Can you believe it's nearly December? This year has flown by!
Before we know it, it'll be time for the good ol' 'Elf on the Shelf' season. A fun game for families where you move the elf each day to surprise the kiddies! (Or adults!).
The further we get into December, the harder it becomes to think of new and creative ways to reposition the Elf. Hopefully today's post will inspire you with 30 easy ideas for where to place your Elf!
What is Elf on the Shelf?
Elf on the Shelf started in America, yet has now become increasingly popular here in the UK. It's a tradition that began with a book which featured a small naughty Elf character, then each morning, parents would position the Elf around the house in new and funny places to entertain the kids.
Elf on the Shelf Ideas
So, without further ado, here's a bunch of easy Elf on the Shelf ideas:
Rolling in Christmas wrapping paper
Swinging from furniture
Hanging up the Christmas lights
Dressed up to have a swim in the sink
Sat in the car with his seatbelt on (safety first!)
Watering the plants
Writing a letter to Santa
Colouring Christmas pictures
Eating food (e.g. helping himself to jam)
Make a scene using other character toys
Hiding in the Christmas tree
Up to mischief! (e.g. playing with loo roll!)
Watching TV
Playing a board game
Helping with homework
Hiding behind the curtains
Making snow angels using flour
Playing with toys
In the cereal box
Playing with a pet (e.g. snuggling up to the dog)
Helping with the cooking
Warming up by the fire
Reading a book
Making paper snowflakes
Building himself a house (e.g. using Lego)
Choosing clothes from the wardrobe
Hiding in a box of chocolates, with empty wrappers next to him
Sliding down the banister rail
Sat in a paper aeroplane
Eating some cookies
There we have it! Hopefully these inspired you with some Elf on the Shelf ideas! Feel free to add more ideas in the comments below.
Take care and stay safe,
These Elf on the shelf ideas are great. I don't have one because we don't have kids, but these are such great ideas for someone who does!
Hi elliewright650,
Thank you! x
really great ideas! I don't do elf on the shelf but when I do I'll keep these in mind :)
Hi aspoonfulofvanilla,
Aw, thank you! x
These are all such great ideas! Thank you so much for sharing, I am sure there a lot of people who will be starting to run out of new ideas so these are perfect.