Easy and Clever Elf on a Shelf Ideas
When my oldest daughter was three and a half, I decided to start the Elf on a Shelf tradition. I was so excited about it. Being the planner that I am, I decided try out a few ideas while she was on a play date. If your a fan, check out my Etsy shop for some fun ideas too. I would love to hear any ideas that you may have too, so feel free to make a comment below!
Here is what I came up with in the two free hours I had…
So, the first thing I thought of was to raid her toys. I found a little oven so, I placed it on our kitchen counter top with a little pie inside.
Then I found this little potty training toilet for her baby dolls…this one speaks for itself!
What elf doesn’t want to have a tea party???
For this one, I brought out one of her favorite books and set up the elf to read a bedtime story to her fairies.
I ventured into our garage and found this checkers board. So far it’s tied… 😉
Then I went upstairs to the craft room. Our elf OF COURSE is very crafty!
For the last one, our elf sent her a little message on her chalkboard.
Do you have any ideas for me?
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Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas – This post shows the first night our elf showed up and nine other adorable ideas including a letter our elf wrote after a day of my daughter misbehaving.
Two Dozen Easy Elf on a Shelf Ideas – Two dozen ideas that are helpful, especially when you forget and need a quick move!
Here is a video of some of my ideas. Enjoy!
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I painted the girls noses red and sat our Elf near them holding the paint brush and a note to look in the mirror
Ha!!!! That’s a cute idea!
I love your ideas for the Elf! My boys are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our Elf, Kogie. I recently saw a football jersey in the Bed Bath and Beyond ad that I might just have to purchase.
You could have the elf with a doll having a picnic together.
Hi,
I’m an elf myself! But don’t tell my human family!
Nice to meet you, Sophie the Elf!! Thanks for stopping by!
I love all of your ideas but I especially love the elf-on the shelf ideas.
Thank you so much!!