{"id":33479,"date":"2023-11-28T15:28:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T21:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=33479"},"modified":"2023-11-28T15:31:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T21:31:35","slug":"10-elf-on-the-shelf-departure-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/10-elf-on-the-shelf-departure-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Elf on the Shelf Departure Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"discover-creative-ways-to-send-your-elf-back-to-the-north-pole-for-the-year-with-these-fun-ideas\"><strong>Discover creative ways to send your elf back to the North Pole for the year with these fun ideas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>At the end of the holiday season, it&#8217;s time to bid farewell to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/brands\/elf-on-the-shelf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elf on the Shelf<\/a> for the year. If your Scout Elf needs a creative way to say goodbye to your family, they&#8217;re in the right spot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 10 goodbye elf ideas, perfect for saying &#8220;Cheerio.&#8221; Scout Elves\u2014get inspired and use one of these departure ideas to plan your final surprise of the year! <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-special-delivery-to-santa\"><strong>1. Special Delivery to Santa<\/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\/1-departure.jpg\" alt=\"elf in mailer\" class=\"wp-image-33480\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s that time again&#8230;your Scout Elf printed this special packing slip to show they&#8217;re ready for their flight back to the North Pole!<\/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>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\/2021\/08\/32SpecialDeliverytoSantaFinal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/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 print and cut out the printable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will fold it around themself, and tape it together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can wish them safe travels before they return to Santa featuring their special packing slip. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-made-it-back-to-the-north-pole\"><strong>2. Made It Back to the North Pole<\/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\/2-departure.jpg\" alt=\"elf in picture frame surrounded by cardboard boxes\" class=\"wp-image-33481\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Mind shipping my things?&#8221;<\/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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardstock\/copy paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/38-made-it-back-to-NP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/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-2\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Scout Elf will snap a picture (printable), and set it out in a picture frame for you to see. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The elf will then set out the printable message and elf-sized packing boxes, letting everyone know that they made it back to the North Pole and would like to have their &#8220;things&#8221; shipped back to them!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-frosty-farewell\"><strong>3. Frosty Farewell<\/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\/3-departure.jpg\" alt=\"elf shadow in window\" class=\"wp-image-33482\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Scout Elf departed with Santa, but not before leaving a frosty farewell display on the window for you to find!<\/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>Printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardstock\/paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/33FrostyFarewellFinal-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printables<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spray snow<\/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 elf will print and cut out the printable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will use spray snow to spray their outline, so you can see where they departed to follow Santa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-up-up-and-away\"><strong>4. Up, Up and Away<\/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\/4-departure.jpg\" alt=\"elf holding onto balloons\" class=\"wp-image-33483\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s time for your Scout Elf to take off after a wonderful season spent with you! They&#8217;ll say, &#8220;Toodle-loo&#8221; while hanging onto a bunch of balloons.<\/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>Balloons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>String<\/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 blow up several balloons and tie them to strings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will tape the balloons to the wall, then wrap the strings around one hand to hang from them, so they don&#8217;t fly too far away before you can say goodbye!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-instant-memories\"><strong>5. Instant Memories<\/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-departure.jpg\" alt=\"elf hanging from picture garland\" class=\"wp-image-33484\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before they head back to the North Pole, your Scout Elf left behind keepsake photos for you to remember their elfventures from this season!<\/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>Printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardstock\/paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/21InstantMemoriesFinal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape\/glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pictures of elf ideas from the season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothespins<\/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 Holiday Hook<\/a><\/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 prepare for this setup by taking pictures of their elf ideas leading up to Christmas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To execute this idea, your elf will print out the photos they&#8217;ve been collecting. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, they&#8217;ll print and cut out the printable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will tape the frames around the snapshots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After, they will use clothespins to clip the pictures to a string.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, they&#8217;ll hang on the Holiday Hook among the sweet photo keepsakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-christmas-eve-surprise\"><strong>6. Christmas Eve Surprise<\/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-departure.png\" alt=\"elf by present\" class=\"wp-image-33485\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For their final feat of the season, your Scout Elf may bring your children one last present to say thanks for such a wonderful holiday!<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/gift-boxeswrapping-paper-and-bows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrapping paper\/gift bag\/gift box<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present<\/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 get a present for your children. They love to gift goodies like PJs, candy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/toys-and-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">games or toys<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, your Scout Elf will wrap up the gift or place it in a gift bag, which they&#8217;ll wait by.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-packed-and-ready-to-go\"><strong>7. Packed and Ready to Go!<\/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\/7-departure.png\" alt=\"elf pulling suitcase\" class=\"wp-image-33486\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scout Elves sure do travel light!<\/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>Color printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardstock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/files\/managed\/ready-to-go2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear self-adhesive tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holiday Harness from Scout Elves at Play<\/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 print, cut out, fold, and tape the printable into their very own mini suitcase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They&#8217;ll use the suitcase to get packed up and ready to go on their final flight to the North Pole of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since your Scout Elf will stand still all day, they can rely on the Holiday Harness for support. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-got-to-get-to-my-other-gig\"><strong>8. Got to Get to My Other Gig<\/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\/8-departure.jpg\" alt=\"elf with musical instruments\" class=\"wp-image-33487\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;See you later! I&#8217;m booked at the North Pole!&#8221;<\/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>Color printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardstock\/copy paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/40-next-gig.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/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-8\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Scout Elf will print, cut, and arrange the printables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, they will have a jam session using their favorite instruments!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-i-will-miss-shoe\"><strong>9. I Will Miss &#8220;Shoe!&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-departure.jpg\" alt=\"elf sitting in shoe\" class=\"wp-image-33488\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;These are a perfect fit!&#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>Your own shoes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardstock\/copy paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/media.elfontheshelf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/41-will-miss-shoe.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/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-9\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Scout Elf will gather all the shoes they can find.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, they&#8217;ll place the printable card with their departure message next to the shoe they choose to hide in and let you know that they will surely miss &#8220;shoe.&#8221; Of course, they really mean they will miss YOU!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-the-elf-on-the-shelf-goodbye-poem\"><strong>10. The Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Poem<\/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\/10-departure.jpg\" alt=\"elf sitting by poem\" class=\"wp-image-33489\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s rhyme time! Your Scout Elf wrote a special goodbye message poem to leave with you before returning to the North Pole.<\/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>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\/2021\/08\/45ElfontheShelfGoodbyePoemFinal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printable<\/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-10\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your elf will print and cut out the printable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will sit next to their sweet Goodbye Poem and wait for you to read it. <\/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>Help your Scout Elf leave children with a smile before they fly back to the North Pole with these 10 departure ideas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":33492,"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-33479","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 Elf on the Shelf Departure Ideas | Blain&#039;s Farm &amp; 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