Create a fun surprise with this clever The Elf on the Shelf idea! Your family elf wears stuffed clothes and reads a book, creating a hilarious couch scene. New creative, funny, and original Ideas for the Christmas Elf daily.
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This funny and clever idea for The Elf on the Shelf was shared by Elf mom Clare S. and is sure to make your kids do a double-take! In this playful scene, your little guy is wearing your child’s stuffed clothes while sitting on the couch. From far away, it looks like someone is lounging on the couch reading The Elf on the Shelf book. But as you get closer, you’ll discover that it’s actually your family elf sitting inside the hoodie, holding the book up in front of his face. The stuffed clothes, including a hoodie, pants, and shoes, are filled with towels to make it look like someone is sitting there. The result is a fun and surprising prank that will leave your kids giggling when they spot the hidden festive scout!
How to Set Up The Elf on the Shelf Couch Reading Scene
This funny scene is all about creating the illusion that someone is sitting on the couch reading a book. The trick is to use your child’s stuffed clothes to make it look like a person is there, with the book held up to cover the “face.” But when you look closely, you’ll find your merry messenger sitting inside the hood of the hoodie, proudly reading away. This is a simple setup that uses items you likely already have at home, and it’s sure to bring plenty of laughter to your household.
Supplies Needed for Your Christmas Elf’s Couch Prank
- The Elf on the Shelf Doll
- Your child’s hoodie, pants, and shoes
- Towels or other stuffing for the clothes
- The Elf on the Shelf book
Instructions for Staging the Holiday Elf Couch Reading Prank
- Start by gathering your child’s hoodie, pants, and shoes.
- Stuff the clothes with towels or blankets to give them shape, making it look like someone is sitting on the couch.
- Position the stuffed clothes on the couch, making sure the hoodie is placed in a way that the hood is facing up, as if someone is sitting there.
- Place the book in front of the hoodie’s “face,” with the book held up as though the person is reading it.
- Hide your family elf inside the hood of the hoodie, with just his head peeking out behind the book to complete the illusion.
- Add the shoes at the bottom of the pants for an extra realistic touch.
- Step back and admire your festive scout’s clever disguise as he sits “reading” on the couch, waiting for your kids to discover the hidden surprise!
This fun and easy prank for the holiday helper will have your kids excited and laughing as they spot the little visitor sitting on the couch in their own stuffed clothes. It’s a creative way to bring some extra magic to your elf’s holiday antics
Try this similar idea we’ve done in the past, The Elf on the Shelf inside your child’s clothes. This new idea is, of course, a step up from our 2020 idea.
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Christmas Resources for The Elf on the Shelf
Here at Frugal Coupon Living, our mission is to make holiday season a breeze. We’re no newcomers to the Scout Elf game, boasting over a decade of experience. With a dedicated fan club spanning these ten years, we’ve curated a treasure trove of delightful ideas for your holiday season. Our collection of holiday helper resources are your one-stop-shop for crafting the most memorable Scout Elf moments for your family as well. Join us in making this Christmas truly magical!
What is The Elf on the Shelf?
Embrace the cherished Christmas tradition of Elf, which revolves around a captivating storybook and an adorable Scout Elf doll. This enchanting book, filled with poetic rhymes, unveils the purpose behind the Scout Elf’s visits.
Like clockwork, the little red visitor graces our homes each Thanksgiving and embarks on a nightly journey to and from the North Pole. Every morning, the thrill lies in discovering the Scout Elf in a brand-new, imaginative hiding spot within the house. From peeking out of the refrigerator to fishing in the sink, leaving mirror messages, or swinging from the lights, the North Pole Visitor’s antics never cease to amuse. But remember, there’s a cardinal rule to uphold: never touch the Scout Elf, for it’s the key to preserving their Christmas magic! Each family has the privilege of christening their very own Scout Elf with a special name. Finally, as Christmas Eve dawns, these loyal Scout Elves bid us farewell, returning to their North Pole workshop alongside Santa, awaiting their next wondrous adventure
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Last Updated on November 17, 2024 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living