Batman is my son’s favorite superhero and my daughter loves female superheroes so I made a Bat Girl too. Prep some stuffed animals, a DIY tent, a mini concession stand and a homemade trapeze to make this Cirque du Soleil-inspired scene come to life. 37. An imposter among us! The pets can get involved in this year's elf games with some tape and a homemade sign. It helps if your pets want to pose beside their own hijinks for a morning photo! 55. This elf has us “Thinking Out Loud.” How to get swole at the North Pole: Grab two marshmallows (gum drops would work too!) and a straw for your elf's own private sweat sesh. 19. Snow angels for Santa.

What's more fun than a coloring sheet? A coloring party that gets started by your family's elf (or elves!). Print some Christmas coloring sheets or simply open up to a coloring book that has been laying around and let your elves go to town. In this example, they color in the lines ... for the most part. Fun Elf On The Shelf IdeasAll e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. All skincare is also free from sulfates.

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Finally, the family elf is pulling their weight around the house ... sort of. Put your Santa spy on an automatic vacuum and let them go for a short spin in the morning. No Roomba? No problem! Attach your elf to a mop, stand-up vacuum or broom. 63. A long winter's nap. From the window, to the wall, the elf is flipping these halls! Take family photo frames and flip them upside for a silly setup, courtesy of the family elf. Flip those frames! The Lumistella Company 4. Just roll with it! Nothing says holiday purge like digging through the couch cushions — so put your elf to work! Pose the family elf digging into the couch and stage anything he or she finds nearby. If your couch is pristine, stage a few items like candy, coins or toys. A full holiday clean-out: elf style! The Lumistella Company 2. Color coded. Tape on a mask and cape on your Elf on the Shelf Scout and hang him from his arms and legs from the ceiling fan so he looks like he is flying.If you are still thinking about doing this, just do it, you know your kids are gonna love it (and so will you)! Straight away you will feel the mask attaching to the wand and removing itself from the skin – bizarre right? Simply do this all over until you have clear skin. Tic-tac-toe — but make it festive. Grab some painter's tape or washi tape, a couple small bows and any blank surface of your home for this fun (and easy!) play on a classic. 24. Elves watching ... "Elf"!

Use small scissors to cut each one. Small scissors will be easier than a larger pair. It took me around 20 minutes to cut everything out by hand. Two rolls of toilet paper and a few raisins (or chocolate chips) aid in pulling this messy scene together. Don't worry, most kids think poop is funny — especially when it comes from an elf. 26. Elf on the Shelf: “Greatest Showman” edition

HOW DO YOU CALL YOUR ELF BACK HOME?

What's not to love about a classic snow angel? Whether you use rice, coconut, flour or sugar, you can keep the mess minimal by making it happen in a large baking dish or on a sheet pan. Courtesy Ashley Bryant 20. Climbing to un-bow-lievable heights. Have your Elf on the Shelf Scout dressed up in mask and cape and stand in a heroic pose. Either standing straight (using help of tape or ribbon) with hands on their hips!