From the window, to the wall, the elf is flipping these halls! Take family photo frames and flip them upside for a silly setup, courtesy of the family elf. Flip those frames! The Lumistella Company 4. Just roll with it! Get out the tape and get to work! Festive Christmas tape puts a delightful twist on this set-up, but any tape will work to pin your elf to the wall (or door) with a homemade sign. 48. Gone fishing! Finally, the family elf is pulling their weight around the house ... sort of. Put your Santa spy on an automatic vacuum and let them go for a short spin in the morning. No Roomba? No problem! Attach your elf to a mop, stand-up vacuum or broom. 63. A long winter's nap. Maybe the family pet thinks your elf is a toy — we will never tell. Pose them next to each other when you hear the kids coming and your daily elf work is done! 61. Pause for an elf-ie. Take your elves straight to Hawaii with an enviable beach set-up complete with sand, tiny chairs, umbrellas and any mini sand toys you can find. The biggest obstacle might be wishing you could also be in Hawaii this season! 47. A little help here?

Your finished Elf on the Shelf Christmas hero costume prop has limitless Elf on the Shelf scene scenarios! Here are a few ideas including the one above: It's time to bust out the wrapping paper and make the smallest room in your house, aka the bathroom, one giant present. There is certainly a huge "wow factor" for kids. Courtesy Jessica N. Turner 39. Twist and shout! Have your Elf on the Shelf Scout dressed up in mask and cape and stand in a heroic pose. Either standing straight (using help of tape or ribbon) with hands on their hips! Elves just want to have fun — and take selfies. Have the family elf take some funny selfies on your phone to share with the kids, or prop your phone up as they're padding down the hall in the morning as if the elf was caught in action. 62. Clean freak.Now your and your Elf can be heroic and go on an adventure while you wait for Christmas, using these free printable Christmas hero costume! Setting Up Your Elf On The Shelf Prop Use small scissors to cut each one. Small scissors will be easier than a larger pair. It took me around 20 minutes to cut everything out by hand. Can elves drive? Or maybe they take a bus? Use whatever toy with wheels your child may have forgotten to put away and put the family elf inside for an all-aboard welcome, like this adorable school bus. 13. Ready to pop! Most Scout Elves return to their families during Scout Elf Return Week ™—a week-long window at the end of November, leading into December. (This year’s Scout Elf Return Week will take place Nov. 24–Dec. 1.)”– OFFICIAL ELF ON THE SHELF BLOG– WATCH SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE #SCOUTELFRETURNWEEK HASHTAG! a Month of Easy Elf on the Shelf Props & Ideas What are your kids eating that day for breakfast? Put your elf beside their plate and "ta da!" The elf has taken credit for their meal, including toast with frosting and sprinkles. Yum. 17. Taking a little elf snooze.

With a little prep work the family elf can arrive by balloon. Companies offering balloon elf arrivals are available online, or parents can snag a balloon at the store and tie their elf to the string. Whichever you choose, arrival by air is pretty awesome — especially if Rudolph comes along for the ride. 14. A full spread! Leave it on for five to ten minutes, the perfect amount of time to make a cuppa, and then once time has passed, it’s the fun part. I was a bit sceptical about the short time to leave it on as usually the hardworking masks tend to have a time of around 20+ minutes but I was pleasantly surprised at the end result. Use a hole puncher to punch the eyes. This step is optional but I liked seeing the elf’s eyes through the mask. The only mask I did not punch was Iron Man.Grab some marshmallows or blow up a couple of small white balloons and make the ultimate bubble bath for your North Pole visitors. If your elves wear clothes, make sure to put them over to the side prior to "jumping in!" Courtesy Jessica N. Turner 46. M-elf-e Kalikimaka! Here’s Wolverine. I know this is a mixture of X-Men, Justice League, and The Avengers… but there’s something for everyone with this free printable Christmas Elf PDF. Got a few extra veggies on hand? Make a little plate for the elf and your child(ren) to enjoy this season. Bonus points if it's shaped like a Christmas tree. A veggie plate fit for...an elf. The Lumistella Company 10. Time for bread, little elf! This example does not feature the official Elf on the Shelf, but would be a cute idea to try with your very own North Pole emissary. 41. Ugly sweater party. Regardless of age, every family member who chooses to do so can participate in our story-world of Santa Claus by reading books together, watching one of our four animated specials on Netflix or by embracing the silliness of elf hide-n-seek," Bell says.