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25 Days of Elf on the Shelf Shenanigans
The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time for 25 Days of Elf on the Shelf Shenanigans!
These elf on the shelf ideas require just a little prep work but pack a big punch of fun.
From creative elf antics to new ideas that’ll have your kids giggling every morning, these elf setups are perfect for spreading the holiday spirit.
With this list, you’ll have creative ideas for your little elf every single day of December, right up until Christmas.
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Let’s add a bit of silliness to your Christmas season!
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25 Days of Elf on the Shelf
1. “Elf Jenga” Challenge
It’s game night for the elves, and they’ve turned their chocolate bars into a mini Jenga set! This creative elf idea will definitely win over the hearts of children. Bonus: It’s a great way to sneak a little treat after the fun.
2. Egg-cellent Emoji Artist
Your little elf is channeling its inner artist with these fun egg emojis! Grab a marker and let your elf doodle some funny faces—this easy elf setup will have your kids cracking up.
3. Danger on Thin Ice
These shelf scout elves are taking their winter fun to the next level! Using a sink, plastic wrap, powdered sugar, and mini marshmallows, they’ve created an icy adventure. This is the fun part of a North Pole day!
4. Chip Stylists in Action
These clever elves are hard at work straightening potato chips! With a straightener and a couple of bags of chips, this setup is a fun and silly way to bring your elves to life
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5. Mini Elf Golf
Fore! Your family elf is playing a round of mini golf with mini marshmallows as balls and a candy cane for the club. This great idea is sure to bring a slice of fun to the holiday season.
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6. Elf Bowling Night
Strike! These elves rolled into a fun idea with a toilet roll bowling ball and water bottle pins. The kids can have fun bowling with the elves when they wake up.
7. Gummy Bear Foosball
It’s game night with a twist! This creative elf setup uses a DIY foosball table with gummy bears. It’s a little bit of prep but such an out of the box idea!
8. Leaky Pipes Under the Sink
There’s a leek under the sink! These cheeky elves are having a laugh with their veggie friend. This idea is quick, clever, and requires almost no prep work.
9. The Christmas Pox Epidemic
Uh-oh, these shelf scout elves are “sick” with Christmas pox! With a little washi tape and some medicine props, this fun idea will have kids giggling.
10. Elf Sack Race
Ready, set, go! The elves are hopping their way to the finish line in this adorable paper sack race with their toy friends. This creative idea adds a little wacky competition to your elfen lineup.
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11. YouTube is Boring!
These elves are not impressed with YouTube! A quick setup with a letter board and a toilet paper roll makes for a hilarious elfy scenario.
12. Candy Overload!
Someone’s been sneaking treats! This fun setup shows your elf digging into the Christmas candy stash. The creator even made a fake candy-filled belly out of felt.
13. Toilet Paper Igloo
Your elf has gone full-on North Pole mode with this toilet roll igloo! A few cotton balls and some TP make this another great idea.
14. The Giving Elf
Your elf reminds everyone of the joy of giving. With a toy basket for donations, it’s the perfect way to instill a little generosity during the holiday season.
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15. Toasty Elves
“Baby, it’s cold outside… but we’re toasty!” These elves are turning up the heat with their toast costumes. This funny setup is perfect for warming up your holiday spirit.
16. Elf Hopscotch
A quick hopscotch setup with tape is a great way to keep your elf and your kids active! This easy elf idea requires just a little prep work.
17. Bat-Elf on the Shelf
This shelf scout elf is hanging around as a bat! A simple costume made with a cut piece of black felt turns your elf into a cute bat.
18. Gift-Wrapped Elves
The Grinch strikes again! These elves are all tied up in wrapping paper and bows, ready to be returned back to the North Pole.
19. Magic Box Escape
This magician elf has mastered the art of escape! With some gift boxes and a magic wand, this elf setup is full of surprises and big laughs for you little kids .
20. Popcorn Party in the Microwave
These elves are having a popcorn party! 3 minutes in the microwave and done.
21. Jingles the Rockin’ Elf
Your elf is a drum prodigy! With some tin cans, colored papers, pencils, and a little creativity, this elf setup will rock your kiddos’ world.
22. Elf Breakfast Portrait
Your elf has never looked tastier! This creative idea turns breakfast into a masterpiece. The face is an apple slice, the eyes are blueberries, the hat and body are strawberries and the white is coconut shavings. Sure makse for a fun morning surprise.
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23. Pringle Bells, Pringle Bells
If your store has these holiday themed pringle cans, you can cut out the face of the elf and insert your own. You have to be ok with your kids munching on Pringles in the morning though.
24. Harry Potter Elf
Your elf has joined the Quidditch team! Dressed as the famous wizard, this little elf is soaring on a broomstick and chasing a golden snitch made from a Ferrero Rocher.
25. Tree-Topper Angel
Move over, star! This little elf is taking center stage as the angel on the Christmas tree. Add wings and a bit of sparkle for a truly magical moment in your Christmas tradition. Not a bad way to end your Elf on the Shelf season.
There you have it—25 days of Elf on the Shelf shenanigans to bring joy, laughter, and a little mischief to your holiday season.
Whether your elf is playing games, spreading holiday cheer, or flying through the air, these ideas are sure to keep your family smiling all season long.
Happy Elfing!
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