Check out our collection of the wittiest and best elf on the shelf ideas to try out this holiday season!
The Elf on the Shelf is a timeless Christmas tradition for families. It’s a great way to have fun and show off your humor during this festive season!
However, taking part in this Christmas tradition necessitates having a ton of entertaining Elf on the Shelf ideas to get you through the season with your family. Traditionally, toy elves are put about homes during December to “watch out” and see whether children are being naughty or nice.
So to help you and your loved ones count down to Christmas Day over the holiday season, we’ve compiled some of the funniest and occasionally naughty, but always family-friendly Elf on the Shelf ideas that you can try out this coming holiday season!
These are some of the best elf on the shelf ideas that will last you throughout this Yuletide season!
Give your elf their own swing by the doorway using a toilet roll! Just look how much fun this little guy is having! You can even put a sweet, little note for your family to read whenever they pass by the elf.
All you need is a small hanger to hang your elf on the shelf by a light fixture to make it look like they’re about to go para-gliding!
Make a naughty elf on the shelf by making them look like they peed on your family’s toilet!
If you have some dolls lying around in your house, you can recreate this hilarious acrobatics idea for your elf on the shelf!
I always enjoy a little bit of dark humor and this elf on the shelf idea just cracks me up!
Looks like this little elf on the shelf got himself into a food coma after eating all the sweets!
Let your little elf have a go at cooking breakfast during the holiday season!
Oops! It seems like this little elf has decided to color outside the lines!
Compile all your little dinosaur toys into a straight line with a cute elf leading the way!
It seems like the Grinch doesn’t only want to steal Christmas but also wants to make some ELFabet soup!
Let your elf have some fun in the sun by making it look like he’s at the beach inside your oven surrounded by sand made of crumbs! This is definitely one of the best elf on the shelf ideas if your kids are finding the elf too easily.
A fun way to make good use of your elf on a shelf is by putting them in places with little notes like on your bathroom counter and reminding everyone to brush their teeth!
Put your elves beside tasty treats like donuts with a witty little note to make it seem like they brought it just for you and your loved ones!
Create your very own stovetop Christmas tree farm with your cute elf on the shelf this holiday season!
This elf on the shelf wearing life-sized baby clothes has got to be one of the funniest things I’ve seen!
Dare your loved ones to try the ultimate test of finding out whether these little cups have actual apple juice on them or elf pee!
Let your elf on the shelf create cute, little snow angels using sprinkles!
Perhaps you’re still in a spooky mood and can’t get over Halloween this year, so why not incorporate some of those vibes with your elf on the shelf? Like this one!
Looking for the best elf on the shelf ideas involving two elves? This has got to be one of the most clever ideas I have seen for your elf on the shelf! Making them look like they’re about to be eaten by a shark just by using your toilet is both so witty and funny!
If you think that the toilet bit might be a bit too fussy since people tend to use it more often, then you can easily opt to use a portion of your sink instead! If you have any little shark figures, you can use them for your funny elf on the shelf idea!
Give your elf on the shelf their own clothes by cutting out little shirts for them from your old, unused ones! This is a great way to recycle your old clothes so you don’t have to throw them away.
Once you’ve given your elves on the shelf their own clothes, you can’t possibly skip out on wash days! Make sure they’re all clean and dry by hanging them like this!
Give your elf on the shelf some friends with your other toy dolls and have them enjoy a ride on your washing machine!
You can also make it look like your elf on the shelf is on some wacky and hilarious shenanigans like this scenario right here!
You’ve heard of “elf on the shelf”, but what about “elf on the bread”?
Add some romance to your home this holiday season by making a marriage proposal scene out of your elf on the shelf!
Despite the little mess, this elf on the shelf looks so happy playing golf on your kitchen countertop!
If your elves have been extra naughty this holiday season with their shenanigans, then perhaps it’s time to put them in the Naughty Elf Jail!
Simple yet hilarious, all you need is your elf on the shelf, a funny note, and some chocolate chips to make this “little accident”.
Now to avoid your elf on the shelf getting into accidents, it’s time to put them into some potty training! All you need is some tissue, a small glass, and chocolate chips!
Just by using some white towels, you can easily create this cute scenario where your elf on the shelf goes sledding!
Let your elf on the shelf have fun with his very own snowman! All you need is some shaved ice to create the snowman and put them in the freezer to make this cute moment last longer!
Who doesn’t love kisses, right? Give everyone in your household these sweet little treats from your elf on the shelf!
This hilarious sign will make sure that you never forget to open the door for your elf on the shelf!
If you’ve been itching to read a book on your upcoming vacation this holiday season, you should definitely try letting your elf on the shelf accompany you while you read! The more the merrier, right?
Sometimes all you need to do with your elf on the shelf is put them somewhere anyone can easily see them and have them hold an encouraging note like this one. You’ll never know who might be having a hard day and just wants some words of encouragement to brighten up their mood!
Initiate a baking session with your family and loved ones by letting your elf on the shelf announce it!
If you’re planning to set up a railroad track beneath your Christmas tree, then it would be totally funny and clever to set up your elf on the shelf like this!
Your loved ones are really going to have fun playing hide and seek with your elf on the shelf! You can hide them inside tissue rolls and have a laugh at this cute “peekaboo” moment.
This Spiderman moment with your elf on the shelf is just utterly clever and hilarious at the same time! If you have any family members who love superheroes, this reference will surely put a smile on their faces!
Create your own makeshift hammock for your elf on the shelf using a disposable mask! This one is super easy to do and without any fuss!
This is probably the easiest elf on the shelf idea you can try this holiday season. Your elf will look so cute trying to climb up your Christmas tree!
Or you can also opt to tangle your elf on the shelf with your garlands and Christmas lights.
While pool parties seem unlikely during the colder seasons, that shouldn’t stop you from letting your elf on the shelf have one of their own!
It seems like you might have gotten a naughty elf on the loose if they’re constantly up to these shenanigans around your house!
It seems like these elves are letting you know that they have finally arrived at your house!
This little elf got himself stuck on the blinds trying to return to you! Look how adorable that is!
Apparently, even elves love to pamper themselves!
Combine two of the most fun holidays (Christmas and Halloween) with your elf on the shelf!
Provide some warmth to your elf on the shelf with a little blanket as they make themselves at home inside your fridge!
This little elf seems to be getting cozy hiding amongst your silverware!
Uh oh! It seems like this little elf had too much fun with his sharpie!
