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    Home » DIY Projects

    15 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas

    Published: Dec 1, 2015 · Modified: Dec 1, 2021 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    15 easy elf on the shelf ideas

    It is a tradition every year to get our Elf on the Shelf out on December 1st. The kids love to see what he is going to be up to everyday until Christmas. Sometimes the ideas of what we should do next may seem more difficult than it should be. Kids are usually satisfied with any idea you come up with but to help you I have 15 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas. And if you want to make your Elf on the Shelf Bendable read this tutorial on How to Make Elf on the Shelf Poseable.

    15 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas

    elf on the shelve with christmas cards

    Another Christmas Card came in the mail. Oh no wait that is Elfie!

    elf on the shelf santas cookies

    Who said the cookies had to all be for Santa?
    Elfie better save some for Santa or he will get on the naughty list.

    elf on the shelf hanging

    This is the only way to sneak in some more cookies.

    elf on the shelf going down the stairs

    1…2…3…GO!

    elf on the shelf where's waldo

    Where’s Waldo Elfie?

    elf on the shelf vaccum

    I hope that homework paper was not important.

    elf on the shelf toothpaste

    Toothpaste on the wrong end. Silly Elfie!

    elf on the shelf with xbox controller

    Anyone want to challenge Elfie?

    elf on the shelf swinging from lamp

    Just hanging around!

    elf on the shelf roasting marshmallows

    Nice and toasty by the fire roasting a marshmallow.

    elf on the shelf pooping on Michigan

    Being from Ohio we are Buckeye Fans so Go Bucks, Beat Michigan!

    elf on the shelf on clock

    A little afternoon nap.

    elf on the shelf with xbox controller and headphones

    Can you hear me now?

    elf on the shelf changing the thermostat

    Nice and warm in here, should I crank it up a notch?

    elf on the shelf on christmas tree star

    Looks like Elfie wanted to be the tree topper.

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