Make some paper chains so that you have a few loops, then leave some extra so it looks like Elf has been caught in the middle of making paper chains! Via Me Becoming Mum 39. Cowboy Elf 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

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. Elf has made a smiley face using Cheerios, or whatever cereals you have to hand, on the breakfast table. 17. Elf takes the pups for a walk Elf has made an aerial slide using a piece of string or ribbon strung across your room! He’s got a candy cane and hooked it over the string and is hanging on for dear life! 12. Chocolate poopCheeky 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 Cwtches Celebrate the holidays with a little elfin cheer! These whimsical slippers can be made in any size from petite women’s sizes to the largest daddy elf sizes. Made with extra-bulky yarn or a doubled strand of worsted-weight. Pattern includes two styles of slippers—curly-toed slippers and pompom toe slippers. 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. You could use doll clothes so that Elf has clothes his own size to organise. 54. Elf goes to space! Elf has taken a stuffed Santa toy hostage at the top of the tree! Idea and photo from Life with Lianne. 32. Elf takes a photo

Elf is eating chocolate spread or Nutella straight from the jar with a spoon and has some smeared on his mouth! 26. Upside down on the Christmas tree This pattern includes instructions for sizes newborn to adult. The knitting techniques used include K2TOG, SSK, purl, cast on, knit and bind off. It uses US 7 and US 8 needles and sport yarn or Aran/worsted yarn. These Harry Potter robes will add a little magic to your December celebrations. Planning a harry potter movie night? Dress up your elves in their Hogwarts house colors and Harry Potter outfit for extra fun! Cut fringe on the short ends of the scarf, about 1″ into the felt. Then glue contrast pieces on top. Similar Content and Elf CraftsElf has one or more eggs (depending on how many kids you have) on the kitchen counter plus a little dish with glitter or sprinkles inside. Scout Elves will stay super warm in this stylish outfit—made all the merrier with iconic patterns in bold red and white. 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! Place the Elf on a empty cardboard box with a note saying he would like your kids to donate their unwanted toys to charity.

Make this fun Harry Potter Elf on the Shelf scene with a super simple tutorial! This post includes an Elf Harry Potter robes and scarf tutorial so you can make your own! Use a sewing machine or use hot glue for a no-sew version!

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. Creative elf has lined up his friends and is taking a picture of them underneath the Christmas tree! Credit Simplify Create Inspire 33. Kissing Elf The next day put out two Kinder Eggs, or similar egg-shaped treat, instead of the real eggs. This one gives you two days of ideas! 4. Elf is riding on a sleigh You’ll need to stuff the Elf into the balloon then blow it up. Push it in head first – its quite hard to do feet first!

Elf has used toothpaste to write “2 days until Christmas”, or just a simple “Hi”, on tiles in the bathroom. 47. Making hot chocolate Have a big fry up ready for the kids when they come downstairs and place the Elf on the table holding the cutlery. He’s cooked everyone a tasty breakfast! 59. Elf plays drums Add a sign saying “Do Not feed the dinosaurs” for extra cheeky fun. 66. Elf on the Shelf’s last dayWhen figuring out what to do with your Elf every morning search what you have in the house. A lot of inspiration can be taken from everyday items, so you don’t need to buy a bunch of props.