100 Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas


Drawing on Faces with Dry Erase Marker (source unknown)

Melted Snowman from Pinterest

Printable Elf Joke Cards from Over The Big Moon

Naughty Elf from Helen Kent (via Instagram)

Elf Poops in the Sink (source unknown)

Other Characters and Elf on the Shelf Ideas


Grinch Tied Up from I Think We Could Be Friends

Elf Meets Elsa from Imgur (by Stacy McNeil)

Elf Photoshoot from Living Locurto

Batman Dangling Elf over the Toilet (source unknown)

Batman Smells Elf Prank (source unknown)

Racing to the Finish Line from A Small Snippet

Elf Meets Darth Vader from Lisa Stout Photography

Super Elf from Busy Kids Happy Mom

Free Printable Spiderman Mask from Enza’s Bargains

Elf and Barbie on a Date from Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Drive-in Movie with Barbie from Lil Blue Boo

Sack Race from Stacy Molter Photography

Elf Playing Twister (free printable) from Frugal Coupon Living

Harry Potter Elf (source unknown)

Elf Taken Hostage by Army Men from Jennifer Saintz (via Flickr)

Adventurous Elf on the Shelf Ideas


Skiing Elf from Pickle Head Soup

Lifting Weights (source unknown)

Mission Impossible Elf from Elf on the Shelf

Elf Climbing the Window (source unknown)

Elf Rolling Down the Stairs from A Thrifty Mom

Zip-lining Elves from Gina Rae Miller Photography

Sledding Elf from Crazy Lou Creations

Swinging Elf from Simple as That

Elf Caught a Shark from Pinterest

Parachute Elf from Peanut Blossoms

Hot Air Balloon Ride from Peanut Blossoms

Food & Drink Elf on the Shelf Ideas


Campfire Elf from Nelly Cole Photography

Cookie Monster Locked Outside from Home in Alaska

Dog Treat Cookies from Pinterest

Elf Eating Maple Syrup Spaghetti (source unknown)

Elf Milk (source unknown)

Taco Tuesday Elf from Advent Elf (via Instagram)

Elf Donuts (Free Printable Box) from East Coast Mommy

Fruit Loop Garland from Come Together Kids

Reindeer Root Beer from Busy Kids Happy Mom

Elf Eating Gingerbread House from Organized

Mini Elf Cookies from Make the Best of Everything

Building a Marshmallow Snowman from Bombshell Bling

Elf Kisses from The Inspiration Board

Maple Syrup Drink from Lil Blue Boo

Breaking into the Candy from Pinterest

Elf Made Mini Pancakes from Home Stories A to Z

Elf Eating Cookie Cereal from Pretty Providence

Drinking Coffee from The Keeper of the Cheerios

Other Elf on the Shelf Ideas


Elf in the Fridge from I Heart Nap Time

Printable Good Deed Cards from Over the Big Moon

Reasons for Elf Not Moving from Living Locurto

Camping Elf from Creek Line House

Spa Day Elf from Pinterest

Missing the North Pole from Advent Elf (via Instagram)

Journaling Elf from Mama Cheaps

Playing Operation from Frugal Coupon Living

Car Wash from Keeper of the Cheerios

Elf Igloo from Domestic Femme

Pin the Nose on the Reindeer (source unknown)

Elf in a Ball Pit from Pinterest

Elf Gone Fishing from Pinterest

Tied up on the Train Tracks from California Unpublished

Elf on Gift Paper Stilts from Pinterest

Elf Repairing Car from Frugal Coupon Living

Drummer Elf from Frugal Coupon Living

Spelling with Cheerios from Simple Parent

Elf on the Shelf Rules from Midget Momma

Elf Taking a Bath from Pickle Head Soup

Magic Elf Dust Printable from Sweet C’s Designs

Tied to Train Tracks (source unknown)

Shaving Elf from A Small Snippet

Advent Box Elf on the Shelf from Artsy Fartsy Mama

Elf Brushing Teeth from A Small Snippet

Watching a Movie from A Small Snippet

Hiding in the Silverware Drawer from Busy Kids Happy Mom

Hidden Christmas Ornaments from Simple as That

Snow Angel (source unknown)

Sick Elf on the Shelf Ideas


Quarantine Elf with Free Coloring Printables from Living Locurto

Elf Doctor’s Note Printables (3 Days of No Moving)

Keep in Clean from Elf on the Shelf

Free Printable Quarantine Letter from Elf on the Shelf

Elf with a Broken Leg (no movement for two weeks) from Courtney Boles (via Facebook)