Easy and funny Elf on the Shelf ideas

In the weeks and days leading up to Christmas, those cheeky little elves get up to all kinds of mischief. It’s only at night (how convenient!) that they come alive and wreak playful havoc on our homes - eating Christmas treats, climbing up the tree and making snow angels out of flour, amongst other things!

Published 27/11/23 by Amy Blanchard

Easy and funny Elf on the Shelf ideas

Twenty four days in and you might end up feeling a little stumped with what mischief that elf can get into next. Well, look no further, we’ve got some Elf on the Shelf ideas to pair with the Elf on the Shelf Tonie, guaranteed to keep the fun going all day long.

Elf on the shelf is ready to party

Pop the Elf on the Shelf Tonie and let it play through those tinsel-tastic tunes

//images.ctfassets.net/l6vo76cztcax/6Sksi1kD6BRkyiLFxMsH0B/556289f4e82af38251b62e7834c8b379/96.pngElf sure likes to party and he’s been partying all night loooooong to the Elf on the Shelf Tonie with its songs. He’s frozen the party in his best dance move position, ready for your little stars to join in when they wake up!

Elf on the shelf is ready to settle down in bed for a story

Pop the Elf on the Shelf Tonie and chill out with the stories

//images.ctfassets.net/l6vo76cztcax/2YlqonsVrInLsW5pSV9N1Y/cde3def0fc26ecbae524ed2f9de18542/92.pngDid you know bread makes an extra cosy bed for elves? It’s also a simple one if you’re running short on time or supplies! Get two slices of bread and let the elf climb on in the middle. Add a note that says ‘Let’s get tucked up in bread and listen to a story.’ Thank us later for enjoying your morning coffee in peace!

Elf on the shelf dreams of snowflakes

Pop the Elf on the Shelf Tonie and and tap through to Snowflake Shuffle

//images.ctfassets.net/l6vo76cztcax/1ZICMtyZmQho7kDfq6M7VZ/57d4c92278cac133275349dafc5a9723/94.pngThe elf is dreaming of the North Pole and wants to make some snowflakes to remind him of back home. Grab him some cotton buds so he can put them in a snowflake shape and leave some spares for the little ones to get in on their own crafting in the morning!

Elf on the shelf bakes

Pop the Elf on the Shelf Tonie and tap through to Recipe

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Elf on the shelf sneaks some sweeties

Pop the Elf on the Shelf Tonie and tap through to Mrs Claus Sweet Shop

//images.ctfassets.net/l6vo76cztcax/Sdm1T8aadC50RhqpZRtkY/16139f42ca3cc1d2956bf59124d5660e/95.pngThe only thing your kiddo will be more excited to find than their elf, is the tasty treats he brought from Mrs Claus’ sweet shop! Of course, he snuck a sweet for himself first! You could leave some chocolate remnants on the elf’s face for extra giggles.

Elf on the Shelf cereal mischief 

Pop the Elf on the Shelf Tonie and tap through to Snackstravaganza

//images.ctfassets.net/l6vo76cztcax/p2yq5v0VXYN4kVo76mWuS/03ef222e460c91f34c26677c9f8141c6/93.pngHave their elf make a surprising entrance during breakfast by having them burst through the box of your kids’ favourite cereal box. Who spilled the cereal on the table? It must be the little guy with his head poking through the box! Oh elf!

Elf on the Shelf takes over the Toniebox 

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About Amy Blanchard

Amy Blanchard
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Amy’s favourite Tonie is Matilda. From a very young age, she was utterly obsessed with Matilda. She watched and read it so many times that she practically had the whole script memorised. As she grew older, she remained just like Matilda, a bookworm, a trickster, and a dreamer!