{"id":32152,"date":"2023-11-01T15:32:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T20:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=32152"},"modified":"2025-11-17T10:59:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:59:55","slug":"10-funny-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/10-funny-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bring-a-smile-to-your-kids-face-with-these-silly-elf-ideas\"><strong>Bring a smile to your kid&#8217;s face with these silly elf ideas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Knock knock. Who&#8217;s there? It&#8217;s your Scout Elf, with some super amusing antics sure to make you smile! These ideas show off your elf&#8217;s playfulness and their flair for the funny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Scour Elf has a good sense of humor, show them these hilarious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/brands\/elf-on-the-shelf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Elf on the Shelf<\/a> ideas with easy instructions. So they can set up a scene that will leave the little ones giggling!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-im-stuck-in-the-tv\"><strong>1. I&#8217;m Stuck in the TV!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-funny-elf-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"elves stuck in TV\" class=\"wp-image-32154\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:674px\" width=\"674\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psst&#8230;it&#8217;s me! I&#8217;ve found myself inside the screen. Can you help?<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elfontheshelf.com\/im-stuck-in-the-tv-elf-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart TV, computer monitor, laptop, or another device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While experimenting with technology, your Scout Elf clicked on a YouTube link that got them stuck inside the screen!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-the-floor-is-ice\"><strong>2.<\/strong> <strong>The Floor Is Ice!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-funny-elf-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"elves jumping on presents \" class=\"wp-image-32155\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:630px\" width=\"630\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this cool elf caper, your Scout Elf must watch their step because the floor is made entirely of ice! How fast can they move around the ice?<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials-2\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardstock\/paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEI_06_TheFloorisICE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/scissors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/gift-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boxes<\/a> or presents <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions-2\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your elf will print and cut out the ice backgrounds (as many as needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will tape them on the floor to create an ice floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, next to your Christmas tree, your elf will set up boxes or presents on the ice to use as stepping stones. So they can make it across without touching the freezing floor!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-ironing-out-the-wrinkles\"><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>Ironing Out the Wrinkles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-funny-elf.jpg\" alt=\"elves ironing potato chips\" class=\"wp-image-32156\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:716px\" width=\"716\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Don&#8217;t mind me. Just ironing out a few wrinkles!&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials-3\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ruffled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/potato-chips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">potato chips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular potato chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elf-sized ironing board and iron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions-3\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Scout Elf will find ruffled and regular potato chips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, they will set up their elf-sized ironing board and iron.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, the elf will get to work ironing out all the wrinkles on the ruffled chips!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-get-me-out-of-here\"><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Get Me Out of Here!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-funny-elf.png\" alt=\"elf next to picture\" class=\"wp-image-32157\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:582px\" width=\"582\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a silly surprise, your elf will scan themselves!<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials-4\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Picture frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copier or camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions-4\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your elf will use a copier to scan themselves. Helpful hint for elves: You could also press yourself up against a window and take a picture, if a copier is unavailable. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, your elf will cut out the image and put it in one of your picture frames.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will sit nearby to watch you discover their funny photo!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-clownin-around\"><strong>5.<\/strong> <strong>Clownin&#8217; Around<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-funny-elf.png\" alt=\"elf wearing clown nose next to picture with clown noses\" class=\"wp-image-32158\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:668px\" width=\"668\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To show off their love of playing jokes and dressing up at the North Pole, your elf will turn themselves (and your family) into a silly clown. <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials-5\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red pom-poms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions-5\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your elf will tape small red pom-poms to one of your family photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, they will wear their own clown nose and sit by to watch you find their silly surprise!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-baking-brownes\"><strong>6.<\/strong> <strong>Baking &#8220;Brown-Es&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-funny-elf-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"elf next to cookie sheet\" class=\"wp-image-32159\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:668px\" width=\"668\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the easiest batch of brownies ever! Your punny Scout Elf isn&#8217;t gathering flour, sugar, and cocoa; they&#8217;re crafting &#8220;Brown-Es,&#8221; sure to get laughs from little ones!<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials-6\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardstock\/paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEI_07_WeMadeBrownEs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cookie-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baking sheet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wax paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/mixing-bowls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bowl<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions-6\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Scout Elf will print and cut out the printable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, they will whip up the batch of Brown-Es, by displaying the printable brown letters on a baking sheet. Yummy? Funny!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-freshest-oj-around\"><strong>7.<\/strong> <strong>Freshest OJ Around<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-funny-elf.png\" alt=\"two elves drinking from oranges\" class=\"wp-image-32160\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:606px\" width=\"606\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a sip of the freshest orange juice around, your elf will drink straight from fresh oranges.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials-7\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Silly straws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oranges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions-7\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Scout Elf will use a knife or other sharp object to puncture the skin of the orange.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, your elf will carefully slide a silly straw in the hole to get to the yummy juice in the middle of the orange, and take a sip!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-peekaboo\"><strong>8.<\/strong> <strong>Peekaboo!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-funny-elf-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"elves inside snowmen made of toilet paper\" class=\"wp-image-32161\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:658px\" width=\"658\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh dear! This toilet paper snowman is hiding a surprise&#8230;your Scout Elf!<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials-8\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 rolls of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/toilet-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">toilet paper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Googly eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black, orange, and brown construction paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single hole punch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/gift-bows-and-ribbons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gift bow<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions-8\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Scout Elf will create a snowman they can hide in! First, they will stack three rolls of toilet paper on top of one another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, they will glue two googly eyes on the top roll of toilet paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will cut a nose, arms, and buttons out of construction paper and glue them onto the toilet paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a single hole punch, they will punch small circles out of construction paper and arrange them for a mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As an option, they will glue a gift bow on top of the snowman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, they will climb inside the middle of the toilet paper rolls and pop out to surprise you!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-selfie-session\"><strong>9.<\/strong> <strong>sELFie Session<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-funny-elf.gif\" alt=\"elves taking selfies\" class=\"wp-image-32162\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:618px\" width=\"618\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I think we just found our new profile picture!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials-9\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cell phone camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions-9\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Scout Elf will secretly use your cell phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, they will flood your camera roll with sELFies!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-new-eyepad\"><strong>10. New Eye-Pad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10-funny-elf.jpg\" alt=\"elves next to notepad covered in googly eyes\" class=\"wp-image-32163\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:626px\" width=\"626\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Eye&#8221; spy something silly!<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials-10\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/writing-pads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notepad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Googly eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/adhesives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adhesive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions-10\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your elf will find a notepad and googly eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, the Scout Elf will adhere the googly eyes to the notepad to make an &#8220;eye-pad.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The elf will place the &#8220;eye-pad&#8221; where you can see it, so everyone can have a laugh!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These ideas were originally posted on Elf on the Shelf&#8217;s Blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more toy guides and ideas like this one, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/tag\/toyland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toyland\u00ae Blog<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for an &#8220;LOL&#8221; moment\u2014kids will certainly laugh out loud when their Scout Elf creates one of these silly elf ideas. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":32161,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1508,1511],"tags":[1369,1475,1499,1500],"content_type":[1373],"class_list":["post-32152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-family","category-holiday","tag-toyland","tag-toys","tag-holidays","tag-seasonal-activities","content_type-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Blain&#039;s Farm &amp; 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