You’ll definitely have a box of chocolates or even a cookie jar somewhere in the house this Christmas. Let your cheeky Elf gobble a few of them down and leave the empty wrappers around the box with your Elf head first in the chocolates, with his legs dangling out!

To add that extra fun element, rub some chocolate on the Elf’s face so the kids can see how he’s been munching secretly! This is a fun idea to keep this family tradition exciting and to use up all the sweet treats too.

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If you have some mini marshmallows in the cupboard, a candle and a few sticks (twigs or cocktail sticks), make your Elf “roast” some marshmallows over a candle (unlit, of course or you could use the battery-operated tea lights). It’s an innovative and cosy Elf on a Shelf idea that will get your kiddies giggling at the naughty Elf having treats in the middle of the night!

 

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A simple and easy idea is piling up some white bathroom towels and then opening up the towel on top of the pile to look like a snowy slope. If you’ve got a mini sledge decoration or something your Elf can sit in, then place it on the sloping towel with your Scout Elf sitting in it.

You’ve got an Elf on a Shelf going sledding! A brr-illiant Elf on the Shelf craft idea.

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One way to surprise your little ones is hiding the Elf in a place where they’ll find it. For example, in a cutlery draw, it’s the perfect size for an Elf to hide in. Simply ask your kiddies to grab a spoon for their morning breakfast, they’ll open the draw and discover the cheeky Elf trying to blend in with his surroundings!

It’s sure to get them giggling in the mornings. This is a great idea for kids too as the elf can make sure all the adults have been good this year too.

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A really creative and cute idea is to have your Elf “grow” candy canes in a mini pot and the best thing about this one is that it’s a 3-day idea! Grab a mini plant pot, fill it with crushed cookies to make the soil and stick some candy canes in the soil. On the first day, only show the candy canes a tiny bit, so the kids can see that the Elf has planted them and place a mini watering can next to him (if you have one!).

Then the next day, bring the candy canes up a little bit to show that they’re growing and the last day have the canes fully out of the soil because they’ve now grown! Just have your Elf move a little each night to show he’s waiting for them to grow!

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Let the scout elves invade the bathroom by placing each elf in a roll of toilet paper. This is a fun idea and will definitely make everyone laugh this Christmas. Just make sure the rolls of toilet paper are unused.

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This one requires mini rubber ducks, but it’s worth it! Fill the bathroom sink with some water, add the mini rubber ducks and place the Elf on the bathroom sink with a chunk of bread.

It’ll look like he’s been feeding ducks overnight! It’s a creative idea that your little ones will love finding in the morning when they brush their teeth!

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If your kids love having hot chocolate in the morning, then we’ve got the perfect idea for you! Surprise them with the cheeky Elf making the drinks! Place the elf next to mugs filled with hot chocolate powder, a pile of marshmallows at his feet, and paper straws in his hands!

Now, that’s a fun idea to start the day!

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This idea is a little messy, but it’s all in good fun (and totally worth it)! Spread some flour out on your kitchen worktop and place your elf on the floured surface. Then move his arms and legs around, like you would if you were making a snow angel.

Then when your kids go for their breakfast the next morning, they’ll discover their Elf making snow angels! This will definitely be an adorable scene that all the kids will want to see every morning.

Create a Storytime with Elf scene and have your elf read a book to toy friends. Sit the scout elf down with a storybook in his hands then place some toys around him. You can choose your kid’s favourite book, a dinosaur book or a fairytale!

The toys could be dinosaurs, dolls or plushie teddies, whichever toy is their favourite! Now, they’re all enjoying storytime together!

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This is a personal favourite of ours! Have your Elf climb the Christmas tree or dangle him off the fairy lights while trying to decorate it and task your kids with having to find him! This funny sight will truly make this season magical. It’s an interactive and fun Elf on a Shelf idea this festive season!

Have your elf climb the Christmas tree or dangle him off the fairy lights decorating it, and task your kids with having to find him! This funny sight will truly make this season magical. An interactive and fun elf on a Shelf idea this festive season!

When Elf on a Shelf comes to an end, why not create the perfect send-off for him. If you have some toy cars lying around, place your Elf in the car, with his arm up so he’s waving goodbye and wrap some tiny boxes and place them in (or behind) the car. It’ll look like he’s moving out! This can set you up for next year, when he is moving in again!

Now, all that’s left to do is start thinking of some creative ideas for next year!

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