf Craft – Pin to Pinterest

Do Not Go to School – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Toilet Paper Snow Flake – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Chores – Elf Takes Out the Garbage – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Flying in Underpants Ceiling Fan – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Star Gazer Astronomer – Pin to Pinterest

It’s a Girl Baby Elf Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Employee of the Month Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Broken Leg – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Drives a Car – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Hack, Never Forget to Move! – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Shark Doo D0o Doo Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Craft Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Candy Cane Garden Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Adoption Certificate – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Prescription Printables – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Stink Stank Stunk Spray – Pin to Pinterest

World’s Smallest Elf – Pin to Pinterest

Acute (a cute) Baby Elf Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf House Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Christian Elf on the Shelf Ideas as well as Christian Elf Alternatives – Pin to Pinterest 

Printable Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

Eight Clean Elf Jokes for Kids – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Calendar Schedule – Pin to Pinterest

Home is Under Elf Surveillance – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on Strike Signs – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Saves Forky from the Trash – Pin to Pinterest

It’s a Bird Elf on the Shelf – Pin to Pinterest

How to {easily} Stuff Elf on the Shelf in a Balloon – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Ugly Sweaters – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Letter for Older Kids Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Photo Booth Kit – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Names Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Rules + Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Buzz Friend in Me – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Pets Arctic Fox – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Toy Story Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on  the Shelf Rudolph Family Graft – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Outdoor Truck – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Basketball + Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Portrait + Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas – Pin to Pinterest

How to Trap Elf in the TV – Pin to Pinterest

Reasons Elf on the Shelf Did Not Move – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Beach and North Pole Postcards – Pin to Pinterest

The Elf on the Shelf Ideas 2018

Elf Gift Wrap Stilts – Pin to Pinterest

Marshmallow Roast – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Brings Candy – Pin to Pinterest

Christmas Morning – Pin to Pinterest

North Pole Mail from Santa – Pin to Pinterest

Bow Climbing Wall – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Acrobat – Pin to Pinterest

Pin the Nose on the Snowman – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Astronaut – Pin to Pinterest

The End is Near – Pin to Pinterest

Gift Wrap Swing – Pin to Pinterest

Apple Ninja Turtles – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Imposter – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Car Wash and Free Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Spa – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Weightlifting Crossfit – Pin to Pinterest

How to Make a Bendable Elf – Pin to Pinterest

HELP! – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Feeds the Ducks – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Washing Machine – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Connect 4 Game – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Found Change – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Dishwasher Bubbles – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Portrait with Perler Beads (free tempalte) – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Roller Coaster Ride – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Heist Piggy Bank Robbery  – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Babysitter  – Pin to Pinterest

Thanksgiving Pilgrim Elf  – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Burrito– Pin to Pinterest

Elf Candy Cane Jail – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Lego Capture– Pin to Pinterest

Make Christmas Great Again printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Bulldozing Ornaments – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Magic Shrinking Machine Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Jingle Jam Ear Buds – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Syrup Straw and Date – Pin to Pinterest

Candy Cane Golf – Pin to Pinterest

Snowman Cheese Grater – Pin to Pinterest

Bubble Gum Balloon – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Glow Sticks – Pin to Pinterest

Warm and Toasty plus Free Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Gift – Pin to Pinterest

Elf in a Slinky – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Shaves – Pin to Pinterest

Melted Snowman Cookies – Pin to Pinterest

Isaiah 9:6 Printable – Pin to Pinterest

Kinder Joy Magic Egg – Pin to Pinterest

Snowmen in the Mirror – Pin to Pinterest

Magic Grippers Printable (Elf won’t lose his magic on a fall!) – Pin to Pinterest

Duct Tape Prank – Pin to Pinterest

Hot Dog Elf – Pin to Pinterest

Elf Hammock in the Bathroom – Pin to Pinterest

Older The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

See the list of The Elf on the Shelf ideas for other years.

• 2017 List of Scou tElf Ideas

• 2016 List of Scout Elf Ideas

• 2015 List of Scout Elf Ideas

• 2014 List of Scout Elf Ideas

• 2013 List of Scout Elf Ideas

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Daily ideas for The Elf on the Shelf all November and December long.  Easy The Elf on a Shelf Ideas Pinterest Board from bloggers all around the web and free The Elf on the Shelf costume printables – elf jokes, notes from elf, game downloads & more to bring Santa’s North Pole helper & visitor to life! 

Disclosure: Frugal Coupon Living (the website, blog, and all social media channels) is not associated with CCA and B, LLC d/b/a The Lumistella Company, home of the official The Elf on the Shelf and Scout Elf.

What is The Elf on the Shelf?

The Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The holiday tradition began with a 2004 book and The Elf on the Shelf Doll. The book is written poetically and in rhyme sharing the purpose of Scout Elf’s visits. The Scout Elf visits around each Thanksgiving. For some people, it is earlier and for others the North Pole visitor comes around December 1. He/she goes and returns from the North Pole each evening reporting to Santa the best behavior of the children in the home he is assigned. Every morning North Pole visitors can be found in a new location in the house.

Daily Scout Elf will hide. The little red guy has been found in silly places like inside the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror, or hanging from the lights. Some silly Scout Elf antics can include many common things around the house like candy canes, hot chocolate, marshmallows, LEGOs, cereal, popcorn, or even a toilet paper roll. Scout Elf loves mischief – but of course not too much, it’s important to stay on the nice list and keep the bad behavior under control.

It is very important, that The Elf on the Shelf is not touched or his Christmas magic and ability to return home to Santa will be lost. If this does happen, fear not. There is a solution to What To Do If The Elf on the Shelf Gets Touched and loses magic! Each family can name their special North Pole visitor. You can see a list of The Elf on the Shelf names! Print it off and name your family Scout Elf. All elves return to their home, Santa’s North Pole workshop, every Christmas Eve.

If have more FAQs, look at all the answers in The Elf on the Shelf Frequently Asked Questions Section.

The Elf on the Shelf Ideas List

I began Frugal Coupon Living in 2008. A few years later, in 2013, I came to you all with my list of The Elf on a Shelf ideas. Daily we began posting new ideas on FCL in November and December. That was about 50 new ideas a year. I tried to house all those ideas for you on this page and the load just became too much.

What can my Scout Elf do tonight?

That is the purpose of Frugal Coupon Living’s Christmas elf ideas page. To give you a new idea for your little red guy EVERY night. If you are wondering what can my Scout Elf do tonight, sign up for our daily email. We will send you a quick idea each day and only email you these ideas until Christmas Eve.

For a quick list of what your Scout Elf can do, try these:

• Roll down the stairs in toilet paper
• Hide in the Christmas Tree
• Dress up like a Toilet Paper snowman
• Play a game board like Twister
• Make cookies
• Hide in a kitchen mixer
• Climb the wall using Christmas bows
• Give a hands-free printable note  – teaching sharing with others

If you need some inspiration for a creative place to set up your Scout Elf, take a look at The Elf on the Shelf Photos. We have moved all of our images to The Elf on the Shelf Ideas Huge List Page. Use these as last-minute fun red visitor ideas including Scout Elf doll ideas I just listed.

Master Page – Huge List of Best The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

The Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Ideas

Our biggest community of users comes from The Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest Board. While it is our board, we share this page with dozens of other creative bloggers. This brings together all of the best ideas for The Elf on the Shelf from many great minds. Ideas range from beginner to expert. There are The Elf on the Shelf ideas for parents who like a challenge or parents who need an easy night.  It’s okay to claim sleep as a priority.  It’s okay to identify as lazy.

It’s hard to be Santa as well as arranging 24 new nights of a Scout Elf. Mom and Dad can only wear so many hats.  Our Scout Elf Ideas Pinterest Board also provides plenty of free printables too! Digital downloads always make 24 nights of having a North Pole Visitor easier. Try adding in a kids’ joke and adding a prop based on the joke. It’s the joke that provides humor, not the way mom spent 45 minutes trying to get Scout Elf posed just right.

Funny The Elf on the Shelf Facebook Ideas

Also, check out our Funny The Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook Page. During the Christmas season, we share our own red elf ideas from the past and present. Occasionally, we share trending Scout Elf ideas around the web and from other bloggers.

The Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas

Scout Elf returns Thanksgiving night or around December 1st. Every family is different. For us, at Frugal Coupon Living, Scout Elf arrives on November 1st. The first way to introduce the visitor is with The Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tradition book. During this time you will name your Scout Elf. If you lack ideas for naming this new friend, see The Elf on the Shelf Names Ideas List. Scout Elf gets its magic with a name!

If you have introduced Scout Elf before, your little red friend will return using his already assigned name. He might bring a friend the next year (a second Scout Elf) or perhaps get creative with a Mini The Elf on the Shelf Idea, a baby elf.

The Elf on the Shelf’s first-day ideas include:

• The Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Thanksgiving

• Scout Elf returns through an elf door

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Elf on the Shelf Arrival Idea

• The Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Ideas

• Scout Elf arrives in (or carries) a package at the front door

• Scout Elf spells”I’m back” with candy

This is a small snippet of first-night The Elf on the Shelf ideas. See a large list of The Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas.

We can’t move on without showing you our favorite Scout Elf arrival idea – How to EASILY Stuff The Elf on the Shelf in a Balloon! If you don’t care to do this the first day, be an awesome mom and do it at least ONE of the days during the North Pole helper’s visit back!

What The Elf on the Shelf arrival ideas have you done?

The Elf on the Shelf Departure Ideas

We don’t want to leave you hanging with only arrival ideas. Also, take a look at our 18 creative ways to give a Goodbye to The Elf on the Shelf on the Last Night. Scout Elf can say goodbye by disappearing through a window, the little guy might leave a letter, or the little helper might grant one last hug.  Each home and Christmas tradition will be different.

What are some of The Elf on the Shelf Departure ideas you have done?

Free The Elf on the Shelf Printables

We want to bring your Scout Elf to life with our free The Elf on the Shelf printables. Leave your name and email address and we will send you a link and password to access every little red elf printable we have made. Like I said earlier, having printables really eases the stress on you each evening to come up with a new idea.

See how we used each of our free Scout Elf printables in The Elf on the Shelf Huge List of Ideas.  The Elf on the Shelf catalog is supposed to guide you with new ideas each day of December.

Highlights of our freebies include:

The Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes: Print these notes and jokes and add props to stage your little red friend.

The Elf on the Shelf Magic Gripper: Have no fear? Did Scout Elf fall? Don’t lose the Christmas magic by attaching this tag to a pair of kitchen tongs aka Magic Grippers for holding on to the Scout Elf’s magic and saving the little guy from the floor (or worse, a pet!)

Visit Free Holiday Elf Printables

Christmas Elf Shop

We also have a printable shop. Shop some of our most popular Elf downloads including holiday games, fun props, notes, letters an more!

Visit the Frugal COupon Living Store for Printables and Instant Downloads

The Elf on the Shelf Costume Printables

The first week of The Elf on the Shelf isn’t a challenge. During this week you are motivated and your kids are excited to see the newest Santa helper enter their house.

The worst part of Scout season is when you are warm and cozy in bed and you remember “I forgot to move the little red guy!” We want to prep you ahead with The Elf on the Shelf Calendar of Ideas and our The Elf on the Shelf Printable Outfits. Save The Elf on the Shelf costume printables and create easy nights for your sanity. I always felt having a printable to help me create an adorable elf vignette made things much easier.

The Elf on the Shelf Costume printables and this Scout Elf Calendar aren’t meant to challenge. They offer small snippets of ideas. Ideas include him rolling down the stairs in a roll of toilet paper, the visitor having a movie night with popcorn, a snow angel with flour, or climbing a bow wall, wrapped up as a burrito, and more.

We also give you access to our digital downloads so you can use some of the calendar ideas like elf plays mini-games, elf notes, and more.

The Elf on the Shelf Funny Ideas

To create many of these funny Scout Elf ideas, it’s best to have a bendable elf. How to make The Elf on the Shelf Bendable. That can be done in a few simple steps and will have you time at night trying to tie or tape elves to different spots. You can also Reconnect The Elf on the Shelf Hands easily to create fun elf ideas.

One of our beloved funny ideas is The Elf on the Shelf Taped to Wall. Easy-peasy and guarantees a life! Make sure to add all the goodies to your Scout Elf Grocery List and take a night off when The Elf on the Shelf has Reindeer Flu.

Sometimes, writing things out like funny jokes for kids, can bring more humor to your child than the way you set your Scout Elf up. Try researching kids’ jokes. That will give you direction as to funny things for your fun little friend to say and then give you direction for props.

Funny Kids Jokes for The Elf on the Shelf

• How do you get a tissue to dance? You put a little boogie in it. (Display Scout Elf with tissues.)
• What room can no one enter? A mushroom. (Display Scout Elf with mushrooms.)
• What do you call fake noodles? Im-pasta. (Display Scout Elf with pasta.)
• Why did Santa go to music school? To learn to wrap. (Display Scout Elf with wrapping paper.)
• What do you get if you cross a Christmas Tree with an apple? A Pineapple. (Display Scout Elf with a pineapple.)

All of these Scout Elf jokes create funny The Elf on the Shelf ideas and don’t require you to spend 45 minutes in the evening staging your little red guy. In fact, eight creative jokes cover eight nights of The Elf on the Shelf ideas – simple, easy, and fun!

The Elf on the Shelf Calendar

If you are someone who just needs to be told what to do every day, we have that option too.  Download and print a calendar. We tell you what to do each day and what supplies you will need.  Get this ready before December 1st and then every night will be easy following our guided The Elf on the Shelf Calendar.  We also give you a blank calendar so you can fill in your own ideas and stay organized the entire holiday season.

Huge List of The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

If you need brand new ideas, see our daily Largest The Elf on the Shelf List of Ideas.   Since November/December of 2013, we have come to you every day with new ideas. This is about 50 new ideas each year. Please scroll through our master list of The Elf on the Shelf Ideas and create your personalized calendar. This can be specific to the needs of your child and home… and to the challenges, mom is up for.

I am happy to share free printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to The Elf on the Shelf Ideas webpage instead of emailing them the file(s). It takes time, effort and money to put the freebies forth and I earn when you visit. Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

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