Thirsty Elf is getting a drink of water from your fridge/freezer’s water dispenser. 46. Writing with toothpaste

These Christmas elves are so fun for kids! Add Harry Potter-themed elves to your elf on the shelf calendar! This is next level fun for any Harry Potter fan and the whole family will love it!

This works even better if you attach some of your child’s favourite action figures to the sleigh with wool or string as if they are pulling it! You could make it look like elf has crashed into the tree! Leave a note that says your children must sprinkle the magical confetti on the eggs and tomorrow there will be a big surprise.

Get a tiny Christmas tree and cover it with little decorations and baubles and then it looks as if Elf has decorated his very own tree. 61. Elf is donating the toys Cheeky Elf has done chocolate poos! Your child follows the trail of poos to find elf. Credit Slice of my life in Wales 13. Banana fun Via Coffee and CwtchesThis is an eye-catching knitted elf hat. You can use the traditional red, white and green. Or you could personalise it with your favourite colours. The knitted elf hat pattern is a great project that can be completed by an advanced beginner.

Put the egg in a frying pan – or add a few eggs – and then have Elf sit next to the pan holding a spatula as if he is frying the egg for breakfast! 65. Feeding dinosaurs Ask your child to do a drawing for the elf. The next day have the elf holding a drawing in return for your child’s drawing. 20. Elf is hiding in a houseplant Wrap the Elf in tin foil, including making him a little hat, then hang him from a ceiling light using string. Add some cut out stars (use foil for these too) to make it look like he’s in space. 55. Elf is raiding the piggy bank You could use doll clothes so that Elf has clothes his own size to organise. 54. Elf goes to space! Elf is hanging out on some tinsel! This tinsel is just draped over a small decorative shelf in our living room. It works great for a last-minute idea. 53. Elf is sorting the laundryElf has tipped over the fruit bowl and fruit is scattered all over the kitchen counter. Leave the Elf lounging in the empty fruit bowl as if he’s using it as a bed. 29. Elf goes online This is a great one if you have two elves, but if you don’t just set them up to play against one of your child’s favourite toys. Naughty elf is sliding down the stair’s in one of the family’s slippers! Try adding some string so elf can hold on and make it look like a sleigh. 22. Elf is sewing These Elf Shoes will keep your toes warm in those colder Christmas months. Do you have any holiday family traditions, like wearing silly hats, or ugly Christmas sweaters? Maybe there’s still time to crochet these fun Elf Slippersfor your family members and introduce a new fun tradition for the holiday season.

They encourage your kids to be well behaved and they’ll love to collect them all, so hopefully this should be a win-win! 63. Elves are playing a game This is a brilliant last-minute idea that you can put together as long as you have some gummy eggs, like from Haribo, in the house.Clip the seam allowance at the corner under the arm. Trim seam allowance down to 1/4″ and turn right side out. Press with a cool iron or leave under a pile of books to help the robes stay flat. Be careful to not melt the felt. Need a little extra help? Grab my free Elf on the Shelf cheat sheet – a printable guide to what to do with the elf every day until Christmas Day. Elves are known for their funny outfits and cheerful nature. Their hats are an important part of their wardrobe because they keep them warm at the North Pole. Cut fringe on the short ends of the scarf, about 1″ into the felt. Then glue contrast pieces on top. Similar Content and Elf Crafts