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Older Home Improvement Hacks and DIY Renovations

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February 25, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Need to spruce up your current home? Looking for DIY home improvement ideas? No need for pricey home renovation. Take a look at these Older Home Improvement Ideas and budget-friendly DIY Home Improvement Renovations you can do all on your own!

Older Home Improvement Hacks

My family’s current home is just outside the District of Columbia, in Northern Virginia. The majority of homes here are fairly old, and some are straight-up historic. I’m not saying they are as old as the historic DC monuments, but they are pretty close (I’m kidding… mostly.) I can name some friends that are living in 50-year-old homes, and some even have 100-year-old homes. Several of the old homes out here are in such bad shape that they end up getting scrapped altogether. While our home isn’t quite as old as some, I’ve made it a point to preserve it as best I can so that it stands the test of time.

DIY Renovations

While I was hunting for a home here, I always had my Pinterest house goals and home improvement ideas in mind. Since most of the homes I was shown were older, I tried to envision the DIY home improvement renovations and upgrades that I’d implement. I wanted my post-renovation home to be a comfortable and beautiful space for my family of 7, but the renovations would also ultimately play a part in making an adequate profit on any future sale we might have. Pinterest quickly became my best friend for DIY Home Improvement Ideas, and I soon gathered an impressive “to-do” list of renovation inspiration.

This list started as my personal Pinterest vault of DIY home improvement goals. Since my board is hidden, I wanted to share it with all of you here! I hope you try out these DIY Home Improvement Hacks along with me to improve our collective home project by project, weekend by weekend. Without further ado, here are my favorite Pinterest home improvement ideas!

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Older Home Improvement Ideas and Hacks

Cassidy is my favorite when it comes to home improvement ideas. This $60 Carpet to Hardwood Stairs Home Improvement Hack is definitely on my home improvement to-do list!

I’ve found that the outlets in older homes always tend to be in the most inconvenient places. Hide all of those unsightly cords for under $10 with this burlap cord cover home improvement idea. We used a tan and white extension cord in our home in case of any peek-a-boo showing (though not necessary, I love this brand of cord and it is so affordable!)

It turns out, 50-year-old air grilles get pretty dirty! This DIY Home Improvement Air Vent Idea lends a clean, vintage look to any home, old or new.

I am doing this bathroom DIY home improvement idea ASAP! Repaint your bathroom tiles and add a beautiful touch with stencils! Repaint your builder grade beige tiles with this Home Improvement Tutorial. All the items you need are listed in the Hometalk post.

You need less than $50 to makeover your bathroom vanity with this easy DIY home improvement hack. Find the tutorial on DIY Vanity Makeover.

Old home cords lying around all over the place? Instead of spending your money on an electrification or having to learn to cut into the wall yourself, opt for this Quarter Round Cord Hack from Home Depot. It’s so easy to snake your cords through the baseboards to hide them without tearing up your walls.

An updated banister and painted stair rail makes your staircase pop with a colorful accent. Paint the spindles white and the handrail black for a modern, clean look. It won’t take up loads of your time, either! Add a seagrass rug runner for chic bonus points.

Tired of your outdated yellow oak railing? You can also use General Finishes Java Gel to paint your banister for under $25. Win! Just tape around the edges with Green Frog Tape to protect your white spindles.

These were included in our home staging tips, too! If you’re painting in a tight space or up against a wall, try this hack. Tape construction paper on the wall to protect it from any stray paint. While we’re on the subject, download our home staging checklist! There are some great tips that can serve as home renovation ideas, too.

A bucket of paint and new hardware are all you need to switch up the warmth of your hallways. Painting gray interior doors gives your interior a cool, sleek look.

Vintage green bathrooms are actually beautiful — when styled the right way. If you’re not blessed with one from the get-go, here’s your sign to create it yourself. Don’t worry if you don’t have extra money lying around — this DIY home renovation project won’t break the bank. Joanna Gaines has blessed us with three ways to style green tile until you want to paint or replace it.

Fireplaces are another classic feature of older homes. I prefer an automatic fireplace, but my husband is partial to wood-burning ones. Most of these old homes favor his preferences, so I hunted down this White Wash Brick Fireplace Tutorial.

Our old cabinets could definitely use a refresh. In some spots, you can see where years of wear, tear, and layers of paint have accumulated. Upgrade Bathroom Cabinets with this Simple Home improvement Idea. Gorilla Wood Glue, wood pedestals, and scrap wood totally revamp these cabinets in this DIY home improvement tutorial!

Plantation shutters are my ultimate window goals, but I don’t have the budget for them yet. Still, I needed a way to redo our old window treatments. My house’s window curtains from 1960 were still in our home when we moved in — yikes! For a budget-friendly DIY home improvement upgrade, I went with budget friendly window treatments – light and airy IKEA white drapes, black curtain rods and natural bamboo shades.

I think we can all agree that popcorn ceilings are just awful. If you’re sick and tired of looking at your popcorn ceilings but can’t afford a total makeover, follow this tutorial to find out how to Easily Hide a Popcorn Ceiling. Bella Tucker’s entire kitchen and living space was done for under $500 with Styrofoam Ceiling Tiles. Take your ceilings from drab to fab!

This DIY home improvement project turns your outdated bathroom into your dream spa oasis. Paint Bathroom Tile with a Rust-Oleum Tile Transformation kit. Pink Little Notebook walks you through the entire process.

Full kitchen renovation landing outside your budget? Just follow these steps to replace and reface your kitchen cabinet doors with solid wood doors. This DIY home improvement project completely upgrades the entire look of your kitchen without the steep price of renovation!

Did you know you can update your garage door by staining it? I’m in love with how this DIY home improvement project looks. So easy, so cheap! We recommended this Minwax Gel Stain.

Shutters can completely transform a home’s curb appeal. You can easily paint yours to refurbish the look of your home. Don’t have shutters, but still want the look? You can make your own home shutters with this tutorial.

This easy DIY home improvement project is so simple, but makes all the difference in the world. Replace all old switches with new style switches.

Ever wondered what those fake kitchen drawers were even for? Here’s one answer! Add towel bars to any of your fake kitchen drawers under the sink. That unused space becomes useful with this DIY home improvement tutorial!

Update the outdated half wall for added aesthetics AND extra storage space. Turn your half wall into a built-in bookcase with this DIY home improvement tutorial!

Guess what? You Can Tile Over Linoleum. Our is from 1960, so this is definitely on our to-do list. If you’re not ready to get all the way down to the concrete floors, this is a good fix for you.

These updated shower fixtures turn outdated fixtures new without the plumbing work. Total price? Just $35 for this cheap DIY home improvement hack!

Are you moving? Take a look at our Moving Binder to get you organized! Pin to Pinterest.

These Fixer Upper Farmhouse Style Ideas will transform your home. Pin to Pinterest.

Also get inspired by the lady we love, Joanna Gaines, with these DIY Fixer Upper Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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This House is Under Elf Surveillance Printable

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November 17, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

This Elf idea reminds the kids to be on their best behavior. Download your This House is Under Elf Surveillance Printable. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Surveillance Printable

North Pole Security has a warning to all who enter – This House is Under Elf Surveillance! Make sure you are on Santa’s good list by being on your best behavior.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. Now that the turkey is removed from the table and your pants are loosened, it’s time to get on your A game with Santa’s North Pole visitor, Elf on the Shelf. Hopefully by now, you have named your Elf on the Shelf and your Elfie is all ready for transitioning from your home to the North Pole on a 24 hour rotation!

If you have been with us a long time, you know since 2011 we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily in the months of November and December. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

This House is Under Elf Surveillance

By the order of North Pole Security – Notice: This House is Under Elf Surveillance! Keeping this security sign up for the entire longevity of Elf’s visit, reminds the kids to stay on the nice list. Elf is watching and reporting back to the North Pole each evening.

The North Pole Surveillance division reminds kids, if they are naughty, they will get caught! Elfie is watching and reporting to Santa all activities of the day. If you need a naughty or nice note reminder, you can print our Elf on the Shelf Behavior Notice.

Elf Surveillance Printable Supplies

Only two supplies are needed for the Elf on the Shelf Idea. You will need, of course, The Elf on the Shelf. You also will need This House is Under Elf Surveillance printable (see below for detail.) Have tape and scissors to cut out your download.

This House is Under Elf Surveillance Printable

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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!

What 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.

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Inspiring Edible Table Runners

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, Thanksgiving

These inspiring lush edible table runners will create a memorable event talked about forever. Turn you into an amazing hostess with tablescape centered with a greenery table runner surrounded by a bite-sized appetizing menu including fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, desserts and more.

Edible Table Runners

I am not the best hostess. In fact a few years ago I created a post Holiday Hosting Tips for you all, but it was truly more for me! I treat hostesses well but I never hold an event well. I think the stress of prepping gives me more anxiety than he reason for the occasion.

Since we have not family this Thanksgiving, I started looking (far in advance) for Friendsgiving Thanskgiving Ideas. This edible table runner hosting idea was a favorite for me. I saw it as lowing my anxiety because everything was immediately displayed for my guests. There was no pulling items in and out of the oven. The pressure of a menu and tablescape overlapped, becoming one. It also was different and stood out, bringing everyone to the table for fellowship.

What is an Edible Table Runner?

There is probably not much we need to describe, as it pretty much describes itself. An edible table runner is a centerpiece full of small bites eat. The centerpiece runs down the length of the table, no food is typically passed. An edible runner should look lush and appetizing, and typically is made of fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, cheeses and desserts. An edible table runner can fit the season – winter, spring, summer and fall or it can fit the holiday and occasion – Thanksgiving, Easter, brunch and whatever!

To decorate, start with your base. It’s good to lay down a corresponding table cloth (stick with a neutral table cloth like a waterproof tan linen so the colors of your foods pop). Then lay down a runner. We are a big fan greenery table runners. After your tablecloth and runner, move your way to larger edible pieces. This includes loafs of bread or large fruits like pumpkins or cantaloupe. Next work your way down to the medium edible bites and then smaller edible items.

Greenery Table Runners

Choosing greenery as your table runner or centerpieces is a great decor option that can be dressed up or dressed down. It looks amazing with bright fruits and veggies. Use year-round in all seasons. Is it the dead of winter? Will the heat wilt your leaves in summer? Don’t fret. Amazon has plenty of greenery table runners to add a pop of color to your edible table runner.

We love these Faux Greenery Table Runners:

Edible Table Runner Ideas

Head to your local hardware store and get wood plank long enough for your table. Finish the food-safe Butcher Block Conditioner and make the ultimate table-long charcuterie board. | Source

Study everything on this edible table runner. Before the flies are out, host a spring outdoor gathering in the yard. Wooden pallets, pillows, and a neutral tablecloth. Full menu is provided by Tara. | Tara Milk Tea

Have the girls over for brunch with this edible breakfast table runner. Menu included. | A Pair and a Spare

Learn the basics of creating a fruit centerpiece. Start with the larger fruits, move to the medium sized fruits and fill in with the smallest. | Photography by Meghan McNeer Styled by Kate Berry for Domino

Listen, your table runner doesn’t have to be exotic. Grab bags of chips. Eating sandwiches? Burgers? Hot dogs? Whatever your entree, lay chips on a wood plank. We find the vegetable sliced chips to be most attractive. (Recall above you can finish your plank with a food-safe Butcher Block Conditioner.) | To Have to Host

Cheese, fruits and chocolates – how to create an edible table runner. | David Jones

Carb load with an edible bread table runner. Add butter and spreads around the table. A lot of tablescape inspiration from this wedding album. | Katie Grant Photo

This table runner is affordable, all the more affordable if you have fruit tree. Decorate with oranges, grapefruits, pomegranate and more. The fruit that is cut, really offers a pop of color (and makes for easy eating!) | Source

At your next summer gathering – three words. Fruit, Veggies, Peonies. | Paper n Stitch

Hot and juicy crawfish, shrimp broils, lobsters and clam bakes make the easiest table runner. Toss down newspaper and pour your edibles straight to the table once baked. | House of Harper

For fall, have the harvest spread. Apples, pumpkins, squash, apricots and more. | Run Away Apricot

Fruits that are darker and richer in tone and make an excellent runner for July 4th or Memorial Day weekend. Insert a few flags to fit your theme. We like this blue and white Gingham checked tablecloth for your background. | Photography by Meghan McNeer Styled by Kate Berry for Domino

Death by chocolate. Fill a table full of chocolate – dark, milk, white and more. We also recommend mini cupcakes, brownies, cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels and more. | Pizzazzerie

For Easter, put all your eggs in one ~~basket~~ table runner. Start collecting your egg cartons. Send home extra eggs with friends in a basket. | The House that Lars Built

For the Christmas season, a gingerbread house village makes a tasty table runner. Display with candy like candy canes, gum drops, chocolates and more. | Source

This citrus tablescape takes me home to Florida and the citrus trees in my grandmother’s and mother-in-law’s backyards. | Fashionable Hostess

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar Template

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July 29, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Printable Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar – Template Download and Supply List to keep you organized with your North Pole visitor. Daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas in November and December. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Calendar Template

Elf on the Shelf returns Thanksgiving night! Are you prepared. This Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar will organize you for the next month giving you creative ideas for your Elf and a supply list before beginning. If you prefer to come up with your own ideas, we have a blank claendar template and supply list so you can do your own creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas for your North Pole Visitor.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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 six 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 sign up for all of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables here.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar

We have provided you a full calendar of ideas to keep you from going crazy during this season on Elf on the Shelf. Our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar has 24 elf ideas plus a supply list so you can be orgnaized as soon as the Christmas tradition begins in your house.

If you prefer to come up with other ideas, you can check out our Elf on the Shelf Master List where we add new ideas daily during the month of November and December. This is a list with well over 500 Elf on the Shelf Ideas! If you are doing your own thing, you can download the Elf on the Shelf Calendar Template and fill in your own ideas and supply list.

While this calendar is free, you also get a free calendar and supply list with our entire Elf printable bundle. Over $250 in value!

Update: You can also pick up an Editable Elf Calendar. This has fillable fields all you to edit your PDF in Adobe. This calendar is only sold alone and not part of Elf kids.

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Elf on the Shelf Supply List

The most important supply you need is The Elf on the Shelf. We also suggest you grab a bendable kit or make your own Bendable Elf on the Shelf.

Elf Ideas Supplies include:

Sharpie marker, used shipping box, toast, eggs, shaving cream, small beads, toy cars, sponge, soap, scissors, sprinkles, Kinder Joy Egg, toilet paper, tortilla shells, candy, chocolate, pink balloon, bubble gum, red dry erase marker, adhesive gift bows, Q-tips, maple syrup, Barbie or another doll, straws, apples, toilet paper, marker or puff paint, ornaments, bulldozer, twine or string, old toilet paper roll, aluminium foil, and stars or other outer space accessories.

Some of the items you likely have in your home. A few of them you can pick up at the grocery store or order ahead on Amazon. You can see our full Elf on the Shelf Supply List by downloading our printable calendar.

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

Download our free Elf on the Shelf Ideas Calendar Template and Supply List. Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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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.

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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.

Elf on the Shelf Jokes for Kids

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August 23, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Create the funniest Elf ideas with these adorable Elf on the Shelf Jokes for Kids printables. Eight funny jokes to get you through eight easy Elf displays. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Jokes for Kids

You guys, this might be my favorite set of Elf on the Shelf printables. Three reasons. First, this printable set covers 8 days. Eight days mamas! If you are someone who does Scout Elf from December 1 to December 24, that covers 1/3 of your creative ideas. Second, this brings clean Elf humor to your home. No naughty, mischievous Elf ideas. Cute, clean fun. Third (and really not final, but I didn’t need to ramble any more), these Elf on the Shelf Ideas are really easy. Like, pull out an apple and pair with this a pineapple. Grab some mushrooms, display your joke card and your elf. Yes, we are talking easy ideas. And easy, memorable jokes. Your kids will share these at school with their friend!

As a reminder, 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 sign up for all of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables here.

Funniest Elf Jokes for Kids

There are a total of eight easy Elf Jokes for Kids in this package. These are clean, memorable jokes your kids can reshare with their friends.

Jokes for Elf on the Shelf

Joke 1: What do you get if you cross a Christmas tree with an apple?

For this cute Elf vignette, have on hand your Christmas tree, an apple, and (hint) a pineapple!

Jokes 2: What do you call fake noodles?

For this funny Elf idea, have on hand (hint) pasta!

Joke 3: What does Santa use when he goes fishing?

For this cute Scout Elf idea, have a fishing pole and/or fish.

Joke 4: What room can no one enter?

For this funny Elf on the Shelf idea, have (hint) mushrooms!

Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas and Jokes

Joke 5: What do you call a sleeping bull?

For this Elf humor, have (hint) a bulldozer!

Joke 6: How do you get a tissue to dance?

For this silly Elf on the Shelf idea, have a box of tissues.

Joke 7: What falls on the North Pole but never gets hurt?

For this Elf on the Shelf idea, have (hint) snow!

Joke 8: Why did Santa go to music school?

For this Elf joke, have (hint) gift wrap and wrapping supplies.

All printable Elf joke cards are supplied with the answer written upside down!

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Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

The Elf on the Shelf
Printable Elf Jokes for Kids
Pasta
Pineapple and/or apple
Gift wrap
Tissues
Fake snow – we like this brand (optional: sugar or flour)
Bull or bulldozer
Mushrooms
Fishing pole and/or fish

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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.

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Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tradition

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.

Where to Find An Ugly Elf Sweater

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October 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Where to Find An Ugly Elf Sweater and how to style it. Every Scout Elf will love accessorizing and showing off their new Christmas Couture. Holiday sweaters make for adorable elf ideas! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

This fun idea is from James Meebles on Instagram.

Are you loving the latest Elf on the Shelf Ideas? As a reminder, we bring you new Elf ideas, daily, in the months of November and December. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done for the past 6 years. 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.

Ugly Sweater Elf Idea with Piñata

Recreate the look!

This adorable Elf Idea is from Nicole. You can create this Ugly Elf Seater and Piñata Game using a few accessories.

… plus of course an Ugly Elf Sweater (more on that below!) To get your Elf to stand, use 12 inch doll stands, we recommend Kaiser.

There are many reasons to desire an Ugly Elf Sweater! Of course, the biggest reason is to give your The Elf on the Shelf doll some snazzy fashion. Every Scout Elf will love accessorizing and showing off their new Christmas Couture and most holiday sweaters makes for adorable elf ideas!

Where to buy an Elf Ugly Sweater for Elf?

We have a secret. Santa said we could tell you. Did you know that Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments turn into adorable Elf on the Shelf Fashion. Take a look at some of these creative ideas for Where to Find an Ugly Elf Sweater.

From bottle toppers, ornaments, claus couture, and more your Elf will be snazzy in his very own Elf sweater! Send him back to the North Pole in fashion each night, so he can show off his snazzy sweater to Mrs. Claus – I get she will be proud! You could even host your own Elf doll ugly sweater’ party.

For our Pinata Elf idea, we used Elf on the Shelf Hobby Lobby Ugly Sweater Ornaments. However take a look at these other places to find amazing Ugly Elf sweaters.

First, pick up the The Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Collection Exclusive Tacky Sweater & Tidings Set. Home of the official Elf on the Shelf! This would be the perfect fit.

What someting different from ugly Elf sweater claus couture fashion? Etsy sellers know what it’s all about The website is full of cute Christmas Sweaters for Elf. We like this Snowman Sweater.

This Ugly Sweater Bottle Topper will not only give elf a snazzy Christmas sweater, but will also give him a temporary Christmas hat! It’s so cute.

This Santa Elf Ugly Christmas Sweater will remind your elf who is boss – Santa!

Hobby Lobby does not disappoint when it comes to Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments. Get the Christmas Tree Sweater Ornament for Elf.

With these knit sweater and hat sets bottle toppers, Elf will have an outfit for the next four days!

Don’t forget, we have an entire set of Elf on the Shelf Printables Costumes that come with two ugly Christmas sweaters for Elf! You can see all that comes with our Elf on the Shelf Costume Printables – Seven Ideas, Eight Pages!

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Ugly Elf Sweaters

I you desire to be your own elf, take a look at these ugly elf sweaters for a ugly Christmas sweater party. Get in the Christmas spirit with these fun designs for a holiday party.

Shop this Green Elf Sweater. Your young child might love matching her Elf doll.

This women’s Red Ugly Elf Sweater Pullover is quite fantastic.

Son of a Nutcracker is a perfect phrase for this Red and Green Ugly Sweater.

Tipsy Elves always knows to to create the best ugly Christmas sweaters for the holiday season. This might be the ugliest Christmas Sweater with extra tinsel and pom pom design.

Elf Sweater Printables

You can also print your own Ugly Elf Sweaters! Choose between a cute argyle sweatshirt pattern or hilarious Santa sweater. Visit our Shopify Elf Store! We have Elf on the Shelf Costumes that include two ugly Christmas Sweater Printables!

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How to Stuff a Balloon with The Elf on the Shelf

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October 11, 2024 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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The Elf on the Shelf in a Balloon

For many of these easy deas, you’ll need an elf that can bend. Make yours bendable to enjoy these ideas with our Bendable Tutorial for The Elf on the Shelf.

Balloon Stuffing Tool

Anyone can do this easy Balloon idea for The Elf on the Shelf. No fancy tools required! This DIY Balloon Stuffer Machine costs next to nothing, and you can use it year-round for fantastic gifts. Use it to stuff your holiday helper in a balloon for a fun arrival surprise, or stuff a balloon with candy for a great party favor!

You only need a few supplies to stuff The Elf on the Shelf in a balloon:

The Elf on the Shelf
Christmas Balloons (You’ll want a clear balloon so the kids can see the goodies inside! We went with this Christmas Balloon set)
Optional: Black Sharpie
Optional: Your candy of choice (we used Reese’s Cups)

Now for the two magic gadgets! To stuff the little red guy in a balloon, you’ll need a Balloon Stuffing Tool and a Hand Held Balloon Pump (guys, you’re going to need this balloon pump around the house for parties – it made blowing up my daughter’s birthday balloons so easy and quick!)

Balloon Stuffing Tool (aka canning funnel)
Hand Held Balloon Pump

The best part about these tools? You’ll be able to use them all year to make incredibly affordable and easy balloons filled with gifts! Fill balloons with candy, rolled-up dollar bills, small presents, and more!

How to Stuff a Balloon with The Elf on the Shelf

Follow these simple, step-by-step directions to learn how to stuff a balloon with a Christmas Elf! There’s two important things worth sharing. First, this is incredibly easy. Like, crazy easy. Plus, the balloon stuffing tool is incredibly affordable for all my frugal friends out there! Second, your kids will become obsessed with this easy Balloon idea for a family elf. You’ll have envious moms wondering, “How on earth did you do that?!” Send them here to share your wisdom. They won’t realize how easy it is until they try it themselves! Let’s get into the tutorial. Read on for one of the best Ideas — The Christmas Elf in a balloon!

How do you get The Elf on the Shelf in a balloon?

First, grab your balloon and start stretching it out. Make sure to stretch both the neck and the body of the balloon. You’re going to fit an entire Scout Elf in a balloon, so the balloon needs to have room!

Second, use your Balloon Pump to put the neck of your balloon on the neck of the pump. Pump up the balloon and deflate it. Repeat this a few times. This continues to stretch your balloon so you can easily fit your family elf inside.

Third, remove your balloon from the balloon pump. Wrap the neck of the balloon around your Balloon Stuffing Tool (aka canning funnel). Pull the neck of the balloon up the neck of the canning funnel. Make sure to pull the balloon up as much as possible — it’ll help you fit everything into the balloon in the next step!

Next, you have the option to add chocolates to the inside of the balloon to give the balloon weight. The Elf will likely still move around, but the chocolates are a fun extra treat for your child to enjoy when they pop the balloon!

Next, fold your Elf in on itself, similar to the way it arrived in the box. Wrap its arms around itself and fold its legs, like it’s sitting! Begin to slide the bottom of your elf doll into the balloon until everything but its head is inside.

Then, work the rest of the balloon up the face of Elf by removing the canning funnel. You’ll need to use your hands and a little patience for this part! Only the tip of the Elf’s hat will be sticking out at this point.

Return to your hand-held balloon pump, slide your balloon onto the pump, and start pumping. Don’t over-inflate the balloon — if you do, it could pop before morning arrives.

Tie off the neck of the balloon. Optionally, you can use a Sharpie to write a message from the Elf on the balloon. “Help me” and “I’m here!” are a couple of good message ideas for the Arrival of The Elf on the Shelf!

Finally, you’re done! You did this easy elf idea in a balloon DIY, and it looks like it took a lot of effort too!

So, what now!? Once your child pops Elf, you might be wondering, “How do you take The Elf on the Shelf off the floor?” Easy! Use our magic grippers printable to pick up your North Pole Friend.

The Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas

This idea is perfect for a First Night Idea for The Elf on the Shelf. We shared many Elf Ideas for Arrival, but we think this one is just adorable. It’s as if Elf floated down from the North Pole inside a balloon. You can use a Sharpie Marker and write “I’m Back!” or “Help Me!” on the outside of the balloon. We filled up other balloons around Elf and kept the clear balloons as the balloon Scout Elf chose to arrive in. That way, the kids can see their North Pole visitors!

A few other ideas for arrival include…

Don’t forget our Last Night Elf Ideas for Saying Good-bye.

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The Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tradition

The Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and an 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, that the Elf is not touched 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.

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