Have fun with this ten minute How to Build a Milk Jug Igloo tutorial. This easy DIY Elf on the Shelf Igloo idea will be loved by the kids. It makes a very cute Elf  on the Shelf House. Pair with our Elf on a Shelf printables. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Igloo

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!

How to Build a Milk Jug Igloo

Build a Milk Jug Igloo with with a hot glue gun and cotton balls for a cute Elf on the Shelf home.

This idea took about ten minutes. At dinner we finished our galloon of milk and I washed out the jug and put it aside. It took about 10 minutes that evening to glue cotton balls to the outside.

For our photograph we sat the milk jug on top of a lamp, but there are other places you can put your Elf on the Shelf igloo. Put it inside the freezer, place it outside in a cold environment like on the front or back patio, or place near your son or daughter’s toys so Elf gets to side beside your child during play.

Elf on a Shelf Igloo Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf
• Plastic Milk Jug
• Hot Glue Gun
• Cotton Balls
• Scissors

Directions

1. Warm up your hot glue gun.
2. Using scissors, cut out a circle on one side of the milk jug. I say, the wider the better.
3. Dry out the inside of your milk jug.
4. using your hot glue gun, carefully glue cotton balls to cover the outside of your Igloo gallon jug.
5. Add any extra cotton balls to the inside of the milk jug for added cushion for Elf.

Printables Elf on the Shelf

The day after you do this Elf on the Shelf Fort Igloo, consider doing the Elf on the Shelf Toast Idea. What a fun way to go from “it was cold outside but now it’s warm and toasty!”

For more Elf 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!

Elf Free Printables

We also love sharing Elf on a Shelf free printables! This Igloo idea would pair well with our Ice Ice Baby Free Printable. Just put a small baby in Elf’s arms in the igloo.

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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!

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.

Need Tips for traveling with the Elf on the Shelf? This is your vacation or day trip solution – Elf on the Shelf in a Jar. No magic lost when you carry around your North Pole visitor in a jar. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf in a Jar for Travel

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!

Does Elf on the Shelf Travel with You?

Does Elf on the Shelf travel with you? The answer is yes and no. In the Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tradition. Elf on the Shelf stays home while your son/daughter goes to school or leaves the home for the day. That doesn’t mean that Elf on a Shelf and Santa are not always watching. Part of the Christmas magic is that Elf and Santa can see everything. For example, if your child has trouble at school, the next day the Elf can hold a “Behave at School” Elf on the Shelf Strike Sign! Elf did not travel to school but Elf knew what was going on.

In the yes situation, there are Elf on the Shelf Solutions for when a family is traveling or on vacation. What do I do with Elf on the Shelf on vacation? There are a few solutions. First you can use our Elf on the Shelf postcards. When you travel, Elf can travel too and no be present with your family.

Another idea for taking a family vacation or going somewhere for a long time is using an Elf on the Shelf travel Jar. Put Elf on the Shelf to travel with you. Since elf is not touch, only the jar is touched, no magic is lost. When you get to your destination, take Elf out and perform your regular Elf on the Shelf antics for your stay. Elf can then travel back home (in a jar) the last day of your trip. One alternative is to have Elf in the front dash for When Elf Travels on Vacation. Just make sure he is secure!

Elf on the Shelf Travel Jar

Let’s talk about an Elf on the Shelf Travel Jar. Elf on a Shelf can go with you to the store, a car ride, to the movies, out to dinner, to church, a birthday party, a family visit, a vacation or even a day trip!  You name the reason Elf on the Shelf will travel. This is your solution to what to do with Elf on the Shelf while on vacation!

Using a glass or plastic jar, put elf in side for travel. Be careful with a glass jar with young kids – nothing scary then Elf falling to the floor and shattering.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf
• 16 oz+ Jar with lid
• Pen or marker
• Paper

Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Jar

Don’t forget we have Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Printables!

One idea is to include an Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Jar. In this case you could leave Elf in a Jar for up to 14 days while he Quarantine’s from the North Pole.

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!

Free Elf Printables

If on this Elf on the Shelf Travel idea, Elf falls to the ground, have  backup plan. Make sure pack Elf on the Shelf Magic Grippers. This ensures no magic is lost.

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

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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.

This easy elf idea has Elf Bulldozing Ornaments. Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? See over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf plus free printables.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Bulldozing Ornaments

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Elf Bulldozing Ornaments! Look at this construction site. This easy Elf on the Shelf idea has elf bulldozing ornaments off the floor. That elf! So silly.

Supplies Needed:

• Elf on the Shelf
• Bulldozer
• Christmas ornaments

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

Free Elf Printables

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5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin Pin Pin, because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We have many more ideas to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE PRINTALBES!  That is our goal, to make Elf easy for you! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

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 love printables – especially free ones! Be sure to save these Free Elf on the Shelf Printables. Pin to Pinterest your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. We love some of the creativity coming from Etsy too! Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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.

Themed Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Boxes. Grab pizza, cardboard, tissue and cereal boxes for all of these easy Elf on a Shelf ideas for the family. New creative, funny, and original Elf on a Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Boxes

We are back, so is the Elf on a 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.

This year we are trying something different. We will come back to you daily with new ideas, but we first wanted to set you up with the possibility of having Elf on a Shelf Themed Ideas. This can include doing a New Elf Idea every day in the season, but keeping the same props, like popcorn, marshmallows, candy canes, etc.

Elf on the Shelf Themed Ideas

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Pets
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Marshmallows
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Candy Canes
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toilet Paper
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Popcorn

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 a Shelf tutorial.  Don’t forget, you can also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf Supplies

Today I want to share with you Elf on a Shelf Ideas with Boxes. Cereal Boxes, shipping boxes, free Elf printables boxes and more.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on a Shelf
• Boxes
• Misc Items

Elf on the Shelf Box Ideas

Turn a cardboard box into an Elf on the Shelf Magic Shrinking Machine. This one comes with an elf printable download.  Use candy canes, cookies, chocolate chips and more.

Make a mess of wrapping paper and cardboard boxes, it looks like Christmas Morning for Elf on the Shelf!

Another idea is for Elf on the Shelf to place Christmas Gift Boxes Under the Tree.

This is a funny Elf idea the kids will love. Have Elf on a Shelf in a Cereal Box. Snap, Crackle Pop!

Elf can be in a sticky situation too. Perhaps you find Elf on the Shelf in a box as a Christmas Present.

Have you wanted to make an elf house? Use a cardboard box to make an Upcycled Elf on the Shelf House for his arrival (from See Jane Blog.) As seen in our Elf on the Shelf Tree House Idea.

This s a fun and easy elf idea. Make an Elf on the Shelf Cardboard Tower.

One idea is Elf on the Shelf can return with the USPS, FedEx and UPS boxes.

This is a cute idea for an Elf on the Shelf return. Have Elf on the Shelf Return in a Cardboard Box of Balloons.

Use a Box to make an Elf on a Shelf Kissing Booth or download a free Elf on the Shelf Kissing Booth printable here.

Use an upcycled box to make a Kleenex Box Elf on the Shelf Sled.

Elf needs a nap. Create this quick and easy Elf on the Shelf Kleenex box bed (from Pretty Providence.) Will take one minute!

This is a great idea to try if you order pizza as a family. Your kids will love this Elf on a Shelf pizza box party scene!

Use a cardbox box to create an Elf on the Shelf Midcraft Box Head (from Enza’s Bargains.) Minecraft Costume printable found here.

Use an old cereal to box to make a fun wrestling ring for Elf on the Shelf.

Get crafty and create a cardboard box Elf on the Shelf Bathroom equip with toilet paper and a toilet (from A Little Bit Funky.)

Elf on the Shelf Printables

We love making being part of the Elf moving committee easier with Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf Store

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!

Elf Free 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. One 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.

Funny Elf on the Shelf Antics

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.

Do you have an elf visitor as a Christmas Tradition? Stay within a theme this season using fluffy white marshmallows. Follow these Elf on the Shelf Ideas with marshmallows. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Marshmallows

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 a 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!

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Ideas Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf
• Marshmallows
• Misc Items

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallows Ideas

Want to keep with an Elf on the Shelf Theme? Just add marshmallows. You can go for days using marshmallows as your Elf on the Shelf supply. Take a look at all these Elf ideas with marshmallows including some with free Elf on a Shelf printables!

Elf on the Shelf Melted Marshmallow Snowman Cookies with Recipe

Elf on the Shelf S’mores

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Snow Ball Fight Printable

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Bath & Printable

Elf on the Shelf Snowman Cheese Grater

Elf on the Shelf Weightlifting Marshmallows

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Bath

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Club with Marshmallow Golf Ball

Elf on the Shelf Roasts Marshmallows

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Snowman

Elf on the Shelf Tic Tac Toe Marshmallow Game

Elf on the Shelf Dunkin Booth Printable

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Igloo

Elf on the Shelf Do You Wanna Build a Snowman

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Snowball Fight

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Spa Bath

Elf on the Shelf Marshmallow Snow Angel

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!

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

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 a 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.