Got an Elf on the Shelf? With 25 nights of crazy antics to dream up, we’re bringing you some Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas! We’re closing in on Christmas, with the fun running until Christmas Eve, so show them to your family’s favourite friend.
The festive season is here, and that means it’s time for the Elf on the Shelf to work its mischievous magic!
Whether your elf is a playful prankster, a daring adventurer, or a lover of chaos, we’ve got you covered with an epic list of fun and over-the-top hiding spots. From snacking on treats to setting up mini snow angels, these ideas will keep your family entertained and your elf on its toes (or should we say shelf?).
Get ready to sprinkle some laughter and creativity into your holiday traditions—your elf’s antics are about to go viral!
Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas: Food fun!

Christmas joy can be sweet! This elf is sneaking sweets to snack on while nobody sees

Your Elf will go bananas with this Stacy Molter idea

This Organised Housewife’s idea for snow angels is cool!
Elf on the Shelf : Toys and Games

The Elf gets into all the best loved toys at night (as long as they are elf sized!)

Fashion show! The Elf mixes and matches his outfits with these doll’s clothes
Elf on the Shelf: Toys and Games

The Elf is in constant contact with the big man in red, reporting back about behaviour

The Elf’s sweets are the same ones he used in the first picture…clever elf!
Elf on the Shelf: Household help and chores

Just hanging around! Getting the clothes all washed and dried for the family

Even an elf can lend a hand in the kitchen and make sure the lunch prep is done!

Sometimes, an Elf can give you a break from the hard work of cleaning up before Christmas
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Have you been getting creative with your Elf on the Shelf? We want to see your pics! Please email them to [email protected] or see the original entries here. Don’t have an Elf on the Shelf? Click here to find out more.