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20 Hilarious Elf on the Shelf Ideas You Haven’t Tried Yet!

  • dailytrophy
  • Dec 17, 2024
  • 2 min read

A playful scene featuring a mischievous Elf on the Shelf sitting inside a striped bowl filled with cereal. The elf holds a large spoon, and its red-and-white striped legs dangle over the bowl's edge. The background includes a cozy Christmas setting with a decorated tree, glowing lights, stockings hanging on a mantle, and wrapped gifts. The room is filled with festive warmth and holiday cheer.

20 Hilarious Elf on the Shelf Ideas You Haven’t Tried Yet!

Looking for new ways to make Elf on the Shelf fun this year? Here are 20 simple and hilarious ideas your kids will love!


  1. Marshmallow Bubble Bath Put your elf in a bowl of mini marshmallows for a cozy “bath.”

  2. Candy Cane Zip Line Hang your elf from a candy cane on a string like they’re zip-lining across the room.

  3. Snow Angel in Flour Sprinkle flour, lay your elf in it, and make “snow angel” patterns.

  4. Elf Movie Night Set your elf in front of a small screen with popcorn and candy.

  5. Hot Air Balloon Ride Place your elf in a cup or basket attached to a helium balloon.

  6. Cookie Thief Elf Scatter cookie crumbs around your elf near the cookie jar.

  7. Elf Yoga Session Pose your elf on a “yoga mat” with funny stretching poses.

  8. Stuck in the Blinds Tangle your elf in blinds like they got stuck exploring.

  9. Marshmallow Snowball Fight Set up a “fight” with marshmallows and stuffed toys or figures.

  10. Syrup Taste Test Have your elf sampling syrups with pancakes or waffles.

  11. Toilet Paper Christmas Tree Wrap a small tree (or lamp) in toilet paper with your elf nearby.

  12. Selfie Station Make a mini photo booth with props for your elf and toys.

  13. Snow Cone Stand Use cotton balls or ice to create a “snow cone” stand scene.

  14. Elf Shoe Train Line up shoes as a “train” and place your elf as the conductor.

  15. Elf Laundry Day Set up a clothesline with doll socks or clothes.

  16. Elf in the Fridge Place your elf in the fridge with a note: “It’s too warm outside!”

  17. Fishing for Goldfish Make a fishing rod with a toothpick and string. Use Goldfish crackers as the “catch.”

  18. Shaving Cream Accident Pose your elf with shaving cream on a mirror or sink like they made a mess.

  19. Gingerbread House Fail Scatter broken crackers and icing as if your elf’s house collapsed.

  20. Elf Gift Wrap Surprise Wrap your elf in gift paper and add a note: “I thought I was a present!”


 
 
 

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