Create an easy Elf on the Shell Ball put using many supplies found around the house, pom-poms, straws, and a small jar. Dive in! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! 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 seven 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 shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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How to Make a Ball Pit

It’s really easy to recreate this Elf on the Shelf Ball Pit. SO many Elf on the Shelf ideas have used pom-poms.  Use those leftover pom-poms and create this fun DIY Ball Pit and Elf idea.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Pom Poms
• Marker or Pen
• Straws
• Small Jar

Drop your pom poms in a small jar and insert your Elf doll. Write a small note that says “Elf Ball Pit.” Cut into a sign and attach to two straws to make sign poles. Insert in the pit for a fun DIY Ball Pit for Elf.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! 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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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.

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.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

As a busy, exhausted mom, you can still have amazing ideas for your Elf doll and use quick and easy elf ideas that don’t bring more holiday stress. Enjoy these Quick & Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas the entire season long and still get two thumbs up from the kids!  New creative, funny, and simple Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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I get it. Five kids and who knows how many years of Elf on the Shelf – maybe on year 12? I am unsure about you but if your holiday season is as buy as mine, you want to fill your kid’s Elf season with the joy of funny and creative Elf ideas. However, from seasonal busyness the time often comes you forget to move the elf or you run out of ideas for anything other than the lazy easy elf on the shelf ideas.

I am here to tell you, you can still have amazing ideas for your Elf doll and use quick and easy ideas. Follow some of these creative easy Elf ideas for your North Pole visitor. But before the Elf Christmas Tradition season begins, it is nice to have a posable Elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Did you forget to move your Elf?

We all have experienced waking bug eyed in the night because you forgot to move the Elf. If this is you, these quick and easy elf antics can be done in just a few seconds time! These are some of the best Elf ideas that will cover you the entire season and keep the Elf on the Shelf tradition strong.

In addition to these quick elf on the shelf ideas, save in your back pocket these 25 Reasons Elf on the Shelf forgot to move.

Easy Elf Ideas

Here they are, easy Elf on the Shelf ideas. You can use these last minute Elf ideas nightly for the entire Christmas season or use them for those “oh crap” moments. Quick and easy means it will take you only a few seconds to move the little Elf and not hear moans of “our elf is boring” in the morning.

1.) Elf in the Spaghetti Container – In this easy Elf hiding spot in the kitchen, place Elf in the spaghetti storage container. It’s a silly idea and can be placed on your counter top or in your pantry. Plus it probably took you longer to find the stop watch to time how long it took you than to actually do it.

2.) Elf Under the Tree Skirt – You might want to stretch before attempting this challenging idea under the Christmas tree. Simply lift the tree skirt, fold Elf and place him under the Christmas tree. Done.

3.) Elf Playing Connect Four – How about this last minute elf on the Shelf game idea using your child’s games. Connect Four with one of your child’s toys like a Barbie or princess.

4.) Elf Fruits of the Spirit – Cut the Fruits of the Spirt with this free Christian Elf on the Shelf free printable. Place with your fruit to remind your child the reason for the season.

5.) Toilet Paper Roll End is Here – Have fun with this punny funny Elf on the Shelf idea. Elf writes on a toilet paper roll, the end is here. This goes well as a possible last night Elf on the Shelf idea.

6.) Elf Twister Board – One of our most popular props is the Twister Elf Printable. Download and place Elf on the board. Such a silly Elf on the Shelf game for the kids.

7.) Read Your Favorite Book – Place Elf in front of the bookshelf with a note asking your child to read to Elf. It gets reading practice done and provides a nice reading companion for a young child.

8.) Elf Draws on Eggs – Take it to the fridge. In this fun Elf on the Shelf egg idea, elf draws a message using markers – Merry Christmas!

9.) Elf Drinks from an Orange – This original Elf on the Shelf idea is one of the earliest I ever did for my kids (my oldest is a teen.) Insert a straw in an orange and Elf drinks orange juice from an orange.

10.) Elf Covered in Hair Bows – Crab all the hair bows you can and layer them on your Elf doll. This is a fun Elf on the Shelf bow idea.

11.) I Love You Candy Canes Note – Write out I love you using this Candy Cane Elf on the Shelf idea. Download this cute idea in our free Elf on the Shelf printable note –  I ______ You.

12.) Elf Refueling Coffee Station – late nights in the Elf customs station means Elf needs extra fuel in the morning. Poke a hole in a k-cup for a tasty caffeine boost or a warm cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows.

13.) Elf Snack Bin – Do you have a snack Bucket in the kitchen. Wrap Elf in a Ziploc bag and insert him in the snack bin in this fun Pantry Elf on the Shelf idea.

14.) Elf Toilet Paper Roll – If you still have toilet paper left from 2020, insert Elf in a toilet paper roll and create this 5 second mischievous Elf on the Shelf idea. You can also take the TP out of the bathroom and the stairs later!

15.) Elf on Strike Sign – This easy Elf idea covers you for many days. Both the Prescription RX Elf on the Shelf Note and Elf on Strike sign can freeze Elf for a number of days and you end up with a cleaned room!

16.) Elf Ice Cream Cone – If you find yourself with some leftover ice cream cones, insert Elf and dash your display with some sprinkles for a “pretend mess” … how long did that last minute Elf idea take?

17.) Elf Toast Warm & Toasty Note – “It was cold outside, but now it’s warm and toasty!” Poke two arm holes in to toast. Create a Warm and Toasty Elf on the Shelf.

18.) Elf Mini Kisses –  In this quick and easy elf idea, wrap tiny chocolate chips as Hershey kisses.

19.) Elf Chocolate Note – Who wouldn’t love this Chocolate Elf on the Shelf idea, add some Reese’s and mention you love your child to pieces.

20.) Candy Canes Elf Scavenger Hunt – Everyone loves a good Christmas Scavenger Hunt. Help your child find candy canes with this Elf Scavenger Hunt idea. Use those candy canes and hang those found on your tree for adorable Christmas decorations.

21.) Elf Toilet Paper Snowman – “Do you wanna build a snowman?” Easily make your own toilet paper snowman for Elf or use our printables to craft this funny Elf on the Shelf Idea.

22.) Elf Burrito – Did Taco Tuesday leave a few leftover tortillas? Wrap your Elf in this fun Elf on the Shelf Burrito idea.

23.) Elf Cradles Baby Jesus – We love some alternative Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas, it reminds of the reason for the Christmas season.

24.) Elf Hide and Seek Camo – I bet it takes forever to find this camoflauge Elf on the Shelf in the Christmas tree. Use dry erase marker for the coloring on the camo.

25.) Elf Banana Notes – Go while, write cute little messages on the Bananas. Maybe you can add some funny Elf Jokes and add the bananas to your child’s lunch box.

26.) Elf Car Wash – Grab a sponge and hot wheels and take your child’s toys to the bubbles car wash.

27.) Elf Rides a Dinosaur – Elf meet dinosaur. Your new ride for the next 24 hours. That was a quick elf idea.

28.) Nice Alert Elf Note – This nice-o-meter will remind your child how nice they are being this holiday season. Don’t forget, Elf is watching so you can stay on Santa’s nice list. Grab this free Elf on the Shelf printable. Maybe after a nice good behavior alert, Elf can delivery cookies, mini-marshmallows and hot chocolate for a treat!

29.) Elf Q-Tip Snow Flakes – This is a very lazy easy Elf on the Shelf idea. Lay down Q-tips in the shape of adorable snowflakes.

30.) Stink Stank Stunk Spray – Have you tried Stink Stank Stunk Spray? Wrap this elf printable around a can of Lysol. It’s perfect for keeping the Grinch away. Of course, this is an excellent Quarantine Elf addition, we all need Lysol to spray other germs too!

31.) Toilet Paper Hammock – Just hanging out. In this toilet paper Elf on the Shelf idea, tie some to the towel rack to make an Elf on a Shelf hammock prop.

32.) Elf Shaving – In this quick Elf on the Shelf idea, place Elf beside the razor and saving cream. Add a little foam to his face too.

33.) North Pole or Bust Globe – In this good-bye Elf on the Shelf idea, Elf is headed to the North Poel for good. North Pole or bust! You can add a cute printable suitcase Elf prop too.

34.) Elf Hot Dogs – Left over hot dog buns? Add some chips and place Elf in the middle of a hot dog bun for this really quick last minute Elf on a Shelf idea.

35.) Elf Decorates the Family Portrait – Do the kids enjoy a little naughty elf humor? We have done Elf on the Shelf portrait multiple ways. In this idea, I used poster putty to add googly eyes and a red nose.

36.) Elf Taped on the Wall – Use washi tape to tape Elf on the Shelf on the wall or a door. You can write a message like Help at the top.

37.) Elf Trapped in Mixer – Every thing is mixed up, insert Elf in the mixer. Just don’t turn it on!

38.) Elf Glow Sticks – This idea is especially cool in a dark place. Wrap glow stick bracelets for fun loops around Elf’s body. It could be especially cute by the fire place or on display to illuminate a family movie night.

39.) Elf is a Poinsettia – Using red construction paper, turn Elf into a poinsettia plant.

40.) Elf Tied to the Train Track – Washi tape and bakers twine create this Elf on the Shelf train track idea.

100s More Quick Elf Ideas

Don’t forget our Lazy Elf on the Shelf Ideas too! This are excellent last minute Elf ideas that don’t cause too much time and very few props to create.

On Frugal Coupon Living we have 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 last minute Elf on the Shelf ideas including every idea we have ever done. This will give you a full list of quick elf ideas to keep it care free and fun.

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Easy Elf on the Shelf Printables

Having a back pocked of resources is great for creating a quick and easy Elf ideas. I highly suggest picking up one of the Elf Props Printable Bundles.

This will give you days upon days of digital downloads for your Elf. Get anywhere form 47 to 112 Days of Elf ideas – you will never use them all, keeping many ideas for the following year.

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf accessories, costumes, Advent Calendar, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Free Elf Printables

One of the best resources you can have for quick and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas, is an Elf Calendar template. It keeps you organized and reminds you each day new quick Elf idea you need to do.

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Download and print for quick Elf on the Shelf ideas. 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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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!

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas and Lazy Elf 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.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Countdown the days until Christmas with this fun paper chain craft. Elf on the Shelf countdown to Christmas ideas including how to make a  paper chain and hang on a celling fan. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We love sharing new Elf on the Shelf Ideas every day in months of November and December. As you can tell from our  list of Elf on the Shelf Ideas Elf on the Shelf Countdown to Christmas are not uncommon. First, they provide Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas.  In addition, having a count down until Christmas is very exciting for children.

Paper chain countdowns are perfect for counting down the days until Christmas. Knowing how many nights will occur until a big event is exciting and something visual your child can see.

What is a paper chain countdown?

A paper chain countdown is a craft where a child can easily see “time fly.” it is made of paper rings attached together. Each ring represents a new day. As each day goes by, your child will have fun taking off a ring watching the chain get shorter until the day of the big event… in this case, Christmas day!

Elf on the Shelf Paper Chain Countdown to Christmas

In this fun countdown Elf on the Shelf idea, Elf brings a paper chain. Part of the paper chain is elevating Elf on the fan, the other part is a countdown to Christmas.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Marker
• Scissors
• 9×12 Construction paper (various colored paper)
• Tape
• Optional: paper cutter

How do you make a paper countdown chain?

To make paper chains, start with one piece of construction paper.  Lay the paper vertical and cut a strip every 2 inches. This will give you a total of 6 pieces per sheet of 9×12 construction paper. Repeat for the next color.

You can decide how many paper strips to make. For our example, we used 15 to hang Elf on the Shelf from the ceiling fan and 3 to countdown the days until Christmas.

Being with the first loop. Connect two ends together and tape them to create a loop. Get the next strip and loop it through the first loop. Connect so two chains are connected. Repeat this pattern alternating colors until you have a chain length you are happy with.

Connect the top loop to the top of the fan with tape. Drape your chain over the blades. Carefully insert Elf into the bottom loop of your chain.

Next make the countdown part of your chain. Add numbers to count down the days. In our example, we started with one and counted down to 3 to create 3 days of chains to take off as your child count downs the days until Christmas.

In order to hold on to those countdown paper chains, you want a wired Elf on the Shelf doll that can bend. You can do that easily with our no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf directions.  You can also tape Elf’s arms until the countdown to Christmas paper chain.

Does my Elf on the Shelf have to in place the entire countdown?

You Elf on the Shelf can move the next day. Simply relocate the countdown to a place your child can access until Christmas day.

Elf on the Shelf Countdown Ideas

There are plenty of ways to countdown the days until Christmas. Take a look at these Christmas countdown ideas with Elf on the Shelf.

Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Countdown: if you are looking for quarantine Elf ideas, a mason jar countdown is perfect for remaining safe during a pandemic!

Elf on the Shelf Cereal Countdown: there are many great Elf on the Shelf ideas with cereal including counting down the days until Santa arrives!

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Countdown: there are so many Elf on the Shelf ideas with toilet paper including counting down the days until… well, Christmas, of course!

Miniature Elf on the Shelf Countdown Printable: print this adorable free Elf on the Shelf printable, a miniature paper chain.

LEGO Countdown: use LEGO pieces and a green LEGO plate to countdown the days until December 25th!

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Advent Calendar Countdown

An excellent way to countdown the days until Christmas are with Advent Calendar Bible Verses for Kids. These are very cute with Elf and remind your child the reason for the season by sharing the story of Christmas and the birth of baby Jesus.

Shop Elf Advent Calendar Digital Downloads

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! 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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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!

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.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

In this Elf on the Shelf mason jar idea, you can create a cute clean your room Elf on the Shelf letter before your child is reported to Santa and get on the naughty list. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! 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 seven 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 shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf on the Shelf in the Mason Jar

Have you heard of Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Mason Jar? Well this is kind of similar only it encourages your child to clean their room.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Mason Jar
• A Messy Room
• Pen or Marker
• Paper

In this Two Elves on the Shelf Idea, the elves have noticed a messy room. Of course, you can do this with only one elf too.  Write an Elf on the Shelf clean your room letter…

“We stuffed ourselves in these jars so you could clean up the mess around us and we wouldn’t have to report you to Santa!”

This sounds like a fair warning to me before someone gets on Santa’s naughty list. What is great about this Mason Jar Elf on a Shelf idea is your child can work around the mason jars and never touch the elf/elves, so no magic is lost.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

This Mason Jar Elf on the Shelf idea would go great with our Elf on Strike Signs. Pair it with the Elf on Strike Clean your room picket sign.

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! 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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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.

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.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Look at this easy Christmas Elf idea. Pour some sugar on me Elf on the Shelf sugar idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! 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 seven 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 shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf on the Shelf Sugar Idea

The adults might enjoy this Elf on the Shelf Meme more than the kids. However, you children will enjoy finding Elf on the Shelf in the Sugar container – add a fun little sign, pour some sugar on me!

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Sugar
• Container
• Marker or Pen
• Paper or sticky notes

Directions

Add your Elf into a sugar container. Write the note our some sugar on me on the outside.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! 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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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.

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.

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Turn your robot vacuum into an elf pet. This adorable Elf on the Shelf Roomba Reindeer idea is such a fun idea for your kids. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! 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 seven 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 shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Rides on the Roomba

Every good elf need a Rudolph. When you can’t bring your Elf pet down from the north pole, make one out of the family’s vacuum.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Roomba or Robot Vacuum
• Red Pom Pom
• Construction Paper
• Tape
• Scissors
• Optional: Christmas décor

In this adorable idea, grab your craft supplies (aka tape and scissors.) Craft some creative reindeer antlers using construction paper and tape to the robot vacuum.

You can see a Elf on the Shelf Roomba Reindeer video to see how this could look in your home.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! 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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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1.) Enter your email address here.

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3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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.

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.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Ready to Roll?! Have fun with Elf on the Shelf and bubble wrap. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Ready to roll? Let’s roll into the latest Elf on the Shelf idea. Have bubble wrap, this is an easy under 5 minute Elf on the Shelf idea.

Elf on the Shelf Ready to Roll

We always seem to find ourselves with moving supplies. If you just came off a big move or you have some extra bubble wrap (thanks, Amazon), create this fun Ready to Roll Elf on the Shelf in Bubble Wrap idea.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf
• Bubble Wrap
• Paper
• Pen or Marker

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! 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 seven 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.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! 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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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.

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.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

You are here for quick and easy elf ideas. One criteria. Lazy Elf on the Shelf Ideas have to be 30 seconds to five minutes. They have to include few supplies and they have to be creative yet quick Elf on the Shelf Ideas your kids will love. New creative, funny, and original  daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! 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 seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

As a mom of five and a creator of 60 new Elf ideas every day, I totally get the need to sometimes make your elf ideas quick and easy. In fact, the reason I begin creating Elf on the Shelf printables was for the reason of making easy Elf ideas for my family. Figured it it worked for me, I need to share it with you!

What does the Lazy Elf on the Shelf Mom need?

In order to pull of an easy Elf on the Shelf season, the lazy mom needs a arsenal full of Elf resources. These resources include Elf props, a list of quick Elf ideas, Elf printables and an alarm clock.

Elf on the Shelf Props

Elf props help tell an Elf story. Busy moms need everything from marshmallows to cotton balls, tooth picks, candy canes, Elf costumes and more. having a few Elf on the Shelf props will help you create easy Elf on the Shelf ideas in under five minutes.

• Candy Canes

• Elf Costumes

• Elf Notes

• Latex Balloons

• Elf Printables

• Marshmallows

You can view a list of 12 Items Every Elf on the Shelf Mom Needs.

Elf on the Shelf List of Ideas

It’s important to get inspiration from others. Of course you could scroll your social media feeds each night hoping a friend posts their Elf idea, or you can go immediately to the resources you need. Take a look at these places to find new Elf on the Shelf ideas.

• Master List of Elf on the Shelf Idea

• Elf on the Shelf Facebook Group

• Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board

For new ideas daily in your email, sign up for our Elf on the Shelf Ideas in your inbox. The only arrive daily in the month of November & December? Sign up here!

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Elf digital downloads are perfect for creating an Elf idea that tells a story. The printed Elf prop pulls together your idea and share a cute message with your child. This can range from Elf jokes to Elf games, Elf notes to Elf displays.  I am sure not one lazy Elf mom can raise her hand and admit that she hasn’t used an Elf printable prop before.

Look at these great places to access Elf printables.

• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

• Elf Prop Printables & Store for Digital Downloads

• Etsy Elf Prop Store

Elf on the Shelf Reminder

Lazy mom have brushed their teeth, changed their closed, turned off the lights, laid in bed and just about when the fall asleep their eyes have popped open and they remember – they forgot to move the elf!

If you have found yourself in the same situation, it is important to have a daily Elf on the Shelf reminder alert on your phone. Set the alert every night at 9 PM with the message EOTS (Elf on Shelf). This reminds you to move your elf. You can see how we set this up.

• Elf on the Shelf Hack Reminder

You can also get a reminder in your inbox each day when we send out our daily Elf on the Shelf ideas. Sign up here.

24 Lazy Elf on the Shelf Ideas

In order for an Elf on the Shelf idea to be declared lazy, it has to take 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Anything over five minutes won’t make the list of Quick Elf on the Shelf ideas.

In addition, Lazy Elf on the Shelf ideas have to include supplies you have at home or you can quickly print. Some of these lazy elf ideas might include Elf digital downloads, others might have props found around the house. Either way, use the 24 days of Elf on the Shelf ideas to cover your entire season.

Consider printing the Elf on the Shelf Calendar & Planner. It comes fill in but it also comes with some blank pages so you can use this list of quick and easy Elf ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Bow Climbing Wall

Elf on the Shelf Camoflauge Christmas Tree

Elf Climbing Bookshelf

Elf on the Shelf Q-Tip Snowflakes

Elf Twister Board

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Stairs

Elf on the Shelf Popcorn in Microwave

Elf Tic Tac Toe

Elf on the Shelf Burrito

Elf Sleeping Bag from Socks

Funny Elf on the Shelf Hangs Underwear from the Fan

Elf Climbing on Cans

Elf on the Shelf Prescriptions

Elf on the Shelf Snow Angel

Elf on the Shelf Bananas Notes

Elf Finds Change in the Couch Cushions

Elf on the Shelf Help Taped to the Wall

Elf on the Shelf Utensil Drawer

Elf Climbing the Christmas Tree

Elf Mini Hershey Kisses

Elf on the Shelf Drinks Syrup

Elf on the Shelf Feeds the Ducks

Elf on the Shelf Rudolph Family

Elf on the Shelf Clock Time to Go

Easy Elf on the Shelf Printables

One of the easiest ways to create an season of easy Elf on the Shelf ideas is Elf on the Shelf printables. Two of our Elf printable sets allow you to set back and relax the entire Elf season plus they create an Elf theme.

Elf Props Digital Downloads

Take a look at our 72 Elf on the Shelf Letter Boards. All you do is pair these Elf letters with your child’s toys. This creates a daily theme of ideas and you are using your children’s toys as Elf props daily.

Want something funny? These 30 Days of Elf Jokes for kids are perfect for the entire season too.  They pair easily with Elf props around the house like tissues, cereal, Santa décor and more.

All busy moms need access to all the elf printables you need to make this the easiest elf season ever! Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

To organize your quick Elf on the Shelf ideas, grab yourself an Elf on the Shelf Calendar template in our Elf on the Shelf free printables!

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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

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.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.