{"id":32331,"date":"2023-11-06T15:44:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T21:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=32331"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:01:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T17:01:21","slug":"10-easy-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/10-easy-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"throw-together-these-simple-elf-ideas-in-a-jiff\"><strong>Throw together these simple elf ideas in a jiff!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Is your Scout Elf crunched for time? Is their commute to the North Pole really long, or do they have a lot of duties for Santa?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can inspire them with these easy last-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/brands\/elf-on-the-shelf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elf on the Shelf<\/a> ideas. Suitable for the busiest of elves, these elf ideas can be created in a flash!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-toilet-paper-trade-out\"><strong>1. Toilet Paper Trade Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-easy.jpg\" alt=\"elf on toilet paper holder\" class=\"wp-image-32333\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s a wrap! Your Scout Elf made a surprising switcheroo in the bathroom!<\/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:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/christmas-wrapping-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrapping paper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty toilet paper roll<\/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\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your elf will cut a small section of wrapping paper, and tape it to an empty toilet paper roll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will sit by and watch you find this silly swap.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-making-faces\"><strong>2. Making Faces<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-easy.jpg\" alt=\"elf by framed picture\" class=\"wp-image-32334\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Scout Elf tweaked your photo with some silly scribbles. Do you like their zany additions?<\/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>Picture frame with glass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry erase marker<\/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 Scout Elf will make some silly adjustments to your framed pictures by drawing on funny faces with a dry erase marker.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-nutcracker-imposters\"><strong>3. Nutcracker Imposters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-easy.jpg\" alt=\"elves by nutcrackers\" class=\"wp-image-32335\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Just act <em>natural<\/em>&#8230;&#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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1471517-gerson-15-wood-nutcrackers-assortment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nutcrackers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1150434-blains-farm-and-fleet-32-oz-mixed-nuts-in-shell.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nuts in shells<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metal nutcracker<\/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>First, your Scout Elf will arrange some Nutcracker friends into a line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, they will place themselves, standing tall, among the nutcrackers while holding a metal nutcracker and unshelled nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-dont-forget-the-syrup\"><strong>4. Don&#8217;t Forget the Syrup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-easy.png\" alt=\"elves drinking maple syrup\" class=\"wp-image-32336\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scout Elves love to sip syrup, and thanks to some handy tools, your elf will find an innovative way to do it! <\/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>Color printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/files\/s3\/elf-ideas\/printables-2016\/11-29_DontForgettheSyrup.pdf?from=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syrup bottle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1447666-elf-on-the-shelf-scout-elves-at-play-tools-and-tips-book.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scout Elves at Play Tools<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Christmas Climbing Boots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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>First, your elf will strap on the Christmas Climbing Boots and secure them to a flat surface. Helpful hint for elves: The Christmas Climbing Boots work best on smooth surfaces, like mirrors, glass, or tile!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, your elf will print off the funny syrup label and attach it to the bottle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After hanging upside down, your elf will stick a straw into a bottle of syrup and take a big slurp of it!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-online-shopping-spree\"><strong>5. Online Shopping Spree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-easy.jpg\" alt=\"elves online shopping\" class=\"wp-image-32337\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Did you see the new Claus Couture?&#8221;<\/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>Laptop computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/22-OnlineShoppingSpree.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable boxes 2.5 x 2.5<\/a><\/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-5\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Scout Elf will place themselves in front of a laptop computer with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">farmandfleet.com<\/a> showing on screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will place all the elf-sized mailing packages around them to showcase their online shopping spree!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-outdoorsy-oasis\"><strong>6. Outdoorsy Oasis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-easy.png\" alt=\"elf in tent\" class=\"wp-image-32338\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even while inside, your Scout Elf won&#8217;t pass up the chance to feel as if they&#8217;re sleeping under the stars. <\/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>Washcloth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scout Elves at Play Tools\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glacier Grips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candy Cane Cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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 pitch a tent by placing two cups approximately 15 inches apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure a Glacier Grip to the top of each cup. Helpful hint for elves: The Glacier Grips work best on smooth surfaces, like glass!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tie the Candy Cane Cable from one Glacier Grip to the other, keeping the line tight. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drape a washcloth over the Candy Cane Cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crawl inside the tent for a campout!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-prepare-for-landing\"><strong>7. Prepare for Landing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-easy.png\" alt=\"elves in paper airplanes on Christmas tree\" class=\"wp-image-32339\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Scout Elf had an awesome airplane entrance!<\/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>Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/files\/s3\/elf-ideas\/printables-2017\/2017-11-25-2-printable-landing.pdf?from=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paper plane printable<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christmas tree<\/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>To stage this entrance, your Scout Elf will start by creating an aircraft using the instructions on the paper plane printable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After crafting their plane, your elf will sail straight into the Christmas tree and wait to be found!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-hallway-hijinks\"><strong>8. Hallway Hijinks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-easy.png\" alt=\"elf climbing stairs with rope\" class=\"wp-image-32340\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Scout Elf showed off a unique way to climb the stairs!<\/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>Staircase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scout Elves at Play Tools\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peppermint Grappling Hook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candy Cane Cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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 tie the Candy Cane Cable to the Peppermint Grappling Hook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will dangle from the Candy Cane Cable and wait for your to see their hallway hijinks!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-sofa-search\"><strong>9. Sofa Search<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-easy.jpg\" alt=\"elf digging in couch cushion\" class=\"wp-image-32341\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll wake to see your Scout Elf pulling an assortment of missing items from your couch cushions!<\/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>Sofa <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/candy-and-gum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Candy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miscellaneous toys\/objects<\/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>Your elf will look under the sofa cushions for forgotten tidbits\u2014coins, candy, buttons\u2014it&#8217;s sure to be a surprise!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-picture-perfect\"><strong>10. Picture Perfect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10-easy.jpg\" alt=\"elf by upside-down pictures\" class=\"wp-image-32342\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Scout Elf did a little redecorating last night. How do you like the new pictures?<\/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>Family photos<\/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 go head over heals turning family photos upside down! <\/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>With a little help from these elf ideas, your Scout Elf will be able to quickly and easily make an astounding entrance each and every day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":32335,"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-32331","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 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Blain&#039;s Farm &amp; 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